TNMU #214: Fix-aholics Anonymous

Guys have a knack for fixing. Or at least a tendency to try. This is a great gift when used with wisdom. But not every situation needs a fixer. And even when a fixer is needed, maturity invites us to see it doesn’t always have to be us. This is what Mark and John — a self proclaimed recovering fixer — dig into in this week's conversation. Expanded Notes: The desire to fix is a gift that guys bring to the world The growth moment is being aware that not every situation requires a fixer Going straight to fixing results in missed opportunities, for learning, for connection, for failure, for experience, for empowerment Letting go of our view — as the fixer — opens us up to other options or perspectives The situation may need to be fixed, although you may not be best to fix it; Sometimes the fixer isn’t a human being