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Welcome to Midlife Male, the fastest-growing, #1 newsletter and lifestyle brand for men 40+. In today’s issue we’ve got my Viewpoint and interview covering my full day with Jesse Itzler, Jon’s Manologue on Six Simple Steps to Read a Book Every 10 Days, and, as always, our 6F recs. If a fellow MLM reader shared this with you, subscribe here:
Inside Our Biggest Conversation of the Year with Jesse Itzler
If you missed Part One of my interview with Jesse, check it out here. That’s the set-up. This is the payoff. Please enjoy Part Two (as well as a link to our entire conversation on video) below:
I don’t remember the first question I asked Jesse. I had plenty of them ready. Pages of notes on my phone, all the prompts you keep handy just in case. I figured if the conversation slowed, I would check them. But the conversation never slowed. From the moment he walked in, we were already in it.
He sat down like we had done this a hundred times before, and instead of the stiff warm-up most interviews fall into, we just talked. Where he came from. Why he was running a few minutes behind. The event he had coming up in New York, which was a different kind of show for him, where people were buying a ticket to hear him because they wanted to be there, instead of some corporate gig.
There is a different weight to that, and he felt it. You could hear it in the way he talked about the venue and the planning behind it.
Then we moved into something dads can talk about forever. Kids. Who is home, who is away, what sports they are in, which seasons overlap. Football turning into basketball. Soccer turning into skiing. Surfing when they can fit it in. Proud dad moments. He mentioned he had basketball practice coming up and the whole team was coming over. I looked to my right and saw the court outside. It all made sense.
About fifteen minutes in he looked at me and asked, almost casually, if we were on. It had not occurred to me that we were not on. This is how I do these. Two people talking like human beings, not performers. I have recorded over 200 conversations and I still do not take any of it for granted. When he asked me what I do for fun, I told him the truth. Sitting in moments like this is fun for me.
But I was not just interested in how he thinks. I wanted to know how he works. How he runs businesses, coaches his kids, prioritizes his marriage, stays healthy, stays curious, chooses the right things to say ‘yes’ to and the right things to say ‘no’ to. That is when the conversation shifted into the foundation of his life, which is…
How to Read a Book Every Ten Days: 6 Easy Habits I Use That Actually Work
By Jon Finkel
Want to read more books in 2026? I wrote this column for you.
Now listen, I’ve written over a dozen books. I’ve read thousands and plan on reading thousands more. Over my reading career, I’ve tried everything to “optimize” my reading habits to get more books in and they all suck. They feel like homework.
You know what works? These six tips that anyone can adopt at any time to easily read 30 books a year no matter how busy your schedule is.
And I promise: No gimmicks. No "systems". No branded names and made up crap like "microreading"...
People love to complicate reading, but the reality is simple: if you want to read more books, you need to, you know, commit to reading more books.
How? Make reading a natural part of your day.
These are the 6 things that work for me. I have no doubt they’ll work for you:
How to Live an Extraordinary Life
How to Live an Extraordinary Life by Anthony Pompliano is the kind of book dads give their kids because they want to leave something that lasts. Pomp wrote 65 letters to his children about love, discipline, work ethic, friendship, and how to think clearly in a chaotic world. It isn’t a book of answers. It’s a book of ideas and lessons that spark real conversations. The writing is simple, honest, and built to grow with your kids as they grow up. This is a nightstand book. A coffee table book. A gift with impact. An important conversation starter. Get it here.
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Invest in Your Sanity When You Travel
If you travel a lot, Bose noise-canceling headphones might be the best investment you can make for yourself. They are our go-to for flights, focus blocks, and writing sessions. The noise canceling is elite. The comfort lasts for hours. And the ability to shut out the world and dial into your own thoughts is priceless for midlife men who juggle work, family, and everything in between. These headphones help us create calm on command whether we are at 35,000 feet or sitting at a desk. For clarity, focus, and sanity, Bose is the move.
The Watch that Embodies the Midlife Male Ethos
The Tudor Ranger is my everyday, every-scenario watch. It’s timeless, rugged, and understated. It doesn’t scream for attention. It just shows up and performs the same way we aim to. Whether I’m traveling, rucking, speaking, or heading out to dinner, this is the watch I reach for. It’s built to take a beating, looks great with anything, and feels like the right blend of heritage and modern durability. If you want a single watch that embodies the Midlife Male ethos: strong, simple, versatile, and built to last, the Ranger is it.
Comedian Dustin Nickerson Nails the Menopause vs. Midlife Crisis Combo
We love this hilarious take on the collision of men going through their midlife crises while their wives are going through menopause at the same time. We’ve all been there and this punchline hits home. Watch the bit:
You Can’t Have a Big A## 2026 Without the Official Big A## Calendar
You know what the easiest way to plan a phenomenal 2026 is? Simple. Use Jesse Itzler’s Big Ass Calendar or Planner. It’s what we use at Midlife Male because it allows you to put EVERYTHING you want to accomplish, achieve and do next year in one big spot.
Forget calendar apps you never check. Forget those old flip calendars you get at the grocery story with barely enough room in each square to write a birthday.
Use the BIG ASS CALENDAR to write down your Big Ass Goals and Events.
BONUS: We’re going to be coming out with a set of MLM printable stickers that you can use to mark the Midlife Male events you’ll be able to attend, along with how to use the color-coded stickers the calendar comes with for each of our 6Fs.
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