#110 - “It’ll Cost You Your Old Life”: Finding Purpose and Becoming a Better Man (With Gavin Lance Topp)
Former Australian boxing champion and men’s mentor Gavin Topp joins Ryan to talk purpose, masculine development, and the power of brotherhood. Gavin shares the moment a mentor told him, “There’s something in you only you can fulfill,” and how saying yes to that mission took him from food vouchers to national champion ... and a man devoted to his family, faith, and legacy.
What you’ll learn
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Why purpose accelerates growth (and why the first price is your old life)
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The six stages of the masculine journey: Beloved Son → Cowboy → Warrior → Lover → King → Sage
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The three circles every man needs: a father/mentor, a brotherhood, and men you lift up
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How to spot your “enemy” (distractions, environments, and patterns that derail your mission)
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Why environment beats willpower and how to build one that supports your calling
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Practical oaths and habits Gavin uses to live on-mission (and model it for his seven kids)
Connect with Gavin Topp
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Website (spelled with two p’s): gavintopp.com
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Books/Programs mentioned: Rite of Passage for the Modern Man, Man Alive, Become a Better Man 5-Day Challenge (details on his site)
