When we discover our true, authentic selves, it's usually in childhood. Let's say we're about 5 or 6 years old, and we're aware enough of people, we're beginning to form our own identity, but we're not saddled with the expectations from friends or parents, or bounded by societal norms.

Sometimes, we keep to that core self, but more often, boys and men are careened off-track because of situations outside of their control...and need to find a way back.

This is a conversation about getting back to the best part of ourselves, even though it took decades to do just that. But the beautiful part of life is that, in some ways, it's never too late.

The upward spiral we create can happen at any time of life.

What guidance do you have in charting the course of your life? What kind of convention, pillars, framework, or set of rules do you abide by?

When beginning an adulthood, many men get lost. So many find that the paths are too winding, open, and there are no clear stepping stones or guardrails to help guide a life.

My friend Tim recognized that there could be fundamentals of living a life that set him on a course of clarity and purpose. It has served him his entire adulthood, and he has passed this approach to his sons.

This is generational wealth - not necessarily in terms of finances, but in how to live a successful life.

This is a MONSTER episode.

How do you go from a completely chaotic childhood filled with abuse and mixed families, push through a confusing adulthood of service and religion, and find yourself with a 30+ year marriage, a bevy of beautiful children, and a path towards continual learning?

How can you do that, unless you are indomitable, unbreakable, and made of Titanium?

This story is one that needs to be told. From driving through chaos and finding new ways of learning and love, my friend Eriq has found a passion with Jiu-Jitsu that challenges his fears, focuses his mind, and brings clarity to his life in the moment.

This is a conversation that moves into faith, purpose, action, family, and the reasons we keep moving forward.