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August 12, 2026

Self-worth in men: Why money and success become so important

For men, self-worth is often closely tied to achievement, professional success, and financial security. In the new episode of Men in Crisis, we discuss why many men only realize—when they’re going through difficult times—what they actually base their self-worth on.

As long as you have a job, money in the bank, and recognition from others, a lot of things seem easy. But what happens when a project fails, business slows down, or self-doubt suddenly creeps in?

That is precisely when it becomes clear whether one’s self-worth depends on external successes or can exist independently of them.

We’ll discuss why many men tie their self-worth to achievement, money, and status; why they begin to doubt themselves in difficult times; and why change begins when we take responsibility for the things we can actually influence.

Your bank balance may fluctuate. Your self-worth shouldn’t.

New episode of Men in Crisis: on self-esteem in men and the question of why a stable sense of self-worth can serve as the foundation for success, relationships, and inner stability.

Feel free to give it a listen:

And on Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/087-selbstwert/id1761337825?i=1000782903818