Episode 147

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11th Jul 2023

Guilt Vs. Conviction

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In This Episode, Mark and Joey discuss the powerful emotions of guilt and how it can lead to transformation. They explore the pitfalls of incremental improvement and emphasize the need for radical identity shifts to initiate meaningful change. They also talk about how to break free from the guilt-shame-blame cycle and embrace conviction to redefine your path.

Episode Summary:

  • Introduction to today’s episode. 0:03
  • Introduction to the next level of Empowered AF 2.0.
  • Guilt vs conviction.
  • How to begin the transformation. 2:35
  • Guilt isn't enough, there has to be some level of pain.
  • The three-step process.
  • The cycle of shame and guilt. 5:00
  • The connection between guilt and conviction.
  • The cycle of shame and guilt.
  • The drama triangle, guilt, shame and blame.
  • The shift from guilt to conviction.
  • The conviction needed for transformation. 10:03
  • Conviction of transformation vs conviction of disempowerment.
  • Shifting thoughts to what he will do differently.
  • The importance of acknowledging your own guilt. 12:36
  • The importance of acknowledging guilt and setting a new standard.
  • The power of ownership.
  • The first step is to feel guilty.
  • The second step is the conviction.
  • Being better is better but better is bullshit. 18:13
  • Being better is not bad, but better is bullshit.
  • 10x is easier than 2X.
  • The radical shift from drug addiction to sobriety. 20:29
  • The difference between a drug addict and a former drug addict.
  • Most men don't want to become empowered.
  • Becoming a completely different man. 22:10
  • Becoming a completely different man.
  • Taking care of yourself and shield yourself from things.
  • What does 10x look like for you? 26:49
  • What 10x looks like for you right now.
  • How to balance time and energy.
  • What makes me come alive as a man? 29:35
  • What makes Randy come alive as a man.
  • Check out the first episode of the podcast.

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About the Podcast

Empowered AF
An Empowered man is one who communicates like a leader, sets boundaries that gets respect, knows who he is and what he wants...and owns his own sh*t. The Empowered AF podcast is designed to help men do just that in their marriage and life. Join...
An Empowered man is one who communicates like a leader, sets boundaries that gets respect, knows who he is and what he wants...and owns his own sh*t.

The Empowered AF podcast is designed to help men do just that in their marriage and life. Join entrepreneur, coach, and father Mark Santiago every week as he shares the secrets to stepping into your own empowerment as a man.

Each week you’ll hear about taboo issues that hold back the modern-day man from knowing who he is, what he wants, and how to become the man he wants to be as a father, husband, and leader.

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