Today we sit down with Darren — a young man fresh out of heartbreak, standing at one of the biggest crossroads of his life. After his high-school relationship ended, he felt lost, unsure whether to join the military or chase a new path in sales. He chose sales… and learned more than he expected.

But this episode isn’t a comeback story.

This is a setup story.

We talk about what it looks like to build your future before life hits, how to handle heartbreak as a young man, why discipline matters early, and the advice we wish someone would’ve given us at his age.

If you’re a young man trying to find direction, purpose, and identity — this one is for you.

Topics we cover:

• Heartbreak & identity

• Choosing the right path

• Military vs. sales

• Discipline, routine, and purpose

• What we wish we knew at 18

• Building a foundation before the comeback

• Faith, character, and slowing down your life

This episode is about becoming — not arriving.

Welcome to the journey.