Let’s talk underwear for a minute. I know, it’s not the manliest thing to talk about but, if there’s one thing we’ve all dealt with, it’s having to adjust, fix, move, shake, and rearrange the very parts that make us men in the first place. You know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s hard to …
FFN 028: Complacency Kills
Complacency: it’s something each and every one of us slip into now and then. Someone asked me the other day what the biggest mental hurdle or struggle I personally deal with and, if I’m being truthful, it’s complacency. I get going really, really well in one area of life and then I start coasting. A …
#085: Aubrey Marcus | Go For Your Win
Every single one of us is looking for more out of life. If you’re not, you probably need to get that figured out. That said, it’s difficult to see beyond the reality you’ve set for yourself. My guest today, Aubrey Marcus, Founder and CEO of Onnit, joins me to talk about how you can uncover …
FFN 024: A Warrior in the Garden
Today, I want to talk with you about one of my favorite quotes, and I think a lot of you will relate with this as well. The quote is “It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” It’s been attributed to a lot of different people and …
Unleash the Power of the Bell: Top 10 Kettlebell Tips
The kettlebell is one of the most versatile training tools out there and can be used for developing functional strength, fitness, correcting muscular imbalances and rehabilitating injuries. When performing kettlebell drills, you are forced to use all of your major muscle groups and internal stabilizers in order to move the bell efficiently. The bell places …
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FFN022: Order of Man Uprising Recap
For those of you who don’t know, last weekend was our inaugural live retreat called the Uprising. We had 20 men fly in from all over the country to gain the skills, tools, and resources needed to step up fully as men in their lives – and in the lives of their families, businesses, and …
Strength and Power in Kettlebell Training with Jon Mills
The kettlebell – you’ve heard of it. Perhaps you’ve even used it a little. But, I bet you have no idea how versatile these things can actually be. My guest today, Master Kettlebell Instructor, Jon Mills, talks with me about the good, the bad, and the ugly behind the big hunk of metal we can …
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FFN 015: Why Fitness Matters
Men, welcome to your Friday Field Notes, a short show of my ramblings for the week. Today, I want to talk with you about my fitness journey and why it’s critical for you, as a man, to go on this journey as well. We’ll talk about where I have succeeded, where I have failed, why this …
OoM 071: Sleep Done Right with Ted Ryce
If you’re anything like the way I used to be, you subscribe to the theory of, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” But, as I get older and I continue to focus on improving all aspects of my life, I can see and feel how critical the proper amount and quality of my sleep is. Today, …
Surviving a 60-Hour Endurance Event with Ryan Michler
30-mile mountain hikes under a 35-pound ruck, 60 hours of work with 4 hours of sleep, swimming with leaches, pushing hay bales through waist-high muddy swamps, eating worms, surviving in the wilderness, and so much more. Sounds like my kind of weekend! Today my good friend, Larry Hagner interview me and gets all the details …
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FFN 007: Living the Strenuous Life
Welcome to your Friday Field Notes – a short episode delivered each week designed to help you think critically about what it means to be a man. My goal is to help you become a better leader in your family, your business, and your community. If you’re interested in getting involved in more discussions like …
3 Reasons Why Men are so Exhausted
Picture this: You’re in the middle of the busy season at work and you’ve been running in circles trying to juggle life’s responsibilities- the extra hours to keep the boss happy, your kid’s soccer practices, a date night with your wife, morning workouts (or lack thereof), helping out around the house, and going to get …