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279: How to Break Free and Live Your Fullest Life at Any Age with Greg Scheinman


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In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light sits down with Greg Scheinman, founder of Midlife Male, for a powerful conversation about navigating and thriving in midlife. Greg, now on his second appearance, opens up about his journey from burnout and unfulfillment to creating a life centered around purpose, health, and joy.

Greg shares how, despite outward success—career achievements, family life, and financial stability—he found himself exhausted, unhealthy, and disconnected. It wasn’t one dramatic moment that sparked change but a series of eye-opening realizations: his best friend’s daughter drawing his birthday card in the shape of a tequila bottle, the dread of walking into his corner office, and the creeping weight gain that led to buying bigger pants. These moments pushed Greg to reexamine his life and embrace what he now calls the Six F’s: Family, Fitness, Finance, Food, Fashion, and Fun.

Light and Greg dive into what it really means to "maximize midlife" without falling for the cliché advice to quit everything and chase your passion. Instead, Greg emphasizes the power of building a life around personal standards, not external expectations. They discuss how discipline—not motivation—creates lasting success, why planning for your "average busy day" beats waiting for the perfect conditions, and how small, consistent changes lead to big results.

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, improving your health, or simply seeking more meaning in midlife, this conversation offers practical insights and relatable stories to inspire your next step forward.

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