Kill the Old You: Why Your Next Chapter Demands It

The old you is nothing but dead weight.

A half-tonne ball and chain wrapped around your neck.

It’s holding you back from the life you know you deserve.

Stopping you from achieving what, deep down, you’re capable of.

Sure, there’ll always be those doubts swimming around.

But brother, and let this sink in:

If you don’t take action, you’ll stay stuck.

And that won’t help anyone in your life unless they don’t want to see you succeed.

A Disclaimer Before You Begin

We’re not talking about killing all of you.

Your mistakes?

They stay.

Your fuck-ups?

The lessons you’ve learned from them?

They stay too.

Every decision you’ve made, good or bad, is woven into the fibre of who you are.

Those experiences built you.

But the mindset that’s holding you back?

That has to go.

What Needs to Burn?

  • The excuses.

  • The fear.

  • The “I’ll start next week.”

You are NOT your excuses.

You’re built of stronger, sterner, solid stuff.

But here’s the hurdle where most men fall and fuck things up:

At some point, you’ve got to light the match.

Burn the old mindset to the fucking ground.

You can’t walk into your future while dragging your past.

The old you is a prison.

Kill it.

Rebuild.

Rebuild What, Exactly?

Look, I don’t know your personal situation.

Maybe it’s:

  • Your weak, flabby body.

  • A faltering career.

  • A strained marriage.

  • Or a pathetic bank balance.

Brother, I get it.

I’ve been there.

Lost. Frustrated.

In the abyss of doubt.

But I’m telling you, it starts with your brain.

The New Foundation

  • Hope: A mindset that dares to believe in more.

  • Attitude: The grit to push through the hard shit.

  • Intentions: Clear, unshakeable goals that pull you forward.

It’s not easy. But it’s simple.

And it all starts with one thing:

A decision.

Ready to Step into the Fire?

If you’re serious about killing the old you and stepping into the man you’re meant to be, I have an idea (keep reading).

Have you ever had a moment in life where you made a massive decision to sort your shit out?

I’d love to hear about it.

Your story could inspire other men who are teetering on the edge of real progress – but are held back by their imprisoned mind.

Email me back and share your story.

anthony@wholemanacademy.com

I responded to emails personally, not using one of those wanky chatbots.

Catch you for the next Journal.

And remember, the world needs strong men.

Be one of them.

Anthony
Director – Whole Man Academy

Ready to make some changes?

Take the first step today.

Take the Blueprint Quiz and discover the key areas holding you back.

Anthony Astbury

I am a coach, creator, and founder of the Whole Man Academy. After a 20-year career as a broker in the City, I now help men transform their lives by reigniting their ambition and building a life they’re proud of.

https://www.wholemanacademy.com
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