Episodes

Choosing to do really hard things -- to 'suffer' on purpose -- is one of the most transformative things a man can do. There is a power buried deep within you that perhaps can only be accessed through suffering. By deciding to lean into the suffering, we can gain the strength that we will all need with life provides its own suffering. Charlie Engle is a great man, with a unique ability to push his limits to the extreme and accomplish things that very few men can. His list of HARD endurance eve...

Do you ever feel like a fraction of a man, like you’re being half the man you know you could be? I bet you’ve felt like that before, if you don’t feel like that even right now. Whenever we are not deliberately striving to be whole men, it shows up in our relationships, in our circumstances, and in our results.Partial men get partial resultsIt’s not enough to be good, or to perform well in a few aspects of your life. As a Formidable family man, you have to show up and deliver the goods in every i...

Albert Camus said, “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” I was born to be free. I abhor being controlled, being told what to do when it doesn’t make any sense to do it. Live your life on your terms. What are your terms?What knowledge and skills must you acquire to even be able to begin to make your own terms?SO MANY things that people chalk up as bad luck are actually self inflicted.What level of freedom do yo...

I’m my late teens and early twenties I learned a priceless lesson that has radically altered my life for the better! It’s such a simple practice that most men overlook it… to their own detriment. This one daily habit has the power to help you achieve your targets, goals, and dreams, but you have to do it, which is where most fail. It’s easy to do and easy not to do. I can attribute *every good thing* in my life to this simple practice! If the solution to your problem is readily available and you...

We all experience life differently, and almost all of us end up with wounds and scars along the way. Because of how we were raised, and what we experienced along life’s path, it affects how we show up in our relationships. It makes some of us hesitant or distant. Others will be needy or clingy. Some will be sensitive and reactive, while others may struggle with trust and intimacy. All of these struggles can be healed and resolved, and that is what this episode is all about. Listen to it now, and...

In many ways, life is an unending stream of opportunities. Opportunities to serve, opportunities to rise, opportunities to make your situation better, and opportunities to really live life. Your level of preparation directly affects the level at which you can take advantage of these opportunities. In this episode I answer a follow up question I received from a listener about how to specifically prepare physically, financially, and as a community. Be The Man. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your ...

Are you really, truly prepared for the upcoming chaos? Are your children ready to face hardship, do hard things, and not only launch into adult life, but actually launch and lead in tough times. We live in crazy times. But that's not new. A quick glance at history reveals the patterns of chaos and mayhem throughout time and societies. What have you been doing to establish solid peak performance preparation? Most are doing nothing. Some are doing a little. Very, very few are truly prepared...

Today's guest, Ryan King, reminds men that the really basic stuff is actually mind-blowing and can produce phenomenal results! Be more reliable. Be more consistent. Become better men by sharing the things that work and helping others succeed. The opposite of a man is not a woman; it's a boy. He also challenges us to ask penetrating questions. Are you are driven to help others as you are to succeed? Are you as willing to get help as you are to give help? Look around at society. You see all...

How can you create and facilitate the most positive growth in the shortest amount of time, for yourself and your children? And why should you even care? What difference does it make? Today, my oldest son Parker, and I discuss massive growth strategies that help us and our family level up in significant ways that give us an advantage in family life and business. This stuff will blow your mind. If you have children you need to implement these strategies so they are ready to launch as adults. ...

There is a formula for a phenomenal marriage, and any couple willing to follow the formula can create an extraordinary marriage, regardless of where they currently are, and even if only one of them works on it initially. My longtime friend and mentor Matt Townsend is one the best marriage therapists out there! He is the real deal, and in this incredible conversation he shares several jaw dropping insights about creating and nourishing a wonderful relationship with your wife. He shares proven t...

Despite what so many men think, it is TOTALLY possible to succeed as a businessman, investor, husband, and father. It takes effort. It requires tactics and tools. It demands that you become your best self. But it is absolutely possible. And I would say, it's absolutely essential too. That's what we discuss today with my guest Austin Foley who is raising a young family while seeking to win as a businessman and investor as well. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Pu...

Sadly, pathetically, some men are more committed to mediocrity than they are to quality. And it shows in their lives. Everywhere. That's unacceptable for men who want to live extraordinary lives and Be The Man. I recently traveled through Norway for 3 weeks with my family, right after visiting NYC. The contrast was PALPABLE. So much so that even my young daughters noticed it. What we saw and experienced is the contrast between NYC and Oslo is instructive and inspiring for every aspect of our...

The way you breathe massively affects your health and well-being, even while you sleep. It also affects how well you sleep. Your sleep patterns have a 'cascade effect' on every other aspect of your life--mental, emotional, physical, social, etc. The sleep science is shocking and consummately important for our health, well-being, and quality of life. Listen to this episode right now to learn how you and your family can immediately improve breathing and sleeping patterns. RESOURCES: Let me he...

Because we get to live such a great life, we also have the responsibility and moral obligation to become MORE so that we can give more!I had some life-changing experiences recently in Central America that were another reality check and reminder of the responsibility we have as men to rise up and make the world a better place.Listen to this episode today and share it with friends, family, and colleagues. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free ...

There are proven systems and strategies that entrepreneurs and businessmen can use to automate and replicate success. You don't have to do everything yourself, and you definitely DON'T have to be a miserable slave to your business either. Listen to this episode to learn how to implement systems and strategies to give you back control and freedom. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children Join Greg’s 90...

I've made mistakes as a husband and father. You've made mistakes too. We all do. But that's NO EXCUSE to keep doing it and remain underdeveloped as men. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE ! Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast Free! Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for ...

I had a CRAZY temper! It was bad. And it was negatively affecting my life. Then one day I chose to stop it. Permanently. I was done. Never again. That was over 20 years ago and EVERYTHING in my life is infinitely better because of it. You know the frustration, irritation, and explosions affecting your marriage, parenting, business, and quality of life. It's time to let it go. It's actually pretty simple. And if I can do it, then you totally can. Listen to this episode to learn how I was abl...

All men fall into one of three categories -- Out of shape, Okay shape, & Fantastic shape. Which one are you right now? Today's guest Erin Alejandrino is a men's health and fitness coach and he helps men get shredded. And he helps them ditch their self-limiting passive-aggressive behaviors. Listen to this awesome episode today! IG @thefitbeard RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children Join Greg’s 90-...

There's a formula for becoming one of the best in the world. There's a simple recipe that seems to be a hidden secret for most people, but today's guest Jacob Hiller figured it out -- specifically for jumping. He dropped out of college, created the Jump Manual, sold millions of copies, traveled around the world, and has helped millions of people work on their formula for peak performance. And the coolest part is that the formula for jumping applies to other areas of life and business as well. ...

I’ve traveled to a lot of countries and a lot of distant places, even strange, humbling places, but nothing is quite like Cuba. It changed me… for the better. I now see things differently, in a way that’s likely never to go back to what it was. I want to share those stories and life lessons with you in this podcast. https://aerialrecoverygroup.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children Join Greg’s ...

Fatherhood is simultaneously one of the most important and most difficult things you will do in life! And doing it effectively is challenging! We all want to be great dads. But wanting isn't enough. We need the right tools, tactics, and training. In this episode with Kimball Lewis, who is the CEO of Empowering Parents, we cover a wide range of topics from not engaging in conflict to what consequences are most effective. Listen to this episode today to discover simple strategies and resources...

Are you controlling your life? Really controlling it? Of course there are a few things that are outside of our control, but there are far, far more things within our control that too many men just let happen. In this episode with former Navy SEAL Ray "Cash" Care we talk about responding like MEN to the tough circumstances and situations we all face in life. How to plan and schedule, how to take care of your body, mind, and family, and how complacency and avoiding responsibility is wrecking ...

Damon Willis is genuinely great human being, and happens to be one of the best salesmen in the country! In this awesome episode Damon and I discuss mistakes, starting over, how to really connect with other people, chase greatness, believe in yourself and let God guide your life and work. You don't want to miss this one! We are all spiritual beings, and there is an amazing side of life that many of us miss out on if we don't give it the attention it deserves. RESOURCES: Let me help you in yo...

Simple exercise is the quickest and easiest way I know of to get crystal clear about where you want to and where you currently are. None of us can hit a target we either don't have or can't see. This powerful method clarifies the target and makes it blatantly obvious if your missing it or hitting it. It can work for literally every aspect of your life and you can do it in just a few minutes, starting today. Listen to this episode right now to learn the 3 Columns Strategy. Be The Man RESOURC...