“I’m juggling too much. I’m tired of barely holding it together.”
“I feel pressure nonstop, and I have no outlet.”
“I keep screwing up. Nothing I try seems to work.”
“I’m drifting from my family. I don’t even recognize myself.”
“No one understands what I’m dealing with.”
My name is Mykal Olson.
"I want to stop destroying my life and family, but I just don't know how!"
These were the words I repeated in my mind, struggling to find a solution until it was too late. My destructive habits shattered my life, career, and most importantly, my family.
I found myself in a place with little hope for the future. At 53, I had to rebuild my life from scratch, still searching for answers to overcome the challenges I faced while being jobless and homeless. But I was determined to find a solution and help young men and fathers learn it before they wreck their lives and families. I spent years searching for answers and studying methods, culminating in a process I call "The Forge."
You want to stop the cycle of destruction and build a life of purpose and connection. I am here to guide you on this journey. I know I can help you because I have walked this path myself, creating a successful new life and rebuilding relationships with those who matter most.
MYKAL OLSON - Life's Blacksmith
A Father’s Path to Addiction Awareness,
Shattering Misconceptions, and Building Strong Relationships
There was a time...
There was a time I believed I had to white-knuckle my way through life. That real men handled their pain in silence, and asking for help was a sign of weakness. I wore the mask of strength while my world slowly crumbled from the inside out—addiction, broken trust, and a soul that had forgotten how to feel anything but shame.
Maybe you’ve felt the same: the weight of trying to carry it all, being everything for everyone, and still feeling like you’re not enough. Maybe you’ve isolated yourself, thinking no one could understand the chaos inside your mind. Perhaps you’ve even convinced yourself you’re beyond saving.
You're not!
Inside the pages of this ebook, I’ll share parts of my story and the tools that helped me rebuild sobriety and purpose. You’ll learn about The Life Forge, my 9-step process men use to reclaim their lives and the programs that will help you navigate this transformation. But more importantly, you’ll be reminded of this truth:
You don't have to do this alone.
Whether you’re just waking up to the possibility of addiction or years into the struggle, there is still hope, there is still strength in you, and there is a brotherhood waiting to walk beside you.
Welcome to the first step!
Addiction can shatter lives, leaving behind a trail of destruction and broken dreams. From the smoldering ruins and darkest corners of despair, a journey of redemption can arise, a path that leads to triumphant recovery and newfound success. This raw and deeply authentic memoir is not just a cautionary tale; it is a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever felt the suffocating grip of addiction.
What You'll Discover:
An Unwaveringly Honest Account: The author shares their own battle with addiction—a battle that nearly consumed him and did wreck his family and career.
A Blueprint for Recovery: Through intimate details, you'll witness the tools and strategies that guided the author from the brink of self-destruction to a life of renewed purpose and success.
Inspiration and Hope: Find inspiration and learn to forge an unwavering belief that you too can create a brighter, stronger future rich in success and meaningful relationships.
A Roadmap to a New Beginning: This book is your guide to a life of purpose, fulfillment, and triumph.
Why This Book?
LIFE FORGE is more than a memoir; it’s a roadmap to becoming the person you were meant to be. Your journey to a brighter future starts here, and this book will light the way.
1. Life Forge Academy: Foundations (Head Phase)
Stabilize Your Life and Ignite Hope: Break Cycles, Forge Truth, and Rekindle Purpose.
Description: In the Foundations Phase, you will disrupt destructive patterns, seize control over chaos, and face the unvarnished truth of your life. By awakening the Spark, hardening on the Anvil, and braving the Fire, you will create stability, reignite hope, and lay the groundwork for lasting change.
2. Life Forge Academy: Flames (Heart Phase)
Crystallize Purpose, Craft Vision: Discover Your Driving Fire and Forge a Heroic Path.
Description: In the Flames Phase, you move from survival to significance. By choosing noble traits as your raw materials and defining an aspirational identity, you forge a vision that fuels an unstoppable commitment to your future.
3. Life Forge Academy: Mastery (Hands Phase)
Shape Your Strength, Prove Your Progress: Forge Identity Through Purpose and Action.
Description: In the Mastery Phase, you take the raw fire inside you and shape it into action. By gripping your true purpose and evaluating your growth day-by-day, you forge not just a future — but a new man who is ready to withstand any storm.
4. Life Forge Academy: Legacy (Spirit Phase)
Lead with Strength, Build the Brotherhood: Forge a Life that Impacts Generations.
Description: In the Legacy Phase, you master the fires of transformation to serve others. By embracing the daily process of alchemy and building strong environments for growth, you become not just a man of strength — but a leader, a protector, and a founder of brotherhood.
Step Alone Into the Forge. Rise Together With Brothers.
These are not just courses. It’s a brotherhood. A call to men who are done drifting and ready to build something real—starting with themselves.
If you’re ready to face the flames, make the man, and forge the future—your journey begins here.
Transform Your Life with Personalized Coaching and Accountability
Bi-weekly private sessions (90 minutes each) to uncover, confront, and reforge your beliefs, patterns, and identity
Step-by-step integration of the nine transformational principles that anchor The Life Forge method
Tailored coaching based on your life story and current challenges—no fluff, no generic advice
Email access between sessions to keep you on track
Post-program email support for three full months after the coaching ends
Financing options available to make this process accessible and sustainable
Decades of leadership experience in business and life—and a fall from grace that taught me the hard truths
Certifications as a Life & Success Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Hypnotherapist
Deep personal insight into addiction, identity loss, and rebuilding as a father and man
18 one-on-one 90-minute sessions
Personalized resources and assignments
Three months of email support after the final session
Total support throughout the journey
Are you ready to your transformation your future and that of your family?
My one-to-one coaching program is an intensive journey designed to address the unique challenges and goals of each client. This personalized approach allows us to delve deep into your specific needs, offering bespoke strategies and insights that foster genuine transformation. I can coach you through the process to successfully change your life far quicker than trying it on your own.
Let's Forge your path to lasting success and fulfillment together.
"The Blacksmith Brotherhood:"
Are you ready to rise above your past and empower yourself with the support of a like-minded community? “The Blacksmith Brotherhood” is our exclusive community designed to provide young men and fathers in recovery with the camaraderie needed to achieve lasting success.
What You’ll Get Inside “The Blacksmith Brotherhood”
Expert Guidance: Receive support and insights from successful members who understand your journey.
Accountability Partners: Form meaningful connections and accountability partnerships to help you stay on track and motivated.
Safe and Supportive Environment: Experience a judgment-free space where you can express yourself freely and grow together with others on the same path.
The Power of Group Community
Our community leverages the collective wisdom and shared experiences of its members, fostering a powerful environment of mutual support and transformative change. Don’t navigate your recovery journey alone. Be part of a shared forge that empowers you to succeed. Click the link below to apply and take the next step towards a brighter future.
FAQS
Life coaching is a dynamic and collaborative process focused on helping individuals identify and achieve their personal and professional goals. It involves a series of one-on-one sessions with a trained life coach who provides guidance, support, and accountability. Coaches use a variety of techniques and tools to help clients gain clarity, set actionable goals, and develop strategies to overcome challenges. The coaching process is highly personalized, tailored to each individual's unique needs and aspirations, and it empowers clients to make positive changes in their lives.
The duration of a coaching engagement is entirely up to you! Some clients find value in a few sessions focused on very specific issues or challenges, while others may engage in longer-term coaching to achieve more substantial personal or professional transformations. Since my coaching services are predominantly focused on long-term, lifetime lasting personal transformations, I have created offers based on a nine-month to one-year coaching relationship. However, these programs are not time based; they are based on goals and outcomes in four phases. Therefore, you might complete the goals earlier if you work on the exercises with passion and effort.
The Life Forge Academy" is uniquely designed for young men and fathers who have completed medical detoxification and are ready to identify and conquer the "true" cause of addiction. Our program not only focuses on recovery but also emphasizes personal growth, life skills, and success strategies. Unlike 12-step programs, rehabilitation facilities, and therapy, our goal is to take you beyond sobriety and guide you all the way to success and fulfillment. Through our proprietary "Forge" process, participants are guided through a structured, four-phase journey that fosters true transformation, empowers them to build strong relationships, and equips them with tools to succeed in all aspects of life.
Absolutely! The Blacksmith Brotherhood is the community we designed to support your transformation so that you will have a much greater chance of success. However, we don't recommend that you try to Do It Yourself by relying on the other members of the community. The benefit of having structured one-on-one coaching and accountability will always have much better success.
We understand that investing in your future is a significant decision, especially if you are struggling financially as a result of addiction. That is why we have structured our program into four phases which can be billed and paid separately with the earlier phases being priced at lower rates to make it easier to get started. However, there is another option that might make it even more affordable for you. If you know that you want to experience the full benefit of the coaching program outcomes, we offer flexible financing options so that you can choose find one that suits your financial situation. Our goal is to ensure that anyone committed to a complete and lasting transformation can take advantage of our individualized coaching without financial barriers. Please contact us for detailed information on the available financing plans.
Professional Certifications:
Certified Life and Success Coach
Certified Hypnotherapist
Certified Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
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