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Episode 3 Donkeys, Drift & Deep Work: Building Resilient Men with Craig Whitney


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🔥 Top Takeaways:
  • Resilience is not hype—it’s habit.

     
  • “Drift” is slow-motion destruction for any man.

     
  • Vulnerability is just another word for truth.

     
  • Your family is your first leadership stage.

     
  • Donkeys are more spiritually grounded than some humans.

     

 

 

đź’¬ Memorable Quotes:

“You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You rise to the level of your training.” – Craig Whitney
“Drift doesn’t scream. It whispers.” – Craig Whitney
“The donkey’s strength is calm in chaos. That’s leadership.” – Craig Whitney

 

 

⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps:
  • 02:49 – HeroMakers Season intro with Craig

     
  • 06:00 – Why “lone wolf” masculinity is a trap

     
  • 11:14 – Craig’s childhood on the farm: lessons from donkeys

     
  • 15:10 – True definition of resilience

     
  • 22:47 – Men, emotions, and rebuilding identity

     
  • 29:30 – Real talk on vulnerability and burnout

     
  • 36:00 – Leading yourself first before leading others

     
  • 47:30 – The vision of Next Level Coaching: 1 million transformed leaders

     
  • 50:00 – Craig’s final charge to the next generation of men

     

 

 

👤 Guest Feature:

Craig Whitney – Founder of Next Level Coaching

  • Leadership & resilience coach for men

     
  • Specializes in self-leadership, performance, & identity

     
  • Mission: Train 1 million men to rebuild from burnout and drift

     

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