Max Barrett, co-founder of the viral media brand Friday Beers, joins us to talk about giving up on the dream of playing in the NBA, building one of the internet’s most beloved comedy platforms, and discovering a deeper mission around men’s mental health. What started as a meme page quickly turned into a cultural movement, and Max opens up about the pressure to grow while staying authentic, the emotional toll of leadership, and why he believes crying is one of the healthiest things men can do.This episode is a raw, funny, and honest look at what it means to pivot from your childhood dream, take creative risks, and lead with purpose in an era where vulnerability is often still taboo.We also dive into:- The fine line between criticism and trusting your gut- How to tell the difference between passion and talent- The story behind the birth of Friday Beers- The power of memes in building community- Why emotional health needs to be part of the conversation for menFollow Us On IG: https://www.instagram.com/failinguppp/?hl=enListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KMsmkqvycGgoXZDjoM6Py?si=6e40e75d54374c08Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/failing-up/id1771458449TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Max Brenner To Failing Up1:00 - Giving up on the dream of the NBA6:00 - When to accept criticism versus when to keep going9:30 - Finding out what you’re good at versus what you’re passionate about13:00 - When to know when to give up on your dream15:35 - Does money buy happiness?18:30 - How and why Friday Beers was born26:00 - The craft of making memes34:00 - Why Max became passionate about men’s mental health37:00 - “Friday Beers has done more for the destigmatization of men’s mental health more than any government agency has”39:30 - The fake Frat Olympics44:30 - How to improve men’s mental health50:00 - Crying is good53:30 Maintaining growth versus maintaining authenticity59:00 - Just start, make it perfect later#podcast #selfimprovement #failure #success #entrepreneurship

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