In this episode, Sönke Tristan Venjacob shares his inspiring story of growing up without a father and the twists and turns of his journey to becoming the man he is today.

We learn how he struggled with purpose, discipline and direction until hitting rock bottom, leading him to reclaim his masculinity through rigorous self-improvement. Sönke provides an excellent framework centered on deep work, essentialism and accountability to build iron-clad discipline.

He gives highly actionable advice on using your calendar strategically, identifying your core goals, and eliminating distractions through habits like journaling, ice baths, and unplugging from technology.

Important Time Stamps

(00:00) Intro

(2:46) Sönke's childhood and early motivations

(5:22) Sönke's twists and turns through self-sabotage

(6:43) Hitting rock bottom and starting his transformation

(8:00) Finding purpose through masculine mentoring

(11:50) Sönke's framework for building discipline

(14:52) Mastering your calendar to stay focused

(18:28) Sönke's top books for discipline and productivity

(22:20) Quick win for more discipline in 24 hours

Connect with Sönke

YouTube: youtube.com/@soenkevenjacob
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/soenkevenjacob
Instagram: instagram.com/soenke.venjacob
Website: masculinemastery.carrd.co

Sönke Recommends

⁠Deep Work, by Cal Newport
Essentialism, by Greg Mckeown

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Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur

#37 - Building Unshakable Discipline to Overcome Adversity and Thrive /w Sönke Tristan Venjacob