Value for Value ⚡️
And I take this whole, this whole line of thought with how I'm doing my business and how you wanna do anything. If you have an idea, follow that idea. You know how you wanna live. And, yeah, it's scary sometimes. Sometimes you think you're gonna be able to go off, and you're gonna be able to you open up your your account your your architect building office, and you're you just get to work, and you've got 1, 2, 3 contracts to come on to play, and you you're doing great, and then everything dies off. And everybody starts to make it comments about how you're not very good at whatever it is you do. So you give up and you go work a quarry. Sometimes we have to do the quarry work, and the the people pleaser will struggle with that while the ideal the idealist, the man who is willing to live his life on his terms, knows that that quarry work is just a phase, just a a a certain season. And after that, things are gonna get better.
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Relaxed Male, host and certified men's coach Brian Goodwin delves into the character of Peter Keating from Ayn Rand's novel, The Fountainhead. Peter Keating epitomizes the 'nice guy' who struggles with self-identity and decision-making, always seeking approval from others rather than living life on his own terms. Brian discusses how Keating's actions and associations lead to his downfall, contrasting him with the novel's protagonist, Howard Roark, who remains steadfast in his ideals and vision.Brian explores the broader implications of Keating's character for men today, emphasizing the pitfalls of people-pleasing and the importance of living authentically. He draws parallels between Keating's career in architecture and the challenges men face in their personal and professional lives when they fail to assert their own ideas and values.The episode also touches on the dynamics between Keating and other characters, such as his manipulative mother, his genuine but ultimately neglected girlfriend Catherine Halsey, and his complex relationship with Dominique Francon. Brian uses these relationships to illustrate the consequences of not standing firm in one's beliefs and the impact it has on personal growth and success.Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and consider whether they are living authentically or merely seeking approval from others. Brian offers practical advice and coaching opportunities for men who want to break free from the 'nice guy' syndrome and build more fulfilling relationships and careers. If you would like to reclaim your bride and leave the mediocrity of roommate syndrome behind, then it is time to take the next step.Take The Next Step