On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty talks with Michael Black—Founder & CEO of Success Tutoring and author of Millionaire Tutor—about men’s mental health under corporate and education pressure. We dig into burnout vs. alignment, stress from inaction, building purpose-driven careers, and how franchise models can de-risk a transition out of a draining 9-to-5. Clear, practical strategies. No fluff.
About the guest
Michael Black is the founder and CEO of Success Tutoring, one of Australia’s fastest-growing education franchises, and the best-selling author of Millionaire Tutor: Escape your soul-crushing 9-to-5 by building an outrageously profitable tutoring business. He launched his first tutoring center at 17 and now leads global expansion across Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., and India.
Key takeaways:
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Stress often stems from inaction—when goals and daily actions don’t match. Close that gap first.
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Exercise remains a reliable reset: shift your focus, regulate mood, return clearer.
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Treat life like a song: expect highs and lows; don’t “skip to the end.”
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Build alignment between work and inner purpose to reduce burnout; misalignment accelerates it.
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You can’t “prepare” for failure; you fail, learn, adjust. Keep risks non-fatal and measured.
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For some, a franchise model meaningfully de-risks entrepreneurship vs. starting from zero.
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Purpose sustains mental health; many men derive purpose from meaningful work—avoid the “empty retirement” trap.
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Fulfillment is a choice; short-term wins won’t fill long-term voids—cultivate love, faith, and service.
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Lead teams by watching for misalignment and fatigue patterns, not just output.
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Freedom from a draining 9-to-5 is realistic with a structured path, disciplined action, and support.
Connect with the guest :
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Book: Millionaire Tutor
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Company: Success Tutoring — global franchise information shared by Michael
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