198: Guest Pedro Adao and Why Does Success Become the Greatest Threat to a Man?

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In this episode of the BraveCo Podcast, I sit down with my friend Pedro Adao to talk honestly about what it actually takes to become a man. We unpack why every boy needs a defining moment, why every man must face death before rebirth, and why wisdom—not hustle or hype—is the foundation of a life that truly works.

Pedro shares his raw story of going from success to total collapse—losing his wealth, reputation, identity, and sense of worth. We talk about depression, shame, father wounds, bankruptcy, and what it feels like to believe you’re finished. But we also explore how God uses crushing seasons to strip away false identities and rebuild men from the inside out. This is not a motivational story. It’s a formation story.

We also dive deep into wisdom, kingdom entrepreneurship, and why wisdom is not information but power. Wisdom changes marriages, businesses, families, and futures. If you’re a man who wants to lead well, build legacy, and stop repeating the same cycles, this conversation is for you. And if you’re ready to pursue wisdom intentionally, Pedro shares how you can join the free 31 Day Wisdom Challenge and begin reigning in every area of life.

Chapters:
00:00 – Why Boys Need a Rite of Passage
02:16 – Pedro’s Life Before Faith and Entrepreneurship
05:21 – A Funeral That Changed Everything
07:27 – Stepping Into Faith and Risk
08:38 – From Millionaire to Millions in Debt
11:02 – How God Tests and Forms Men
13:06 – Depression, Shame, and Losing Identity
18:48 – Rebuilding Life Through Wisdom
25:31 – Kingdom Entrepreneurship Explained
35:53 – Wisdom as the Power to Reign in Life

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ABOUT BRAVECO: We live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.