I break down 10 things men must stop doing in 2026 if they want their strongest year yet. I talk about why being busy is not the same as making progress, how avoidance quietly erodes integrity, and why a regulated nervous system is becoming a competitive advantage. If you want more clarity, direc...
I break down 10 things men must stop doing in 2026 if they want their strongest year yet. I talk about why being busy is not the same as making progress, how avoidance quietly erodes integrity, and why a regulated nervous system is becoming a competitive advantage. If you want more clarity, direction, and self-leadership this year, this episode will challenge you to cut what is weakening you and focus on what actually matters.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Why 2026 Requires Elimination, Not More Motivation
01:31 - Stop Confusing Motion With Progress
03:07 - Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations
04:47 - Stop Letting Dopamine Run Your Life
06:50 - Stop Treating Your Body as Separate From Your Mind
08:52 - Stop Blaming Your Past for Your Present
10:29 - Stop Trying to Be Like Everyone Else
11:42 - Stop Living With an Unregulated Nervous System
13:58 - Stop Outsourcing Meaning and Validation
15:32 - Stop Doing Everything Alone
17:47 - Stop Waiting for “Someday”
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