Most men spend years telling themselves stories.
“I’m just an angry person.”
“I’m lazy.”
“I’m broken.”
“I always sabotage myself.”
“I’m not disciplined.”
And over time, those stories become identities.
The dog becomes yours when you name it.
Be careful what you keep calling yourself.
Because if you keep telling yourself you’re the unhealed man, eventually you’ll find evidence everywhere to prove it.
At some point, the work is deciding who you want to be instead.
Disciplined.
Present.
Calm.
Reliable.
A good father.
A good husband.
A man of integrity.
Then start confirming that identity through your actions.
The dog becomes yours when you name it.
So what have you been calling yourself lately? Share in the comments and let’s do this work.