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I know that you suffer. I know that you feel loneliness, heartache, doubt, and fear. In times of trouble, strength is hard to find. How can we have faith for a better life when we suffer so much now? Today, I talk about the purpose of suffering and what we can do to make it more bearable. -Why do we suffer? Is there a purpose? -How can we find the strength to keep moving forward? -The number one thing that kept me together when I was faced with a horrific tragedy in my life. Subscribe to The Men Collective podcast for motivation around faith, fitness, family, and showing up in your roles as a man. Also find us on iTunes and Stitcher!

A man’s value does not come from his networth, six pack, or sports car. It comes from his ability to serve. Therefore, a man’s primary concern should be his capacity to serve and contribute to society. What are you contributing to society? ⁣ In this episode, you will learn: -What makes a man valuable and why -How to increase your ability to offer value -How smallness leads to power Subscribe to this podcast for more down-to-earth motivation around faith, fitness, fatherhood, and how to better show up in your roles as a man. These episodes are meant to inspire action. Don’t rely on them alone to better yourself. You must do the work. ⁣⁣ Leave us a rating and a review to help us grow.

In daily life, strong men should work to lead those weaker men into strength, to show them the true way of Man, and to help raise them up. However, many of these lesser men work tirelessly to tear down those who may one day save them or their loved ones from death or injury. Listen to hear an expansion of these thoughts.

Men, it’s okay to have feelings. It’s okay to be affectionate, happy, or said. But to what end? Happiness is not enough. Self-acceptance is not enough. We selfishly put too much focus on being happy and loving ourselves, and not enough on why we are even here. We have a mission, and as men, we must carry it out. Masculinity has a purpose. Our duty as men is to be strong, honourable, courageous, daring leaders of mankind. To serve and better the world for those who come after, and for those who live here now. In this episode, I explore why men are the saviours or mankind, and why men specifically. What role do women play? How is this reconciled with my philosophy? What can you do to be part of history and better the world? Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends!

It is every man’s duty to optimize themselves to their fullest extent-- physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. The man who chooses to ignore this duty dooms himself to a life of perpetual weakness and mediocrity. Men are the saviours of mankind. It’s up to us to restore masculinity. We must lift one another up so we may reach our full strength and potential. In this episode, I introduce the topic of why and how men can save the world, and how this relates to our descendants. Next week, you will learn more specifically why I believe this. Don't forget to subscribe!

It’s painful to begin again when you’ve let yourself wallow in weakness. That pain you feel is the atonement. But at least you feel it. You can fight through it, accept it, process it, defeat it. In this episode you will learn: -Why most of us are unhappy with our lives -Why it's so easy to let ourselves slide -Why the intense pain of starting over again is better than the pain you don't feel. -How you can be part of the solution to fixing the world Subscribe to The Men Collective podcast and never miss an episode! Leave a comment with your thoughts!

How can thinking about who you were 10 years ago, or thinking about who you will be in 10 years, change your life today? Listen to explore this exercise and learn how to use reflection to take action in your daily life. Subscribe to our podcast to never miss an episode, and share the show with your friends and family!

If you are short, skinny, or fat, you might be struggling with your perception of yourself as a man. Can you be considered masculine if you too short, too skinny, or too fat?

Episode 28: Coping With Loss by Matt Gannon

In an age of ultra-connectivity and free sharing of information and resources, we have unprecedented potential to create busy work relating to our goals. This can actually feel like progress, especially when paired with bursts of motivation from other people’s content. It’s all ultimately meaningless. In this episode, learn about the concept of high-impact tasks, and start doing meaningful work. Liberate yourself from the busywork of your past, and work toward consistent right action. This is how you finally get ahead. Explore this new life model, and see how it can change your life.

Dive into the life behind the scenes of The Men Collective in this special episode. It may not be what you're used to, but you don't want to miss it!

There are two types of dreams you will build in your lifetime: yours and someone else’s. When you punch the clock and exchange time for money, you are helping to build someone else’s dream. This may not be the case in every situation, but I’m confident that it is for most. What if it were possible to escape the current model of living and live the life you actually want? Listen to this episode to explore the possibilities available to you, and the first steps in making the switch.

There is a lot of media coverage about toxic masculinity right now, like the APA Guidelines being released, as well as the Gillette commercial asking if this is the best a man can get/be, taking on toxic masculinity. The question, though, is toxic masculinity even a real thing?

The American Psychological Association has released new guidelines for practice called the “APA GUIDELINES for the Psychological Practice with Boys and Men”. Naturally, it has people in an uproar. It’s a fresh and exciting piece of credible literature, but it’s been taken and used however seen fit. The media is loving it. What are the other problems this new publication can cause? Is there anything good that can come of this? Men are suffering, so much so that these guidelines had to be created. Why is this, apart from the ways laid out by the APA? Check out the audio version of an article on www.themencollective.com.

In our first episode of 2019, listen to hear about a life-changing event that will never be forgotten-- an impossible possibility that has been an integral part of turning a skeptic into a believer. Check it out, and listen for yourself! Available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. Visit www.themencollective.com for articles and more!

Holidays are stressful for parents, and I think fathers tend to feel the pressure pretty intensely. I know I do, anyway. I feel that burning desire to blow this Christmas out of the water with the amount of presents I want to buy for my family. Even as I write this, I want to. It’s a farce. It’s a marketing scam that preys on our natural desire to provide and make our families happy. But think about it. Where does the money come from? You either work overtime to get more money, or you go into debt, to buy these gifts. If you go into debt, you have to work more to pay it off, or you let it sit and it slowly rots your spirit. Listen for some solutions to change your perspective on Christmas, and check out the article on our site that may change your perspective on yourself. www.themencollective.com

If you are to succeed, you must be relentless in the pursuit of your goals. If you are stuck in a life you don't want, haunted by the dreams of the life you do, then listen to this podcast and liberate yourself from the lies you fall back on. The life you desire could be yours, if only you would be relentless in your pursuit. Note: I'm pleased to announce that this is our 20th episode, and it features our new intro. I think you will enjoy it.

What do you do when people don't believe in your ability to make your goals a reality? What if it's your relatives? In this episode, your host Matt Gannon has a message for you. If you're struggling with the reality of striving for success, then you need to listen to this podcast.

In the third instalment of "The Four Cornerstones" series, your host, Matt Gannon explains why Mastery is the third cornerstone. Mastery pertains to the development of your virtue and mental strength. Basically, the mind behind the man. Your habits, the daily things you do, are a huge part of the mastery cornerstone. The way you live your life is extremely important in deciding how good of a life you have. Sounds obvious, but yet we tend to live like crap and expect a luxurious, successful life. It’s not going to happen unless we master our habits and thought processes. Our thoughts have incredible power. Listen to learn more about this. Visit www.themencollective.com for show notes.