Let’s have a discussion about what masculine sovereignty is all about. I’m not going to give you a lot of back story here because this is part two to the conversation we started having last week. So, if you haven’t heard last week’s Friday Field Notes yet, go back and listen to that so you …
098: Trial by Fire | John Spera
Stress is something all of us, as men, deal with on a daily basis. And, unless you can find a way to manage the stress effectively, you just won’t be able to show up in the way others are relying on you for. Firefighter, John Spera with Fit to Fight Fire, joins me to talk about …
Masculine Sovereignty, Part I
Sovereignty is the ability to govern one’s self. If you’re going to be the man you want to be, you are going to have to latch on to and embrace this idea fully. The reason you’re going to have to do this is because there is not a single person on this planet who can …
Regroup, Recalibrate, and Re-Engage
We’ve got a pretty thriving Facebook Community and one of the underlying themes I see quite a bit there is setbacks, struggles, trials, adversity, and obstacles. And, more importantly, questions about how to overcome these “expected unexpecteds” in life. This is going to be tough because, obviously, I cannot go through every scenario in which …
095: How to Be a Better Connector | John Corcoran
Somewhere, at some point, men began to believe that we are meant to go at it alone. The reality paints a different picture and illustrates how critical it is for each of us to learn to connect with others. Whether you’re trying to connect with people professionally or personally, my guest, John Corcoran, shares with …
Engaging High-Value Targets
Focusing on high-value targets in your life is critical to your success this year. The reality is most of us don’t. Instead, we choose to focus on low-value targets – tactics, activities, projects, experiences, etc. that produce little to no results towards our most important objectives. A high-value target on the other hand is a …
FFN 035: Invictus, The Captain of My Soul
Today I want to talk about the poem, Invictus, written by William Ernest Henly. If you aren’t familiar with it, I’ve got to ask, where have you been?! This is probably a refresher for a lot of you but here goes: Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, …
FFN 034: A Primer on Stoicism
I want to talk with you today about a concept and a way of thinking that has literally changed the course of my life. In fact, this is more than just a way of thinking – it’s a way of life.. Tim Ferriss refers to the philosophy I’m going to share with you as his …
From the Archives: Jocko Willink
Our new “From the Archives” series offers a detailed look at selected previous podcasts in order to give you a fresh take on the episode as well as some actionable notes. You can listen to the full episode here Who is this guy? Jocko Willink is a bestselling author with a fascinating and decorated military …
FFN 033: Be a Lighthouse
I want to talk with you today about a concept I’ve heard and have really latched onto in my personal life. That is the idea of living your life as a lighthouse. Before I get too much into this, I do want to give credit where credit is due. This is not a concept I …
090: Negotiate Like a Professional | Chris Voss
Negotiation is a skill all of us, as men, can and should improve. Whether you’re talking a criminal into releasing hostages (like my guest has done) or negotiation a pay raise or promotion, the art and science of negotiating is going to serve you well. Today my guest, former lead international kidnapping negotiator for the …
FFN 032: Hold Fast
Hold Fast: It’s likely we’ve heard the term but do we know how it applies to our everyday lives? Originally the term, “Hold Fast” was used as a nautical term referring to the importance of securing a ship’s rigging especially in bad weather. The implications of the term, “Hold Fast,” are critical in helping us, …