Mike Forrester

"I changed by not changing" - and it nearly cost him everything.

Troy Karnes, author of 'No Silver Bullet', and his story will punch you in the gut, in the best way possible.

Picture this...dream job in whiskey sales, traveling to the coolest restaurants, everyone jealous of your life. But behind the scenes? Getting on planes hungover became his norm. His responsibilities as a father grew, but he stayed the same person.

The wake-up call: His wife kicked him out. "You can't be here tonight." Hey then went to rehab to deal with alcohol addiction.

The plot twist: 98 days into sobriety, he got a cancer diagnosis. Like, seriously!

Here's what separates Troy from many men, he didn't try to white-knuckle it alone. He asked for help. Built systems. Created a daily 90-second check-in that tracks everything from sleep to emotions using a simple 4-point scale.

A brutal truth that Troy shares, half of us don't have three close friends. Loneliness increases your mortality rate by 26%. We're dying from isolation while pretending we've got it all figured out. News flash...if this describes you, you don't. It's not too late and it isn't the only option available to you.

Stop trying to be the lone wolf. Check out the full episode and begin experiencing transformation in your life.

So many men struggle with confidence and self-worth, believing they need to have everything “figured out” before they take action. In my chat with Vinnie Potestivo, he shared about the power of showing up before you feel fully ready, how to build trust in yourself and the importance of learning from both wins and setbacks. Vinnie speaks on embracing your unique story, finding your identity when you've lived under your father's shadow and the often overlooked power of supportive friendships.

If you’re ready to break out of old patterns, build trust in yourself and step boldly into your next opportunity, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Vinnie’s insights on overcoming doubt, handling life’s challenges and creating trust— both with others and yourself.

Confidence isn't just about feeling good when things are easy. It's about standing back up when life knocks you down.

But how do we maintain that confidence when faced with unexpected challenges?

Devan Gonzalez ( Devan Gonzalez ) shared that your past victories are the foundation of your future confidence. Every obstacle you've overcome, every challenge you've conquered – these are the bricks that build your wall of self-belief.

The skills and knowledge that brought you here will help you overcome this too. Devan said "If other people have done it, who's to say you can't?" You're not special enough for something to be impossible only for you.

Embrace the challenge, take the next step, and watch your confidence grow. You don't need to have it all figured out to start. You just need to know the next step and then take it.

Listen on your favorite podcast platform to the full conversation with Devan as he also reveals insights on tenacity, resilience, work life balance, showing up for yourself and growth mindset shifts for men.