Why is the work structured in courses and phases?

Open Man unfolds through three distinct phases. Each phase is a container with its own focus, rhythm, and depth. This structure supports real change, not through insight alone, but through practice, reflection, and integration over time. The phases build on each other, allowing men to move step by step rather than trying to change everything at once.

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Part 1 - Foundation

Connecting with Your Heart, Aligning Your Inner Compass

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Unlock the Power of your Open Heart

Open Man, Foundation is the first step in a three-part journey into grounded, heart-centered masculinity. This course is for men who want to move from confusion or emotional shutdown into clarity, presence, and inner direction.

Here we focus on the core of the entire path, opening your heart, understanding why it closes, and setting a direction that feels true and aligned. Foundation gives you the stability and insight needed for the deeper work ahead in the next courses.

This is where the journey begins, with honesty, openness, and a clear commitment to your own growth.

Course goals

By the end of this course you will have begun the path to deeply know:

What an open heart is and how it feels in your body.
Why you close your heart.
How to open your heart once you realise it’s closed.
Connect to and align your inner compass with your heart.
A clear direction on what you want to do and who you want to be, for yourself, your loved ones and potentially your community.

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What You Will Get

Weekly Zoom Calls: Live sessions every week for 5 weeks.
Access to Recordings: Replay the calls at your convenience.
Personal Coaching: One 30min personal coaching call with David Amir Persson.
Supportive Community: Join a WhatsApp group with your cohort for continuous support.
Connections with like-hearted brothers.
Weekly Exercises: Practical tasks to reinforce your learning.
Daily Journaling Prompts: Reflect and grow daily with guided prompts.

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Course Structure

Open Man: Foundation is divided into four chapters that build the essential base for the entire Open Man journey:

Openness and Closedness
You will learn the difference between living open and living closed, how to recognize your capacity, and how to work with your edge through simple, embodied practices.
Why We Close
This chapter explores the roots of closing, including core wounds and childhood patterns. You will meet the younger parts of yourself with clarity and compassion, creating space for deeper healing.
Sharpening the Sword
Here we strengthen awareness through meditation, stillness, and presence. You will develop the attention and inner stability needed for the deeper work ahead.
Inner Compass
In the final chapter, we define your direction. You will clarify your vision, mission, purpose, and core values so you can move forward with alignment and intention.

This course gives you the foundation needed for the entire Open Man journey. By opening your heart, understanding your patterns, sharpening your awareness, and setting a clear direction, you build the inner stability required for deeper shadow work, embodiment, and leadership in the next phases. Foundation prepares you to walk the path with clarity, grounding, and an open heart.

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Men Who’ve Walked the Path

Hesam

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It is not often you get the opportunity to witness yourself in a space that is this held and loving. David has refined himself again and again so he can guide us to look inward sincerely, together with other men.

The container helped me shed layers, bring more honesty into my life, and reconnect with love, without losing any authenticity. David combines the essence of his own learnings with modern tools, creating a space where deep transformation can happen, even from your own home.

I congratulate anyone who joins this movement.
Open men, open hearts, open paths.

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2035

Valdemar

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I have been fortunate to cross paths with David. His calm presence and ever-attentive eyes inspired me to explore practices that helped me feel more in tune with myself.

David carries both depth and determination. He is a true guide when it comes to sharpening the blade and staying true to the responsibility of being the best man you can be.

When he introduced this work, I jumped in without hesitation. I highly recommend this to any man looking to expand his toolbox for life.

Much love, VJF

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2035

Gustav

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I joined the Open Man container because David’s leadership, strength, and compassion showed me he had something I wanted for myself.

The structure of the course challenged me at first, but then opened me. I learned that I wasn’t doing this for anyone else. My needs matter, and my inner world matters.

The biggest shift came in my relationship. I became aware of how I had been seeking energy outside my marriage. Through the inner child work, I learned how to meet many of my own needs from within. This created more honesty, calmness, and connection at home.

This work helped me sit with the real questions: Why am I here? What is my purpose? What is my mission?
I recommend this to any man ready to grow, open, and lead his life with clarity and heart.

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2035

Anonymous

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Open Man changed everything for me.

The support, the community, and the guidance reshaped how I show up in my life. My relationships are deeper. My business is more aligned and more profitable than ever. I make clearer decisions, lead with purpose, and move with more confidence and direction.

The way I show up for myself is finally aligned with my values.

If you are ready for real personal and professional growth, this is the sign you have been waiting for.
This is where it begins.

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2035

Your Commitment

Your results in this work depend on your commitment. I will guide you and provide the practices, but the transformation happens through your daily engagement.

By joining you commit to 30 minutes per day during the duration of the course.

This course is an opportunity to grow, strengthen your integrity, and open your heart. If you’re willing to show up for yourself, you will feel the impact in every part of your life.

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Course starting
Jan 12 - 2026

Call Schedule:

All calls will be live on Zoom at 19.00 - 21.00, CET on the following dates.

Monday 12 Jan
Monday 19 Jan
Monday 26 Jan
Monday 2 Feb
Monday 9 Feb (closing cal 1h)

investment €350

2. Open & Embody

Chapters and week overview

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Fear
Shadow
Power

In the second phase, we dig into the essence of this work, we continue to clean out the fear thats blocking you from being able to hold power with integrity. Integrating what have been pushed away so you can stand in wholeness.

3. Transmit & Lead

Chapters and week overview

Open vs Closed

Why we close

Sharpen the sword

Sett your direction

A practical guide for masculine embodiment and authenticity through an open heart

1. Inner Compass

Chapters and week overview

Open vs Closed

Why we close

Sharpen the sword

Sett your direction

The first phase focuses on connection with your inner compass—the internal guidance system that leads you toward living a more purposeful, authentic life. We’ll dive into key practices for opening the heart and aligning your intentions.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Open Man is a structured and practical path for men who want to live with more truth, presence, and integrity. The work focuses on embodiment, self-leadership, and learning how to stay open and grounded when life applies pressure. This is not about becoming someone else. It’s about meeting yourself honestly and building the capacity to live, relate, and lead from a place that is aligned and real.

I created Open Man because I couldn’t find a grounded, structured path that combined strength, openness, and integrity in a practical way. With my background in construction and systems, I saw the need for a clear structure men could return to again and again, especially in times of pressure or transition. Open Man became that structure. A living path for men who are willing to take responsibility for their inner world and how they meet life.

This work requires commitment. I hold the container and offer the practices. The responsibility for showing up is yours. You will need time for reflection, practice, and honest self-inquiry between sessions. There is no performance required, only a willingness to meet yourself without shortcuts. Set aside around 30 minutes per day during the container for the practices. They can be spread out across the day. I recommend doing them first thing in the morning, before the momentum of the day takes over.

Men who engage fully often experience more clarity, steadiness, and self-trust. Over time, the work supports deeper relationships, clearer boundaries, and a stronger connection to one’s inner direction. Many men also report a deeper sense of security in their masculinity, not something performed or asserted, but something lived and felt in the body. A grounded presence that doesn’t need to prove itself or play games. What you take away will be shaped by the effort and honesty you bring, and by how willing you are to integrate the work into your daily life.

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What is Open Man?

Open Man is the culmination of my personal journey and the work I've done with men who are ready to move beyond fear and step into a life led by the heart.

Many men sense they’re living beneath their full potential. Maybe they feel emotionally closed off, haunted by unrealized dreams, or aware that there’s more inside them waiting to be expressed. What’s holding them back? Often, it’s fear—fear of judgment, failure, or abandonment, often rooted in unmet needs from childhood.

The path of Open Man is the work of integrating masculine strength with heart-centered openness. It’s about stepping into self-leadership, confronting fears, healing wounds, and embracing vulnerability as a source of true power. This journey involves peeling back layers of conditioning, facing your shadow, and learning to stand in your authentic presence—grounded in your deepest truths.

Open Man is not just about personal transformation; it's about embodying a balanced, whole masculinity that serves not only yourself but also those around you. It’s about living with integrity, openness, and the courage to lead from the heart, creating space for others to follow. This path fosters emotional resilience, deeper connections, and a sense of purpose—all while trusting life’s unfolding mysteries.

Ultimately, Open Man is about becoming the man you’re meant to be—open, strong, and aligned with your inner compass.

This 12-week, self-paced journey is for men who want to live life on their own terms—expansive, powerful, and guided by an open heart. As I write this, I’m living the process myself, studying, practicing, teaching, and refining the principles. Open Man isn’t just a book; it’s a movement, and I invite you to be part of shaping this journey with me.

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Why I Created Open Man

In my own journey of becoming a heart-centered man, I faced frustration in trying to figure out what worked and what didn’t. There were so many paths, practices, and ideas, and it took time to sift through them. I wanted to offer men something clear, something practical—a guide to make the journey more accessible. Open Man is that guide.

As a former construction engineer, I have a unique gift for seeing how things fit together, building from the ground up. I created Open Man as a blueprint for men to build their lives on solid foundations—foundations rooted in strength, integrity, and an open heart. I don’t care what you choose to do with your life; what matters to me is why you do it.

This is the same structure I use when I guide men one-on-one, and now I’m sharing it with more men through Open Man. It’s my way of giving back, offering a proven path for those ready to let go of their shields, step into their authentic selves, and live a life led by heart and purpose.

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A student of the heart

At 30, after excelling in my role as a construction engineer and project manager, I burned out. Rather than return to that path, I decided to cut ties with it and embark on a journey to discover my inner direction.

These last eight years have been a true exploration—an adventure and a school of life. I’ve traveled to remote areas, learning from indigenous cultures, participating in initiatory rituals, and rediscovering the desires of my own heart.

Over time, through these inner and outer journeys, my inner compass began to grow stronger. The love I had searched for outside myself began to emerge from within.

Today, I live just outside Stockholm with my partner in a small house, consciously creating a life that serves us and, in turn, our community. Part of this work includes helping other men deepen their connection to themselves and their hearts. To that end, I’m currently writing a book on the subject, tentatively titled Open Man.

I invite you to join me in this work and support my endeavour to make the inner journey accessible to men ready to walk their own path.

Wishing you all the best on your journey,
With love,
David

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