#33 - Real Men, Real Conversations - You Built A Castle That You Secretly Hate...Now What?

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