You've hit every goal, exceeded every expectation, built an impressive career—and you feel absolutely nothing. This episode reveals why success without integration creates what I call "impressive misery": the divided life where you're winning at work but losing at home, achieving everything but enjoying nothing. I break down the ten false binaries trapping high-performing men in either/or thinking (Success OR Joy, Career OR Family, Achievement OR Contentment) and introduce the integration philosophy that changes everything: both/and instead of either/or. If you're successful and miserable, this episode shows you why—and more importantly, how to stop choosing and start integrating.

In this powerful premiere episode, Aaron Moore—Director of M&A with $350M+ in transactions—delivers the tactical playbook you need in the first 24 hours after a layoff. Drawing from both sides of the table, Aaron walks you through the critical "Hour One Protocol": what to do (and what NOT to do) when you're still processing the shock. You'll learn why the difference between those who spiral and those who thrive comes down to a single mindset shift, how to create your "Unfair Advantage Statement" that positions you as the obvious choice in a crowded market, and why updating your LinkedIn to "Open to Work" in hour one is sabotaging your comeback before it starts. This isn't therapy—it's strategy. Because your layoff isn't your ending, it's your edit. If you're navigating a career transition, recently laid off, or preparing for potential restructuring, this episode gives you the exact framework to turn devastation into strategic advantage.