The Manhood Experiment

"It doesn't matter how much money you make, it's how much you keep" - B.I.G. Dreamz

Listen in as B.I.G Dreamz, J Dragon, and T Rex lay out why budgeting is important. Tune in to discover how to implement a budget plan that will allow you to be in control of your finances and will shift the way that you speak about money.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- Why is budgeting important? Dreamz, who works in the financial industry, shares how he wants you, the listeners, to win [03:49]

- J Dragon tells about the poor spending habits he experienced while growing up [04:32]

- T Rex shares about the scarcity mindset he had growing up and what he saw when he moved to America [05:18]

- Dreams breaks down his financial journey and where it all started for him [06:33]

- Step One: Which part of your budget is prepared first? [07:41]

- The one thing that most people are spending way too much money on [08:49]

- This is one of the first things you need to do when preparing your budget plan [10:03]

- T Rex shares what motivates him to stay in budget [10:54]

- Hear how J Dragons perspective drastically changed about finances after he got married [12:03]

- Some advice for men who are in relationships [15:59]

- Budget like a pro: What is the 50-30-20 method and how can it help you with your budgeting? [18:25]

- Net and gross income… what's the difference? [19:58]

- The second step to successfully implementing the 50-30-20 method? [20:49]

- Where do groceries fit into your budgeting plan? [21:14]

- J Dragon discovers the importance of budgeting [24:48]

- What is the third step and how will this change the way you manage and prepare your budget? [28:16]

- What are the benefits of doing a bi-weekly budget and what is stress spending? [30:15]

- Where does fun money fit into your budget? [32:41]

- How do you organize your savings account? [34:58]

- The importance of separating your money [38:21]

- A recap of how to prepare your budget: Step four [41:31]

- What does it mean to pay yourself in your budget plan? [43:47]

- The Experiment of the Day to help you budget like a pro [45:45]

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"What I started to realize is that just having goals was not the answer" - T Rex

T Rex, B.I.G. Dreamz, and J Dragon share essential tips on how to make your goal achieving easy. Find out how to clarify your goals, discover the why's and the how's within your goals, and implement the steps you need to take to turn your goals into success.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- Let's look at goal achieving from a different angle… First, how do the guru's teach goal setting? [00:41]

- T Rex shares his background story, from failing his high school exams and getting rejected to the success he has today [05:20]

- Why just having goals is not the answer (and at the same time why not having goals causes you to lack clarity) [06:45]

- How to find the clarity on what you want and what steps you take from there [07:07]

- What to do when you lose momentum once you've gotten started [07:11]

- Have you ever taken a lot of action and not gotten what you wanted? [07:30]

- Dreamz gets vulnerable with a goal he had but never achieved [08:17]

- J Dragon shares some of his goals he always wanted to achieve [10:14]

- Some essential tips on how to get clear on your goals [12:35]

- What's the belief factor and why do you need it? [17:21]

- You have the 'why' in setting a goal: how do you then make that happen? [19:05]

- What is a plan comprised of? [19:39]

- What are some things that get neglected and underestimated when you are planning out your goals? [20:36]

- Are you losing momentum with your goals? It's time to prime your brain everyday… here is how. [24:18]

- Let's Recap: The why's and how's of goal achieving [30:22]

- J Dragon shares about the steps he took to accomplish his goal of writing his book, Making Healthy Taste Good [31:56]

- Hear more about J Dragon's book 'Making Healthy Taste Good' [34:17]

- The value of accountability and having coaches in achieving your goals [41:12]

- What is the experiment of the day that will help you achieve your goals? [47:42]

Links Mentioned:

- Making Healthy Taste Good - J Dragon

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"The reality is we do perform better under stress, but there's a fine line when these stressors can be so much that they're debilitating" - J Dragon

J Dragon, T Rex, and B.I.G. Dreamz break down how to navigate the world of stress and how it can be a benefit to you. Find out how you can stop stress from hijacking your manhood and your energy, learn why testosterone levels have changed since the age of our grandfathers, and break down some of the misconceptions surrounding stress.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- What are some of the misconceptions when it comes to stress? [02:23]

- Can there be a benefit to stress? [02:54]

- Fight, flight, or freeze… Responses from our parasympathetic nervous system and flipping them from a negative to a positive [03:37]

- Men and the decline of testosterone [04:15]

- What natural lifestyle changes can we make first when it comes to dealing with stress to then come back to the fundamentals? [08:11]

- Can we be thankful for the stress that we have? [10:34]

- What are some examples of good stress? [10:55]

- OMS - Obstacles make you stronger [17:33]

- What are your hierarchy of needs? Are yours in order? [25:47]

- What is the correlation of stress on your manhood and your health? [26:06]

- A reminder about the fundamentals… what are they? [29:00]

- Looking at the opportunities as gratitude [29:46]

- The Experiment of the Day… the daily double! [33:01]

- Part two of the two part experiment [34:35]

- Final Recap [36:39]

Links Mentioned:

- Testosterone Levels Show Steady Decrease Among Young US Men

1. Patel P, Fantus R, Lokeshwar S, et al. Trends in Serum Testosterone Levels Among Adolescent and Young Adults Men in the United State. Presented at: 2020 AUA Virtual Experience; May 15, 2020. Abstract MP78-01.

- Article: Impaired sleep is associated with low testosterone in US adult males: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

- Article: Research is tying a tighter correlation between sleep, stress, and energy

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"Life rewards action" J Dragon

Feeling Stuck? Join J Dragon, B.I.G. Dreamz, and T Rex as they lay out action steps that you can take when you need to find courage to make your first move. Listen in for tips that will shift you from being stuck into taking action and discover the rewards in the process.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- There is more than just conforming to what everyone else is doing [04:02]

- What do you do when you feel stuck? [04:32]

- How do you walk into the opportunities you were seeking? [05:20]

- Tips on how to build the courage that you need when you are overthinking things [06:53]

- Out of high school, no skills, not much education… Listen to T Rex as he shares his personal experience [09:27]

- What is it that B.I.G. Dreamz wants you, the listeners, to take away from this show? [11:47]

- 'Feelings follow actions': Are you depending on motivation to take action? [14:13]

- "We shouldn't run from accountability, accountability grows us" - B.I.G. Dreamz [16:26]

- Tips on how to escape your limiting mental models when it comes to feeling stuck [17:11]

- How to drum up the courage and 'why power' to take action [18:20]

- The experiment of the week for when you're feeling stuck. [21:41]

- What are the things that make you feel uncomfortable [23:22]

Links Mentioned

- Charlie Bunger

- John Asaraf

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"The rule is that there is no rule… but at least be passionate about something" T Rex

Join T Rex, J Dragon, and B.I.G. Dreamz as they explore how you can develop your skillset to advance confidently in the direction of your endeavours and dreams. Discover how developing your skillsets will benefit your life and well-being and how the small opportunities you take lead to the big rewards.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- Let's check in… What is everyone looking forward to? [01:01]

- Let's define the problem when it comes to developing your skillset [02:56]

- Learn how to be passionate about one thing [06:33]

- Developing your skills: How to advance confidently in the direction of your dreams and endeavours [06:33]

- Skills that pay the bills and soft skills… What's the difference? [07:24]

- B.I.G. Dreamz, J Dragon, and T Rex share stories about the skills that they developed in their lives [07:49]

- What are the benefits of developing your skillset? [13:07]

- Hear how you can tap into your creativity through your skillset [13:49]

- Tools that give us confidence [16:35]

- How developing your skillset can improve your social life [20:44]

- The small opportunities that lead to big rewards [26:32]

- The first experiment of the Day: What do you have an inclination towards? [27:39]

- What does it mean to immerse yourself into the mindset of your skill set [36:15]

- Second experiment of the day [39:01]

Links Mentioned

- Sergio Leone [35:36]

- Once Upon a Time in the West [35:36]

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"He was a million to one shot who actually became one in a million" T Rex

T Rex, J Dragon, and B.I.G Dreamz open up about life defining stories that helped shape and inspire the trajectory of their lives. Listen to these powerful stories that have not only transformed them but impacted millions around the world.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- Let's start with gratitude [00:42]

- Shout out to all the Leos [02:30]

- Why is it important to find meaningful stories in our lives? [03:05]

- How do you go about finding these life defining stories? [05:07]

- "Against all odds" [13:26]

- T Rex and the book that shifted his trajectory, inspiring him to rise up to the challenge, causing him not to give up [14:32]

- "Look for the stories that would change the trajectory" - T Rex [16:43]

- Opportunities that keep you comfortable, but knowing there is something more... what's the true passion? [19:10]

- "If you are destined to win, you will win" The story that launched B.I.G Dreamz from his humble beginnings [20:45]

- Will you rise up to the occasion and become a better version of yourself? [28:50]

- Experiment of the week… What's your story? [34:31]

Links Mentioned:

- Rocky [06:12]

- Elvis [08:36]

- 42 [10:24]

- Shoe Dog - Phil knight [14:32]

- The Alchemist Paulo Choelho [16:55]

- Mandela [20:46]

- Invictus [23:46]

- War of the Worlds [25:05]

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"The healthy response in that moment is to stay in the moment" B.I.G Dreamz

B.I.G Dreamz, J Dragon, and T Rex unlock what strategies they use when they are challenged with high pressure situations. Tune in for 4 helpful tips that will equip you to overcome these types of challenges and how you can end up on top.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- What's up with J Dragon, babymoons, T Rex, and book-writing! [00:57]

- Padres Game! Get your hat on! [01:57]

- In a high pressure situation? This is the moment you are supposed to step up [04:18]

- How do you handle high pressure situations? How do you navigate them in the moment and in the future? [10:49]

- Let's get our priorities straight: Practicing the art of managing whether things are urgent or priority [11:03]

- How can I foster healthy responses to difficult situations? [12:19]

- "If you're not truly going after those situations, you're not truly living" J Dragon [15:43]

- Preparation… How do you prepare for high pressure situations? [19:42]

- Learn how to take the time to recharge [20:11]

- Coming out on top through high pressure situations [22:38]

- "We didn't die, maybe we got some dings in our armour" - J Dragon [23:37]

- It's time for the experiment of the day! [26:08]

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"For most people, it's either inspiration or desperation that is really gonna promote this level of change" - J-Dragon

Big Dreamz, J Dragon, and T-Rex share what you need to know about Risk and how to master the art of being a risk taker. Discover 4 Essential Keys on how to step out on the ledge, overcome your fear, all while revealing your reward in the process.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- The Three R's : Risk, Reward, and Regret [02:05]

- How will the acronym "M-O-S-T" help you? [05:03]

- Is it fear of failure? Is it Love? What's your Motivation? [08:36]

- "You've gotta assess your Opportunity" [11:02]

- How do you enhance your Skillset [15:58]

- Getting your "OMS" in… Obstacles make us stronger [17:51]

- It's time for YOU to take personal assessment. Find out how! [19:24]

- How long do I have to take before this opportunity is no longer on the table? [27:34]

- What Actions Steps do you need to take today to jump and take a risk? [39:49]

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Links Mentioned:

• Rise - [00:27]

• B.I.G. Dreamz Biggest Hit - I got the most - [05:28]

• Rocky [06:45]

• B.I.G. Dreamz - Born to Win - [10:19]

• Teddy Rosevelts Famous Speech - [13:19]

"Self-Esteem is volatile; it changes over time, sometimes we have it, sometimes we don't" - T-Rex

T-Rex, J Dragon, and Big Dreamz deep dive into the world of self esteem. They break down what self esteem means, the benefits of having it, and some tell tale signs that you will want to pay attention to. Join them to uncover the 5 steps that you need to know to improve your own self esteem, while you listen to their very real and personal struggles with it.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- What is Self-Esteem defined as? [01:13]

- Shame or Pride or something in between? [02:33]

- Great Self-Esteem: What are the benefits? [05:20]

- J Dragon is candid on striving to look good, play sports, and be popular [05:25]

- Some tell-tale signs that YOU need to know if you struggle with Self-Esteem [06:27]

- B.I.G. Dreamz on wanting approval and his confidence while performing [09:00]

- 5 Ways to Improve Self Esteem [18:22]

- What forgiveness is NOT? [21:56]

- A goal and a passion that is worthy of you [29:34]

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"We've got to make the fundamentals sexy again" - J Dragon

J Dragon, T-Rex, and Big Dreamz lay out the 5 essential habits to making your day a 10/10, even when it doesn't start out that way. They also unpack the power of gratitude and share with you three steps in how to take personal inventory.

Join in the conversation to discover:

- How to increase the likelihood of a 10/10 day, even when you wake up in a 2/10 [00:27]

- J-Dragon lays out some habits that allow him to take back his morning and, ultimately, his day [5:17]

- Gratitude: What's the secret? [7:11], [10:27]

- 5 Habits laid out. How to shift your day when it's been hijacked. [12:44]

- How do you make the fundamentals sexy? [16:40]

- What does the acronym S-M-A-R-T mean and how can it help YOU? [23:59]

- 3 Steps to learn how to take personal inventory [41:32]

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