The Built For More Podcast

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This podcast is for men who know they were made for more than grinding through work, carrying stress, and hiding behind their vices. I coach men to reclaim their strength, rebuild their discipline, and live with purpose—so they can lead their families, attract their wives again, and leave a legacy they’re proud of. Every episode combines no-BS truths about fitness, mindset, and masculinity with stories and tools you can use to cut through the noise, build confidence, and step into the man God designed you to be. This isn’t self-help garbage. It’s practical wisdom for men ready to stop performing and start becoming.

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  1. 2d ago

    Resentment is the Receipt

    Why do we say yes when we really want to say no? And why do we end up resenting the very people we're trying to love? In this week's reflection, we're exploring the hidden expectations behind being the "nice guy" and how our desire to feel loved, respected, and appreciated can lead us into resentment. Whether it's doing more at work and expecting recognition, helping around the house and hoping for intimacy, or saying yes to our kids when we're already exhausted, we often enter these situations with an unspoken expectation of getting something in return. And when that expectation isn't met, resentment begins to build. But what if the resentment we're feeling toward our spouse, our kids, or our circumstances is actually revealing something about ourselves? In this episode, we explore: Why we say yes when we really mean noThe hidden expectations and "secret contracts" behind nice guy behaviorHow our desire to be seen, respected, and loved shapes our decisionsWhy resentment might have more to do with our own choices than the people around usHow managing our stress, emotions, and daily habits allows us to show up with more patience, presence, and loveTwo questions to reflect on this week: When you say yes, what are you really hoping to receive in return?When you feel resentment, who or what are you actually resenting?The goal isn't to stop being kind, generous, or accommodating. It's to become the kind of man whose actions are an authentic expression of who he is, rather than a strategy to earn love and approval. Join the conversation: Dive deeper into these weekly reflections and connect with other men in our Skool community. #MensPersonalDevelopment #Fatherhood #Relationships #SelfAwareness Join the community here  It's the Built For More Brotherhood  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on iTunes here or Spotify here. This helps us SO MUCH.   FOLLOW ON  Instagram: @joshuadbanning  Youtube: www.youtube.com/@joshuadbanning

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This podcast is for men who know they were made for more than grinding through work, carrying stress, and hiding behind their vices. I coach men to reclaim their strength, rebuild their discipline, and live with purpose—so they can lead their families, attract their wives again, and leave a legacy they’re proud of. Every episode combines no-BS truths about fitness, mindset, and masculinity with stories and tools you can use to cut through the noise, build confidence, and step into the man God designed you to be. This isn’t self-help garbage. It’s practical wisdom for men ready to stop performing and start becoming.

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