Aligning Your Life: A Framework for Living by Your Core Values

In this episode, Matt Clark shares a personal story about feeling disconnected despite outward success. He reveals that the root cause for many men feeling 'off' is not burnout, but misalignment with their core values. Matt introduces a practical three-step framework for realigning life: honest reflection, identifying non-negotiable values, and using a daily values filter. He provides actionable steps to help men discover and live by their true values, ensuring sustainable success and fulfillment. Matt also offers a free 'Self-Led Man Starter Kit' to help men dive deeper into this transformative work.

00:00 A Moment of Realization

00:43 The Core Issue: Misalignment

01:06 Introducing the Daily Truths

01:32 The Grind Without Alignment

02:28 Three Steps to Realign Your Life

02:40 Step 1: Honest Reflection

03:07 Step 2: Name Your Non-Negotiables

03:40 Step 3: Daily Values Filter

04:02 The Bigger Picture

04:28 Self-Leadership and Final Thoughts

05:19 Resources and Next Steps

There’s a moment I’ll never forget.

I was sleeping in the basement. My relationship was over. I was coaching football at the pro level — the thing I had worked so hard to get to — but I felt completely lost.

And then one day, my six-year-old daughter looked me in the eyes and asked:

“Daddy… why aren’t you happy anymore?”

That one sentence cracked me open.

It forced me to face the truth I was avoiding:I wasn’t leading my life — I was just surviving it.

This episode is about that moment.The realization that success on the outside doesn’t mean fulfillment on the inside.And how that moment with my daughter became the first step on the path to living with alignment, purpose, and truth.

Reflection Prompt

When was the last time you felt truly aligned, like you were living your life, not just performing it?

And if it’s been a while…

What’s one small step you can take this week to come back to yourself?

Free Resource for You

If you’re ready to reconnect with what matters most, I created a free guide to help you take the first step.

The Self-Led Man Starter KitIncludes:

* A values discovery worksheet

* Morning and evening prompts

* The 3x5 movement tracker

* Weekly intention and reflection pages

Download it here: The Self-Led Man Starter Kit | Free Guide to Purpose, Strength & Self-Leadership

Ready for a Real Conversation?

If this episode hit home and you’re tired of doing it all on your own, let’s talk.

You can book a free coaching call with me. No pressure. Just a real conversation about where you’re stuck and what it might look like to move forward.

Book your call here: mcstrength.fit/free-coaching-call

Do you ever feel like you're stuck — just going through the motions, even though you're “doing everything right”?

In this episode, Matt shares a powerful personal story from his time coaching football and the moment he realized blame was keeping him stuck. Through raw reflection and practical tools, he breaks down the mindset shift from blame to ownership — and how that shift creates momentum, clarity, and leadership.

You’ll hear:

* Why blame feels safe but steals your power

* What ownership really means (and what it doesn’t)

* A 3-step framework to live in alignment with your values

* Breakthrough questions that create real inner change

If you’re ready to stop drifting and start driving your life forward, this episode is for you.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction: Feeling Stuck?

00:37 The Power of Ownership

01:23 Personal Story: From Blame to Ownership

03:13 Client Success Story

03:57 Practical Steps to Ownership

05:09 Weekly Challenge and Final Thoughts

05:51 Subscribe and Stay Connected

Resources

Download the free Values Clarification Worksheet → Read the full article on Substack →

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