Listen "You Only Feel Valuable When You’re Productive — That’s the Problem l EP. 53 l"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a text If you feel guilty when you slow down — when you’re not working, not producing, not achieving — it’s not because you’re lazy. It’s because your nervous system and identity were built around performance. In this episode, I break down the truth behind why high-performing men struggle to rest, why stillness feels unsafe, and how to start rewiring your nervous system so that peace doesn’t feel like failure. I’ve coached almost 500 men through this exact pattern — men who can’t sit still for five minutes without their mind racing, who equate rest with weakness, and who subconsciously sabotage calm because stress feels more familiar. We’ll unpack: Why you feel worthless when you stop producingHow your identity got tied to output and achievementWhy your nervous system treats stillness like a threatThe hidden reason you can’t be fully present with your wife or kidsA 5-minute nervous system reset to start feeling safe in rest againIf you’re the kind of man who says he’s doing it “for the family” but can’t actually be with the family — this episode will hit home. Because you don’t need more discipline… you need to feel safe doing nothing. Action Step: Take 5 minutes today to sit in silence — no phone, no music, no input. Notice the discomfort. Breathe through it. That’s your nervous system learning that peace doesn’t mean failure. Want short impactful emails to help you shift & evolve delivered right to your inbox?Join the 90 sec email club HERELooking to fast track your growth with personalised support or a guided system to help you evolve out of the nice guy, rebuild your energy, presence, intimacy & become the grounded masculine man you are capable of, apply below. Apply HERE
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