Living Life by Design: Break Free from Passivity with Mark Collins | Manlihood
Too many men find themselves drifting through life, stuck in a cycle of passivity rather than stepping up to take control. But what if you could design your life with purpose instead of just reacting to whatever comes your way? Mark Collins joins us today to challenge men to do exactly that—to lead boldly, break free from self-doubt, and unlock the full potential of who they were created to be.
In this episode of Manlihood, host Josh Hatcher sits down with Mark Collins, a business and life coach, pastor, and author of Life Mastery: Living Life by Design, Not by Default. For over 17 years, Mark has helped men break through fear, uncertainty, and limiting beliefs to step into confident leadership in every area of life. He’s sharing the wisdom he’s gained through hard-earned experience—covering everything from faith and marriage to personal growth and mindset shifts that will help you build a life with intention.
If you’re ready to stop drifting and start designing the life you were meant to live, this episode will equip you with the strategies and perspective to make it happen. Let’s get into it.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Manlihood, host Josh Hatcher sits down with Mark Collins, a business and life coach, pastor, and the founder of Life Mastery. Mark shares how he overcame personal struggles with fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome to develop a framework that helps men break free from passivity and step into bold leadership.
Mark discusses the difference between success and fulfillment, how men can overcome disempowering emotions like anxiety and fear, and the importance of identity in personal development. He provides practical tools for creating an identity statement, transforming your thoughts, and building a life by design rather than by default.
Throughout the episode, Josh and Mark break down how internal beliefs shape external outcomes, how past experiences can create false identity statements, and how men can shift their mindset to unlock the “hero in hiding.” Mark shares wisdom from his Life Mastery course and book, emphasizing the power of self-awareness, personal responsibility, and taking action toward becoming the man you were created to be.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or like there’s something more for your life—this episode will equip you with the mindset shifts and practical strategies to take control, design your life, and live with intention.
Timestamps:
🎧 00:00 – Introduction: Living Life by Design
🎤 01:12 – Meet Mark Collins: Life Mastery Expert
🛒 01:57 – Subscription Service and Merchandise
💬 03:16 – Starting the Conversation with Mark Collins
📖 06:30 – Mark’s Journey to Life Mastery
🏆 11:50 – Understanding Success vs. Fulfillment
🧠 19:31 – Overcoming Disempowering Emotions
🆔 29:10 – Identity Statements and Their Impact
💡 29:38 – Personal Experiences and Arguments
🔎 30:35 – Unpacking Identity and Self-Perception
➡️ 31:28 – Transferring Identity Across Life Areas
🛠 35:06 – Tools for Identity and Transformation
🎉 36:25 – Celebrating Accomplishments and Overcoming Lies
🚀 38:57 – Transforming Thoughts, Words, and Actions
📢 39:59 – The Power of Truth and Consistency
📖 45:50 – Faith and Universal Truths
💡 48:16 – Advice for Men and Personal Reflections
📌 54:02 – Conclusion and Resources
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✔ Success vs. Fulfillment – Why external success doesn’t always equal inner peace and how to achieve both.
✔ Overcoming Fear and Anxiety – How false identity statements hold men back and how to replace them with truth.
✔ The Power of Identity – Why who you believe you are dictates your actions and outcomes.
✔ Practical Tools for Personal Growth – How to create an identity statement and track accomplishments to shift your mindset.
✔ Transforming Thoughts, Words, and Actions – A simple yet powerful process for lasting personal change.
✔ Faith and Leadership – How spiritual principles and personal development go hand in hand in leading a purposeful life.
✔ Taking Control of Your Life – Why passivity is a man’s greatest enemy and how to build a life by design, not by default.
Resources and Links:
🔗 Connect with Mark Collins:
🌎 Website: freedom-4-life.net
📖 Book: Life Mastery: Living Life by Design, Not by Default – Available on Amazon
🎓 Life Mastery Course: Enroll Here
📊 Free Life Mastery Discovery Tool: Take the Quiz
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