Making Men Whole Again With Anthony Astbury
Nov 23, 2022Have you ever dreamt of starting over to create a life of more impact and more fulfillment?
In 2016, Anthony Astbury did just that. He left a 20-year career as a trader and broker and completely changed his world. On his journey to self-discovery and personal improvement, he began specializing in coaching men to master their mindsets, and in 2018 he launched the Whole Man Academy, which connects men though live and online events and gives them the tools to develop strength, resiliency, and confidence.
In this episode, we talk about how our culture encourages men to be and act a certain way, which contributes to burnout, destructive coping mechanisms, and can even lead to suicide. We also talk comparison syndrome, the unique challenges that men face (especially with the proliferation of social media), and what Anthony is doing to change the course for so many men.
And don’t miss our discussion on fatherhood, the universal challenges of being a parent, and why homeschooling does not mean your kid will turn out weird!
TIME STAMPS:
What “men’s work” means for Anthony. [2:30]
What prompted Anthony to start the Whole Man Academy. [8:30]
The challenges Anthony faced starting the Academy. [14:30]
How far we have come with the idea of men’s work. [18:45]
Finding positive coping mechanisms. [25:55]
The universal challenges of raising kids. [32:50]
The myths - and the benefits - of homeschooling. [38:55]
TAKEAWAYS:
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Have the right vision.
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Surround yourself with the right people.
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Find your rhythm.
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Stop comparing yourself to others.
QUOTES:
“There are so many segments to the slice of man pie.” - Anthony Astbury
“It’s gotten more and more demanding for men.” - Anthony Astbury
“Comparison is a danger these days.” - Anthony Astbury
“Find something you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.” - Anthony Astbury
“How bad is it going to be if you don’t take action in six months or a year’s time?” - Anthony Astbury
INTERESTING CLIPS:
[10:05 - 10:30] The benefits of men doing the inner work.
[15:05 - 16:05] Surround yourself with people who have similar values as you.
[32:50 - 34:00] The mindset of being a father.
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