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"Rest is the absence of striving. It's knowing you're loved without earning it, leading without pretending, working without being driven by fear, sleeping without guilt, saying no without apologizing, being instead of proving." —Don Wood
Some seasons stop us in our tracks and force a kind of honesty that achievement can't touch. Life gets loud, but the soul gets louder when the body breaks down and pace finally catches up.
Don shares the long, painful stretch of surgeries, hospital nights, and near-death moments that stripped away his illusion of control. Those experiences shaped his calling to help driven men trade pressure for peace and performance for presence.
Press play to hear a story that meets ambition right where it hurts and rebuilds it with purpose.
In this episode, we cover:
• The cost of living at an unsustainable pace • What 11 surgeries revealed about identity and strength • How silence became a turning point • Why surrender rebuilds what hustle destroys • The shift from driven to rested leadership • Daily practices for cultivating spiritual rest • The role of brotherhood during crisis • How God restores men who feel empty or overwhelmed
Episode Highlights:
03:06 The Journey to Rest: 11 Surgeries in 18 Months 07:51 The Transformation of Rest: From Driven to Rested 12:01 Saved Through Interruption 16:00 When Rest Happens 21:59 Driven vs Rested
Meet Your Host:
Don Wood is the founder of Men's Leadership, God's Way, where he coaches executives and leaders to achieve clarity, confidence, and peace without sacrificing their health, faith, or family. Drawing from his own journey through adversity—including overcoming addiction, serious health challenges, and personal loss—Don inspires others to lead with conviction and purpose. His faith-based approach emphasizes transformation, resilience, and the power of vulnerability, helping men discover their unique gifts and live out their calling. Don is dedicated to equipping leaders to experience true success by trusting in God's wisdom and strength.
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