Grown Up Guys, Growing Up

Ever feel like there's literally no time left in your day to work on yourself? In this episode, Greg and Adam dive into the fundamental first step of personal growth: creating space.

Greg shares how batching tasks and managing his calendar differently freed up hours in his week, while Adam opens up about how his divorce forced him to confront empty time - and what he chose to do with it.

From practical tips on email management and meeting efficiency to deeper conversations about why we stay busy to avoid looking at ourselves, this episode gives you real tools to start making room for change.

Key takeaways:

• The 30-minute meeting rule that changed everything
• Why vacation isn't enough (and what actually works)
• How to explain new boundaries to your team and family
• The unexpected gift of forced solitude
• Why creating time actually creates more time

"You can't change if there's no room for something new to come in."

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In Episode 3 of Grown Up Guys, Growing Up, Greg and Adam jump straight into a real, raw conversation about morning routines, parenting, and how small choices shape our days—and ultimately our lives. From 5:30 AM wake-up calls to negotiating bedtime with kids and partners, this episode digs into the everyday patterns that reveal a lot about our priorities and inner growth.

Along the way, the guys share personal stories on:

• Navigating family dynamics with presence

• Recognizing how we numb or distract ourselves

• The tension between comfort and challenge in midlife

• Choosing to “wake up” to a more conscious life—literally and figuratively

Whether you’re figuring out how to be a better partner, parent, or person—or just wondering how to get out of bed earlier—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen in, reflect, and grow with us.

Welcome back to Grown Up Guys, Growing Up! In this episode, Greg and Adam dive into the evolution of their friendship, the books that changed their perspectives, and the journey of becoming better men.

💡 What We Talk About:

• How The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida shifted our thinking

• The importance of polarity in relationships and personal growth

• Navigating purpose, masculinity, and self-discovery

• The real challenge of being present instead of chasing the future

📖 Books Mentioned:

• The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida → https://amzn.to/3FrUtzM

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• What book has changed your perspective on life? Drop us a message!

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Welcome to the first episode of Grown Up Guys, Growing Up! Greg and Adam kick things off with a real, unfiltered conversation about why they started this podcast and what they hope to bring to the table.

🔹 How two neighbors, Greg and Adam, became friends—and why their conversations felt podcast-worthy

🔹 The midlife realization that things weren’t adding up

🔹 Breaking free from societal expectations and rethinking success

🔹 What it really means to “grow up” in adulthood

This is the start of a journey—one that’s real, honest, and sometimes a little messy. Hit play, subscribe, and let’s grow up together.

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