Sean Robinson on Deconstructing You - Defying Industry Conventions to Transform

Deconstructing YOU

Sean Robinson, 39 year old father, husband, electrician, firefighter, author, speaker, and coach.

At the end of 2020, he reached my personal worst. He was 320lbs, cynical and negative in almost every way and waiting for my situation to just fix itself.

Through a series of personal goals and achievements, over a period of time, he has been able to stop drinking alcohol, maintain a healthier lifestyle, become more positive and encouraging, running his first half-marathon and lose over 100lbs.

Through habit formation and setting micro goals, he has been able to reprogram my mindset and my life to be more like the person I wanted to be.

Through his book about journaling and sobriety, his personal coaching, weekly wellness newsletter, blog and all of my video content, he is always in pursuit of helping the person he used to be and anyone along the way that can relate.

Introduction: Breaking Free from Construction Norms

• Sean, a former construction worker, shares his transformative journey, breaking free from societal expectations within the conservative construction industry.

Rock Bottom and Personal Transformation:

• Sean discusses hitting rock bottom, not fitting the conventional definition but recognizing the need for change.

• He describes the emotional weight, confusion, and negative habits that led to a turning point in his life.

Escaping Vices and Toxic Masculinity:

• Sean delves into the role of toxic masculinity in constraining his self-expression and perpetuating harmful habits.

• He explores the pressures of conforming to a tough, emotionless image in the construction environment.

Relationship with Alcohol and Escapism:

• Reflects on his relationship with alcohol shaped by familial influences and social norms in the construction industry.

• Reveals how alcohol became a coping mechanism, fueling unhealthy patterns and hindering personal growth.

Navigating Conflicts and Redefining Masculinity:

• Discusses the internal conflict of adhering to societal expectations while seeking personal growth.

• Shares his journey of navigating toxic masculinity, embracing vulnerability, and redefining what being a man means to him.

Collective Paradigm Shift and Practising Vulnerability:

• Highlights the evolving definition of masculinity and the importance of personal interpretation.

• Sean emphasizes the power of vulnerability, sharing personal experiences, and practicing openness as a form of therapy.

Inspiring Change and Shifting Perspectives:

• Sean's mission to inspire change by sharing his story, coaching others, and breaking the stigma around seeking help.

• He describes the impact of witnessing colleagues in the construction industry breaking free from toxic patterns and improving their lives.