E104. Choosing My Brother Over My Career - with Scott Messier, Business Owner, Ex-Medical Student, Husband

“I wear my emotions on my sleeve, positive dude overall… But I just got numb. There was so much stress and it was the first time I was just numb. I wouldn’t call it depression because I was still motivated, but it was like if I get emotional, if I’m not stoic, I’m just going to go a little bit crazier than I want, or down a path I don’t want to.” - Scott Messier Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Scott Messier. Scott is newly married, an owner of an electrical safety business, and a man who wears his heart on his sleeve. But, in medical school, he felt he had to turn off his emotional side in order to succeed. And then something that already felt wrong to him was put under more strain when Scotts’ brother, a cancer survivor, began to have health complications. Life became a whirlwind for him, to the point where he felt he had to choose between spending time with his brother and preserving his medical career. And, as you’ll see from the front of his mask, Scott made the choice that allowed him to finally feel whole again as a human. (2:40) Ashanti’s introduction. (9:55) Scott introduces himself, some current life changes, and a recent career change. (12:55) Scott shares the front of his mask - energetically positive vibe, gritty growth mindset, family/friends are your wealth - and how the movie 300 makes him ponder what it really means to be a man. (18:15) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - funny, serious, hard-working - and tells the story of some encounters he’s had with his mask analogy during the pandemic. (24:25) Scott shares the back of his mask - stubborn with help, ADHD, processing loss. (26:45) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - self-doubt, worry, fear of failure/success - and how social media has given him insight into what the youth are going through. (37:50) Scott looks back on the types of friendships he formed in college and high school. Then, he tells the story of his older brother, Chris. (57:35) Scott shares how he is “finally back to himself” and “feeding both wolves.” Then, Ashanti and Scott take a step back together and add perspective to their hectic lives by finding their neutral ground. (1:20:30) Scott shares some information on his company and how you can get in touch with him. --- Connect with Scott Messier: Instagram: instagram.com/scd.messi Twitter: twitter.com/scdmessi Business: instagram.com/kidzsafelock; twitter.com/kidzsafelock --- Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org If you are interested in being on the Face to Face podcast, email us at [email protected] --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com --- Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/message