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014. Controlled Hardship: The Key to Raising Strong Men & Capable Leaders w/ Ali Awad
Many of us are raised to avoid hardship—but what if leaning into it is the key to success? In this powerful conversation, Ali Jamal Awad explains how controlled adversity, disciplined parenting, and financial intelligence create stronger men, better leaders, and more resilient families.
Ali reflects on his childhood, growing up as one of six siblings in a family where competition, responsibility, and faith played a central role in personal development. He shares why today’s youth are struggling with motivation, why the father figure is more important than ever, and how modern parenting is failing boys by removing necessary rites of passage.
More About This Episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) The Importance of Controlled Hardship
(03:15) The Decline of Masculine Leadership in Modern Society
(08:06) The Role of Fathers in Shaping Strong, Independent Children
(15:27) Why Boys Need Male Role Models & Rites of Passage
(24:16) How Delayed Gratification Builds Resilience & Financial Freedom
(32:23) The Truth About Generational Wealth & Financial Sovereignty
(39:19) Breaking Free from Money Trauma & Shifting Into Abundance
(47:26) How the Legal System Exploits Families & What We Can Do
Connect with Ali Jamal Awad:
Website
Connect with Eyla Cuenca:
Website
YouTube
Follow Born to Know:
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Apple Podcast
Spotify
Born To Know is created by:
Host & Executive Producer: Eyla Cuenca
Post-Producer & Editor: Victoria Rondón
Copywriter: Caty Lee
Graphic & Website Designer: Turbo Rainbow
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By Eyla Cuenca
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Many of us are raised to avoid hardship—but what if leaning into it is the key to success? In this powerful conversation, Ali Jamal Awad explains how controlled adversity, disciplined parenting, and financial intelligence create stronger men, better leaders, and more resilient families.
Ali reflects on his childhood, growing up as one of six siblings in a family where competition, responsibility, and faith played a central role in personal development. He shares why today’s youth are struggling with motivation, why the father figure is more important than ever, and how modern parenting is failing boys by removing necessary rites of passage.
More About This Episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) The Importance of Controlled Hardship
(03:15) The Decline of Masculine Leadership in Modern Society
(08:06) The Role of Fathers in Shaping Strong, Independent Children
(15:27) Why Boys Need Male Role Models & Rites of Passage
(24:16) How Delayed Gratification Builds Resilience & Financial Freedom
(32:23) The Truth About Generational Wealth & Financial Sovereignty
(39:19) Breaking Free from Money Trauma & Shifting Into Abundance
(47:26) How the Legal System Exploits Families & What We Can Do
Connect with Ali Jamal Awad:
Website
Connect with Eyla Cuenca:
Website
YouTube
Follow Born to Know:
Website
Apple Podcast
Spotify
Born To Know is created by:
Host & Executive Producer: Eyla Cuenca
Post-Producer & Editor: Victoria Rondón
Copywriter: Caty Lee
Graphic & Website Designer: Turbo Rainbow
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