The Dangerous Addiction to Validation with Cole Rodgers - Episode 280

<p>Episode 280 is about knowing your why.</p> <p>Knowing your ‘why’ is knowing your purpose. Cole Rodgers, after being addicted to substances turned his life around when he found out his why. He met the right people, read the right books, did the right habits and listened to the right podcast. His ‘why’ was to be a better person for his wife, children and brothers. Cole followed The Man's Ethos and applied it in his life. And a man he truly became. Join us in this episode where we will explore how you can find yours too!</p> <p>Do you want to know your why? Our Men on Purpose community can help you with how to find yourself. Follow us on this journey at https://ianlobas.com/podcast/&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Quick Timestamps</p> <p>00:04:17 Deep level convo</p> <p>00:06:34 Men aimlessly walking through life</p> <p>00:09:56 Men's Ethos</p> <p>00:12:16 Intentionality is a rear trait</p> <p>00:13:58 Dont mistake movement for progress</p> <p>00:16:09 Unhealthy addiction to validation</p> <p>00:16:57 The self sabotage ride</p> <p>00:21:12 Chronic masterbation and sexless marriage</p> <p>00:23:59 Being addicted to the achievement ride</p> <p>00:28:21 Breaking through the programming of the past</p> <p>00:32:00 Cognitive Dissonance</p> <p>00:35:24 How does your partner let go of past resentment</p> <p>00:37:48 Dealing with being unconditional output</p> <p>00:38:47 Atlas shrugged passage</p> <p>00:42:39 Getting out of the attachment of business making you significant</p> <p>00:43:59 Stop giving yourself unearned rewards</p> <p>00:45:30 If you dont stand for anything you will fall for it</p> <p>00:45:52 Reprogramming self talk</p> <p>00:48:24 The addiction spectrum</p> <p>00:49:13 Get into the right network whose living at a different frequency</p> <p>00:52:44 Better men are focusing on what matters the most</p> <p>00:54:08 Ian explanation of getting into action</p> <p>00:55:20 Going through the fire not just reading the book</p> <p>00:55:43 Taking action to get traction</p> <p>00:56:34 Aim small, miss small</p> <p>&nbsp;