A theme of 'Expectations' came up during tonight's Check-in. I wrote this 8 years ago. Would love to hear your POV on what this brings up for you. EXPECTATIONS AND AMBITIONS How do they form? What comes first? How are we influenced and by who? Expectations form from as early as birth. You are expected to grow into a perfect human being, everyone is. Even before birth, expectations of who you are going to become. A baby is expected to be a sleeping, non-crier, that eats everything. What is expected of you now? By who is it expected? Self-expectation is a driver of anxiety and depression, failing to meet or exceed your own expectations can get anyone down. Try to make goals that don't require measured expectations. Make sure you expect your expectations to change. Think about the expectations you have of people in your life. What emotions will you feel if those expectations aren't met? What emotions will they feel if they fail to meet those expectations? Don't be too ambitious with your expectations. Expectations can destroy ambitions. Expectations can destroy people. People spend their whole lives living up to the expectations of others. People spend their whole lives living up to their own expectations. Develop expectations that can evolve with you as you go through life. There are no definites. The ultimate freedom is to be free of expectation.

Brothers... this week's check in will happen on Thursday. Same time. I look forward to connecting to whats alive and real for you very soon. Big love

It's happening again, brothers. Give yourself this opportunity to come together, plug into a deeper meaning. Share your situation and hold space for another man to share his. * Our last session was really powerful... I'm sure those involved can testify to this. I'll see you Wednesday, 730 Brisbane time.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3J5cf6gETHwsvaoSm5iQ2S?si=CYG9HgeQRTKxKGZo2kgmwQ&utm_source=sms Gents have a listen to this when you get the time! A lot that can be related to, a lot of perspectives and some good solid truths around what us as men go thru and how we should support each other

“Strong men make strong men.” Call to Action: Train, walk, or move with another man this week. No phones, just presence. Think About: Who in your life is making you physically and mentally stronger just by being around them?