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If you’re bored with your current job, then perhaps you need to change it.

But as that can take time, or if it isn’t an option right now, here are some ways to make your work more meaningful, starting today.

1. Pursue mastery and professional pride
2. Focus
3. Prioritise your health
4. Protect your T.E.A.M. (Time, Energy, Attention, Money)
5. Expand your horizon
6. Employ 'Selfish Altruism'
7. Find the Big Picture

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My name's Mike.

I make videos about mindset, finding meaning in life, and masculinity.

I also write on Medium:
https://medium.com/@ManFindsMeaning
7 Ways To Make Your Work More Meaningful
This video is for men who are separating but still get to see their kids, however often.

It is not an attempt to minimise the pain of not living with your children anymore. It's just the truth, from my experience.

1. Your time with them is even more special.
2. Your role in their life becomes clearer.
3. Your space is your own.
4. You have time to pursue what's important to you.
5. Women...

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My name's Mike.

I make videos sharing my insights and experiences, related to finding meaning and masculinity.

I also write about topics I care about here:
https://medium.com/@ManFindsMeaning
5 Positive Things About NOT Living With Your Kids Anymore
When I was younger I was drawn to very assertive women. And I've now realised this was because I was immature.

My tastes now have changed completely. But I'm not used to dealing with a hyper-feminine woman!

I reflect on this in terms of the polarity between masculine and feminine, how I've changed since my divorce, and David Deida's book The Way of the Superior Man (highly recommended).

You can pick it up on Amazon btw:
https://amzn.to/40ihSYZ
My Taste In Women Has Changed (Because I Have)
This video is for guys over 40 who want to get stronger in the gym without getting injured.

I've been taking strength training more seriously over the past few months and this is what I've learnt.

FUNCTION:
You need to get your old injuries fixed before stressing the body too much, or they will come back to bite you!

For example with a course of chiropractic care, physio or deep tissue massage.

FORM:
Your technique should obviously be very good. Get a personal trainer if you're not completely confident with the big lifts.

Focus on a few big compound movements and get good at them.

Try to leave your ego at the door 🙂

RECOVERY:
Aside from eating and sleeping enough (you need enough calories, and around 1g of protein per lb of body weight), you need to let your nervous system get used to the strain slowly.

Do this by starting with less weight than you can handle, and build up progressively and slowly.

I only realised how much drinking was harming my recovery when I bought a WHOOP band that tracked my sleep and HRV (Heart Rate Variability).

You can get a free WHOOP 4.0 and one month free when you join with my link: https://join.whoop.com/6B0BFE
How To Get Stronger Over 40 (Lessons From The Trenches)
One year today I moved out of our family home as me and my wife were separating. We have a young daughter.

Here are my reflections and the lessons I've learned.

I talk about the trauma of moving out, how friends are great but not all advice is helpful, alcohol use and recognizing when the pain is just becoming an excuse, fear of intimacy with anew partner, and the importance of patience.
Divorce: One Year Later (Friends, Alcohol & Intimacy)
Divorce, especially with kids, is one of the most painful things a man can experience.

1. Give him some TIME (it doesn't take much, and it's massively appreciated)

2. Give him some TOOLS (practical advice or resources)

3. Don't just say "Move on"

We don't need much, and we don't want to be a burden on anyone.

But knowing someone cares means more than you can know.

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Why most therapists do not understand male depression: 
(Chris Williamson interviewing Adam Lane Smith)
https://youtu.be/5yyWlp6sTv0
How to Support a Male Friend Going Through a Divorce.
How to Support a Man Going Through a Divorce
I inherited these very old books when my grandad died. They've been sitting in a box for 20 years, waiting for the 'perfect' space, home, bookcase.. I don't know.

And today's the day.

Putting them out feels like I'm honouring him. And that this is finally my home.
Putting Out My Grandfather's Antique Books.
Last night, putting my three year old daughter to bed, she cried for her mum. 

She stays with me every other weekend, and understandably doesn't feel that my home is her home.

As her mum (Lucy) is away snowboarding and we couldn't call her, she wanted a video call with Lucy's partner (Elke).
And when she spoke to her, her whole demeanor changed.

It stings when this happens. 

But I can either ruminate and get upset, or frame it in a constructive way.

I'm sharing this because it's a real challenge that many men come up against. And the right mindset is important for moving forwards.
When Your Child Prefers Your Ex's Partner to You.. (How to Process It)
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There's no nobler vision than that."

Dr Jordan B. Peterson

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