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, …
50 Ironmans 50 States in 50 Days | James Lawrence
50 Ironmans in 50 states in 50 days: This is what my guest, James “Iron Cowboy” set out to do. Everyone said it was impossible. Nobody thought it could be done. He disagreed. In 2015, James set out for the impossible and 50 days later completed what he set out to do in the face of …
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 …
091: Why Men Fight | Jonathan Gottschall
Why do men fight and why do we like to watch? These are a couple of questions I’ve asked myself before and ones that we attempt to answer with my guest today Jonathan Gottschall, an English professor with some real-world experience in MMA. Today we talk about the nature of fighting, how fighting has evolved, …
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, …
20 General Mattis Maxims
No doubt by now you’ve heard of Retired Marine General James Mattis. He’s a legend in the Marine Corps. And, with a December 1st, 2016 announcement by President-Elect Donald Trump that he will be nominated as Secretary of Defense, he may just have solidified his position in the hearts and minds of millions of Americans …
FFN 031: Gratitude
Let’s talk about Thanksgiving. I don’t’ want to talk with you about the history or what you ate yesterday – you can do that on your own. I want to talk with you about the idea and concept of gratitude and why it’s so critical that men express gratitude every single day. The fact is …
20 Manly Gift Boxes
Whether you’re looking for yourself or the perfect gift idea, we’ve got you covered! This year our gift boxes guide for men, includes everything from meat (like my personal favority, People’s Choice Beef Jerky), to survival gear, to clothes, to grooming products, to games, grilling, and everywhere in between. Take a look below and get …
10 Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Maximum Productivity
You guys know as well as I do that the most successful men in the world have the same amount of time in any given day but, the one thing they do better than others, is spend that time in the best possible way. They don’t squander it on meaningless or trivial matters – they …
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FFN 029: Veteran’s Day: My Military Experience
How fortunate we are that there are always the select few who are willing to step up to the plate to defend our way of life and the freedoms and liberties we enjoy. I’ve had a lot of people ask me about my military service and some of our most popular podcast episodes to date are …
#086 Rich Roll | Pursuing the Warrior Path
We all have a path to travel in this life. Some of us have found it and others are still searching for it. I can tell you that the pursuit of that path is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I know that my guest today, Rich Roll, would agree. We talk …