The Better Man Podcast

Go up to any man on the street and ask him whether he’d like to have more money, and you’ll get the same response: Absolutely.  But today’s guest, Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo and the OK Dork YouTube channel, woke up with a million dollars in his bank account, but was miserable.  Despite his success from the outside looking in, his finances didn’t fill the void his work or relationships opened. That’s when he realized that your goals aren’t nearly as important as the systems you set up to make yourself happy and fulfilled. The solution?  Well, for Noah, it meant realizing he had the power to change anything in his life he wanted.  And you know what?  Even if you don’t have a million bucks in your bank account, you have this same power inside you, waiting for you to activate it.  In this episode, Noah and I discuss…  How to take your power back in every category of your life Why optimizing for happiness and longevity is more important than long-term goals How taking action right now builds confidence and momentum Why achieving your goals won’t make you happy (and what to do instead to be happy and proud of yourself today)  And more, including:  The simple “Persistence over Resistance” mindset hack for conquering your biggest goals (2:10)  How pausing instead of instantly reacting to negative situations helps you uncover the correct course of action (7:19)  The “Now, not How” secret that crushes your limiting beliefs and keeps your momentum growing (12:09)  How to take your power back—in your finances, your fitness, your relationships, and your work (23:43)  Why taking action right now builds unshakeable confidence and unstoppable momentum (27:08)  How focusing on systems instead of goals makes you happier, more fulfilled, and often more successful (30:17)  Noah’s “Weekly Review” framework for self-assessment which has a profound impact on his happiness and success (43:28)  How thinking of new activities and habits as “experiments” makes you okay with failure (46:01)  The simple “GEBY” morning routine for enhancing almost every aspect of your life (56:09)  How setting your gratitude bar as low as possible instantly skyrockets your happiness (57:10)  Why playing “silly” games like chess or fantasy football minimizes your daily stress levels and prevents burnout (1:15:31)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Order Million Dollar Weekend: If you’d like to read Noah’s new book, Million Dollar Weekend: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours, you can order it here: https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/ 2. Follow OkDork on YouTube: If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking for engaging, motivation, and fun content, subscribe to Noah’s YouTube channel, OkDork, here: https://www.youtube.com/okdork  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

More people than ever have the option to work from home.  But is working from home all it’s cracked up to be? Well, working from home may boost your productivity, work-life balance, and reduce your overall stress. But it can also do the opposite: Plummet your productivity, sabotage your work-life balance, and lead to burnout.  Personally, working from home worked until it didn’t. After my second kid was born, there were too many distractions at home to accomplish anything meaningful. Plus, it made me a worse parent because I didn’t have any buffer time between “work mode” or “dad and husband mode.”  So, how can you best decide if you should work from home or in an office?  That’s what I will help you answer in today’s episode, and reveal…  The pros and cons of working from home How to work from home without sabotaging your work-life balance or causing unnecessary stress My personal experience of working from home (and why I prefer working in an office today)  Other highlights from this episode include:  Does working from home actually hurt your work-life balance? Here are some tips to improve your work-life balance (6:35) How simply turning off your computer forces you to shut off “work mode” so you can be present with your family (11:49)  Why working from home can cause crippling burnout (and how to best prevent this) (12:58)  The counterintuitive reason why working from an office makes you a more patient parent (15:50)  4 practical strategies to boost your productivity and work-life balance when you work from home (19:44)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Remote Work Statistics And Trends In 2024 from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/remote-work-statistics/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

What if I told you that there’s only one thing standing between you and the most impossible goal you could think of?  You’d probably be filled with skepticism, and you wouldn't be wrong. In fact, I was in your exact shoes with today’s guest Jason Drees (former Tony Robbins coach turned mindset coach and entrepreneur) posed that question to me.  But here’s the thing…  Jason cracked the codes to the universe when he realized that you must change your frequency, not your mindset, to do the impossible. It’s a topic that will probably scramble your brain a bit… It did the same thing to mine.  Why?  Because this conversation happens at a higher level of consciousness than most of us operate on. But it’s a conversation that can make even your wildest and most outlandish dreams come true—in no time at all.  In today’s episode, Jason reveals…  The biggest problem with Tony Robbins’s mindset training  How operating at a higher frequencies makes your limiting beliefs vanish—instantly  How to start operating at a higher level of consciousness and unlock your full potential today  And more.  Other highlights from this episode include:  How you can do the impossible by releasing your full potential (even if it seems, well, impossible) (4:51)  The weird way your mindset can halt your fitness progress even when you do everything else “right” (6:46)  Why writing down your limiting beliefs and physically crossing them out instantly changes them (11:08)  How Jason guided a client suffering from heartbreak get over his heartbreak after a 45-minute “Beliefs Changes” call (12:01)  The “Higher Frequency” secret that can change a poor mindset and limiting beliefs in an instant (and how to operate at this higher level of consciousness) (12:58)  Why chasing different strategies to reach your goals keeps you stuck (and how “chasing the version” helps your wildest goals come true) (20:43)  How to “time travel” and bring a better version of yourself from the future to the present (42:42)  Why your past models of achieving success actually hinder you and become limiting beliefs (46:22)  How an obsession with self-improvement can lead you down a depressive hole (and how to be enough right now) (1:10:20)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Buy Jason’s Book, Do the Impossible: Unlock Your Full Potential with the Power of Mindset available here: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Impossible-Unlock-Potential-Mindset/dp/194720064X  2. Schedule a call with Jason: If you’d like to learn more about operating at a higher frequency, visit Jason’s website here: https://www.jasondreescoaching.com  3. Listen to Jason’s Podcast: You can listen to Jason’s podcast, Do The Impossible and hear him do a live coaching session here: https://www.jasondreescoaching.com/podcasts/do-the-impossible or by searching anywhere you listen to podcasts.  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

The biggest problem affecting men today is that we don’t get to connect with similar men on a deeper level. I struggle with this too, so you’re not alone.  Modern life fills our calendars with to-do’s, family, and stress, which doesn’t leave much time to connect deeply with other men. When we do hang out with other men, it’s usually superficial: Watching sports, talking about the news, or having a drink.  But something magical happens when you connect with other men on a deeper level:  You unlock meaningful change, uncover deep-seated fears and insecurities, and understand how to become a happier and more fulfilled version of yourself.  In today’s episode, I discuss… My main takeaways from the last men’s retreat I hosted  Why attending a men’s retreat can unlock the change you’ve been searching for  How to attend the next Man Flow Yoga men’s retreat And more, including…  How being surrounded by other men with similar values is the quickest way to enhance your happiness, productivity, and overall quality of life (0:50)  The “Repeated Why’s” secret for revealing your ultimate motivations for self-improvement (2:42)  Do you struggle with being vulnerable with loved ones? Here’s how to overcome this fear… (6:10)  Why getting out of the normal hustle-and-bustle of your routine unlocks meaningful change—rapidly (10:38) The single biggest problem modern men face that’s making you unfulfilled and unhappy (15:36)  How to increase your longevity if you’re in your 50s, 60, or 70s (17:39) Want to become a better version of yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? Here’s your invitation to the Be The Better You Men’s Retreat in April (limited spots left!) (20:30)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Attend the Be The Better You Retreat on April 18th: If you feel like something’s missing in your life and you’re not as happy or fulfilled as you like, you’re not alone. This is a plague affecting most men today because we lack deeper connections with other like-minded men. That’s why I’m inviting you to attend the Be The Better You Retreat on April 18-22, 2024. Discover how this retreat will help you become a better version of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually here: https://manflowyoga.com/BTBU  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

We’ve been told conventional health wisdom so much that most people believe it blindly. Things like you need to do cardio to lose weight. Eating fat makes you fat. And you need to eat at least 3 servings of grains to be healthy.  The trouble is, these conventional health wisdoms aren’t true. And today’s guest, Mark Sisson—founder of Primal Nutrition and Primal Kitchen, best-selling author, and publisher of MarksDailyApple.com—has been exposing false conventional thought about health his entire career.  In this episode, we tackle some of the most insidious “truths” that have derailed Mark’s health (and will derail yours too). Some of these topics include:  Why eating grains riddle your body with low-grade inflammation (the worst kind)  Why losing weight is more of a hormonal equation than an exercise and caloric restriction one  How to eat less without getting as hungry  Why nothing changed Mark’s life quite like switching to an anti-inflammatory diet  And so much more. Mark has been a long time hero of mine for his unconventional wisdoms about health and fitness. My hope is that after listening to this episode, you start challenging your own beliefs about health and fitness that may be subtly stifling your progress.  Other highlights from this show include:  How running sabotages your muscle mass: A lesson from a former weightlifting marathon runner (6:06)  3 of the biggest inflammatory foods (and how cutting them out makes your inflammation subside) (11:49)  Why one of the most influential “carb loading” experts recanted his entire career when he realized THIS… (15:40)  How eating more healthy fats in your diet actually increases your fat-burning rate (18:09)  Why exercising is a terrible way to lose weight (and what actually makes you leaner) (19:02)  How giving up grains for 30 days made Mark’s IBS, arthritis, GERD, and sinus congestion disappear (19:53)  The “Metabolic Flexibility” secret for retraining your body to burn fat instead of carbs for energy (24:28)  The “no longer hungry” cue from your body that stops you from overeating (34:42)  The insidious “Systemic Inflammation” which can cause leaky gut syndrome, diabetes, and other major health problems (38:06)  Why taking antioxidants after a workout can deprive your muscles of the benefits of exercise (43:39)  How mixing fats with carbs drives insulin into your fat cells and cripples your metabolic flexibility (49:49)  Do you wish you had a faster metabolism? Here’s the counterintuitive reason you should want a slower one… (51:19)  Does your knees or lower back hurt after walking? Mark’s new 5-toe shoes will eliminate your pain (1:06:44)  The one mindset shift required to transform your deepest holes in your life into growing experiences (1:18:12)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Save 15% on Mark’s barefoot Peluva Shoes with code ManFlowYoga: If you have lower back pain, hip pain, or knee pain, the problem may be your shoes. Not only are they more comfortable than the first-generation barefoot shoes (they even feel like a foot massage every time you walk!), but they’re also critical for eliminating knee, hip, and lower back pain. Try Mark’s Peluva barefoot shoes and save 15% on your order with code ManFlowYoga here: https://peluva.com/  2. Mark’s Daily Apple: Mark’s been publishing the #1 health and fitness blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, for over a decade. Check out Mark’s Daily Apple to hear his daily musings on health, nutrition, fitness, the health industry and the low-carb, paleo, Primal lifestyle here: https://www.marksdailyapple.com/  3. Follow Mark on Instagram: Keep in touch with Mark and what he’s up to by giving him a follow on Instagram @marksissonprimal or here: https://www.instagram.com/marksissonprimal/  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

The statistics around New Year’s Resolutions are startling:  23% of people give up on their New Year’s Resolution by the end of the first week. By the end of January, 43% of people had already quit on their resolutions. And only 9% of people actually complete their resolutions by the end of the year.  Why?  Well, most people don’t understand how to properly reflect on the past year and set realistic, yet challenging goals for 2024. Even I have fallen into this trap in previous years, which is why I wanted to record this episode.  In today’s show, you’ll discover…  How to enter the 9% of people who actually accomplish all their 2024 goals  Why juggling too many new habits at once leads to burnout (and what to do instead to accomplish a variety of personal and professional goals And I reveal some of the questions I ask myself to best reflect on 2023 and prioritize my goals for 2024  Other highlights from this show include:  Why doing a yoga session before setting your 2024 goals actually makes you more likely to achieve them (1:58)  How to reflect on 2023 and prepare for 2024 to make it your best year yet—with only a single piece of paper and a pen (2:24)  Why only setting outcome-based goals leaves you feeling unaccomplished and burnt out at year’s end (and what to do instead to crush all your 2024 goals) (6:10)  How to best prioritize your 2024 goals (14:16)  The “Longer Timeline” habit-building secret that guarantees you hit more goals in 2024 than you did in 2023 (14:40)  Resources mentioned on the show:  1. Better Day Series Challenge: Starting January 8th, the Man Flow Yoga Community is participating in a community-wide challenge where we’ll do the Better Day Series—a program that combines overall fitness, strength, flexibility, body awareness, and breathing to have a better day, physically and mentally. If you want to join the community challenge, you’ll need a Man Flow Yoga Membership, which you can get here: https://manflowyoga.com/join  2. Email List Exclusive Offer: We’re currently offering an exclusive offer to our email subscribers. If you want to learn more about this offer, join our mailing list here: https://manflowyoga.com/sign-up.  Related Episodes: Subtract; Don’t Add (Creating Space to Create Change for 2024) | Better Man Podcast Ep. 075  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Modern society, social media, and other outside forces convince us that we’re not living up to the best version of ourselves. So, despite already maxing out our willpower, we continue to try to add more and more habits to reach this idealized version of ourselves.  But here’s the thing…  The fastest and most effective way to create positive change in your life is by subtracting habits that no longer serve you, instead of just letting them pile up.  Why?  Because we each have a finite amount of willpower, motivation, and discipline. And when we push ourselves too hard or try to do too many things, we sacrifice our self-awareness. And this self-awareness is what leads to true positive change.  As you prepare for 2024, I’m challenging you to subtract habits and activities that no longer serve your best interest instead of stacking more habits onto your already busy schedule.  In today’s show (my last solo show of 2023), I’m giving your permission to take things away this month, so you create the change you crave in 2024 (and beyond).  During this episode, we’ll discuss:  Why subtracting habits and activities creates more rapid (and lasting) change than adding more to your plate  What can you take away this month to make space for the change that you want to create in 2024? How to use 2024 to increase your happiness, fulfillment, and fitness  And more, including…  Want to make 2024 better than 2023? Here’s why subtracting things is more effective for change than stacking up even more things (0:53)  The insidious temptation spurred onto you by social media that prevents you from making meaningful change (2:03)  3 questions to ask yourself to instantly reveal which habits are no longer serving your best interests (5:10)  How your ego feeds on external validation and tricks you into creating new habits that derail your happiness (and how to “spot” this sooner) ( 7:27)  Why scrolling on social media gives you a weird sense of body dysmorphia (even when you’re satisfied with your physique) (10:10)  How adding a few mindfulness activities into your life can help you eat better, exercise more, and live a healthier lifestyle (12:22)  2 books to add to your 2024 reading list that will boost your overall joy and fulfillment (13:08)  How changing your environment to suit your goals brings faster change than motivation, willpower, and discipline combined (14:45)  3 Man Flow Yoga programs that will build your self-awareness in a hurry (17:13)  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

Two weeks ago, I invited Andrew Daniel onto the Better Man Podcast. In that episode, he revealed the booby trap of the self-help industry which keeps millions of people stuck and miserable.  We also briefly discussed his groundbreaking Cinesomatics methodology. Well, in today’s episode he guides me through a sample Cinesomatics session—so you can see how it works in real life. The result?  It was one of the more profound experiences I’ve gone through. Despite never meeting in person, Andrew revealed all my deepest and darkest insecurities—by simply watching how my body moves.  In this episode, you’ll discover…   How your posture reveals what you’re self-conscious about How you move your hands can tell you what you think about being serious and playful How mimicking giving discloses your feelings of worthiness And how you can start practicing these movements on a regular basis to unlock unbelievable results in every aspect of your life  And a whole lot more, including…  How to use Andrew Daniel’s “Cinesomatics” system—a groundbreaking and results-based approach to self-improvement (5:17)  Why addressing the therapeutic process through the body, not the mind, leads to quicker and more permanent breakthroughs (6:28)  How your body movements can reveal underlying subconscious patterns, stories, blocks, belief systems, and traumas (8:20)  The weird way you actualize yourself in the world through your hands (15:06)  How overthinking is actually an avoidance strategy to neglect your feelings (19:31)  Why total surrender is the only path to success in love, family, relationships, and money (29:06)  The deadly “Distorted Fantasies” trap your family unknowingly passed down to you that deprives you of true change (and how the “report the details” trick helps you conquer this) (40:50) How Andrew’s “Cinesomatics” methodology can bypass years of therapy in just a few sessions (52:58)  Why suppressing your natural personality for success burdens you with extreme imposter syndrome and crushes your soul (1:11:40)  How simply adding more “play” into your life can result in profound happiness if you constantly put pressure on yourself (1:16:36)  Why being afraid of acting feminine actually makes you less masculine (1:25:46)  How one lady lost 40 pounds and got off all her medications by simply reading Andrew’s book (1:40:17)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Get Andrew’s best-selling book: Awaken To Your True Self: Why You're Still Stuck and How to Break Through on his website here: https://andrewdaniel.org/  On Andrew’s website, you can discover how to use Cinesomatics to actually make self-help effective and schedule an initial consultation with him. Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7 

BMP-Ep073: The 9 Life-Enhancing Benefits of Gratitude (And How To Start)  Humans are hardwired to focus on the negative. This “biological glitch” saved us from tiger attacks in the past—but it causes unnecessary suffering today. It’s unnatural to focus on the good things, which is why practicing gratitude is both so difficult and rewarding.  But you know what?  The more you practice gratitude, the easier it becomes. And the easier it becomes, the more your quality of life skyrockets.  In fact, there are 9 scientifically proven benefits to creating a daily gratitude practice that will boost your happiness, physical health, and relationships.  In this episode, I reveal…  The 9 scientifically proven benefits of practicing gratitude  How to start practicing gratitude today (and how to overcome obstacles when you’re getting started)  How to take advantage of Man Flow Yoga’s biggest Black Friday deal ever Listen now.  Show highlights include:  9 life-enhancing benefits of practicing gratitude (and how to build a consistent gratitude system) (0:49)  Why your new gratitude practice will feel silly at first—and how to stick with it during this time (5:18)  The biological glitch that makes practicing gratitude so difficult, yet profounding rewarding (5:41)  How being grateful for your problems helps you transform them into blessings in disguise (7:22)  Why “feeling” your gratitude instead of just stating things you’re grateful for helps it seep into your psyche (10:17) 3 ways to start practicing gratitude today (even if you’ve never done it before) (16:54)  Can’t fall asleep at night? Here’s how spending a few minutes practicing gratitude knocks you out in an instant (18:55)  Want access to on-demand, fitness-centric yoga workouts designed specifically for men? Here’s the details on our Black Friday Sale (It’s the biggest sale in the history of Man Flow Yoga) (20:06)  How aches and pains—no matter how big or small—sap your energy (and the most effective way to eliminate your pain permanently) (24:35)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Lifetime access to Man Flow Yoga: Want lifetime access to Man Flow Yoga for less than the cost of a typical one-year subscription? Take advantage of our Black Friday sale here: https://shrtlnk.co/6HmG0 The sale ends on Cyber Monday (November 27th, 2023).   

The self-help industry is a massive industry. And for good reason: Self-help can teach you how to be the cause in your life rather than the effect. It shows you that you can change your life’s direction and outlook.  But what if self-help doesn’t work for you? What if you’ve read all the books, and still find yourself stuck?  The unfortunate truth is many that travel down the self-help road find themselves at this fork in the road. Today’s guest, Andrew Daniel is the epitome of this.  Why? A few weeks after publishing his first book, Andrew found himself homeless, repeating affirmations to himself that he’d be successful. Only later did he realize he was constantly lying to himself and living in a fantasy world. The self-help industry failed Andrew—as it has for millions of others too.  This came to a head for Andrew when he saw his body move on a video: Despite telling himself he was confident and secure, his body and movements proved otherwise. To quote Andrew himself, “It doesn't matter what you think up in your head, it matters how you're showing up in your body.”  After stumbling upon this realization, he figured out the missing ingredient from the world of self-help: Its teachings stop in the mind—but the body is how you harness this information to actually improve your life.  In today’s episode, Andrew and I discuss: The booby traps of the self-help industry that are keeping you stuck Why your physical body is more important for your self-help journey than your mind  How to feel your way through life instead of thinking your way through  And so much more.  Tired of reading self-help books only to get further stuck?  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  Why reading a New York Times Bestselling self-help book is almost always a waste of time (and what to do instead to actually improve your life) (8:52) What the entire self-help industry gets wrong—and how Andrew Daniel stumbled upon the missing ingredient that makes self-help effective (13:11)  The “Egoic Intellectual’s Pain” men feel after an emotionally traumatizing experience which can ruin your relationships and hinder your happiness (23:33) How to overcome painful situations in life without endless suffering attached (27:48)  How to reveal your deepest subconscious patterns by simply shaking your hands in the air (41:24)  The weird way your mind binds you to an unreal past (and why this creates suffering out of thin air) (55:06)  The “Cinesomatics” system Andrew created for using your body as the ultimate self-development tool (1:01:13)  How the “Story Stop” method pulls you out of your suffering and injects you into your body (1:10:54)  The insidious core belief behind imposter syndrome and self-sabotage which becomes even more deadly after achieving your version of success (1:14:48)  The “Stop Fixing & Start Living” body shift for making all your problems disappear (1:18:03)  Resources mentioned in this episode:  1. Get Andrew’s best-selling book: Awaken To Your True Self: Why You're Still Stuck and How to Break Through on his website here: https://andrewdaniel.org/  On Andrew’s website, you can discover how to use Cinesomatics to actually make self-help effective and schedule an initial consultation with him. Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner’s Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/pTVc7  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://shrtlnk.co/kP8M7