An Urgent Letter To Any Dude Struggling In His 20's
Step Into A New Life
Where It's Not All On You Anymore
Step Into A
New Life Where It's Not All On You Anymore
Are You Exhausted Trying To...
Get a job that lets you support yourself (or even a call back for an interview)...
Find a healthy relationship (or even get matches on dating apps)…
Figure out how to make friends or any real connection in the real world…
Or find motivation to do literally anything except watch videos all day?
If you resonated with any of that, it means you’re not alone.
And I don’t think any of that makes you a loser (yes, even if you are unemployed, single, chopped, and lazy).
Because if we’re being real… the world is pretty messed up.
And the things you have to deal with are completely new, and more challenging, problems than what any other generation has gone through.
Legitimately, in a way, going to fight in World War II was easier than this.
It might have technically been more dangerous, but at least it was obvious what to do. Go, fight, win or lose, come home.
If you’ve seen the movie Fight Club, then you’ll know this line:
"We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War’s a spiritual war… our Great Depression is our lives."
- TYLER DURDEN
And I think that’s exactly it. The past generations fought through wars and depression together in the real world, but we have to fight alone within ourselves…
And that sucks.
Especially when it looks like there’s no hope and it’s all going to hell anyway.
But what if things didn’t have to suck so much?
What if there really is a possibility to still have a good life?
Could there really be a way to deal with everything that’s going on?
This is my invitation to you to discover that there are answers to these questions.
I’ve spent years researching, going to conferences, paying for mentorship, and wrestling with myself to discover that there is still hope, that things can get better.
And that going through the process to find these answers can be fun. You don’t have to do it alone, and it doesn’t have to be stale.
Actually, it can be exciting and make you feel more alive, not less.
It can feel rewarding and encouraging, not exhausting and frustrating.
There Are Still Ways To...
Get an AI-resistant job that you find engaging.
Meet a girl who isn’t just some templated Tinder “baddie”.
Make friends in real life you actually want to hang out with.
Find meaning in hobbies and interests that you enjoy for their own sake.
It’s my personal mission to help you achieve these things.
And to do them without getting burnt out by hustle culture and all that stuff.
So, if that sounds at least interesting to you, then you should check out the outline of the program I’ve put below. It’ll show you what it’s all about.
But just remember, I’m not here to sell you on anything. Ultimately, this is your call.
You just have to decide if you’re willing to take a chance, have some fun, and if you’re ready to stop being a loner because you now have the option.
A Program Overview
What It's Like Inside Of Dude Quest
9 month mentorship program
Weekly personal mentorship
Community of dudes
Access to professional network
In-person meetups & experiences
Personalized curriculum for the modern world
Two long-weekend retreats
Professional development & coaching
What Will You Actually Do?
Spend time with friends IRL
Have deep conversations
Meet weekly with a mentor
Discover new hobbies
Complete weekly journal prompts
Network with local professionals
Take two vacations with the boys
Start building a career you're proud of
What's The Point Of All This?
Become The Hero Of Your Own Story
Imagine becoming the hero of your own story rather than an onlooker at everyone else’s…
That’s the goal of Dude Quest. It takes you from the sidelines and gives you a chance and support to really live.
It might sound impossible, but your life can transform faster than you think.
Before
Alone with your thoughts
Unemployed & frustrated
Spending without a budget
Helpless swiping on apps
Lethargic & tired
Hopeless about the future
After
Together with friends
Employed & engaged
Personal finance plan
Happily dating
Active & energized
Grounded & prepared
You Can’t “Think”
Your Way Out Of The Matrix…
You Can’t “Think” Your Way Out Of The Matrix…
You need to act your way into the life you want.
The Dude Quest program gives you a chance and a place to start your journey with other guys in similar positions. There’s no judgement. It’s courageous to take a shot.
What To Expect On Your Quest
Your Dude Quest Journey
If you join, the core question we’ll be figuring out is who you want to be in the world and how to find a place where you can be that person. Here’s how we answer that question.
Meet with me (Ben) to kick things off.
Join the community & complete your mission vision.
Attend an in-person event 1x/week and meet the other dudes.
Weekly mentorship meetings.
Attend your Call to Adventure retreat.
Go on your hero’s journey.
Graduate after your Victory Feast retreat.
Stay a member for life.
Membership for Life
Once you’ve gone through the Dude Quest program, you are never a stranger, and it isn’t goodbye. You remain a member of the online and in-person community for life and are invited to regular events that happen several times throughout the month.
By taking this chance, you’re not just “going through” some process, you’re opening up a whole new world that can support you for years to come.
Want To See If This Is Right For You?
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