South Africa, July 29 -- For over 100 years, the Johnnie Walker Striding Man has stood as a symbol of progress, always moving forward, always stepping with purpose.

But this June, in honour of Men's Mental Health Month, the iconic figure did something he's never done before: he's taken a seat.

Rest Powers Progress

In a bold and thoughtful animated video titled Rest Powers Progress, Johnnie Walker invites men to rethink what progress really means.

The animation sees the Striding Man pause mid-step, sit down, and take a moment to reset.

No hurry. No hustle. Just stillness - and the quiet power that comes with it.

Stop when you need to

"Progress isn't only about the next goal or the next milestone," says Carl Willoughby, chief creativ...