As men, we’re often taught that we’re only as good as our last performance. Western culture quietly implies that “being a man” means “proving” ourselves, especially in our careers. But then why is it then that leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes get convinced that they’re not closing enough deals, getting enough done, or winning enough —  even when they’re soaring?Why is it that we can’t help but eat, drink, shop, smoke, fuck and scroll, just to get a moment’s peace?In this episode, we’ll explore behind the scenes. We’ll explore: why we’re always competing with others and ourselves, and how to get beyond the fear of not measuring up. We’ll explore: what happens when you live a life propelled by lack instead of love, by comparison instead of celebration.We’ll explore: what does it mean to actually live a life based on your heart’s desire. 

In this episode, Eugene & Nico take the listener down a fun life inventory exercise and the currency is all about energy and self-awareness.Like Shakespeare’s “To be or not to be”, in this case the question is rather simple: “Does this reduce my energy or does this raise my energy”?Better energy translates to an improved mindset; with an improved mindset we have enhanced focused; resulting in better decision-making  in our lives.It’s our responsibility to set up our life around the things that give us energy as life is so much more fun that way.Happy listening.

Welcome to Big Hairy Chats, the little corner of the internet for modern men trying to do good in a busy world.Drawing on lessons from their lives, Eugene Vassilas and Nico DiMattina share proven principles to help listeners enhance their energy, tame their busy minds, perform under pressure, befriend fear and navigate sex. In this episode, you’ll get to know the Podcast Hosts, Eugene and Nico. You’ll learn some fundamental lessons as we share our own hairy life stories that could help you get through yours, easier and faster.