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Dec 2024
31m 55s

How to Balance Work and Mental Health i...

Gary Vaynerchuk
About this episode

On today's episode of the pod, I am sharing with all of you an episode of Counsel Culture I was recently on with Nick Cannon. In this deeply candid conversation, I dive into the complexities of modern fatherhood, mental health, and societal expectations. I explore why judgment—of ourselves and others—is at an all-time high and how learning to "mind your own business" might be the key to happiness. We also get real about parenting in a world of prosperity: Are we raising resilient kids, or are we making life too easy for them?

From the role of alpha males in times of crisis to why grace and emotional strength matter as much as physical strength, we discuss it all.

If you're a parent, entrepreneur, or someone feeling the weight of expectations, this episode is for you. Let’s simplify what it means to live a good life.


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