In this solo episode, Wes breaks down why mentorship is one of the most powerful yet overlooked tools for male development. With 75% of young men reporting no significant older male mentor in their lives, we're facing a mentorship vacuum that's leaving men isolated, confused, and without the guidance previous generations took for granted. Drawing from personal experience—including a powerful story about his own mentor, Larry—Wes explores how proper mentorship accelerates growth, builds authentic confidence, and helps men navigate the increasingly complex landscape of modern masculinity.
In this episode, we cover:
- The mentorship paradox - Why proper mentorship doesn't create dependency but actually accelerates the development of authentic autonomy and confidence, and how the lie of radical independence keeps men from reaching their potential
- The modern mentorship crisis - How social mobility, family breakdown, and toxic individualism have dismantled traditional mentoring structures, leaving young men without guidance during critical developmental periods like puberty, career transitions, finding a partner, and fatherhood
- The 5 types of mentors every man needs - Including skill mentors vs. wisdom mentors, challenge mentors vs. nurturing mentors, and why you can't find everything you need in one guru or father figure alone
- A practical mentorship framework - Step-by-step guidance for conducting a mentorship audit, identifying gaps in your mentor portfolio, finding potential mentors across different life domains (relationships, spirituality, health, career), and building effective mentoring relationships that evolve over time
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