Men's Work

A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom

By: Connor Beaton

Narrated by: Connor Beaton

“I can unequivocally say that this is the book every man needs.”
—Mark Groves, human connection specialist and founder of Create The Love

Suck it up. Stuff it down. Pour a bottle of whiskey over the top. Rinse and repeat until sufficiently numbed. This is the step-by-step doctrine men are taught. Men have traded in their internal leadership, sovereignty, and even masculinity for comfort, validation, and an escape from the mundane boardroom of their existence. Where is the modern-day strength training for the hearts and minds of men?

In Men’s Work, ManTalks founder Connor Beaton offers the tactical, self-led guide men have been looking for. Here, he destigmatizes inner work by reframing it as a kind of psychological warrior training that many men can relate to and have been craving. Beaton walks you through a framework for facing the hidden and rejected aspects of yourself—factors that lead to self-sabotage, anxiety, and depression. Through real-life stories from men he’s worked with and guidance in practical, accessible exercises, he takes you on a three-part journey to uncover and free yourself from the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that hold you back.

When you face off with those pieces in place, that’s when you’ll:
• Live with clear purpose and direction
• Build your skills to win at relationships
• Gain better control of your anger
• Learn how to regulate your mind, body, and emotions, even under stress and conflict
• Become fearless and at peace with your journey

Men’s Work focuses on the unique challenges that men with psychological and emotional wounds so often grapple with—while giving you the tools to heal and return to society in a way that is both empowering personally and beneficial for all. “The goal of this work is not only to become a better man,” says Beaton, “but a better participant in the collective enterprise of living. True freedom awaits.”

If you really want to understand who you are

This audiobook is for those men that wanna operate on a different level. They want to go beyond their current potential and capabilities that heaven desire deep within them to pursue life and not just find their purpose, but actually live it out and be unapologetic about that. The content in each of the chapters is very valuable. What’s more valuable in my opinion is taking the time to reflect deep and answer the questions in the workbook fully and really uncover and ask yourself hard questions. This is not easy because there’s a lot of pain and emotions and feelings that come up but on the other side of all, that is something truly amazing. You just have to be willing to go through it. I am grateful for this book and for the work that Connor and his team do for men, I am a better man and human being because of it.

All people, not just men, should read.

As a therapist, I recommend this book to all my male clients and many of my female clients. It is phenomenal at unlocking much of the personal development work needed by all. Read and implement this book and save yourself years of therapy!

Mens Work

Men's Work has had a significant impact on how I approach my tasks and challenges. The book provides practical tools and insights that help me stay organized and proactive, much like having a well-stocked truck sack ready for any situation. It encourages a mindset of preparedness and resilience, which translates into increased confidence and efficiency in my daily work.

Overall, the book’s blend of relatable struggles and actionable advice has made me more equipped to handle obstacles and keep moving forward productively. It’s like having a trusted guide that understands the realities of hard work and offers real solutions.

Very grateful for this book, but be aware

Men’s Work describes the reasons for my struggles with my emotions and negative habits, or coping mechanisms, and offers questions for each chapter which are teaching me to become more aware of them. This is helping me create more space from them so I can more easily respond instead of react. I’ve read many self-help books, this one positively challenges me and is helping me get to know parts of myself and emotions better. Be aware though, if you are unable to show up for yourself, if you are still struggling with unresolved emotions and have not yet learned how to be there for yourself with intense emotions, find support or an IFS therapist first. I spent years looking for ways to be there for myself and my emotions, I found them, and because of that this book is helping me strengthen my ability to show up for myself and my emotional reactions, instead of helplessly living as them. Thank you Connor. I’ll forever go back to it for guidance, knowledge, and insight, and offer it to others.

Best book I have read so far on Men's Work

Excellent excellent excellent book ! I have read and listened to a dozen books. This one is the BEST by far.