In this episode of Real Men, Real Conversations, we explore the quiet suffering of high-achieving men who realize they've built a life based on other people’s expectations rather than their own desires. Success can become a prison when it's rooted in ego, appearances, and fear of judgment...but there is a pathway out! Brutal self-inventory, financial simplification, and rebuilding a life centered on truth, freedom, and meaning can help you break down the life you no longer want, and start living a life you're excited for!
00:00 Preview
02:02 Building a castle you secretly hate
03:57 Story of a friend who became a doctor for the wrong reasons
05:34 How do we get in this position
09:07 A friend who didn't see his kids in a week because of work
10:35 Eventually, the truth comes out
11:45 The pressure of social media
14:49 The real tragedy: why am I doing this?
16:13 What you may be feeling inside
18:58 Real freedom is autonomy
21:54 If you're trapped inside your castle, what do you do?
24:28 What kind of man do you want to be?
26:52 Outro
00:00 Preview
02:02 Building a castle you secretly hate
03:57 Story of a friend who became a doctor for the wrong reasons
05:34 How do we get in this position
09:07 A friend who didn't see his kids in a week because of work
10:35 Eventually, the truth comes out
11:45 The pressure of social media
14:49 The real tragedy: why am I doing this?
16:13 What you may be feeling inside
18:58 Real freedom is autonomy
21:54 If you're trapped inside your castle, what do you do?
24:28 What kind of man do you want to be?
26:52 Outro
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