Purpose is a factor of life that every man knows will improve his quality of life. Unfortunately, we seem to be in an era when purpose is increasingly abysmal in the lives of too many men. Men in all walks and stages of life are floundering around aimlessly, wondering why they’re anxious, depressed, and alone.
My guest today, Garrett Unclebach, former Navy SEAL, is a man who is intimately familiar with why and how purpose drives men to step up, take charge of their lives, and succeed. We unpack why a man must look beyond himself, how surrendering in certain circumstances could lead you to an incredible place you’ve never considered, the power of equanimity and how to cultivate it, why being faithful when you have nothing leads to a life of prosperity and abundance, and how to judge what you should be doing and who you should be doing it with.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Episode Introduction
00:35 - Ryan’s Recent Event in St. Louis
01:00 - Garrett’s Men’s Group and Camping Trip
02:40 - Developing Leaders and Train the Trainer
05:00 - Rewarding Leadership Moments
06:27 - Hunting Memories and Mentorship
07:16 - Family and Fatherhood
09:29 - Shared Hunting Experiences in Africa
11:25 - The Impossible Life and Control
12:32 - Mentoring Navy SEAL Tadpoles
14:46 - Finding Peace Beyond Outcomes
16:39 - Balancing Heart and Consequences
19:10 - Joseph’s Dream and Purpose
22:35 - Discovering Purpose Through Heart and Hand
25:09 - God’s Plan and Personal Growth
26:51 - The Question Every Man Asks
29:31 - The Power of Perspective and Beliefs
32:43 - Faith, Works, and Serving Others
35:57 - Transformation Over Behavioral Change
39:13 - Balancing Service and Personal Fulfillment
42:09- Living and Dying for Purpose
45:01 - Equanimity and Staying Under the Weight
47:35 - Taking Responsibility for Choices
49:32 - The Mindset of Inevitability
52:30 - Resilience vs. Delusion
56:33 - Learning from Scars and Pain
58:09 - Chip on the Shoulder Mentality
01:01:28 - Purpose Over Temporary Identity
01:03:13 - Mission vs. Vision
01:05:22 - Connecting with Garrett and Closing
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