I want to share a personal story from my childhood that I think encapsulates what it means to move from being a "nice guy" to a powerful creator of your own life. It’s a story about a seemingly simple moment that, in retrospect, carried a lot of weight in shaping who I am today.

The drama triangle involves a few key roles that we often find ourselves playing in our interactions with others. These roles are the victim, the villain, and the hero (or savior). When we get caught up in the drama triangle, we can shift between these roles, often without even realizing it.

In this video, I want to dive into how not understanding our value and worth can lead us on a relentless quest to prove ourselves. This journey often stems from a deep-seated belief that we are not inherently valuable or worthy, and so we seek external validation.

Growing up was tough. Our home was often a storm of domestic violence and alcoholism, with countless nights ending in chaos at 2 AM. The next day, I'd have to put on a brave face and go to school, pretending everything was fine.

Let's talk about how adultery affects nice guys. Living in constant fear of betrayal took a toll on my second marriage. I was always looking over my shoulder, convinced that something bad was just around the corner. It wasn’t until much later that I realized this mindset was damaging.

Welcome back to this "Making of a Nice Guy" series. Today, I want to talk to you about something that might sound a bit odd: the positives of being a nice guy and the benefits of the trials and tribulations we've faced through nice guy syndrome.

In this video I talk about the high price we pay when we spend everyday trying to people please, not make any mistakes, and get everything right so we can live a problem-free life.

In this video, Happy Man Coach Charlie McKeever shares his nice guy recovery journey from people pleasing nice guy to self-accepting and self-valuing calm, confident, grounded man.

In this video, I discuss the importance of overcoming family-of-origin drama, childhood trauma, and how learning to be attuned to the feelings of others contributes to developing a nice guy and nice guy syndrome.

In this video, I discuss the importance of standing up for yourself, acknowledging your needs and desires, and sharing them without guilt. It's about making your needs a priority and how this impacts your recovery from being a perpetual "nice guy." Let's start with a story from my own life.

In this video, I want to share a personal story about growing up in an unpredictable and unsafe environment. If you've ever wondered why some of us turn into "nice guys" who are overly attuned to others' emotions and constantly trying to please everyone, this story might resonate with you.

In this video, I want to dive into a topic close to my heart—the powerful subconscious programming of music, especially the words in the songs we grow up with.

Unlock your transformation with Coach Charlie McKeever! In this must-watch video, Charlie shares how a childhood experience set him on a 'nice guy' path. Facing divorce at 45, he discovered the life-changing book "No More Mr. Nice Guy." Learn from his journey and transform your life!

In this video, I share a deeply personal story from my childhood, something that shaped me in ways I only began to understand later in life. It's a story about my mother, her struggles with depression, and an unforgettable day involving our old Pinto.

It was another one of those nights. My stepfather and mother were at it again, yelling, screaming, and throwing things around. These explosive nights usually brewed all day and then erupted in the dark, turning our home into a battlefield around 2 AM.

In this powerful and deeply personal narrative, the journey begins with a cautionary warning about the potentially triggering content related to sexual trauma and the violation of childhood innocence.

In this eye-opening video, I share a powerful personal story of overcoming the shadows cast by a childhood marked by a loved one's depression and isolation.

In this video, your Happy Man Coach Charlie McKeeper talks about the nice guys need for safety and security.

In this powerful video, the Happy Man Coach Charlie McKeever shares a deeply personal journey from a childhood marked by moments of abandonment to a life of confidence, calm, and authenticity.

This video discusses nice-guy fear, shame, feeling powerless, dependent, and victimized. The men I coach who are suffering from nice guy syndrome often tell me they also have a fear of abandonment.