The New Man What Do You Really Want? Getting Out of Autopilot and the Prescribed Life — Alyson and Tripp Lanier
Jan 6, 2026
Discover whether you're driving your life or merely reacting to it. Learn about the cultural programming that leads to feeling trapped in a 'prescribed life.' Explore the concept of frustration as a signal for unmet desires. Question the obligations that keep you stuck and consider what truly brings satisfaction. Embrace small daily choices to cultivate autonomy and align with your genuine wants. Engage in self-reflection through journaling to uncover suppressed desires. Ultimately, it's about mapping fulfilling experiences instead of blindly following societal scripts.
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Frustration Is Useful Information
- Chronic frustration and drain are signals that an unspoken desire exists inside you.
- Tripp Lanier says these feelings are information pointing to what you actually want to experience.
Prescribed Life Vs. Desired Experience
- Many people live a prescribed life by following cultural checklists without examining them.
- Tripp Lanier notes we want experiences (freedom, aliveness, love, peace) rather than specific material outcomes.
Client Up At 4AM For The Image
- A client woke at 4 a.m. to work out despite sleeping poorly because he wanted to perform the CEO role.
- Tripp Lanier used this to show people often follow scripts instead of listening to their bodies.
