There is no one right way to be a man.
And yet, too many of us walk through life with a fake façade, thinking we have to conform to society’s prescription of masculinity. We take on the role of the alpha male and lose our authenticity.
But what if masculinity is much more fluid than that? What if being a man is really about showing up as a positive light and growing into the best version of ourselves?
Johnny Elsasser is a veteran of the US Army with four years of service in Special Operations with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, performing four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and spending an additional five years protecting the US Ambassador to Iraq. Today, Johnny serves as a self-development expert and host of The Art of Masculinity podcast.
On this episode of Destined to Be, Johnny joins us to share his journey from hiding behind his bravado to embracing his authentic self. He explains how the way we treat others is a projection of what’s going on inside us, describing his top strategies for shifting your perspective when anger arises and showing up as your best self. Listen in for Johnny’s advice around being a supportive partner and learn why the only RIGHT way to be a man is the one that makes YOU feel confident and in tune with who you are.
How Johnny helps men shed their fake façade + show up with authenticity
Johnny’s shift from hiding behind his ego to promoting self-development
How his military buddies’ struggles inspired The Art of Masculinity podcast
Why the way we treat others is a projection of what’s going on inside us
The Door Handle Check strategy for showing up as your best self
How Johnny shifts his perspective when anger comes up
Johnny’s tactics for communicating with your partner and giving each other grace
Johnny’s advice for men who are uncomfortable with their partner making more money
The value in keeping a shared gratitude journal with your partner
The Art of Masculinity on Facebook
Excuses Begone! How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
