MLM Issue No. 11: How I See It w/ Dr. Adam Dorsay, Plus...

Welcome to Issue No. 11 of Midlife Male, the lifestyle magazine for midlife men, by midlife men. I wanted to personally welcome all our new readers, and if this newsletter was forwarded to you, subscribe below.

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In health,

Greg

‘How I See It‘ w/ Dr. Adam Dorsay

Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and executive coach in Silicon Valley where he serves high-achieving adults (including professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes). 

Adam is the host of SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast with over 200 episodes available on all platforms. He has given two highly regarded TEDx Talks: one about men and their emotions and the other about friendship in adulthood and his new book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the Four Types of Connection And Live the Life You Love.

Please enjoy this week’s How I See It with Dr. Adam Dorsey.

Greg Scheinman: What’s your take on curation and how it aligns with your philosophy of creating more and consuming less?

Dr. Adam Dorsay: I’m really big on the idea of creating more and consuming less, but in my current mindset, I see it as creating through curation and exploration of what truly interests me. How do we cut through all the noise and figure out what’s meaningful? It’s about discovering where to go, what to do, and who to trust. And beyond that, I see my creation as amplifying other people’s work—whether that’s products, books, brands, or events. I want to say, “Hey, this is worth your time, and this other stuff—don’t bother with it.”

Greg Scheinman: It sounds like you and I would have a blast geeking out over that kind of stuff! 

Dr. Adam Dorsay: Exactly! It’s how we got connected in the first place. Our mutual friend and publisher Naren Aryal, texted me, “You’ve got to meet this guy, Greg,” and when someone like him makes a recommendation, you don’t question it—you just say yes. There’s this automatic trust that builds over time among men like us, and it’s cool because you know there’s a genuine alignment.

Greg Scheinman: You mentioned how some people seem naturally wired to wake up happy. What do you think about that?

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The 9 Aspects of Ambition Every Man Must Face

Ambition is often portrayed as relentless drive: the pursuit of grand achievements, the accumulation of wealth and power, and a ceaseless climb up the career ladder. The ambitious are celebrated for their grit and determination, their ability to outwork and outlast everyone else. But what if ambition doesn't have to look like this? What if the most ambitious thing one can do is to seek a life of harmony, leisure, and intention? What if ambition is not about endless toil but about putting yourself in a position where you no longer have to work so hard?

Redefining Ambition

At its core, ambition is the desire to achieve something meaningful, to create a life that reflects personal values and aspirations. In our modern, hyper-productive society, we often equate ambition with external markers of success: career accolades, financial milestones, non-stop hustle. Yet, there's a growing recognition that true ambition isn't always about more—more money, more recognition, more work. Sometimes, the most ambitious goal is to do less, but with more focus, clarity, and presence.

Wanting to retire, work less, or enjoy life more isn't the absence of ambition. It's the acknowledgment that ambition, like life, evolves. It is a shift in priorities, an understanding that the energy we expend is finite. The most ambitious may not be those who hustle endlessly, but those who…

Millions of stories are posted online every day and 99.9% are noise. We sifted through the nonsense to share standouts with actionable takeaways you can use to maximize your life in each of our 6Fs: Fitness. Family. Finance. Food. Fashion. Fun. Let’s go.

FAMILY - When to Say “F*ck It” and Take the Bucket List Trip

FITNESS - How to Do the World’s Greatest Stretch

FINANCE - James Clear Has Sold 15M Books; Here’s How He Links Fitness & Finance

FASHION - This Bad Ass Limited Edition Field Watch is Worth $2,200

FOOD - The $230 Ice Cream Machine You Need in Your Kitchen

FUN - The Life-Changing Conference I’m Attending in West Palm Beach

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