How To Find and Build Your Purpose

How Can Men Build Their Resilience

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1932687/open_sms] Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

Why Your Ego Isn't The Enemy

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1932687/open_sms] When most men think about ego, they think arrogance or insecurity. But the real issue isn’t having an ego — it’s having an unhealthy one. In this episode of The Work, I explore how an insecure ego drives stress, defensiveness, and relationship struggles, often without you realising it. We cover what the ego really is, how it forms, why it becomes rigid, and how awareness, mental flexibility, and connection help you build a healthier relationship with yourself. This isn’t about getting rid of your ego. It’s about learning how to work with it — so it stops running your life in the background. This is the work. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

5 Signs You're Growing As a Man

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1932687/open_sms] Growth isn’t always loud or obvious. Often, it shows up quietly in how you think, communicate, and take responsibility for your life. In this episode of The Work with James Shireby [chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0], James explores five subtle but powerful signs that you’re genuinely growing as a man. We cover: * Why learning to ask rather than assume is a sign of maturity * How having difficult conversations builds trust and stronger relationships * What it really means to invest your time and energy into what matters * The difference between being driven by growth versus being led by ego * How to reconcile the paradox of being content while still wanting more from yourself This episode is for men who are reflective, values-led, and committed to doing the inner work — not for perfection, but for clarity, fulfilment, and self-respect. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re truly moving forward or just staying busy, this conversation will help you recalibrate. This is the work. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your-negative-thoughts Discounts: Awesome Supplements: https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn-XrqsCljQMVWJJQBh29URCQEAAYASAAEgJg7vD_BwE&utm_source=google&campaign_id=21383997986&ad_id=702821348557&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SWK+-+Search+-+Brand&utm_content=166602222467&utm_term=&gad_source=5&gad_campaignid=21383997986 Use: SHIREBY10 at checkout for 10% off

How to Understand Your Values

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How To Find and Build Your Purpose

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