I break down 10 things men must stop doing in 2026 if they want their strongest year yet. I talk about why being busy is not the same as making progress, how avoidance quietly erodes integrity, and why a regulated nervous system is becoming a competitive advantage. If you want more clarity, direction, and self-leadership this year, this episode will challenge you to cut what is weakening you and focus on what actually matters.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Why 2026 Requires Elimination, Not More Motivation

01:31 - Stop Confusing Motion With Progress

03:07 - Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations

04:47 - Stop Letting Dopamine Run Your Life

06:50 - Stop Treating Your Body as Separate From Your Mind

08:52 - Stop Blaming Your Past for Your Present

10:29 - Stop Trying to Be Like Everyone Else

11:42 - Stop Living With an Unregulated Nervous System

13:58 - Stop Outsourcing Meaning and Validation

15:32 - Stop Doing Everything Alone

17:47 - Stop Waiting for “Someday”

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