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Show Notes In this episode of the Grounded Man Podcast, host John Douglas explores the constant pressure faced by men building businesses and supporting their families. He breaks down the difference between the chosen pressure of an exciting challenge versus the constant pressure that slowly drains your energy and headspace. John explains that pressure is not coming from your responsibilities, but from how you relate to them internally, often driven by fear, scarcity, and unconscious conditioning. He unpacks how the fear of loss, failure, and rejection keeps many men stuck in a cycle of tension and overthinking. By shifting toward an abundance mindset, practicing presence, and building self awareness, you can begin to release unnecessary pressure. This allows you to lead with more clarity, freedom, and enjoyment in both your business and your life. For more on the Deru approach to leadership from the inside out, visit www.derunation.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@derunation Timestamps 00:00:00 — Introduction 00:01:17 — What Constant Pressure Feels Like 00:02:15 — Chosen vs Constant Pressure 00:04:08 — Pressure is Internal 00:05:05 — Fear and Pressure 00:08:00 — The Cost of Indecision 00:09:52 — Scarcity Mindset 00:10:56 — Moving to Abundance 00:15:35 — Presence and Letting Go 00:17:45 — Observe When Pressure Rises 00:20:03 — Closing Thoughts Sequence of Topics Covered Introduction & Context • Podcast purpose and eliminating pressure Understanding Pressure • What constant pressure feels like • Hidden burnout and mental weight Chosen vs Constant Pressure • Growth vs draining pressure Pressure is Internal • Driven by perception and the future Fear and Scarcity • Fear of loss and survival thinking • Scarcity mindset Shifting to Abundance • Energy is abundant • Focus on what you can control Presence and Letting Go • Acting with clarity and faith • Detaching from outcomes Root Causes of Pressure • Conditioning and need to prove Self Awareness Practice • Noticing tension and asking why Freedom from Pressure • Leading with presence and freedom
Show Notes In this episode of the Grounded Man Podcast, host John Douglas explores the relationship between responsibility and pressure for hardworking men building businesses and providing for their families. John explains that pressure doesn’t come from responsibility itself, but from how we carry it. He breaks responsibility into three categories: what you control (thoughts, actions, mindset), what you influence but don’t control (family, team, business), and what’s entirely outside your control (others’ reactions, outcomes). By focusing your energy on what you can control and trusting yourself and the process, you can carry responsibility more effectively and experience greater freedom. For more on the Deru approach to leadership from the inside out, visit www.derunation.com Timestamps 00:01:21 — Analogy: Manual Labor and Carrying Weight 00:02:16 — Redefining Responsibility and Pressure 00:03:19 — Energy, Cause and Effect 00:04:26 — Focus on What You Can Control 00:05:28 — Building Site Analogy 00:07:33 — The Role of Trust 00:08:32 — Three Categories of Responsibility 00:13:01 — Letting Go of the Uncontrollable 00:13:51 — Trusting the Process and Sharing the Load 00:16:01 — Building a Strong Relationship with Yourself 00:17:03 — Conclusion and Call to Action Sequence of Topics Covered Introduction & Context Responsibility vs. pressure Pressure comes from how it’s carried Analogy: Carrying Weight Manual labor analogy Carrying properly vs. poorly Redefining Responsibility Responsibility is ownership, not stress Separating pressure from responsibility Control vs. Outcomes Focus on actions, not results Let go of trying to control everything The Role of Trust Lack of trust creates pressure Overcontrol leads to burnout Three Categories of Responsibility What you control What you influence What you can’t control Letting Go & Trusting the Process Shift focus to inputs Share responsibility with others Self-Leadership & Application Build self-trust and awareness Lead without pressure Conclusion Reflect and apply Share the message
Show Notes In this episode, John Douglas talks about what leadership really means today. He explains how leadership is shifting away from just hard work and control, and toward mindset, energy, and self-mastery. Your internal state doesn’t just affect you. It shapes your business, your team, and your family. John encourages letting go of outdated habits, taking personal responsibility, and showing up in a way that naturally inspires others. Leadership isn’t just about what you do. It starts with how you show up. When you lead with the right energy and direction, people step up, ownership grows, and results improve without constant pressure. If you want to lead with purpose, clarity, and calm, this episode is for you. For more on the Deru approach to leadership from the inside out, visit www.derunation.com Timestamps 00:00:00 — Improving leadership through energy 00:04:25 — Everything starts from within 00:09:29 — Modern leadership and inner mastery 00:10:38 — Focus on self-leadership first 00:16:19 — Focusing on personal growth Sequence of Topics Covered Introduction & Context Changing expectations of younger generations regarding leadership The importance of leading with purpose, presence, and peace of mind Purpose of The Grounded Man Podcast Vision for leadership in the 21st century What is Leadership? Definition: Influence and inspiration of others and events Leverage: Influencing without direct involvement Challenges: Team members not stepping up or taking responsibility The Role of Energy in Leadership Self-leadership’s impact on others Understanding energy: frequency and vibration Reference to Nikola Tesla’s views on vibration and frequency Numbers as the basis for scientific and business progress Influence through Energy and Identity Ripple effect metaphor: pebble in a pond Individual energy, identity, and behaviors shaping outcomes and environment Attraction of similar energy; repulsion of dissimilar energy Positive and negative states attracting corresponding outcomes The futility of expecting positive results from a negative state Identity in Business Leadership Fixer vs. Creator identities: Fixer: solving others’ problems, making decisions for others, drained of energy Creator: visionary, strategist, culture builder, empowers others Shifting from front-line doer to leader and organizer Value of self-perception as a leader Growth into leadership, not being born a leader
Show Notes In this episode, John Douglas talks about why so many hardworking men still feel stuck even when they are doing everything right. He breaks down the idea that freedom is not something you earn later, but something you learn to live now. Instead of constantly reacting to pressure, expectations, and responsibilities, this episode focuses on leading from within. It is about understanding your identity beyond titles, letting go of fear-driven patterns, and building a sense of control that does not depend on external success. If you have ever felt like you are working hard but still not free, this episode will shift how you see it. Learn more: https://www.derunation.com Timestamps 00:00:00 — The Inner Game of Leadership Mastering your inner world vs chasing external success 00:01:22 — The Flawed Belief About Freedom Why waiting for “someday” keeps you stuck 00:02:21 — Freedom as a Way of Life Shifting from future thinking to present living 00:03:23 — Your Default Emotional State How your internal state shapes your reality 00:04:23 — Working from the Inside Out Creating results from within, not reacting outside 00:07:43 — The Cost of Survival Mode Success at the expense of health, family, and peace 00:08:42 — Mastering Yourself for Peace Focusing on what you can actually control 00:10:50 — Working With Life, Not Against It Alignment vs ego-driven resistance 00:12:09 — The Million Dollar Question: Who Am I? Identity beyond roles, titles, and expectations 00:13:10 — Understanding the Ego and Status How ego quietly drives your decisions 00:16:10 — Spiritual Growth as “Unbecoming” Letting go of fear and limiting beliefs
