SEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?

Have you ever felt completely invisible? Not in the superhero sense, but in that deeply human way where you're showing up, doing the work, yet somehow no one seems to notice? You're not alone.

The feeling of invisibility touches us all at different points—being overlooked for promotions despite years of service, feeling unnoticed in social circles, or even being forgotten within our own families. These experiences can slowly chip away at our self-worth, leaving us questioning our value and purpose.

But there's a profound distinction we often miss: the difference between being unseen and being unknown. Even when recognition feels absent, eyes are watching. Your children observe how you handle disappointment. That quiet neighbor notices your consistent kindness. Colleagues witness your integrity when no one's looking. Like David—the shepherd boy who faithfully protected his family's livelihood while being forgotten by his own father—your unseen faithfulness matters tremendously.

The true challenge isn't becoming more visible; it's building self-worth independent of external validation. When we anchor our value in who we are rather than who notices us, we discover a resilience that transcends recognition. We find freedom in doing excellent work simply because excellence matters to us.

Ready for a small but powerful exercise? Write down three qualities about yourself that you genuinely value—regardless of whether anyone else notices them. This simple act shifts your focus from external validation to internal truth. Because while the crowd may not always see you, you are deeply known, and your invisible seasons are preparing you for purposes beyond what you can currently imagine.

SEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?

Ever noticed how we put so much energy into helping our kids navigate back-to-school season while neglecting our own growth journey? This thought-provoking episode challenges you to consider: who's helping with YOUR homework?

The beginning of the academic year isn't just about fresh notebooks and new backpacks for children. It represents a powerful opportunity for adults to refresh their own mindsets, relearn valuable skills, and fully re-engage with personal growth after breaks, burnout, or life's unexpected detours. Rather than feeling perpetually behind, this episode offers a transformative perspective shift: you're not behind—you're rebuilding.

Taking inspiration from basketball legend Michael Jordan's return to the court after his baseball career, we explore how mastery isn't about perfection from day one but about consistent re-engagement with disciplines and habits. Those first rusty games didn't define Jordan's comeback; his commitment to practice did. Similarly, your success hinges not on flawless performance but on small, consistent steps that gradually build momentum—from trotting to jogging to running toward your goals.

The episode weaves together practical wisdom with spiritual insight, suggesting that what often appears as waiting on divine timing is actually the reverse: God waiting on us to activate our faith through action. As W.B. Yeats reminds us, "Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire." What dormant areas of your life need reigniting today? Identify them, take that first small step, and remember—you're not behind schedule, you're building again.

Ready to transform your back-to-school season into a personal renaissance? Subscribe to Inspiration Station and join our community of growth-minded listeners who refuse to just "get through" life but instead choose to fully engage with it.

SEND US A TEXT. Drop Mista Yu a text at: (904) 867-4466 or (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2378778/open_sms). Leave your first name and the city you're reaching out to us from. We'll respond to your message on the next Fan Mail episode and give you the biggest shoutout. Every message you send to me matters. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?

This episode confronts the crisis of authentic manhood and offers three transformative questions every man needs to answer for breakthrough in his life.

• Men are often misunderstood and struggle with isolation, connection, and emotional communication
• John Eldridge's book "Wild at Heart" provides crucial insights into what men are truly searching for
• The three toughest questions men need to answer honestly:
- Are you willing to stop doing "man stuff" and start being a man?
- Are you willing to admit that you personally need other men in your life?
- Is your family, community, and world worth your efforts to grow?
• True manhood isn't defined by activities like hunting or fishing but by character, growth, and living with purpose
• Men need community to heal and grow - isolation is where men are most vulnerable
• "All men die, but few men ever really live" - we must find our hearts again to truly fulfill our purpose

Join us for our new Men's Roundtable Series launching June 26th at 7:00 PM. This monthly discussion will create space for authentic conversation about the real challenges men face. Check our show notes for details or reach out via social media to become a panelist.

Buzzsprout - Launch Your Podcast Now!
I trust this host. You will too! Start for FREE

Here's your exclusive discount code that I negotiated just for our TCMMY listeners. You won't be able to beat this deal! Trust me!

Strong Coffee: https://strongcoffeecompany.com/discount/TCMMY

The link is in the show notes. Can't wait to hear how much you love Strong Coffee!

Buzzsprout - Launch Your Podcast Now!
I trust this host. You will too! Start for FREE