68. Adisa Fatiu: The Truth About Manhood Most Men Never Learn

What does it really mean to become a man? In this powerful conversation, Carlos sits down with Adisa, a man who spent 17 years in prison—and used that time to completely rebuild himself from the inside out. Instead of letting his circumstances define him, he chose to face himself, break destructive patterns, and step into purpose. We talk about identity, discipline, mentorship, transformation, and the truth about manhood that most men never learn until life forces them to. From growing up in West Baltimore to navigating violence, ego, and survival, this episode dives deep into what it takes to truly change—and why prison became the place that saved his life. This is not just a story about incarceration… it’s a story about accountability, growth, and becoming who you were always meant to be. 💡 In This Episode: ◼️ Why strength is revealed when it’s your only option ◼️ Growing up in West Baltimore and choosing survival over peace ◼️ How identity is shaped by environment and expectations ◼️ The moment he realized he was his biggest problem ◼️ Why transformation requires being “broken” first ◼️ The power of mentorship and men pouring into men ◼️ What prison taught him about discipline, purpose, and self-mastery ◼️ The difference between confidence and arrogance ◼️ Why most men struggle in relationships after prison ◼️ How to rebuild yourself as a man from the ground up ◼️ What true freedom actually meansFollow Carlos: https://www.instagram.com/carlosvasquezofficial Follow Adisa:https://www.instagram.com/actionfigureyo Follow the How To Battle podcast: https://www.instagram.com/howtobattle Subscribe for weekly insights: https://substack.com/@carlosvasquezofficial Get my new book: The PRICE Method: How I Turn Pain into Purpose: https://thepricemethodbook.com/ Thank you to our sponsors for their support! Legendary Foods: Protein Snacks https://www.eatlegendary.com/ Youth Champions: Youth Empowerment https://youth-champions.org/ Alchemie Spa: Health & Wellness https://www.alchemiespa.com/ #HowToBattle #Manhood #Transformation #PrisonStory #SelfMastery #Leadership #MentalStrength #Purpose #MensWork