In this enlightening conversation, Greg Scheinman, Founder & CEO of Midlife Male Ventures, shares his journey of awakening at 47. He discusses the emptiness often felt despite career success and introduces his 'six F's' framework to help men navigate midlife holistically. Greg emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, the necessity of finding fulfillment beyond work, and the value of rekindling friendships. He challenges men to embrace midlife as a transformative opportunity for personal growth and authentic joy.
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Greg's Midlife Awakening
Greg Scheinman recounts feeling empty despite outward success at age 47, the same age his father died.
This pivotal moment inspired him to redefine midlife as "bonus time" full of opportunity instead of fear.
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The Six F's Framework
Many men over-index on career success, chasing salary and title at the expense of holistic fulfillment.
Greg's six F's framework offers a balanced roadmap: family, fitness, finance, food, fashion, and fun.
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Calendar Reveals True Priorities
Align your calendar with your true priorities to uncover what really matters in life.
Be kind to yourself and make a measurable plan; transformation takes time and grace.
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What happens when men hit their 40s with all the trappings of success but a gnawing emptiness inside? Greg Scheinman shares his awakening at 47 — the same age his father died — when he realized professional achievement alone wasn't enough. He introduces his "six F's" framework (family, fitness, finance, food, fashion, and fun) as a roadmap for midlife men stuck in the "over-indexing trap" of prioritizing career above all else. Instead of fearing midlife as the beginning of the end, Greg challenges men to embrace this season as their opportunity to rewrite the script and find authentic fulfillment. [Episode 100]
Greg Scheinman is the Founder & CEO of Midlife Male Ventures, Bestselling Author, Coach, Speaker, & Entrepreneur.
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