In this episode of the 'Driven to Thrive' broadcast, host Brent D. addresses the challenges men face in their daily lives and offers seven practical tactics to build resilience. Brent shares personal anecdotes and emphasizes the importance of mindset, social support, sleep, and micro-adversity challenges. He highlights activities like the personal after action report, volunteering, and the five-minute non-negotiable daily task. Additionally, Brent discusses the benefits of limiting screen time and ensuring quality rest. Tune in for actionable strategies designed to help men live purpose-filled, intentional lives.
7 Resilience Tools Covered
- Personal After-Action Report – Turn every setback into forward momentum.
- Service Lens Shift – Recalibrate problems through volunteer exposure to real hardship.
- 5-Minute Conversation – Tap an accountability trio for instant perspective and oxytocin-powered calm.
- Sleep as Armor – +40 min of quality sleep can boost resilience, gratitude, and life satisfaction.
- Micro-Adversity Challenge – Weekly bite-size discomfort builds stress tolerance.
- Digital Monastery Evening – Two screen-free nights each week reset an overworked limbic system.
- Five-Minute Non-Negotiable – A daily micro-habit that rewires self-trust and mental toughness.
Key Quotes
- “Resilience decides whether you bend or break.”
- “Temporary discomfort is survivable—and often brief.”
- “Sleep is the cheapest performance-enhancing drug you’re not using.”
Resources & Links
- Free Resilience Toolkit Handout: Download
- MyPillow Sponsor Offer: MyPillow.com – code THRIVE (up to 80 % off)
- Join the Driven 2 Thrive mailing list for deeper guides: PurposeDrivenMen.com
- Follow Brent on Instagram & Facebook: @Driven2Thrive
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Chapters
00:00:00 Facing Life's Challenges
00:03:36 Service Lens Shift
00:12:10 Digital Monastery Evenings
00:14:33 Daily Resilience Training
S06E016 of the Driven 2 Thrive Broadcast
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