Jim YoungDec 29, 20214 min12 Lessons for a Burned Out WorldIt's that time of year when people like me (coaches, bloggers, etc.) tend to write one of those articles. You know the type - articles...
Jim YoungDec 9, 20213 minHow Can I Tell If I'm Burned Out?Over the course of the last several years, I've spent hundreds (maybe thousands) of hours learning what burnout is, what causes it, and...
Jim YoungNov 15, 20215 minAn Un-Presidented MoveThe story of how a boy played make believe all the way into his 40s, burned out, became The President, then finally became himself.
Jim YoungJun 16, 20215 minDeath to False LoyaltyTo move from a life of burnout to one of balancing requires changes. Many of those are small, daily changes. Some are much bigger.
Jim YoungMay 29, 20216 minFun with Anagrams: "Man of the House"Being the "man of the house" at an early age offered me many things: among them shame, restlessness, and eventually compassion.
Jim YoungMay 20, 20215 minFun with Anagrams: "Male Provider"What are 7 ways to rewrite the Male Provider archetype? It's easy and fun - just rearrange the letters to find new meaning!
Jim YoungMay 10, 20215 minHow Emotional Impotence Harms MenNo man wants to be labeled "impotent". There's a multi-billion dollar market to prove that. So why are men ok with emotional impotence?
Jim YoungApr 16, 20217 minHow To Turn the Burnout TideMen frequently wear burnout as a badge of honor. In reality it's an anchor. It takes time to roll back that tide, and it's entirely worth it
Jim YoungMar 18, 20213 minA Simple Leadership Skill: SignpostingThere are several communications traps that leaders typically fall into. Many of them can be avoided with one simple technique: signposting.
Jim YoungMar 3, 20211 minI'm Not Afraid To Talk About It...I have come to realize that one of my gifts is being unafraid of talking about "it". ("It" being the topics that make most of us squirm...)
Jim YoungJan 31, 20211 minThe Men's Intimacy Minute, Vol. 20 - Courageous IntimacyThe most courageous act a man can take is to be intimate, to really open up to the world around him and be seen for who he is.
Jim YoungDec 20, 20203 minThe "F-word" Men Hide BehindThe worst "F-word" that men use is "fine". It causes way more pain and disconnection than the other one. I invite you to boldly be not fine.
Jim YoungOct 21, 20203 minThe Conversation About Masks That We're AvoidingWho is really behind that mask? And what is the mask actually protecting?
Jim YoungOct 5, 20204 min"Try, Try Again" is Terrible AdviceSometimes the more we try, the worse it gets. What would it be like to aim your effort in the right direction - but do it without trying?
Jim YoungAug 9, 20205 minThe Exorbitant Cost of Great FatherhoodI am very clear about my personal values - they guide my life. And the value that sits at the very top of that list is this: Being a...
Jim YoungJun 30, 20204 minMen Don't Understand BoundariesOk. Guys do understand some types of boundaries. But go ahead ask a bunch of guys about their relationship boundaries. You might get a...
Jim YoungApr 4, 20205 minHow Values Help You Thrive In A CrisisWhen you have a clear and active set of values, even the most challenging situations can be easy to navigate.
Jim YoungJan 20, 20206 minWhy Men Can't Just Love More (Part 2)It's counter intuitive, but heartbreak is one of the most important experiences men can go through for accessing love.
Jim YoungOct 12, 20195 minBad News for Harmony & JoyHow do we get to Harmony & Joy? First we have to get to a functional baseline. Once there, a clear path opens up if we use the right tools.
Jim YoungSep 14, 20194 minSharing My Birthday PresenceWishing myself a happy birthday and hoping to share my presents (and presence) with you.