April 20, 2023

MATT BEAUDREAU | Navigating Masculinity in a Culture That Undermines It

48 minutes

Matt Beaudreau (@mattbeaudreu) is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, consultant, and coach. Matt is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and the founder of Acton Academy Placer Schools, which emphasizes self-direction and the cultivation of confident, independent young people with a strong sense of character and personal responsibility. Matt has co-founded Apogee Strong, a mentorship program for young men to take on challenges presented by men who have come before them, in order to learn to lead. Additionally, he hosts a podcast called The Essential 11, which features leaders in business, sports, music, and entertainment, and is the founder of the Apogee Strong Foundation, which provides scholarships and leadership opportunities for young men worldwide. Matt is launching the Apogee Strong Dads Program in 2023, aimed at bringing back classic masculinity in the home.

What Travis and Matt discussed:

Growing up in a diverse neighborhood in Northern California exposed Matt to different socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles.

Why Matt considered a career with the Secret Service but was warned against sacrificing his integrity by a Secret Service agent, and instead pursued the opportunities.

The importance of personal responsibility, work ethic, and living by a code of principles, including harnessing male-driven character traits like aggression, while maintaining discipline and control, and recognizing them as tools.

The challenges of parenting and raising young men in a culture that undermines masculinity, and the importance of modeling honorable virtues and providing tools to navigate the obstacles.

11 essential rules for living a principled life, which include being honest, working hard, being disciplined, taking responsibility, and more.

Join Travis as they discuss the importance of personal responsibility, principles, and classic masculinity in today's society. Learn about Matt's background and his journey toward becoming a leader in education and mentorship. Discover the 11 essential rules for living a principled life and gain valuable insights on parenting and raising young men in a culture that undermines masculinity. Tune in now and get inspired to cultivate confident and independent young people with a strong sense of character and personal responsibility!

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