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Stand Tall, Lead Deep: What Joshua Taught Us About Courage and Covenant
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Alex Mont-Ros
May 08, 2025
The Consequential Chronicles: 66th Edition
⚔️ This Week's Highlights
We’re excited to bring you the 66th edition of The Consequential Chronicles! As always, our goal is to provide concise, actionable insights to help you lead with intention and thrive as a man of consequence.
Check out this week’s content below:
Men of Consequence-Past: Joshua
Practical Leadership: Fatherhood Built on Legacy, Not Just Likes
Wellness Frontline: Testosterone & Plastics – The Hidden Hormone War
Consequential Facts: Did You Know…
Lead Your Business: The “Decision Filter” That Protects Legacy Builders
Resource of The Week and Quote to Ponder
Let’s get into it!
Alex Mont-Ros
Founder-The Consequential Chronicles Newsletter
🏛️ Men of Consequence: Past
Joshua (c. 1355–1245 BC)
Joshua (c. 1355–1245 BC)
Warrior. Leader. Covenant Keeper.
Joshua was more than a general—he was a man who fused courage with covenant. Handpicked by God to succeed Moses, he stepped into a mantle many would have feared. But Joshua didn’t waver. He didn’t second-guess the mission. When others saw giants, he saw God’s promises. His leadership turned wandering tribes into a conquering nation—not by clever strategy alone, but by obedience, discipline, and faith.
Joshua reminds today’s men that legacy doesn’t come from noise—it comes from quiet conviction and consistent courage. He was the man who stood in the gap between wilderness and promise, between fear and obedience, and led a generation into purpose.
🔹 5 Key Facts About Joshua
He Was Trained in the Shadows
Joshua spent over 40 years as Moses’ assistant, learning leadership not from the spotlight, but from service and faithfulness.He Conquered the Promised Land with Obedient Courage
After Moses' death, Joshua led Israel into Canaan—beginning with a miraculous crossing of the Jordan and the fall of Jericho, won not by might, but by radical obedience.He Practiced Generational Leadership
His famous declaration—“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”—wasn’t just personal; it set a standard for Israelite homes for centuries to follow.He Balanced Strategy with Spiritual Authority
Joshua sought divine guidance before battles, often choosing God’s ways over human logic. His campaigns were marked by prayer, preparation, and action.He Reaffirmed National Covenant at Life’s End
Near the end of his life, Joshua gathered the nation to renew their covenant with God—proving that real leadership doesn’t end in success, it ends with legacy.
Leadership isn’t loud—it’s loyal. Joshua’s life calls men to step forward with conviction, to build households on God’s Word, and to lead with courage in the face of challenge. The Lord may deliver the victory, but He asks that you move your feet.
Practical Leadership
🔹 Standard: Fatherhood Built on Legacy, Not Just Likes
Modern men are distracted by applause that doesn’t matter and are abandoning altars that do. Real fatherhood isn’t built on how many followers you have—it’s built on who’s following you at home. Like Joshua, you must set a non-negotiable standard: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” That’s not a suggestion—it’s a line in the sand.
Legacy over likes means:
You show up with consistency, not just charisma.
You measure success by impact, not impressions.
You raise sons who know God’s voice, and daughters who know their worth.
Standard means structure.
It means deciding what your family will and won’t stand for—then embodying it in how you lead, love, and correct.
Bottom line: Likes fade. Legacy speaks for generations.
Wellness Frontline
We’re living through a silent crisis. Average testosterone levels in men today are drastically lower than those of their grandfathers—and the decline isn’t due to genetics. One of the most potent disruptors is hiding in plain sight: plastics. From water bottles to food packaging, these everyday materials leak chemicals that mimic estrogen, sabotage natural hormone production, and slowly erode masculine vitality. This isn’t just a health issue—it’s a leadership threat. Low T saps confidence, drive, clarity, and strength.
🔹 The Problem & Risk:
✔A generational drop: Testosterone levels in men have plummeted by over 25% in the last 20 years, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology.
✔ Chemical sabotage: Plastics, especially those containing BPA and phthalates, disrupt endocrine function—lowering free testosterone and increasing estrogen-like effects.
✔ Consequences:
• Lower muscle mass and increased belly fat
• Chronic fatigue and reduced ambition
• Lowered libido and fertility
• Mood swings, anxiety, and loss of masculine edge
This isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about identity, resilience, and your ability to show up strong at home, at work, and in battle.
🔹 4 Considerations to fight this war
1️⃣ Ditch Plastic Storage & Bottles
Plastics + heat = estrogen soup.
Use glass, ceramic, or stainless steel containers—especially for hot food or drinks.
Example: Replace your microwaveable plastic meal prep containers with glass Pyrex. Keep a stainless water bottle in the car.
2️⃣ Increase Cruciferous Veggies
Support estrogen detox and boost hormone balance.
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts contain DIM (diindolylmethane), which supports estrogen metabolism.
Example: Add 1 cup of sautéed broccoli to lunch or dinner 5x/week.
3️⃣ Cold Showers + Resistance Training
Stimulates natural testosterone and mental resilience.
Cold exposure activates brown fat and boosts luteinizing hormone, which triggers T production. Resistance training builds the muscular foundation your hormones rely on.
Example: Try a 2-minute cold rinse post-shower and hit full-body weights 3x/week.
4️⃣ Zinc + Magnesium at Night
These minerals enhance sleep quality and testosterone production.
Studies show men with low zinc intake have significantly lower T levels.
Example: Take 25–30mg of zinc and 300–400mg of magnesium glycinate 30 minutes before bed.
Disclaimer: The information presented here is for general purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
📊Consequential Facts
Did You Know? Men exposed to high levels of BPA (found in many plastic containers) had 20% lower testosterone levels and reduced fertility
Source: Environmental Health Perspectives, 2023
📈Lead Your Business
The “Decision Filter” That Protects Legacy Builders
In the age of overwhelm, high-achieving men are drowning in commitments—not for lack of ambition, but for lack of alignment. Every "yes" that doesn’t serve your mission is a slow leak in your legacy. Burnout isn’t caused by hard work; it’s caused by misdirected effort. Legacy builders don’t need more hustle—they need a filter. One that screens decisions through the lens of mission, margin, and meaning. This is how you protect your time, sanity, and calling.
🔹 Step-by-Step Strategic Plan:
1️⃣ Create a “Conviction Compass”
Clarity beats chaos.
Write down the three core questions every decision must answer:
• Does this advance my God-given mission?
• Does this steal time from what matters most—faith, family, fitness?
• Does this honor God or just feed ego?
Example: Before accepting a new project or speaking invite, run it through your Conviction Compass. If it checks all three, proceed. If not—pass, even if it flatters your status.
2️⃣ Use AI or an Executive Assistant to Filter Noise
Leverage tech for margin, not just speed.
Apps like Motion, Sunsama, or Notion AI can sort your calendar, eliminate decision fatigue, and spotlight high-leverage actions that align with your filters.
Example: Set Motion to auto-prioritize tasks labeled “mission-critical,” and defer anything labeled “urgent but low impact.”
3️⃣ Automate & Delegate Early
Don’t wait until you’re underwater to ask for help.
Systemize all recurring tasks—from bill pay to email triage—so you stay focused on leadership, not logistics.
Example: Hire a virtual assistant for 10 hours/month to manage your calendar, email, or content uploads. This $300–$400 investment often returns 5–10x in clarity and creative output.
4️⃣ Mentorship Mastery
Strategic relationships sharpen decision-making.
Maintain a three-tiered relational structure:
• One mentor above to challenge you
• One peer beside to walk with you
• One man you pour into for legacy and humility
Example: Block one hour a month for each role—coffee with a mentor, walk with a peer, Zoom with a younger man in your church or business.
Vision without systems leads to exhaustion. But when you build a life where decisions flow through clarity, not chaos—you scale with strength, not speed.
This week, write your Conviction Compass and say “no” at least once where you’d normally say yes out of guilt or ego.
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📚 Resource of the Week and 💬 Quote to Ponder
📖 Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brook
💬“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid... for the Lord your God goes with you.” — Deuteronomy 31:6
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