The Man That I Would Become

In this episode of The Human Journey – Your Story with David Hackett, Victor shares a powerful, deeply human story of resilience, leadership, faith, and purpose.Victor is an eighth‑generation Texan, a construction executive with nearly 50 years in the industry, and the founder of a ranch that donates hunts to combat veterans, children’s groups, and families facing unimaginable challenges. But before all of that, he was a boy raised by a single mother, stepping into the role of “man of the house” long before he should have had to.His book, “The Man That I Would Become,” began as a memoir for his grandchildren — but it grew into a platform for something much bigger: men’s mental health, especially in the construction industry, where suicide rates now exceed those of the military. Victor opens up about leadership, vulnerability, faith, and the moment he realized his life’s mission was to give back.We talk about:Growing up fatherless and finding identity through hardshipA construction career that rose from $16 million to $2.2 billionThe ranch that has now donated 64 hunts to veterans and childrenWhy men struggle to ask for help — and how to change thatThe truth about modern masculinity, vulnerability, and healingDavid’s own journey with PTSD and the courage it takes to speak upThis conversation is raw, honest, and full of heart.It’s a reminder that you’re not alone, and that your story — no matter how heavy — can become someone else’s lifeline.Resources mentioned in this episode:“The Man That I Would Become” — available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and major bookstoresIf this conversation speaks to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Your tribe is out there. Keep going.