What No One Tells Young Men About Success | Silver Shabalala + Craig Wilkinson

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In this raw and honest conversation, former pro footballer Silver Shabalala opens up about his journey from the streets of Soweto to the national spotlight - and the personal cost that came with it. From sudden fame and fast money to fathering nine children and falling into the traps that destroy so many men, Silver shares his story with rare vulnerability and courage - revealing the hard truths about life, manhood and fame he wishes someone had told him when he was young.

Now, driven by the absence of mentors in his own life and a deep desire to help others avoid the same pitfalls, Silver is actively engaged in mentoring men across South Africa - guiding them through the challenges of masculinity, identity and success.

This eye-opening episode uncovers the four big lies young men grow up believing - about sex, power, success, and what it truly means to be a man - and unpacks a more authentic, life-giving vision of masculinity rooted in truth, brotherhood and accountability. This isn’t just a story about football. It’s about falling, rising, and finding purpose in pain. If you’re tired of false masculinity and ready for something real, this conversation will hit home.
17 Apr English South Africa Society & Culture · Self-Improvement

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