Why Every Middle-Aged Man Needs a Hobby He’s Bad At
Learning the banjo in middle age taught me patience, humility, and an unexpected lesson: growth starts when you’re willing to be a beginner again.
Learning the banjo in middle age taught me patience, humility, and an unexpected lesson: growth starts when you’re willing to be a beginner again.
No one gives men a roadmap for midlife. These five essential skills can help you stay healthy, handle stress, build meaningful relationships, and continue growing long after 40.
Somewhere along the way, many men stop seeking adventure and start playing it safe. Here’s why I believe challenge, growth, and new experiences matter more than ever in middle age.
For years, I thought I was burned out. What if the real problem wasn’t exhaustion, but boredom? Here’s how I learned the difference—and why it changed the way I think about midlife.
Burned out, out of shape, and feeling stuck, I realized what was missing from my life: growth, challenge, and adventure. Struggle Bus Academy is my journey to make my fifties my best decade yet.