Your Why is Not Just Your Work Lately, I’ve been talking a lot about knowing your why—your purpose. Not just in one area of life, but in all areas of life. Because as my teacher and mentor Viktor Frankl said:…
As the holiday season unfolds, it’s easy to get swept up in the rush of buying and giving gifts—objects that often become obsolete, forgotten, or discarded over time. Yet, there is a deeper call for us as men during this…
I swore I’d never watch The Golden Bachelorette. For years, I’d made The Bachelor franchise my favorite punchline, poking fun at my wife’s devotion to it. To me, it seemed like a carnival of superficial drama, manufactured tears, and fake…
For 20 years, I lived a lie—and I didn’t even know it. From the outside, my life seemed picture-perfect: a respected career, a sense of purpose, and the admiration of those around me. But beneath the surface, there was a…
Recently, during a session with my brothers in the Man UPrising Men’s Group, I opened up about the deepest wound of my life: the absence, betrayal, and legacy of darkness my dad left behind after his suicide. As I shared…
When we think of masculinity, three archetypes often come to mind: the Nice Boy, the Good Boy, and the Bad Boy. Each represents a way men navigate the world, manage their instincts, and seek acceptance. But here’s the truth: none…
A man in midlife sits on my couch as we begin Logotherapy. He describes his life as a textbook success story: climbing to the top of his profession, achieving wealth, accolades, and recognition throughout his industry. Mastery. That’s how he…
In the whirlwind of daily life, how often do you truly pause to see yourself—to acknowledge the person staring back at you in the mirror? Most of us are quick to critique our shortcomings, dwell on our mistakes, or fixate…
In every man lies a primal force—a deep, undeniable pull known as “The Kevorka” (or animal magnetism). This term, popularized by Seinfeld, has a comedic edge, but the concept behind it is anything but trivial. The Kevorka represents the raw,…
At Man Uprising, we believe the second half of life is about embracing who we are—flaws, struggles, and all. It’s not about reinventing yourself but returning to your true essence. One of the most powerful lessons for this journey comes…
