Entrepreneurs on Fire

Becoming a Great Man with Shane Sams

Dec 1, 2025
Shane Sams, a leader and entrepreneur known for founding FlippedLifestyle.com and GreatMen.org, explores what it means to truly become a great man. He emphasizes redefining success on your own terms, revealing how societal checklists can lead to dissatisfaction. Shane shares his journey of achieving radical presence and measuring progress through nightly journaling. He also discusses the Great Men Project and its upcoming community initiatives, aiming to foster personal growth and connection among men.
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ADVICE

Sprint And Chill For Sustainable Productivity

  • Rest more and use a sprint-and-chill approach to sustain productivity and health.
  • Prioritize multi-day rest blocks so you return more productive, happier, and present with family.
ANECDOTE

Success Without Inner Alignment

  • Shane described rapid external success while feeling deeply unsatisfied despite having family, money, and status.
  • A health crisis and hospitalization forced him to reevaluate what he truly wanted from life.
INSIGHT

Ditch Other People's Checklists

  • Many men follow other people's checklists and chase external validation, which yields being 'good' but not 'great.'
  • True greatness requires creating your own checklist aligned with inner desires and values.
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