The First or The Last | Hosted by Jay Awal

Marriage isn’t a weakness problem.

It’s not a distraction problem.

And it’s definitely not a liability problem.

Marriage is a growth problem.

In this episode of the First in Manhood series, Jay Awal breaks down why the modern “alpha” narrative rejects marriage and how that rejection is producing distracted men, unstable relationships, and shallow versions of success.

Grounded in biblical principle, real-world observation, and behavioral science (not hype or internet masculinity), this episode explores why commitment forces growth, why endless options fracture focus, and why avoidance of marriage often reveals fear of refinement... not strength.

Marriage removes places to hide. It exposes patterns.

It demands consistency. And it forces alignment.

That’s why many avoid it.

This episode explains why avoiding commitment doesn’t make men powerful; it keeps them unexamined and why marriage, when done with purpose, sharpens discipline, stabilizes vision, and builds long-term strength.

This episode isn’t about romance.

It’s about refinement.

Because the hardest path is usually the one that builds the strongest men.

🔥 FIRST IN MANHOOD | CONTINUING THE SERIES

This episode continues First in Manhood ...a series focused on responsibility, discipline, purpose, and leadership.

Up next in the series:

• why masculinity isn’t toxic, it’s untaught
• how authority differs from ego
• why accountability builds confidence
• how discipline protects families and futures

Structure first.

Strength next.

🔗 CONNECT + TAKE ACTION

If this episode challenged how you think:

• Re-listen — growth compounds with repetition
• Share this episode with someone navigating commitment or modern dating culture
• Follow or subscribe to The First or The Last so you don’t miss the next episode in First in Manhood
• Visit residuallyrich.com to build life, income, and leadership with structure

Lead or follow.

Build or consume.

Obey or delay.

You’ll either grow first or finish last.

The world isn’t confused about men and women.

It’s confused about purpose.

In this episode of The First or The Last, Jay Awal breaks down why the loss of clear roles has created exhausted women, disengaged men, declining marriages, and growing identity confusion — and why this isn’t about politics, control, or blame.

It’s about responsibility.

You’ll learn:

• Why many women feel like they don’t need a man anymore and what’s actually happening beneath the surface
• Why men disengage when purpose is removed
• How role confusion turns partnership into competition
• Why clarity restores peace, trust, and stability
• How purpose realigns relationships, families, and leadership

This episode isn’t about going backward.

It’s about restoring order so everyone can move forward.

If this episode resonated:

• Share it with someone who’s felt the weight shift but never had language for it
• Follow or subscribe to The First or The Last so you don’t miss the next episode in the First in Manhood series
• Visit 👉 https://residuallyrich.com to build life, income, and leadership with structure

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Lead or follow.

Build or consume.

Obey or delay.

You’ll either grow first or finish last.

Talent gets attention.

Discipline keeps everything standing.

In this episode of First in Manhood, Jay Awal breaks down why self-control isn’t about restriction, it’s about protecting the promise.

Using the story of Samson and real-world examples, this episode explains:

• how small, undisciplined habits quietly sabotage strong men
• why lack of self-control creates stress, instability, and broken trust
• how discipline builds consistency, peace, and emotional safety
• why women often feel the impact of undisciplined men before men do
• how discipline protects families, relationships, and futures

This episode isn’t about perfection.

It’s about predictability.

If you’ve ever felt capable but inconsistent…

strong but unstable…

or tired of repeating the same cycles, this episode will give you clarity.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and apply.

📲 Share this episode with someone full of potential who needs structure.

🌐 Learn more at residuallyrich.com

Lead or follow.

Build or consume.

Obey or delay.

You’ll either grow first or finish last.