038: Honor Your Boundaries, Be a Champion of Change, & Date Your Spouse with Dai Manuel

"When we start sharing with people what our values are, what are our boundaries, what are the non-negotiables in our life, and then we start not following through on that… it's a slippery slope." – Dai Manuel In this episode of The Modern Man, I welcome Dai Manuel, a lifestyle business mentor, high-performance life coach, author, and Tedx speaker. Dai is also a dad who's dating his wife! Why? Tune in to find out! Dai spent too much of his life dishonoring his boundaries, leaving him feeling empty and disconnected. So, he learned how to embrace change and make some very important shifts, both is mindset and behavior. As you know, change doesn't happen overnight, but the intentional decisions Dai has made throughout his life have truly altered the trajectory of his health, career, and relationships. Do you ever find yourself projecting your insecurities onto others? Do you compromise your boundaries to gain validation or stay in your comfort zone? Are you a champion of change or a victim of change? Whatever your answers to those questions are, start to get curious. Listen in to learn why fear is a big motivator for men to change, how to have a more positive relationship with change, and the question Dai's wife asked him that changed his life forever. Key Takeaways / What You'll Learn: [01:02] About Dai Manuel. [05:35] Why do men compromise on boundaries so often? What happens when you compromise boundaries and how do you stop? [13:14] What happens when you decide to prioritize your boundaries and shift your mindset around change? [24:33] Dating your spouse, the power of self-talk, & how vulnerability benefits your life. [37:47] Managing your time isn't as important as managing your commitments of how you'll spend your time. [41:34] How to connect with Dai. [43:16] What life experience has shaped the way you view the world as a man?   If you enjoyed this episode, please SHARE it with a friend, then RATE/REVIEW The Modern Man on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!   Resources Mentioned:   Connect with Dai: Visit his website: https://www.daimanuel.com  Connect with him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daimanuel  Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daimanuel  Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9iCx-A0RXQUv5zvL6nlfTQ    Connect with The Modern Man: Visit our website: https://themodernmanshow.com  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244885633101820  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheModernMan8  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_modernman_show  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnyA3-wtyv7xVqUbPyB0eOg    About The Modern Man: "The Modern Man" is a series focused on discussing the challenges and obstacles men face in today's society. It is an open forum of discussion where thoughts, strategies and ideas of men living a happy and fulfilled life are explored.   The Modern Man aims to create a community of men not only sharing and connecting on a deeper level, but also exploring how to thrive and tap into their limitless potential. This is done through intentional conversations strategically aimed at issues that men face in today's society.