Becoming the Man You Needed When You Were Younger with Will Knecht

Hector sits down with Will Knecht, a man who’s been in the trenches of fatherhood, marriage, and masculinity long enough to know that the work never really ends. They get into the realities of being a dad, a stepdad, and now a grandpa, all while navigating what it means to be a man in a world that’s constantly shifting the goalposts. Will opens up about imposter syndrome, the weight of expectations, and the loneliness so many guys carry in silence. This is a conversation about legacy, about breaking cycles, and about how to show up fully as the man your people need you to be—without losing yourself in the process.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Press Play and Brace Yourself
• 00:01:22 – Will Knecht Steps Into the Arena
• 00:01:56 – Fatherhood, Manhood, and the Weight We Carry
• 00:04:26 – The Masculinity Maze: Finding Your Way
• 00:06:09 – Feel It or Fail: Why Emotions Matter
• 00:07:53 – Dad Didn’t Say ‘I Love You’—Now What?
• 00:15:49 – School vs. Real Life: Which One Wins?
• 00:23:14 – Alone in a Crowded Room: The Silent Struggle
• 00:28:31 – The Last Word (And It’s a Good One)

Links and Resources:

• Will on LinkedIn
• MoreTheMan Newsletter
• Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
• Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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