Episodes

You already know that men and women are different, but I bet you didn't know about the mind-blowing stuff we discuss in this episode! Especially how men and women handle stress differently, what happens to their bodies and what each of us MUST do to be in our best health. Best selling author Dr Patrick Flynn unlocks the biology, biochemistry, and physiology of our wives and daughters in this episode and boldly points out what we men need to be doing to help the women in our lives, ESPECIALLY b...

How do you get to the top of any sport, industry, craft, or competition? That's the question of questions! In a very competitive world, workplace, and society, how can you and I rise to the top, while still winning as husbands, fathers, and men?! Today, my guest Jason Khalipa shares how he was able to compete in the Crossfit Games for 10 years and become the World Champion. He also shares how he maintains his relationships with his wife and children, and is leading them to win. You're going...

Have you noticed that a LOT of men (maybe you) get away with a lot of weak behavior and garbage habits…. ONLY because we have been living in easy, comfortable, convenient times! That cannot last. It will not last. A day of reckoning is coming and the pressure test will be intense. Will your health and fitness hold up? Will your mental and emotional fortress withstand the barrage? Will your spirit stay in tack? How about your marriage? Your relationship with each of your children? How about your ...

Every one of these topics are absolutely critical for the holistic success and happiness of a whole man! We need adventure, phenomenal fitness, dialed in nutrition, and I whole-heartedly believe we all need to FIGHT against human trafficking with everything we've got! Dive into this episode and enjoy the depth of knowledge, detail, and experience from my great friend Aaron Asay. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring Wi...

Whether you're overweight, out of shape, broke, broken, struggling with your faith or your family, you can begin today, right now, to deliberately recreate yourself and your life. And you can earn results and respect far sooner than you might think. Listen to this REALLY SPECIAL conversation that Saif and I had about making the most of yourself and your life. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children Jo...

Your body is your vehicle to be a father. Let that sink in. The condition of your vehicle directly affects your performance and engagement as a dad to your precious children -- from infancy to adulthood. The overall condition of your body is a major determining factor in your ability to be a world class dad, in spite of many other good qualities you have. Obviously this isn't the only thing that matters, but it CANNOT be neglected without serious negative consequences. Listen to this episod...

Is it even possible to build, scale, and sell a successful business, and still stay grounded, centered, and focused on the right things?! Absolutely! Although there will be many who will tell you it can't be done. My guest today built, scaled, and sold a very successful business with his wife, all while remaining focused on family, faith, and even a classical education. Listen to this interview today to learn specific actions, habits, and strategies to stay centered while you pursue financia...

Bridge the gap between what you know and what you do! Commit to what things will be in the future! Lots of people have a 'why', but they still don't do shiz. You have to have The Who -- God, family, service To get to the next level, you have to empower other people. How to get results? Self inventory- calendar and bank account. Where is your time and money going?? Most are shooting from hip Process — steps that replicate success Incremental and progressive The calendar is broken natura...

Every man has a figurative sword that he can and MUST use to do good in the world. He has a responsibility, a moral obligation, to use his sword to fight for himself, his family, what he believes in, and others who can't protect themselves. He has to use it to defend truth, virtue, and freedom. He also has a responsibility to attack what is evil, malicious, and wrong. But most men haven't even picked up their sword! They're too distracted, too tired, too disengaged, too complacent, too comfo...

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...