Last night the Brotherhood lads had a discussion on non-defensiveness, how it differs from assertiveness and why it can be more effective in various situations. We shared personal experiences, and looked at how this approach can work in different contexts, from personal relationships to professional settings. We explored: - Non-Defensiveness and Its Benefits - why it's better to NOT defend yourself - Understanding Defensiveness in Communication - how it looks and sounds when we get defensive - Defensive Emotions and Triggers - what feelings trigger us and what that tells us - Challenging Client Management Strategy - how non-defensive applied to managing the most difficult man I've ever met - Non-Defensiveness Discussion and Strategies - hot to play with this in real life conflicts Excellent conversation, and we'll probably do a follow-up to explore the technical how-to aspects in more detail. >> Click here for the recording and chat notes If you're not yet a VIP Brotherhood member, you can access the free 7 day trial to view the recording Cheers Dan

In next week's Brotherhood (VIP) sessoin, we'll explore the highest level of assertiveness and confrontation: being unaffected. It's what I like to call "the art of non defensiveness". We'll talk about how to manage your internal state as well as your behavioural reaction so that no one can manipulate or break your integrity. This clip from the F1 movie with Brad Pitt is a perfect example. If you're not a VIP member yet, remember that you can jump on the call for free by signing up to the 7-day free trial. See you there! Dan

Hey guys I'm reviewing applications for the Praxis Fortis program. If you want to be considered, you must apply by the end of this weekend - at this stage it's looking to be a one-time program that I won't be running again: Praxis Fortis Where thinking stops and action begins This program will focus entirely on taking brave actions that align with your core values so that you double your confidence, permanently accelerate your progress, and develop a framework for bold decision-making that will transform your life forever. Praxis Fortis (latin) literally translates to strong, brave and practical. No theoretical debates. No therapeutic deep-dives. Just pragmatic guidance that guarantees positive behaviour change. This program will run for 4 weeks, with 2 live group sessions each week, focused entirely on getting each member of the group to take an important confidence-building action within 72 hours of the session. It will be recommended that you don’t consume any self-development type content for the duration of the program. In each session, I will coach you to make your next move guided by your own core values and the 3X Model of Confidence. Every move you make will be within your current level of courage, aligned with your integrity, and designed to improve your long-term quality of life. By the end of the program, not only will you have taken at least 8 powerful actions to enhance your life, you’ll have also embedded the confident decision making principles through the repetition drilled into you throughout the month. Is this for you? If you meet the below criteria, then you qualify for the program. This program is not for beginners. - You have a basic awareness your core values - You prioritise building your confidence through living with integrity - You’re willing to experience uncomfortable emotions to improve your life - You’re done with endless bingeing on content and want to get more practical - You’re prepared to show up twice per week and do your homework (note: once group members are confirmed, I will find session times that suit all but I expect you to prioritise these) - You’re prepared to invest $1,000 US in the program - You commit to being honest and engaged in the sessions to the best of your ability

Most people think loneliness means “not enough people.” That’s not what we discovered in last night's Brotherhood workshop. You can feel lonely in a room full of people who like you, and you can feel completely fine on your own. So what’s actually going on? In this session, we broke it down: - Loneliness is an internal story, not an external situation - The way self-talk turns into self-bullying - Why feeling “rejected” is often about something you’re telling yourself - How inauthenticity (even subtle) creates internal disconnect - Why living by your values reduces loneliness more than chasing connection ever will The uncomfortable truth we really dig into is how most loneliness isn’t about other people, it's actually about the relationship you have with yourself. If you’ve ever suffered from thoughts like “I’m not enough” “No one really gets me” “Something’s wrong with me” …then you’ll probably get a lot out of this. The recording’s inside. Watch it when you’re ready: https://www.skool.com/brojo-brotherhood-2147/classroom/69942c19?md=f657a6a6618b436ca8cfd3f53834ff56

I've finally put the finishing touches on my new action-focused live program. I'm calling it Praxis Fortis, which in latin means "brave practical action". I'm tired of seeing people binge on content and get stuck in over-thinking, and so I've designed something to blast them out of that and give them a momentum of brave decision-making that will get them making real progress indefinitely. This cohort will accept no more than 5 people, and the criteria for joining are strict to ensure high quality participants. If I don't get at least 3 highly aligned people, I won't run the program. This is going to be all about quality and results. If you want to know more about this - check out the details here. Applications close on Friday. Dan