Shalom Shalom Brothers. For those of you who couldn't join us last night, here are the notes. It's my hope that we all will hold on to the nuggets from this, as the "WHY" behind anything is more important than the actual thing itself. Coach D IDENTIFYING YOUR WHY When the Why Is Clear, the How Stops Being Scary OPENING MONOLOGUE Most men don’t lack discipline. They don’t lack intelligence. They don’t lack opportunity. They lack clarity. And when a man doesn’t know why he’s moving, every step feels heavy. Every obstacle feels personal. Every setback feels like a sign to quit. We’ve been taught to chase goals without ever anchoring them. Money. Fitness. Relationships. Purpose. But without a why, those are just things — not commitments. Here’s the truth most people avoid: If your why is weak, you will negotiate with your excuses. If your why is borrowed, you will abandon it under pressure. If your why is unclear, you will stay busy and go nowhere. Tonight is about removing the noise. Not hyping you up. Not motivating you temporarily. Tonight is about getting honest enough to name the thing that actually drives you — so the how no longer feels like a mystery or a burden. This is not about perfection. This is about alignment. Let’s get to work. SECTION 1: WHAT A “WHY” ACTUALLY IS A why is not: - A slogan - A quote - A vibe - A personality trait A real why has three properties: 1. It costs you something 2. It outlasts your mood 3. It pulls you forward when comfort says stop Your why is the reason you are willing to endure discomfort without needing applause. Most men confuse: - Goals with why - Desire with commitment - Inspiration with direction A goal says: “I want this.” A why says: “I’m not willing to live without becoming who this requires.” That’s the difference. SECTION 2: WHY MOST MEN DON’T KNOW THEIR WHY Let’s strip the excuses. Most men don’t know their why because: 1. They inherited expectations instead of choosing meaning