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What if the direction of your life was shaped more by the voices you listened to... than the decisions you made?
In this final conversation of our series with Russ West, we step into our recurring Letter To My Younger Self discussion and explore the wisdom Russ wishes he had embraced decades earlier. Looking back over a lifetime of growth, mentorship, counseling, and emotional intelligence, Russ reflects on the lessons that changed the trajectory of his life.
This isn't a conversation about living without regret.
It's a conversation about becoming teachable.
Russ shares why he wishes he had sought wisdom much earlier, how emotional intelligence and faith must be developed together, and why some of God's greatest gifts come in the form of mentors, counselors, coaches, and sages. Together, we discuss how pride keeps men from asking for help, why impressive decisions aren't always wise ones, and how intentionally seeking counsel can change the course of a man's marriage, career, finances, fatherhood, and walk with Christ.
We discuss:
• Why every man needs a sage speaking into his life
• The life-changing impact of faith and emotional intelligence together
• Why many men don't become teachable until life humbles them
• How mentors, counselors, and accountability shape a man's future
• The difference between making impressive decisions and wise decisions
• Why seeking wisdom early can change your life's trajectory
• The importance of curiosity and humility in personal growth
• How God uses difficult seasons to refine our character
• The value of mentoring others while continuing to be mentored yourself
• What Russ would tell the younger man he used to be
One of the questions we kept coming back to was this:
Who is speaking into your life?
No man was meant to figure life out alone. The earlier we pursue wisdom from men who've gone before us, the better prepared we'll be for the challenges ahead. Emotional intelligence grows through humility, wise counsel, and a willingness to remain teachable for the rest of our lives.
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