What Does it Mean to Be a Real Man?

For a long time, I didn’t know what it meant to be a real man.

For many years, I struggled to understand what it truly meant to be a man.

Difficult experiences from my childhood—trauma, abuse, and bullying—shaped my belief that manhood was defined by wealth, success, and a relentless pursuit of recognition. 

By the time I reached 30, I thought being a man meant earning millions, proving my worth, seeking revenge, and putting on a tough exterior to mask my fears.

That was just to name a few.

In truth, I was a 30-year-old man carrying deep wounds from the past—unable to confront them, lacking the courage to be vulnerable, and resisting the healing I needed.

Being confronted with this reality in my early 30s pushed me to take action—seeking true, God-centered manhood and committing to meaningful change.

During this process, I uncovered valuable insights and shared them with Cartwright Morris on the Men Are Forged podcast. Click here to hear how I applied these lessons to my life, leadership, family, business, and faith.

I’m still learning and growing in life, leadership, business, and manhood. You don’t have to go through it alone. Take that first step and click here. Let’s take this journey together.  I am with you every step of the way.

Remember this:

I love you.

I believe in you.

You’ve got this.

Go get it!

If you know of any men who may be where I was, and they are fed up, needing to be called out, and are ready to make a change, please share this with them.

If you’re interested in joining a small group of men committed to exploring our stories, sharing challenges, redefining our goals, and addressing obstacles head-on, click here to learn more about the Gentle Art of Leadership Men’s Morning Mastermind.

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