“Balanced masculinity [is] where our definition of who we want to be comes from inside ourselves, when we have the ability to look at ourselves more objectively.” –Jason Skeesick
If you were to be offered a very promising job, would you take it?
If you answered ‘yes’ then you’re not doing what you were meant to be doing. Because if you were, nothing would be able to stop you from doing what you love.
In this episode, we will learn how we can find opportunities in the things that we love with US Army veteran, coach, entrepreneurial evangelist, and founder of Spear and Clover, Jason Skeesick.
Listen in as I interview Jason about what having core values mean and why they matter, how we can balance our view of masculinity, the three types of men we should be having in our circle, why we should learn to train others rather than doing things ourselves, how we can grow holistically, and how to make things that don’t usually appeal to us exciting.
Connect The Modern Man:
Highlights:
- 02:08 Military Mindset Meets The Puppy Spirit!
- 05:50 Why Core Values Matter
- 11:56 Buy a Map
- 15:50 Pick The Right Teammates
- 21:07 Be the Shepherd of The Things That Get You Excited
- 24:48 The Priceless Things in Life
- 29:56 Test Yourself If You’re Doing Good Enough
- 32:25 Recap
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The society we live in today thrives on extremes. If you’re not a rugged guy who’s super tough then you’re deemed as the soft and playful guy. Join @TheModernMan8 and @spearandclover podcast host Jason Skeesick as they share the secret to a balanced masculinity and how it can help us be the best version we can be. #TheModernMan #podcast #menpotential #corevalues #relationships #manhood #balancedmasculinity #butterflyparadox #money #dynamicteam #CES
Quotes:
05:58 “Your life is like your car— if you don’t open your eyes to the idea of making changes to it, then when something breaks, or something’s not suiting, you just tape it together and keep it back out on the road. But when you say, ‘this is going to be the best version of me that we put back on the road in the spring’, now the sky’s the limit.” -Jason Skeesick
07:02 “Our core values are not who we want to be. Our core values are who we’ve always been.” -Jason Skeesick
13:30 “Balanced masculinity [is] where our definition of who we want to be comes from inside ourselves, when we have the ability to look at ourselves more objectively.” -Jason Skeesick
18:58 “Push all of these roles that are in our head and translate that into training. The things that got you to where you’re at now will shred you if you continue to try and use those skills and traits into the future as you grow.” -Jason Skeesick
19:44 “When you have a vision, you have an outcome.” -Ted Phaeton
20:27 “The smallest things that need to be achieved require communication; require understanding.” -Ted Phaeton
26:40 “The more successful I get, the less money has anything to do with the decisions that I make and the more money that I make.” -Jason Skeesick
30:40 “Doing the hard things is some of the ways we want to test ourselves and know that we’re good enough.” -Ted Phaeton
33:10 “Finding out those underlying values that have driven us through life can actually better help us understand ourselves and the relationships around us. And also better equipped us to lead, build a company, build a team and build a life.” -Ted Phaeton
33:22 “If you’re trying to be good at one thing, get a map. If you’re trying to holistically grow and improve, get a GPS system.” -Ted Phaeton
33:45 “Looking at yourself objectively and identifying what you like and don’t like and working on that person in the mirror is the best and most valuable thing you can do for yourself.” –Ted Phaeton
Meet Jason:
Jason Skeesick is a US Army veteran, coach, and entrepreneurial evangelist.
He is a father, husband, fighter, and carrier of heavy things.
His company Spear and Clover helps businesses with good leaders, talented teams, and strong playbooks go from contenders to championship teams.
You can find Jason hosting the weekly Spear and Clover Podcast available on Youtube and across all audio platforms.
Author: Ted Phaeton
“The Modern Man” is a series focused on discussing the challenges and obstacles men face in today’s society. It is an open forum of discussion where thoughts, strategies and ideas of men living a happy and fulfilled life are explored. The Modern Man aims to create a community of men not only sharing and connecting on a deeper level, but also exploring how to thrive and live a happy and fulfilled life. This is done through intentional conversations strategically aimed at issues that men face in today’s society.
