Description

Description:
Dr. Branch provides mentorship to one of his mentees Malik Potter, who recently graduated with his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.   Malik shares that he is feeling overwhelmed and tired from the demands of life after graduate school, work, and personal life. Malik expresses wanting to start a nonprofit, find a new job, and get into real estate, but feels unsure of where to start and how to prioritize these goals.  Dr. Branch encouraged Malik to reconsider his approach in trying to accomplish all and instead focus on one goal at a time. 
Dr. Branch suggests Malik first needs to rest, relax, and celebrate his graduation accomplishment before jumping into the next phase. He cautions against Malik's "championship mentality" of always striving for the next big thing without pausing to appreciate his progress.  The discussion explores how this drive to constantly achieve and take on new challenges is rooted in cultural beliefs about masculinity and success that may not be serving Malik. 


Lifework: 

1. Avoid the "championship mentality" of always striving for the next big goal without pausing to celebrate and appreciate your current accomplishments. 
2. Questioning the cultural and familial beliefs and societal pressures around masculinity and success that may be driving you to take on too much at once. 
3. Prioritizing self-care, rest, and relaxation, rather than constantly pushing yourself to the point of burnout. 
4. Defining success and fulfillment on your own terms, rather than trying to live up to external expectations or chasing multiple big goals simultaneously.

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