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A lot of guys, looking to grow as men, find ways to overcomplicate their life. More diet focused, specific exercises, sleep apps, etc. But, what if a big part of our problem is that we are doing too much and need to simplify our lives?

Poor doesn't always mean poor. I share my experiences having grown up in both the city and the country and tell you which one I prefer and why.

In a previous episode I talked about how to slow life down, take the time to smell the roses and have new experiences, count your blessings and so on. In this episode, I talk about the unique power of time seeming to move by more quickly and how you can apply that to your life for some big wins you may have avoided when you were younger.

Abraham Maslow created his hierarchy of needs, which most of us are familiar with. But there are some important aspects he didn't consider which relate to how we mature and find steadiness in modern life.

One logical fallacy I often see -- and have likely committed -- is moving between the possible vs the ideal. What is possible may not always be ideal, but what we promote should always be ideal.

It's important for a man to have hobbies, work, people, and other interests that moves his heart. As we get older, cynicism can set it and we begin to focus on what was instead of what is and is to come. This episode is all about finding new loves in your life.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Here are some thoughts for the faithful listeners.

Wolf & Iron is now Wolf & Iron Foundation. As a nonprofit there will be some changes, but many things will stay the same. The biggest difference is that we are now mission forward and capable of so much more than before.

There are a lot of books on entrepreneurship, marriage, and raising kids. In fact, you’re likely to gain some much needed wisdom on any of these subjects just by being with and observing people who are in that season of life. However, when it comes to the second half of life, let’s say 40 onward, it can feel pretty lonely. My guest today is Chris Bruno and he’s the author of Sage: A Man's Guide Into His Second Passage. Chris brings focus into the oftentimes nebulous second stage of a man’s life. In our conversation we talk about mid-life crises, reconnecting with our boyhood as we grow older, and avoiding the pitfalls so many men fall into as they begin to realize their youth is a thing of the past.    

Men love movies! We're moved by the epic battles and struggles -- but also by the friendships and the thought of having something to really fight for. David Dusek gets it. His ministry Rough Cut Men helps guys connect through the films we love. To slow things down a bit and help us discover our heart as men. In this conversation, David Dusek and Mike Yarbrough discuss how to connect with a brotherhood in a world that is pushing isolationism.

It's painfully obvious that men are lacking the "fire in the belly" that they ought to have. They long for it, but many of them don't have a clear understanding of the spirited drive that a man should have in different areas of his life. I talk with my friend Stephen Mansfield about his book Men on Fire and the ways in which a man needs to burn brightly in order to find the fulfilment in life he so desires.

What if what we know about relationships is mostly wrong? What if our expectations for how a relationship should work are way off? That's what 2x podcast guest and author Eric Barker writes about in his new book, Plays Well With Others. We dive into a few topics from the book, I share some personal stories, and we laugh at his wall coverings!