Embracing Authenticity and Grit: Real Identity & True Purpose

<p>Find your tribe in Authentic AF. Visit <a href="https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about">https://www.skool.com/authenticaf/about</a></p><p><strong>Guardians of Grit: Authentic Identity, Purpose, and Raising Strong, Kind Sons</strong></p><p>On Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant speaks with David Ask, founder of The Ask Experience and author of the upcoming book Guardians of Grit, about authentic identity, purpose, grit, and fatherhood. Ask argues identity is uncovered—not achieved—by clarifying values, convictions, virtues, strengths, and desired impact, rather than defining oneself by roles or performance. He reframes grit as values-based staying power without emotional shutdown and says purpose should primarily focus on helping others flourish. </p><p>They discuss how fathers can raise strong and kind sons by recognizing the larger story of what’s worth fighting for and by using a “notice, name, nurture” framework, including the idea that a father’s key job is to remove uncertainty. The conversation also explores humility, capability, faith, and the revelation of others’ “riches.”</p><p>00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro<br>00:51 What Is Authentic Identity<br>02:14 Childhood to Core Values<br>05:33 Values Convictions Virtues<br>11:08 Purpose, Love, and Alignment<br>16:03 Start With Who, Not Why<br>19:14 Defining Real Grit<br>21:05 Values That Build Grit<br>21:54 Raising Strong Kind Sons<br>23:12 The Bigger Story Of Manhood<br>25:39 Notice Name Nurture<br>27:13 A Father Removes Uncertainty<br>29:33 Humility Over Performance<br>31:11 Dangerous Yet Gentlemen<br>34:14 Faith Identity And Worth<br>37:20 Bottom Of The Ladder<br>39:15 Connect With David<br>40:38 Reveal Others&#39; Riches<br>42:47 Host Takeaways And Next Steps</p><p><strong>Connect with David</strong><br>David Ask — <a href="https://theaskexperience.com/">https://theaskexperience.com/</a><br>LinkedIn — <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidask/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidask/</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Andy:</strong><br>Join other like-minded men in the Authentic AF Community | <a href="https://www.realmenfeel.org/group">https://www.realmenfeel.org/group</a><br>Instagram | @realmenfeelshow &amp; @theandygrant<br>Andy Grant | <a href="https://theandygrant.com">https://theandygrant.com</a> for coaching, healing, and book info!<br>Real Men Feel | <a href="https://realmenfeel.org">https://realmenfeel.org</a><br>YouTube | <a href="https://youtube.com/realmenfeel">https://youtube.com/real