Hey,
The real simple...and stupid...reason women outlive men may surprise you.
I always thought it was because they typically aren't magnetized by risk, adventure and dangerous hobbies. (as in, "Hey, hold my beer and watch this!")
And while those are contributing factors, I believe the REAL reason we die off before women is because of the chronic stress and anxiety levels caused by isolation and loneliness.
This picture is of me today on the bow of a boat with my best buddy from high school and college. I'm taking a break in my old Chesapeake Bay stomping grounds around the town of St. Michaels on the eastern shore.
My friend, John, is one of those guys you can drink a beer with and talk about the next 20 years. He's the kind of friend who is curious and listens. He asks good questions. He respects me and encourages me and I do the same for him.
This is also true of my long time friend, Gerry, in Colorado. It's true of Dan Dore and Tim Wade - my close friends and business colleagues. It's also true of Sven Masterson who I'll have dinner with while I'm out here...and Charlie McKeever who just launched his own RV trip around the US.
I know I can say, "I love you man!" to all of the men in our community who have engaged with me in consistent, authentic and loving ways.
My friend, John, has a beautiful VRBO home on the water and he says ALL of his groups who comes as friend ARE WOMEN!
That's right.
There are ZERO groups of men who come as friends.
As much as we might make fun of a bunch of ladies gossiping incessantly with each other, the truth is that they hold connection, collaboration and mutual support MUCH HIGHER in their value system than most of us.
That's the secret. People who proactively connect, bond, share and listen to each other in a trusting setting tend to live longer and happier lives.
That's why I drove 1600 miles to see my buddy John and my brother Gary in Maryland this week.
It's why I'm flying to Utah for a golf retreat in September with coaches Dennis Collins and Matt Epsky to meet more great men like you.
It's why I'm flying to North Carolina in November for a casual rendezvous with 10 other guys from our Men's Roundtable.
It's why I'm going back to Mexico in February for our 4th Mojo Mastery Retreat. (5 spots already taken by the May Ranch Retreat guys!)
Great men NEED other great men to keep them sharp and to keep them healthy.
We laugh, challenge, encourage and love each other like brothers.
Honestly, this is why we often spend hours talking with men at no charge on Zoom to understand their situations and to help them get what they really want. These are called "Discovery Calls" for lack of a better term.
I'm done with my newsletter for tonight.
Even though I'm on vacation, I had to send these thoughts to you because it is A STUPIDLY SIMPLE SOLUTION for men to live happier, healthier, stronger, fuller and more connected lives.
Are you ready to connect and find your mojo again?
Just click on a few of those links above to see what happy men are up to.
Think about joining me.
I love you, man!
Steve
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