Best Paul M Berens Podcasts (2025)

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The Dad Bod Era is Over, WHY Motivation Won’t Save You, but Discipline Will! 9:12

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In today’s episode, I break down why motivation won’t get you fit, strong, or successful. Motivation might spark you to start, but it fades fast. What actually builds muscle, burns fat, fixes marriages, grows businesses, and creates unstoppable dads is discipline, consistency, and daily habits. Think of it like this—my kids watch Harry Potter and g…

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Never Negotiate the Man You’re Called to Be 18:53

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Most men stay stuck because they keep negotiating with weakness, comfort, and excuses. You already know who you’re supposed to be, but you keep selling yourself out for a cheap, watered-down version of that man. In this episode, I strip it all down and call it like it is. I talk about my own story in the fire department, how I was living out of ali…

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Dads: You Train Your Dog Better Than You Lead Your Family 18:06

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Dad, buckle up—because this one is going to sting. Most of you treat your DOG better than your family. You’ll train Fluffy not to piss on the carpet, but you won’t train your son to be a man… or show your daughter what a real leader looks like. I’m done watching men crumble. I’m done watching weak-ass dads hide behind excuses. And I’m damn sure don…

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Dads, Be Honest… Are You REALLY Doing What It Takes to Lead? 23:20

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Most dads are trapped in comfort. They say they want change, but when the mirror gets held up, they run. In this episode, I share a raw conversation with a dad who’s been following me for years, taking in all the free content, yet still stuck. Still broke. Still disconnected. Still living in fluff. And when it came time to invest in himself? He fol…

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I'll Be the Villain if It Wakes You the F*ck Up 16:43

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Let’s get one thing straight—I’m not here to be your buddy. I’m not here to stroke your ego or coddle your emotions. I’m here to wake you up. And if that means I gotta be the villain in your soft-ass story, then so be it. I’ve been MIA for 10 days—not because I quit, not because I’m hiding—but because I’ve been doing the damn work. Building my busi…

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The Lie of ‘Good Enough' 9:04

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You say you’re a good man because you provide? Because you show up? Cool. But let me ask you this… Why the hell does your soul still feel empty? In this call, we go straight for the jugular—exposing the lie that having it all means you’re fulfilled. The house, the business, the kids, the wife… You’ve checked the boxes. So why does it feel like some…

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Why Most Dads Should Fire Themselves 6:44

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It’s late. My whole house is asleep. And I’m here recording this because some of you still think I’m pitching theory or just trying to sell you a coaching program. Wrong. This vlog is real. It’s raw. And it’s from the trenches of fatherhood, business, marriage, and manhood. Today I could barely get out of bed. Apocalyptic dreams. Exhaustion. No ene…

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Why Most Dads Stay Average (And How to Break the Cycle) 6:58

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🔥 STOP Playing Small. START Leading Like a Man. 🔥 There’s a version of you that haunts your thoughts… The strong, confident, relentless father. The husband who leads with certainty. The man who walks into a room and owns it. HE’S REAL. But he’s waiting on YOU to show the hell up. In this raw, no-BS vlog, I’m calling out every dad who’s tired of fee…

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The Comeback Starts With 3 Wins a Day 7:53

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You feel like a shell of the man you used to be. Your body’s gone soft. Your fire’s gone cold. Your confidence? Flatlined. But here’s the truth: confidence isn’t something you find... it’s something you rebuild—one micro win at a time. In this raw, unfiltered message, I rip the bandaid off the bullsh*t narrative that success = confidence. It doesn’…

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Why Almost Every Dad Says This - and How to FIX it in 1 Day 6:48

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I Feel Stuck" – Why Almost Every Dad Says This (And What To Do About It) Almost every dad I talk to says the same thing when I ask, “Where are you stuck?” The answer: “I feel stuck.” Not just stuck in life—but stuck in identity, purpose, discipline, direction. Paul said it best: “I used to be a disciplined man... a police officer, in the military, …

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Failing Is Not the Problem...YOUR FEAR OF IT IS. 4:55

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Today, I’m breaking down one of the most powerful lessons a man can learn: FAIL FASTER. Whether you're building a business, leading your family, or trying to shed the damn dad bod—you’re gonna fall flat on your face. GOOD. That means you’re in the arena. In this episode, I talk real about a business decision I had to make and how failing fast saved…

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🔥 REAL TALK FOR DADS: The Moment I Lost My SH*T... and What It Taught Me 🔥 27:26

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This isn’t some highlight reel. This isn’t surface-level fluff. This is real. Raw. Unfiltered. Tonight, I went somewhere I’ve never gone before after 55+ vlogs and hundreds of reels. I shared a story I’m not proud of—because that’s where transformation begins. Not in the wins... but in the wake-up calls. In this video, I break down: 👉 The story of …

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3 Brutal Truths About Why You’re Not Changing 19:07

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Today I didn’t want to show up. I’ve got a headache so bad I can barely see straight. But guess what? It doesn’t matter. This is Dominate Daily Dad. And that means you show up anyway. Even when it hurts. Even when you’re tired. Even when you’d rather quit. In today’s vlog, I share a powerful realization I had during this morning’s meditation. ⚠️ It…

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You’re Chasing Bullsh*t – Here’s the Truth No One’s Telling You 6:30

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You’re Chasing the WRONG Damn Thing. Here’s the Wake Up Call You’ve Been Avoiding. This video isn’t for the weak. It’s not for the guys still clinging to another 90-day shortcut, another $7 ebook, or the lie that success is supposed to feel good. This is a gut check. You’re chasing shiny-ass distractions while dropping the gold brick you were meant…

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Dark Knight Mindset: Leap Without the Rope or Die in the Pit 13:24

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You’re Still in the Pit Because You Won’t Cut the Damn Rope.” In this raw, no BS breakdown, Paul Berens unleashes a powerful metaphor from The Dark Knight Rises when Bruce Wayne finally escapes the pit by doing ONE thing 💥 He LEAPS without the rope That rope? That’s your comfort zone That’s your backup plan That’s your excuses, bad habits, toxic re…

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WHO ARE YOU WHEN LIFE PUNCHES YOU IN THE MOUTH? 👊 10:21

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This ain't your feel-good, soft-on-the-edges motivational video. This is a wake-up call for every man sleepwalking through life, pretending he's “doing enough.” 📉 You're tired? So am I. 📉 You’re stuck? No, brother—you’re comfortable. 📉 You say you wanna change? Then STOP negotiating with your standards like they’re optional. Today, I’m breaking dow…

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INTENTION: The One Thing That Separates Leaders from Losers 9:38

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You're Not Burnt Out… You're Just Lacking INTENTION Most dads don’t need another podcast, book, or motivational quote. They need to wake the hell up and start living with INTENTION. In this episode, I break down the hard truth that most men avoid: 👉 You're not overwhelmed because life’s too busy... 👉 You’re overwhelmed because you’re on autopilot. …

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Dads, Stop Holding Their Hands, You’re Raising Weak Men 14:14

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Tonight, I watched something on the golf course that pissed me off. Grown-ass men micromanaging every shot their sons took… fixing their grip, adjusting their stance, telling them what club to use, like their kids were made of glass. Not me. I let my sons fail. I let them problem-solve. Because I’m not raising boys… I’m raising LEADERS. This video …

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Motivation Won’t Save You in the Pit. Execution Will 13:53

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This is episode 50. And I’m not here to celebrate — I’m here to TELL YOU THE TRUTH. Motivation isn’t the answer. Your feelings? They’re lying to you. And no one’s coming to save you. This episode is for the man who’s stuck in his head. The dad who’s showing up half-hearted. The husband questioning his own fire. The businessman on the verge of quitt…

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Your Habits Are Why You’re Weak, Broke, and Disconnected 11:07

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THE PAINFUL PROBLEM: You’re Not Broken. You’re Just Undisciplined. There’s a moment every man faces… You’re sitting in silence, looking at your life — your marriage, your body, your energy, your drive — and something just feels off. You tell yourself: “I’m exhausted.” “I’m not motivated.” “My wife’s not interested anymore.” “I don’t have time.” “I …

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The most important video I've ever made - Til you Can't - Raw and unedited 22:58

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This might be the most important video I've ever made—and if you're a man, a father, a leader in any capacity... you NEED to hear this. I filmed this raw, unedited, drenched in sweat, straight off the trail after a brutal ruck-run with my weight vest. I didn’t stop to cool off. I didn’t grab water. I sat my ass down and hit record—because the fire …

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The Identity You're Clinging to Is a Lie — And It's Destroying You 17:00

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Are you living a lie? This episode is a call-out and a call up for every man wearing a mask, pretending everything is “fine” while silently suffocating inside. You’ve convinced yourself of an identity that isn’t even real — built on stories, excuses, and bullshit beliefs passed down from weak men and broken systems. From “happy wife, happy life” to…

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Stop Overthinking. Start Winning. It’s That Simple. 5:05

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Life ain’t that complicated. YOU just made it that way. In today’s quick fire video, I’m breaking down a raw convo I had with my wife—and how my morning meditation punched me square in the face with truth: Keep. It. Simple. Most dads are drowning in chaos—not because life is too hard, but because you refuse to simplify it. You don’t need a 14-step …

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You Said “This Was the Year”… So Why Are You Still Waiting? 14:28

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Don’t tell me you’re a leader if you’re living a lie. Your family doesn’t need another faker… they need a fucking leader. And guess what? We’re halfway through the year—and most of you are STILL talking about the goals you said you'd already hit by now. You said this was YOUR year. Lose the dad bod. Build the business. Fix your marriage. But here w…

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The Silent War Inside Every Dad (And Why You're Losing) 14:00

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Dads—you know damn well what I’m talking about. You're negotiating with yourself every single day... Eating like trash, skipping workouts, tolerating a body you hate, staying stuck in a job that drains you, sleepwalking through your marriage— And convincing yourself "it's not that bad." This episode exposes the lies you keep telling yourself... …an…

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This Week Tried to Break Me—Here’s What I Did Instead 7:19

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This Week Tried to Break Me. Here's What I Did Instead. You ever have one of those weeks? The kind where your mind’s at war, your energy’s shot, and you’re one bad moment away from snapping at your wife or skipping the gym for a six-pack of beer? Yeah. That was me this week. In this shorter vlog, I’m dropping a real-time transmission straight from …

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Your Wife Doesn’t Need Another Roommate—She Needs a F*cking Leader 12:36

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🔥 In this episode, we dismantle the “Happy Wife, Happy Life” LIE that’s been neutering masculine leadership for decades. If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells in your own damn house… If you’re tired of being the “nice guy” while everything around you crumbles… If you know deep down that your family NEEDS a man who leads with strength…

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Stop Arguing for the Bottom | The mindset that’s DESTROYING modern men. 11:59

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A guy came at me online and said, “You don’t need a six-pack to be a good dad.” “You shouldn’t sacrifice your family for fitness.” 👊 And that’s exactly the mindset that’s DESTROYING modern men. In this video, I break down why being “good enough” is the lie keeping men soft, weak, overweight, and mentally checked out. 📉 You can be a good dad and be …

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The Stories You Keep Telling Yourself Are Killing Your Results 9:44

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🔥 THE STORIES YOU TELL YOURSELF ARE DESTROYING YOUR RESULTS (Watch This Before You "Try Again") Tonight we’re going DEEP. No fluff. No filter. Just real talk. This isn’t just another vlog. This is a gut check for every dad, every man, every husband who keeps spinning in circles, frustrated by results they don’t have—while speaking stories that guar…

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Beardology CHAPTER 2:From Firefighter to Patient: My Wake-Up Call Came Too Late 19:35

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Thought I Was Invincible… Until My Body Said Otherwise At 22, I was living the dream—fireman, adrenaline junkie, American hero in bunker gear. I felt bulletproof… until the day my right eye felt like it was exploding inside my skull. That moment was the first domino in a decade-long battle with chronic health issues—sinus surgeries, loss of smell a…

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Beardology CHAPTER 1: THIS ISN’T JUST A BEARD, IT’S A BATTLE FLAG FOR YOUR LIFE 14:18

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What’s up, legends? Paul here — and today, I’m kicking off something raw, real, and deeply personal. I’m reading Chapter 1 of my book Beardology — not some polished Audible version. This is straight from me, for YOU. No filters. No fluff. Just fire. This chapter cracks open what the beard really represents. It ain’t about facial hair. It’s about a …

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Beer Belly Dad” Isn’t a Vibe, It’s a Slow Death in Disguise 💥 6:22

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🔥 Gut Check Time, Fellas. Most dads today? They're surviving. Beer belly. Burnt out. Melting into the couch by 6PM. But that’s not the standard. That’s the lie society sold you. In this episode, I break down the real Dad Life—jacked, disciplined, leading your family from the front. And I challenge you to stop making excuses, stop playing victim, an…

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Most men don’t even notice when they fall off 13:41

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🎯 I Took 4 Days Off… And I’m Pissed About It I just turned 40. I’m in the best shape of my life. But I slipped. Yeah—I had an epic weekend. Friends flew in. Golf. Cigars. Bourbon. Memories. My wife went all out. But here’s the truth most men won’t admit: I let go of the mission… and that shit eats at me. This video isn’t about guilt. It’s about acc…

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Stuck in Life? Here’s the Perspective Shift Every Dad Needs 6:56

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🎥 TODAY I TURNED 40… and this hit me HARD. This isn’t just a birthday vlog — it’s a wake-up call for every man who’s ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like he’s holding back. I’ve completed 40 full years of life. Not starting 40 — I just finished 40. That shift in perspective? That’s what this episode is all about. If you’re a father, a husband, a m…

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Stop Calling It ‘Balance’ When It’s Really Just Excuses 8:22

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🔥 You only WIN when your MIND is stronger than your FEELINGS. Tonight’s message is simple: your goals aren’t the problem — your lack of growth is. Most men are chasing numbers on a scale or in a bank account… while ignoring the discipline, clarity, and consistency it takes to earn them. I break down why dads like YOU keep self-sabotaging with “trea…

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Would You Bet on Yourself? Most Men Won’t. 9:50

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Are You Willing to Bet on Yourself? Eight years ago, I walked away from the fire department — the only career I had ever known. I was out of shape, emotionally wrecked, and living a lie. From the outside, I looked like a dependable man. But deep down? I couldn’t depend on myself. This video is raw and real. I'm taking you through the exact mindset …

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Most Dads Are Stuck on Level 1 - Here’s Why You’ll Stay There 3:54

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🎮 LEVEL UP OR STAY STUCK | Why Most Men Never Evolve Past Mediocre If you grew up smashing buttons on that old school Nintendo, this one's gonna hit deep. Back in the day, when you died in a game, you didn’t respawn where you left off… You STARTED OVER. 👊 And life? It’s a hell of a lot more like that than today’s "just hit restart" culture. This vi…

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Conflict is your compass. It's not the chains 15:31

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I’m about to hand you the same tools, truth, and tactics I give my high-level coaching clients. The exact system I used to rebuild my life as a father, husband, and business owner — and I’m giving it away in this video for FREE. Why? Because I’ve been where you are. Angry. Burned out. Resentful. Carrying the weight of your family, your business, yo…

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You’re Not Burnt Out… You’re Just not accountable! 5:40

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In this video, I break down the epidemic of grown-ass men walking around with zero accountability, no grit, and soft mindsets. Most men under 40? Never been smacked in the mouth. Never told to knock it the fck off*. Never had to look in the mirror and face the truth. This is why your marriage feels stale. Why your business is plateauing. Why you fe…

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You’re Wasting 85% of Your Life — And You Don’t Even Know It 8:26

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Tonight’s fire is simple, raw, and brutally necessary. You’ve got 3 resources: TIME. ENERGY. MONEY. And most of you are setting all three on fire every damn day for sh*t that doesn’t move the needle. 🧠 Arguing online over foam in my coffee? 👎 Leaving hate comments like a weak-ass keyboard warrior? 🕒 Ignoring your kid who just wants to edit a video …

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The Only Thing Standing in Your Way… Is YOU 8:36

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THE ONLY OBSTACLE IS YOU | Daily Domination Starts NOW Let’s be honest— The ONLY thing standing between you and the life you want is YOU. Not your wife. Not your boss. Not your kids. YOU. In this 8-minute firestarter, I break down why most men are living life on default and how to flip the switch using Daily Domination—a mindset and strategy I live…

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DAD You Don’t Need Therapy. You Need to Man the F*ck Up 6:06

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OU DON’T NEED THERAPY — YOU NEED EXECUTION Let’s be real — most of you don’t need a couch and a diagnosis… You need to get your ass to the gym, put down the phone, eat like a warrior, and EXECUTE. You’re not broken. You’re just undisciplined. You’re just distracted. And that “anxiety” you think you have? That’s your soul screaming at you to stop li…

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WHAT YOUR WIFE WON'T TELL YOU | The Truth IT Should Scare the Hell Out of U 6:04

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WHAT YOUR WIFE ISN’T TELLING YOU | The Truth That Should Scare the Hell Out of You Most men don’t realize they’re sleepwalking into divorce... until it’s too damn late. You think showing up, paying bills, and kicking your feet up means you’re being a husband? Wrong. She’s silently begging you to RISE — to stop being soft, stop making excuses, and B…

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Dad's Don’t Talk About This… But They Should 11:00

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🔥 I WAS LOST. UNTIL I CHOSE WAR. 🔥 👇 CHAPTERS 👇 00:00 – The Comment That Hit Me Another man messaged me: “I’ve lost myself. I have no emotions.” I’ve been there, brother. This video is my story. 01:21 – 2014: The Year That Shattered Me My grandfather died on my birthday. I came home from the firehouse in tears. No direction. No clarity. No purpose.…

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Dads: You’re Holding the Key to Your Own Prison | Beardology Chapter 5 5:41

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That gnawing dissatisfaction? That fire inside you that’s been flickering instead of raging? It doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’ve been trapped in an old identity... and you’re the one holding the key to unlock the prison. In this video, I dive deep into Chapter 5 of my book "Beardology", a chapter called "Life Through a Different Lens." I…

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Soft Dads Are Failing — Kill the Passive Version of You NOW! 6:54

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🔥 Killing Passiveness | Sunday Ruck Talk | Beardology Mindset 🔥 Happy Sunday, fellas. Today, I'm coming in hot — sweaty, fired up, and straight from the trenches. I just crushed a workout after a weighted ruck and a deep dive reflection about one ugly truth... PASSIVENESS is KILLING Dad today. It's killing your body, your marriage, your fatherhood,…

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Most Men Will Die Never Facing the REAL Problem. 7:06

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Most men are stuck because they can't even NAME the real problem. They’re stressed, tired, pissed off, chasing surface-level bullshit, but they NEVER attack the root cause. Even Einstein said it best: "If I had an hour to solve a problem, I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions." Most men today? They s…

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The Truth About Confidence Nobody Told You (Until Now) 10:49

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🔥 Beardology & The BRUTAL TRUTH About Confidence 🔥 This ain't a book about beards. It’s a battle plan to rebuild your identity, burn the excuses, and become the man you were born to be. I’m breaking down the pages of my book “Beardology” — not to sell it, but to wake you the hell up and show you how I clawed my way back from being a broken man with…

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The "Dad Bod" Is Killing American Men (1 in 3 Men Need This) ⚡ 17:37

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🔥 TRIGGERED BY TRUTH: Why The "Dad Bod" Is Killing American Men The hard truth about obesity in America and why accepting mediocrity is destroying men's lives. When 1 in 3 men are obese, it's time to face facts - not feelings. In this raw, unfiltered video: • Why posting an "average 30-something male" sparked controversy • The shocking statistics a…

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Your Focus Isn't The Problem - Your Target Is (& It's Killing Your Success) 🎯 10:03

4M ago10:03

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The raw truth about why you're stuck, struggling, and sabotaging your own success. From business bloodbaths to personal battles, I'm sharing why changing your focus changes everything. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Focus Formula That Changes Everything 1:15 - Why Your Daily Routine Is Killing You 2:30 - The Business Bloodbath Reality Check 3:45 - Moving For…