What’s Holding You Back? Unleash Your Drive Before It’s Too Late
“The guys got me driven to push on now.”
One comment.
One short sentence.
But it hit me harder than most of the long feedback I’ve received from my events across the country.
Why? Because it holds the secret to breaking out of the pitlane of life.
And so many guys I ave met are sitting in the pits, hands on the wheel, but going absolutely fucking nowhere.
So let’s talk about the psychology of drive.
Why do SO many men lose it, and what you need to do to push forward, now.
What is Drive?
Drive isn’t just motivation.
Motivation is fleeting. It comes and goes.
Nobody is motivated all the time.
It’s what gets you off the sofa for one gym session, but it doesn’t keep you going for six months.
Drive is deeper.
It’s a relentless inner pull that keeps you moving towards what you want…
…no matter how hard things get.
But here’s the problem: most men let their drive die.
They lose it to routine.
They drown it in distractions (scrolling the shit out of life).
They let life’s punches knock it out of them.
And then they wonder why they feel stuck.
Why Most Men Lose Their Drive
I’ve seen it over and over again. Men who:
Stay in a job they hate because it’s “safe.”
Let their health go to shit because they think they’re “too busy.” (and let me be clear, you’ll pay now with time and effort, or your pay later with your health).
Drift through life, talking about goals, wishing for progress but never taking real action.
Why does this happen?
Because drive needs two things to survive:
1) The Right Environment
If you surround yourself with passive, pathetic, uninspired men, (think: politicians) you’ll become one of them.
But when you get around men who are driven, their energy pulls you forward and pushes you on.
That’s why we’ve built a brotherhood in The Network (started in September 2023)
It’s not just about goals.
It’s about having a group of men who push you when you want to quit…
…and celebrate with you when you win.
2) The Right Focus
Drive fades when you aimlessly “keep busy.”
Working late on things that don’t move the needle.
Wasting time on tasks that don’t serve your bigger vision.
Drive thrives when you get crystal clear on what you’re working towards.
That’s why we run regular Mastermind calls—so you know exactly what you’re aiming for and why it matters.
How to Reignite Your Drive
Let’s break this down into three pieces for the slow ones at the back.
1. Surround Yourself With The Right Men
This is non-negotiable.
You can’t thrive in a vacuum.
You need men who challenge you to think bigger.
Men who hold you accountable when you slack off.
Men who are driven themselves and refuse to let you settle for mediocrity.
That’s why The Network isn’t just a community.
It’s a brotherhood. We discuss wins, struggles, and solutions—and grow together.
2. Get Out The Bloody Pit Lane of Life
I don’t know who needs to hear this but:
Talking about your goals isn’t enough.
You can sit there flapping your mouth, telling everyone about your plans to:
Change careers.
Build a business.
Get in great shape.
Start a side hustle.
Find a partner who’s actually right for you.
But at some point, you’ve got to DO something and take action.
Drive only matters when it leads to action.
And breakthroughs only happen when you’re willing to push through resistance.
3. Decide If You’ll Break Through or Break Down (Ouch)
The hard truth is this: life will test your drive.
You’ll face rejection, setbacks, and moments when you want to quit.
I’ve had shitloads of those over my 46 years.
But those moments are what separate men who break through from men who break down.
Some of the guys in The Network recently:
Took massive action to land a new job and transform their fitness.
Started a side hustle that’s generating new ideas and income.
Learned a skill that’s making extra money for his family.
None of this happened by chance.
It happened because they chose to push through instead of giving up.
And that choice is available to you, too.
Your Challenge
Look at your life right now and ask yourself:
Am I fucking around, or am I moving forward?
What’s the one area where you know you need to push on?
Is it your health?
Your career?
Your relationships?
Your finances?
Whatever it is, now is the time to take action.
my Call to Action
If you’re ready to stop wasting your potential, making shit excuses, and trying to do everything alone, join The Network.
It’s not just about accountability—it’s about transformation.
👉 Take the Blueprint Quiz to find out where you stand.
👉 Or learn more about The Network and get access to a brotherhood of driven men.
The world needs strong men.
Be one of them.
Anthony
Director – Whole Man Academy
