Today we’re joined by Blake, who is sharing his personal experience in joining School of Man. He starts by explaining where he was mentally and emotionally before SOM, and what compelled him to join.
Blake went through a situation that brought him to his knees financially, and all comfort in his life was removed. Darkness began taking a hold of him. Blake’s journey required transformation on so many different levels, and during this episode, he doesn’t hold back from sharing the details of his journey.
On this episode of School of Man:
- Why it’s important to be about it (and not just talk about it).
- What was happening in Blake’s life when he met Cole.
- Why Blake joined School of Man.
- The importance of loving the process.
- The fears Blake had around income and losing everything.
- Why Blake believes he was fired for a reason.
- What happens when a man loses his mission.
- The underdeveloped “why” that Blake started with, and what it turned into.
- The part of School of Man that has had the biggest impact on Blake.
- The power of movement in transformation.
- How spirituality plays a role in learning more about yourself.
- The depths of darkness Blake felt during his financial difficulties.
- When Cole says Blake’s “egg” finally cracked.
- The mindset you need to understand that our lives happen for us and not to us.
- How your dark side can be one of your greatest assets.
- Why creativity is important for men.
- What prompted Blake to write one of his poems.
- The difference between friendship and brotherhood.
- Blake’s definition of the pursuit of happiness.
