Episode 165 - The Five Pillars of a Fulfillment-Centric Life with Bernie Borges

Ever feel like you're crushing it in one part of your life… but
totally lost in another?


Maybe your career’s on point, but your health is falling apart.
Or your workouts are solid, but your relationships feel flat. Or
maybe you’ve hit 50, and suddenly you’re wondering, “What’s my
purpose now?”


This episode is your guide to getting clear.


I sat down with Bernie Borges—67 years young, healthy, thriving,
and straight-up radiating wisdom—to break down the five pillars
every man needs to focus on to build a life of true fulfillment.


Bernie’s not just talking theory—he’s lived it. Husband, father,
podcaster, business leader, and founder of Thrive Media, he’s
stacked up decades of wins, failures, pivots, and aha moments.
And he’s now on a mission to help men like you find clarity and
purpose at every stage of life.


This convo hit hard. Real talk about loneliness, the power of
male friendships, how to know if you’re actually fulfilled or
just coasting, and how to make changes that last.





This one’s a mindset shift. Don’t miss it.








Timestamps: 


09:52 Bernie's origin story and journey to the five pillars


12:32 Why health and fitness are separate pillars


17:00 #1: Relationships pillar


19:39 How to develop meaningful male friendships


25:07 #2: Fitness pillar for functionality and self-esteem


29:01 Bernie's tree incident: how fitness saved him from injury


33:09 #3: Health pillar: physical and mental health connection


38:10 Finding a confidant for mental health support


43:48 #4: Career pillar


50:44 Fulfillment vs happiness


55:35 Career fulfillment after retirement


59:20 #5: Legacy pillar: defining your impact


1:03:10 Bernie's non-negotiables for a fulfilling life


1:10:45 Final thoughts and key takeaways





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