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Oct 16, 2026 11 min

Be Better!!!

from Excellence Above Talent Podcast Hosted by Aaron Thomas

Send us Fan Mail Stuck can feel like failure, especially when you’ve done the “right” things and life still won’t move. I’m talking about the kind of season where you relocate, change careers, apply everywhere, and still wake up wondering what you’re supposed to do next. If you’re trying to be a better man, a stronger husband, and a healthier leader while your plans keep stalling, this conversation is for you. I share what it’s like rebuilding in California, fighting the mental and spiritual battle of unemployment, and learning why consistency matters more than hype. We dig into faith and personal growth the practical kind, where reading the Bible and praying isn’t a performance, it’s how you stay grounded when your confidence gets tested. The goal is simple: keep moving forward even when your emotions swing from motivated to worn out. Then we go deeper with a picture that changed how I see waiting: the butterfly in the cocoon. The struggle is not random. It strengthens what you’ll need later, and if you rush the process you can lose the very power you’re asking for. We also get real about forgiveness and energy, using Ephesians 4:32 to confront pettiness, comparison, and the exhausting need to “get back” at people who overlooked you. If you’re searching for encouragement, resilience, men’s self improvement, and faith-based motivation that doesn’t sugarcoat the fight, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s in the waiting season, and leave a review so more people who feel stuck can find a way forward. Support the show #excellenceabovetalent #EAT #dontgiveup #youdeservethebest #youareenough ...

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Send us Fan Mail Stuck can feel like failure, especially when you’ve done the “right” things and life still won’t move. I’m talking about the kind of season where you relocate, change careers, apply everywhere, and still wake up wondering what you’re supposed to do next. If you’re trying to be a better man, a stronger husband, and a healthier leader while your plans keep stalling, this conversation is for you. I share what it’s like rebuilding in California, fighting the mental and spiritual...

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Be Better!!!

0:00 11:16

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  1. 0:00 Welcome And The Mission
  2. 0:41 Starting Over In A New State
  3. 2:01 The Cocoon Struggle That Builds Strength
  4. 4:10 The Job Search And Learning To Wait
  5. 6:11 Forgiveness Versus Pettiness And Pride
  6. 10:20 Encouragement, Love, And Next Steps

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