Live Elevated with Brian Pruett

Most men don’t fail because they lack ability.They fail because they hold onto habits, mindsets, and behaviors that quietly keep them small.These are 5 things I’m leaving behind to grow more in 2026:1. Distracted livingIf my attention is everywhere, my progress is nowhere. I’m choosing focus over noise.2. Overthinking and indecisionClarity comes from action, not thinking harder. I’m deciding faster and adjusting along the way.3. People pleasingApproval is expensive. I’m choosing self respect over validation.4. Waiting to feel readyReadiness isn't a feeling.. it's a decision. I’m moving BEFORE I feel confident.5. Playing smallNo more shrinking goals to match comfort. I’m raising my standards and stepping into my potential.If you want more growth in 2026, start by letting go of what’s holding you back ⚡️Stay tuned, subscribe for part two.Apply for our next men's summit here: https://liveelevatedlife.com/summit-may26-apply

Most men aren’t broken.They’re soft.And the world is perfectly designed to keep them that way 🌎  I know because I’ve lived it.I’m a recovering softie myself. I haven’t arrived, but I’ve seen the patterns clearly.. in my own life and in the men I coach.This episode is about waking up 🌞  What keeps men soft:• Comfort and distraction• Late nights, scrolling, porn• Blaming, complaining, defendingWhat keeps men hard:• Discipline and routine• Keeping promises to yourself• Ownership of your lifeBy hard, I mean effective, awake, strong, healthy, focused, and dangerous for good.Not reckless. Not angry. Grounded. Capable. Full of Love and Strength.This is a call to wake up.To stop drifting.To become the man your future needs.

This is a raw conversation about addiction, redemption, fatherhood, faith, and what it really means to become a man you respect. Michael opens up about growing up with an abusive father, the pressure to be perfect, and how that pain led him into heroin addiction and multiple overdoses. We talk about rock bottom moments, the unexpected people who stepped in at the right time, and the daily disciplines that helped pull him back into the light. We go deep into presence, phone addiction, building businesses from solitude, creating a home full of love, and the hard moments that test you as a father and husband. This is an honest look at the inner battles men face and the quiet decisions that shape who we become. If you care about becoming a present father, a grounded man, a better leader, and someone who finishes life with integrity, this conversation is for you. This is real talk for men who want more from life and are willing to do the inner work to get there. keep becoming ⚡️   

As 2025 comes to a close, I wanted to slow down and reflect on what actually moved the needle in my life.. In this episode, I share five core lessons from 2025 that I believe are essential if you want a stronger, healthier, more aligned 2026. We talk about:  • Why discipline is an act of self-respect  • Why identity always comes before results  • How faith and failure shape growth  • Why letting go is just as important as leveling up  • And why the people you do life with matter more than anything else These aren’t motivational ideas. They’re rules to live by, with simple, tangible actions you can take right now. If you’re tired of doing more but feeling less fulfilled, this episode is for you. Let’s keep becoming more, together ⚡️  

What actually makes someone confident? In this episode, I share the 5 practices that have helped me build real, grounded confidence.. not loud confidence, but the kind that shows up in how you live. We cover: Closing the say-do gap Radical honesty Why fitness changes everything Becoming comfortable in your own skin Living with purpose and service beyond yourself Confidence isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.. daily ⚡️   Listen in, reflect, and take one step this week toward becoming more confident.