Projection is a silent poison in love and leadership.

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 11/08/2025

I’ve coached 80+ men in 1-on-1 private coaching calls and have led hundreds of people in workshops and group coaching settings since I started this path of full-time coaching, guidance, and mentorship in the summer of 2021. I’ve noticed a common...

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I’ve felt resentment too. Here’s why it made me stronger.

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 18/06/2025

There are moments I feel resentment. Not because someone wronged me. But because I gave away my power. I’ve lost myself before slipping into someone else’s frame of reality. Easily influenced by women who knew how to speak with certainty. Easily...

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How To Thrive In Social Environments

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 10/10/2024

I want to remind you how important self-acceptance is for your own growth. I know you may want the social life, the women, the money, and to achieve things in your life to feel good about yourself.But the blunt truth is this:You must accept who you..

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I Spilt Water On A Woman At An EDM Show

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 09/10/2024

I had an interesting incident at an EDM show a while back. I was reflecting on it this week and I wanted to share it to you. I went out with a new group of friends I made. We're all dancing, enjoying ourselves when I dropped my soda water on the...

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