There are three types of people in this world: the wolf, the sheep, and the sheepdog. The wolf is violent, the sheep is passive, and the sheepdog is there to protect one from the other. My guest today, Army Green Beret and UFC ranked middleweight fighter, Tim Kennedy, talk with us about how to overcome …
Stay the Course
Everywhere you turn this time of year, you’ll see someone telling you how to set New Year’s Resolutions. And, while I think there is validity to setting up resolutions correctly, there just doesn’t seem to be a lot of new information available. Everyone knows how to set goals. We’ve all heard of SMART goals (specific, …
093: Andy Frisella | A Legacy of Success
We talk a lot about success on this show. In fact, the word gets tossed around so much that it’s lost a lot of it’s significance. My friend, and guest today, Andy Frisella, joins me to talk about what success is and isn’t, the struggles motivated and ambitous men face, his new children’s book, and …
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, …
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 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, …
089: A Navy SEALs Lessons in Teamwork with Chris Sajnog
Teamwork is something we hear a lot about but it’s not something that we typically delve into too much because we’re all expected to know what it means to be a team player. Teamwork is the fastest way to growth and success in just about any endeavor in life and my guest today, retired Navy …
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