In a world that often emphasizes toughness over vulnerability and possessions over inner growth, Men’s BREAKTHROUGH HANGOUT is here to challenge the status quo. Join men and my guest Dr. Stephen Frueh PhD as we unpack the Ten “Mistaken” Commandments for High Performing Males and 10-Alternatives Here are Dr. Stephen's Ten “Mistaken” Commandments 1) Thou shalt not be Vulnerable 2) Thou shalt measure thyself by how much and what you own. 3) Women are there for your use and benefit. 4) Thou shalt be an absentee father. 5) Thou shalt work tirelessly to impress those around you. 6) Thou shalt use ingenuity to medicate your fears and anxieties. 7) Thou shalt spend little or no time on knowing and understanding your spiritual life. 8) Thou shalt Pretend. 9) Thou shalt Deny. 10)Thou shalt work to slowly become Senile … and the Alternatives: 1) Vulnerability is a gift, an art, and a ‘door’ into who you are. 2) It’s Ok to own, not Ok to worship what’s owned or to use it as a ‘badge’ of self-worth. 3) Women volunteer to partner with you – trust that, welcome that , embrace that. 4) You and your children made a ‘deal’ at birth. Honor it. Be their father and as the old book says “your days shall be long upon the earth.” 5) You don’t have to impress me. You DO impress me. 6) Self-medication is an illusion. Learn to follow your physical symptoms. They will be your ‘teachers.’ 7) You are spiritual. You were born so. The ancients teach you to ‘husband it’ – attend to the soil/ care for it/ plant mindfully/ harvest often. 8) Pretentiousness, (M. Scott Peck says in People of the Lie) is evil. 9) Denial is a psychological ‘cul de sac.’ 10) Senility is a choice. Resist it. Thank you for tuning in to Men's BREAKTHROUGH HANGOUT. If today's discussion has inspired you and are seeking guidance, support, or further insights, I invite you to connect with our experts: Reach out to Martin Lopez, your trusted Men's Coach, for personalized coaching and guidance on your journey to personal growth and self-discovery. You can find Martin and learn more about his coaching services by visiting Martin Lopez's Website. For in-depth conversations and expert advice from Dr. Stephen Frueh, PhD, explore his insights further by visiting his website. Don't hesitate to take that first step towards positive change in your life. Connect with these remarkable individuals who can help you break through the misconceptions and achieve personal growth. We look forward to hearing from you and continuing this transformative journey together.

Central to the role of humans was the capacity to be thankful for the gift of life. Thus, people all over the earth have created ceremonies and practices of gratitude and thanksgiving. The idea of giving thanks and the word thankfulness comes from the old root word grazia, which gives us gratitude as well as grace. In that sense, what we seek in giving thanks are moments of gratitude that can bring a sense of grace back into the world. And this can happen in small ways that do not require large gatherings, an abundance of food, or any pretension that everyone might agree on life's great issues.