- The Blueprint by EVRYMAN
- Posts
- Are Your Inputs Working For You?
Are Your Inputs Working For You?
To see better results in your life, fix your inputs.
Look at your life.
Now look at what you're feeding it.
If you're pouring in junk like bullshit media, numbing habits, processed food, and surface-level relationships, then don't expect depth, peace, or clarity. That's not a mindset issue. That's biology.
Your nervous system doesn't care what you say you want. It adapts to what you repeat. You train it with every scroll, every snack, every silence, every avoidance. You think you're just getting through the day. In reality, you're building your future baseline.
You want to feel calm? Focused? Strong? Start by cutting the crap you keep consuming. Stop pretending your input doesn't shape your output. It does. Your brain is plastic. Your chemistry is reactive. Your body keeps score, whether you check in or not.
Let's get honest. You've been practicing stress. Practicing distraction. Practicing disconnection. And you're getting damn good at it.
Here's the truth: You already know what better feels like. A walk without your phone. A full night of sleep. A real talk where you actually say what you mean. That's not magic. That's input aligned with who you say you want to be.
Most men will nod at this and change nothing. Some will think about doing something. A few will actually take one step.
No judgment. Just a fork in the road.
So here it is: What are you feeding? And is it making you stronger, or just keeping you sedated?
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
Men’s mental health is often left out of the conversation, even though the need is real. A lot of guys are carrying stress, burnout, and emotional pain with no outlet and no support. We're taught to keep it together, to stay strong, to figure it out alone. But that approach doesn’t work, and it’s costing us.
At EVRYMAN, we believe in prioritizing men’s mental health. Not just this month, but year round. When men have a space to be straight up, connect with others, and work through what’s below the surface, they are left with a new sense of self and substantial improvement in their emotional wellbeing.
To honor Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re offering a free month of EVRYMAN membership for anyone who signs up between June 11 and 18. Use promo code BETTERMAN at checkout.
If you're looking to start taking better care of your mental health or want to be part of something more honest and supportive, this is a good place to start.
*Standard membership fee will apply after the one-month free trial unless cancelled before the trial period ends.
Insights
The EVRYMAN Podcast: The Emotional Landscape of Finance: Accomplished finance professional and professor Akash Kanojia joins Dan Doty to explore how fear, shame, and scarcity mindsets shape financial behavior, and why emotional intelligence is key to building a healthier relationship with money. (~ 1 hour listen)
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month: Most people know June as Pride Month, but it’s also Male Mental Health Awareness Month—and almost no one is talking about it. Dr. Abigail Rue unpacks the quiet crisis men are facing today, from rising loneliness to lack of support, and shares how EVRYMAN is stepping in with real solutions. A sharp, compassionate call to action that shows why connection matters more than ever. (2 min read)
How the Busiest People Find Joy: Ambitious professionals often have achievement and purpose but joy is the piece that’s missing. Based on data from nearly 2,000 high performers, this article reveals how the busiest people can find more happiness in their limited free time. With five simple research-backed strategies like choosing passion over obligation, adding variety, and making time for connection, it shows how small shifts can lead to a more satisfying life. (15 min read)
You Are a Different Person to Everyone You Meet: You show up differently to everyone you meet. Some people catch your energy, others catch your quiet. No one really sees the full version of you—just the parts that show up in that moment. That’s not being fake, that’s just being human. You’re not just one thing—you’re made of a thousand moments, a thousand stories. (1 min watch)
Take Action
EVRYMAN Retreat
EVRYMAN Open Source Retreat - Joshua Tree National Park | October 3-5
This Open Source in Joshua Tree is a three-day retreat to slow down, get honest, and reconnect with yourself. You'll be out in the desert with a group of men, doing real work through conversation, shared challenges, and reflection. Walk away with more clarity, stronger connection, and a reset you can carry forward.
⏩ Limited Availability. Save your spot here.
EVRYMAN Expeditions - Great Smoky Mountains National Park | November 6-9
This Expedition in the Great Smoky Mountains is a four-day retreat designed to get you out of your head and into your body—through guided hikes, horseback riding, time around the fire, and in nature. Set during peak fall color, it’s a chance to slow down, connect with other men, and reset in one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the country.
Learn more about EVRYMAN
Free Info Session
Not sure if EVRYMAN is for you? Good. That means you’re paying attention. Join Co-Founder Lucas Krump for a live Info Session. It’s your no-pressure chance to get the full download, ask anything, and feel it out for yourself. Show up curious. Leave with clarity. (Free. Weekly. Live.)
Welcome to the new members of the EVRYMAN community: Justin D from Colorado, Michael T from Connecticut, Timothy A from Connecticut, and Jeff P from Texas.
Reply