185:Tech Founder: "We Are Connected Online, But Dying Alone with Bryan Kaplan

 1 in 4 men are suffering from loneliness, yet we are more "connected" online than ever before. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Kaplan, founder of VRV Athletics, to explore the silent epidemic of male isolation and the psychological reasons why men struggle to make friends as adults.

We dive deep into the "Side-by-Side" bonding rule, why apps like Bumble BFF fail for men, and the life-changing "Glass Ball Theory" that every entrepreneur and father needs to hear to balance their business without destroying their marriage.

If you are feeling isolated in a new city, struggling to find your "squad," or burnt out from juggling work and family, this masterclass on social health is for you.

🔥 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The Male Loneliness Epidemic: Why 25% of men feel isolated daily.

• The Glass Ball Theory: The ultimate framework for work-life balance.

• Side-by-Side Bonding: The evolutionary reason men don't connect "face-to-face."

• The Remote Work Trap: How working from home is killing our social skills.

👇 TIMESTAMPS 

0:00 - Intro: The Silent Killer

01:36 - Who is Brian Kaplan? (The "Pizza & Pickleball" Intro)

05:13 - Moving to a New City: The Reality of Isolation

07:02 - The Shocking Stats: 1 in 4 Men Are Lonely

09:25 - "Mental Health is Social Health"

13:01 - The Glass Ball Theory (Must Watch)

16:08 - How to Prioritize Your Marriage While Building a Business

23:00 - How VRV Athletics Works (Not a Dating App)

25:00 - Why Men Hate "Bumble BFF" & Awkward Intros

29:30 - Psychology: Men Bond "Side-by-Side," Not "Face-to-Face."

31:25 - The Impact of Remote Work & AI on Human Connection

37:48 - The Future of Workplace Wellness

42:38 - How to Find Your Squad Today 

Kaplan's Links

Website: www.vrvathletics.com

LinkedIn: bryan-kaplan-future

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