“When you say I am anything, you’re basically tying something in with your identity. It’s who you are as a person.”

Many men today are drifting—busy but aimless, productive yet unfulfilled. This conversation explores the idea that without a mission, a man is merely passing time. A man’s sense of identity must be tied to something deeper than just his job or routine; it must be anchored in purpose. When a man claims his mission and fuses it with his identity, he no longer lives for weekends or approval. He lives for something that lights him up and draws others to him. Purpose, not comfort, is the compass.

Paul Bauer speaks candidly about rebuilding his life after hardship and channeling that transformation into a platform to help other men. He emphasizes the need for men to seek meaningful discomfort, reconnect to their hunger, and create a brand that stems from real conviction. His story illustrates how aligning your brand, purpose, and passion can make you magnetic and fulfilled—even if it means sticking your knee in a bucket of ice every morning.

Paul Bauer is a certified life coach and NLP practitioner best known as the host of the Come On Man podcast. Specializing in attraction dynamics and masculine self-improvement, Paul guides men through the chaos of modern relationships and back into leadership roles within their lives.

Learn more & connect:

Come On Man Podcast – Hosted by Paul Bauer

https://comeonmanpod.com/

No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover: https://www.drglover.com/no-more-mr-nice-guy.html

Bob Proctor – A mentor known for purpose and success.

https://www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com/programs/you-were-born-rich

Choice Theory by William Glasser

https://www.amazon.com/Choice-Theory-Psychology-Personal-Freedom/dp/0060930144

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