Ready to conquer your next big goal with unwavering determination?

This quick episode will spur you into action as J Dragon delves into the power of setting your target goal and working towards it. Using his own journey of training for an Ironman, he explains how having a clear goal can boost your accountability and strengthen your relationships.

Learn how to choose an exciting target, involve your community for support, and create a timeline that keeps you on track. Turn aspirations into reality with this week's practical tips and kickstart your journey as you achieve your next big goal.

“I realize how much better I feel when I have something to train for” - J Dragon

You’ll leave this episode with…

• Actionable tips to help you choose what to train for

• How having a target goal can positively impact your relationships

• Why having accountability in your community is a win-win

• The story of how J Dragon decided to compete in an Ironman

• How J Dragon's circle of friends became a part of his target goal

• Ways that setting a target goal can positively affect your friends and family

• How team goals foster a sense of brotherhood

• How you can move from thinking about doing something to taking the action

• The benefits of setting a clear goal

• Why you need a defined timeline for your goal

• The Manhood Experiment of the week that will give you something to look forward to

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


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How can a friendly online relationship turn into a financial nightmare?

In this episode, the guys dive into the dark world of pig butchering scams—a term that captures the sinister nature of these elaborate cons. They explore the methods scammers use to build trust and manipulate their victims, often employing advanced techniques like AI. Learn about the staggering financial impact of these scams, with over a billion dollars lost to romance scams alone, and discover how young men are specifically targeted, offering insights to help them avoid falling victim to these schemes.

Through real-life examples and a step-by-step breakdown of scam tactics, the guys provide practical advice on identifying these cons and protecting yourself and your loved ones. From the psychological manipulation of love bombing to the crucial importance of discussing big investments with others, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay vigilant. Tune in to gain the awareness you need to discern between genuine opportunities and potential scams.

“Once you begin to understand how it works, you’ll have the awareness and be able to avoid things like this” - T Rex

You’ll leave this episode with…

• What a pig butchering scam is and how it can affect you

• Ways this scam affects men and how they are falling prey to them

• The people pig butchering scams target

• Real-life examples of what these scams look like

• A step-by-step break down of how these scams work

• Ways in which scammers build your trust before they scam you

• How scammers are using AI to make their scams look more legit

• What love bombing is

• What the scammer does once you’ve been scammed

• How you can identify scammers for your own safety and for the protection of those you love

• Ways you can discern between the right investment opportunities and the wrong ones

• The Manhood Experiment of the week that will allow you and others to be aware of pig butchering scams

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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment

• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com
  


Resources Mentioned:

• John Oliver on CNN

• Erin West, Santa Clara Deputy District Attorney - “They are running circles around us: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vo3wLAiHGu8

• John Oliver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLPpl2ISKTg

Do you feel confident expressing when you're not okay?


In this episode, the guys dive into men’s mental health and the journey of vulnerability, following Mental Health Month. They tackle stereotypes and explore how bringing emotions to the surface can lead to deeper, more fulfilling relationships. With personal stories and reflections from their own lives, the guys discuss struggles, overcoming feelings of being a burden, and techniques to break out of downward spirals and return to positive emotions.

Learn how to navigate the impact of breakups, loss, economic stress, and the pressures of constantly comparing yourself to others on social media. Discover practical advice on assessing your mental health, understanding the interconnectedness of spiritual, mental, and physical well-being, and the transformative power of sharing and making space for others to be heard. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you start rewriting your story and take steps toward a healthier, more fulfilled life.

“Men, we don’t have it all figured out, and that is ok” - J Dragon

You’ll leave this episode with…

• Why ‘Breaking the Silence’ and embracing vulnerability are crucial for personal growth

• Ways you can express your emotions openly and without fear

• The impact of stereotypes on men's mental health and how you can challenge them

• Tools to manage feelings of being a burden on other people

• Strategies for navigating tough times like breakups and losses

• Two questions you can ask yourself as you begin thinking about your mental health

• The way your spiritual, mental, & physical health are connected

• Services where you can get help

• How men’s groups may help you and the power of sharing

• What is Trauma?

• Tips on how you can give people the space to be heard

• The ManHood Experiment of the week that will empower you to take control of your mental health journey

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If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe’ so you get all of our latest episodes.



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What is the Manhood Experiment?



It’s a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!

For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:


• Instagram @ManhoodExperiment

• Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment

• Threads @ManhoodExperiment

• Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com

Resources Mentioned:

• The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal - By Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz

• Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/