Durable Dad with Tommy Geary

059: How to Combat a Midlife Crisis


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A midlife crisis happens when we stop feeling excited about life.

But it's really just a calling – A calling to change or do something different. 

It's the start of what Joseph Campbell calls your "Hero's Journey." 

When you answer the calling and embark on the adventure to make a change, you start to feel more alive. 

You'll hit challenges, discomfort, probably over some some fear, but you'll return with a new set of skills, wisdom, and attributes you can take to you family and your community. 

Some common callings men experience during mid-life are to:
- get healthier
- stop being a jerk
- do more of what you love
- be more present
- or something else entirely. Only you know what's been nagging at you.

Midlife crisis or not, today's episode will lead you to answer a few questions to decide what lights you up so you can start doing more of that. 

When we're excited about life, we bring more positive energy to everyone around us. 



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Durable Dad with Tommy GearyBy Tommy Geary