In this episode, Jonnie strips back one of the most common patterns men fall into – hiding out. Not disappearing, not collapsing… just quietly avoiding the things we know we should be doing. He also breaks down the flip-side: forcing things, overperforming, and trying so hard to get it “right” that we end up making a tit of ourselves.

Through real stories from his own week and everyday dad-life, Jonnie shows how easy it is for good men to slip into avoidance or overcompensation – and the impact it has on our confidence, our relationships and the way life feels.

This one is a grounded reminder that showing up isn’t about motivation or perfection.

It’s about slowing the moment down and choosing the High Value route – even when life is piling on.

Every man knows the feeling: pressure building, time tight, energy low… and suddenly you’re avoiding the thing you know needs doing. Or you’re pushing too hard, trying to look good, trying to force an outcome.

Both create the same internal cost – stress, friction at home, and that quiet drop in self-worth.

Jonnie breaks down why this happens, why it’s normal, and why showing up is actually the path of least resistance. When you choose the High Value route, life gets simpler. You feel lighter. The chaos calms. And your partner and kids finally get the version of you they can count on.

“Showing up isn’t confidence – it’s commitment. It’s being the man you said you’d be, even when the day feels heavy.”

This episode is a direct reminder that power comes from action, not mood.

And every man can build this skill.

• The honest truth about why men hide out (and how subtle it really is)
• What “showing off” actually looks like in a grown man
• The internal cost of avoidance – confidence, self-respect, momentum
• How showing up removes pressure rather than adds it
• Real examples from relationships, fatherhood and planning ahead
• Why responsibility gives you relief, not stress
• How to slow time and ask: “What’s the High Value route here?”
• The role of 3XC and FIRE CODE in becoming a man who shows up
• The difference between reacting and leading your life
• A direct invitation to drop the avoidance and reclaim your power

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