Dan Griffin, M.A., is an internationally recognized author, thought leader, and expert on men's relationships and masculinity. Dan's work and life is dedicated to exploring and redefining what it means to be a man in the 21st century. Dan is dedicated to helping men be better men by understanding the impact of the Man Rules® on their lives and finding the success in their personal lives they are striving for in their professional lives. Griffin's book, A Man's Way through Relationships, is the first book written specifically to help men create healthy relationships while navigating the challenges of the "Man Rules," those ideas men internalize at very young ages about how to be real boys and men. Dan was honored to serve as a Senior Fellow at the world-renowned leader for treating addiction and trauma, The Meadows from 2015 through 2017. Key Takeaways: Being able to do what you love is making a decision to do it The ability of a man to find lasting recovery is contingent on his ability to ask,accept, and offer help with no expectation of return The essence of a meaningful life is connection Be prepared to have a difficult conversation with an open dialogue with respect Mentioned Resources: What Men Would Tell You If They Weren't Too Busy Watching TV (soon to be published) http://whatmenwouldtellyou.com/ Crucial Conversations A Man's Way through Relationships Dan's website Dan's Podcast Connect:

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