In this episode of the Universal Man Podcast, hosts Grego and Pricey dive into the heart of freedom – that rare space where you march to your own drum, live with purpose, and drop the weight of “should” and “could.”
Through personal stories, tough choices, and lessons from extraordinary mentors, they reveal how clarity of values, authenticity, and trust in yourself can unlock the sparkle-in-the-eye energy of a truly free life.
In this episode we talk about:
What true freedom feels like and how to recognise it in your own life
Pricey’s tough choice to step away from an opportunity and claim authenticity
Why clarity of values and a strong “why” are essential foundations for freedom
The power of living without attachment and caring less about others’ opinions, and
How trust, authenticity, and purposeful choices create lasting freedom.
“The two words that are the opposite of freedom: could and should.”
Key points in the episode
Freedom Begins With Self-Awareness
Grego and Pricey explore how true freedom starts by knowing your “who.”
Without clarity on your core values, life vision or personal scoreboard, it’s impossible to know what freedom really means for you.
Doing the hard inner work gives you the foundation to live on your own terms.
March to Your Own Drum
Pricey shared a personal turning point when he withdrew from a prestigious leadership election despite being a certainty.
That hard choice began his journey to “marching to his own drum,” showing that freedom often requires courage to step out of others’ expectations and claim your authentic path.
Freedom Is Living With Purposeful Yes
Busy does not equal trapped. Pricey explained how he’s now “busy with a yes”, pouring energy only into what aligns with his spirit.
For many men, freedom isn’t chasing greener grass but choosing purposefully to live with freedom inside their current life.
Freedom Requires a Powerful “Why”
A strong “why” is a key to feeling free. Knowing why you get out of bed each morning gives structure and intention to your life.
Without it, you drift into “should” and “could”; with it, you become grounded and free, even when working hard.
Authenticity Over Attachment
Grego recounted meeting a former Ayurvedic monk who radiated freedom by living without attachment. This magnetic presence – the sparkle in the eyes, ease in the moment – showed that freedom is not about possessions or status, but about being unattached and authentic, caring less about others’ judgments.
Trust Yourself to Be Free
Freedom emerges in choices. Ask “Who am I called to be?” and then trust your answer.
When you show up without fear of others’ opinions, people’s “crap detectors” sense your authenticity, and paradoxically, the less you care, the more impact you have.
