We're back! Season 3 of I’m Trying, Dude kicks off with a deep dive into courage—what it means to show up, to try something new, to speak up, or to just sit with someone who's hurting.
From running marathons to asking for tea on a flight (yes, really), Marcel and Dan unpack why even the smallest decisions can take courage. We also talk about burnout, acting class breakthroughs, creative doubts, emotional expression, and our eternal quest for purpose.
If you're feeling stuck, inspired, lost, or just trying your best—this one’s for you.
💭 Topics in this episode:
– Courage in the mundane and extraordinary– Marcel’s marathon and injury aftermath– Dan’s acting class and emotional unlearning– Creative doubt vs. creative purpose– Being seen, asking for help, and saying no– Breathwork, Bashar, and bedtime intuition
🕐 Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome back!
3:12 – Marcel's marathon moment
8:40 – Dan’s acting breakthrough
12:55 – Creative work vs real impact
21:00 – The “AI therapy” idea
26:10 – Big dreams & new paths
39:15 – Ask for what you need
46:45 – Courage in small decisions
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Keep trying, dudes.
— Marcel & Dan