{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"'The Mask': The SILENT KILLER of Professional Men","description":"Have you ever had an internal struggle (or maybe even have one now)\u2026that NO ONE knows about\u2026and it\u2019s preventing you from reaching your full potential?? But you tell everyone that everything is ok\u2026yet you continue to silently struggle?   This is what I refer to as\u2026THE MASK!   Definition of \u2018The Mask\u2019: a well-decorated display of a hidden internal struggle   The Masks we wear are SILENT KILLERS!!   As a physician I\u2019m familiar with certain diagnosis that are silent killers. For example, Hypertension (aka High Blood Pressure) is silent killer. You can\u2019t see it, feel it, hear it or witness it. But it effects every organ and system in the body\u2026and can ultimately result in death if left untreated. The masks we wear work the same way. They are silent\u2026no one knows about the struggles we hide\u2026but ultimately it\u2019s killing our faith, relationships, and destroying our ability to live out or greatest potential.    Here are some examples of the masks we wear:   Faith: Attend church with a smile\u2026yet distant in your relationship with God Marriage: Happy couple pictures on Facebook\u2026yet living a lustful lifestyle Fatherhood: Attend kids sports events\u2026yet an angry or otherwise absent father Health: Saying you gonna get in shape\u2026but struggling to maintain healthy diet and exercise habits Wealth: Nice house, car, and vacations\u2026yet struggling to make ends meet monthly Career: Great job or business\u2026but unfulfilled & failing to grow and advance   Listen!! I get it!! This was my story! I wore the mask of a successful doctor and business owner\u2026happily married man with awesome children! But behind that mask was a man that was barely holding it together. I was winning in ONE area\u2026my career. Beyond that, I was struggling in my faith, as a husband, as a father, and living far under my potential in my health. Add on top of that\u2026I lacked clarity on what my purpose was in life.     The problem with the mask is that it causes\u2026PROLONGED PAIN!!   It prolongs pain in 2 ways: Pride: A false sense that you can \u2018fix you\u2019 all on your own, with no help Persuasion: A false sense that \u201cI\u2019m not that bad off\u201d   The mask does not protect you! The mask prevents you from growing and developing\u2026by keeping you quiet and silent!     The mask is made to keep you quiet for several reasons: Influences you to feel like you are the only one to go through your type of struggle, and that nobody else is dealing with what you are dealing with False! Plenty of men have a very similar struggle! Pressure to keep up with the Joneses and live the model life\u2026The \u2018Everything is Great and ain\u2019t nothing wrong\u2019 Life The truth is\u2026everyone is going through something! Worried about what other people think. Fueled by #2 above     THE SOLUTION: CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION   Confidential communication is being able to discuss your issues with someone you can trust and without judgement and condemnation.   This allows you to take off the mask and stop being suffocated by it!! This is THE BEST step to take to safely remove the mask, overcome your struggle, and ultimately fulfilling your greatest potential!   Here are the steps to Confidential Communication: Surrender to the idea that you can \u2018Fix You\u2019 all on your own. Reach out for help. This is NOT WEAKNESS\u2026IT\u2019S WISDOM!! Share: Share with God your struggles and ask him for clarity and guidance Share with someone you trust to be vulnerable with and will not judge you!! Preferable someone who can provide some guidance as well. Do #1 and #2 regularly!! This is not a one-time process\u2026this is part of a healthy high-performing lifestyle.   If you follow these steps, here is what you can expect: FREEDOM! And the path to fulfillment & growth to the person you were designed to be   Surrender and Share today!!! If I can help\u2026hit me up. But regardless, share with someone!!   Book a 1:1 discovery call with me at https:\/\/drbradmd.com  Talk to you soon, Dr. Brad P.S. If you want more consistency in your faith, work, and personal life, then learn how to win each day, by winning your morning. Enroll now in the FREE ELITE Power Hour Morning Routine training at elitepowerhour.com It\u2019s a free training on how to create an unstoppable morning routine that will increase your performance and productivity in your faith, work, and life. Enroll now at elitepowerhour.com ","author_name":"ELITE PerforMENce with Dr. Brad","author_url":"https:\/\/drbradmd.com\/","html":"