The Modern Man Podcast

"The way you build a life that is balanced is to start with basic self-care and make it habitual."  -Suzanne Falter   Working hard is one of the most admirable qualities a person can have. The hard-working are driven to meet their goals. But sometimes, that drive can reach an extreme point. There are those who work so much that they no longer have the energy to engage in healthy activities. There...

"Make goals so small that you can't fail." -Nita Sweeney   If you spend 60 hours in a period of 60 days devoted to achieving whatever your goal is, that's about 1 hour every day. Will you say it's doable? Probably, if you're motivated enough that is. However, if you are facing depression and anxiety on top of that, even the simplest task will sound like a hike to Mount Kilimanjaro.    But…. What i...

"An exciting plan is built on a foundation of daily disciplines." -Nate Rifkin   Often, when we are faced with problems, the first thing we do is find a solution. But what if, instead of finding out what to do, we do nothing at all? Problems cause us stress and looking for an answer gives us additional stress, which is not so productive in any way. We're not saying it's better to mope all day and...

"In all areas of our lives, we are expected to not have results or success unless we work towards it. Why is it in relationships, we're allowed to be lazy? It doesn't make any sense!" -Emmy Hernandez   This is it! There's no doubt in your heart that you've found "the one". This is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. But unlike in storybooks, relationships aren't all "happily e...

"Everyone's life is an autobiography. You are a living story. Keep building that autobiography into something worth reading." -Sam Thiara   "Who Am I?" is one of the hardest questions to ever bewilder us. Some people were able to find the answer early on, but most people struggle with identity crises even in their 40's or older. But where do we even begin searching for the answer? And is that answ...

"The life events that happen to you shape who you are, which will then shape your future." -Sammy Warrayat   Emptiness is the feeling we get when we live our life devoid of purpose. Nobody wants to feel that something is missing in their lives. However, our busy schedule makes us unduly occupied to have the time and energy to search for that deeper meaning. There's no reason to keep going on this...

"If it's not worth going all in, is it worth it to do this whole thing? If you're not willing to go all the way in, don't even try it." -Chase Harmer   What makes a founder distinct from an entrepreneur? If you have a unique idea for a business, perhaps the next step you'd take is to build your own company. Apparently, being a founder takes more than guts and vision. A founder is someone who is wi...

"We are all here for a purpose, and we need to eat and live in a way that is going to elevate us to be able to carry that out. It's bigger than the food. It's about purpose." -Sersie Blue   "Foods are designed to get us hooked. They're designed to hijack our palates and make us addicted. So we encourage people to invite God into their health journey."    -Gigi Carter   The Daniel Fast is one of th...

"When we stop looking to others to make us happy, we become the happiest we can be." -Mark Moskowitz   Most often, we believe that certain successes breed self-esteem while failures cause us to shed every bit of confidence we have. In reality though, self-esteem means the exact opposite. That may sound a bit confusing and unusual. But let us yield the floor to Mark Moskowitz, author of Within , as...

"You have the power to change your patterns and live a completely different life that is more tailored to you and your actual desires." - Dr. Hailey Steinhauser   Healthy Habit Studio founder Dr. Hailey Steinhauser serves as a Chiropractor and Health Coach. When she discovered the connection between the mind and body, her life changed forever. In this episode, Dr. Steinhauser shares her expertise...

"Analyze what you are doing. What everybody else is doing out there is wrong, because that would put you average, and to me, averages unacceptable." -Joel Gandar   Joel Gandara is the CEO and founder of Morro Capital , a privately-owned e-commerce apparel company with a portfolio of over 20 brands. But prior to his success, Joel had an extraordinary story to tell. Onboard a small boat, Joel and hi...

"It's not only about how sound influences us to buy, but also how it influences our daily lives because sound is everywhere." -Jodi Krangle   Imagine our world without sounds. That would be hard, even if we do love silence sometimes. Weirdly enough, we can still "hear" sounds when we look at certain inaudible objects such as pictures, gifs, and animations. We can even hear sounds even in our imagi...

"Realize with your real eyes that you were made for more. Realize with your real eyes that your purpose is bigger than what you have going on right now. Realize with your real eyes that tomorrow can be and should be better than today." -Bro Rhy   We are living fast in a fast-paced world that's changing so fast. That's overly emphasized but it surely mirrors the state we are in. We've been told to...

"Scars- even though they are permanent- it's just a matter of not allowing them to keep you limited in your everyday life." -Cody Byrns   What do burn victims go through? In this episode, Scar Release author Cody Byrns, who is a burn victim himself, relates the events leading up to the most unforgettable accident of his life, how a very small movement made a difference, and his recovery journey af...

"The biggest killer for us as people is letting ourselves down." -Scarlett O'Connor   Scarlett O'Connor was forced into being a fighter from childhood. Raised by a narcissistic mom and a mentally ill alcoholic dad, thrown out at 12, became a mom at 16, assaulted by an officer, and many more adversities along the way. But before she could think of giving up, her body surrendered from too much exhau...

"It's not about retiring anymore. It's about what's next." -Bill Fairman   A life with only cupcakes and rainbows is like a movie no one would be interested to watch. It satisfies us to watch the main character overcome any obstacle and get a happy ending. Although in real life no obstacle is blissful, we all know that every adversity will only refine and strengthen us. Discover the secret to elev...

"If we all start following our own individual hearts, we can't lose." -Chris Marhefka   A job has just opened! If you're feeling unfulfilled and unhappy or maybe you feel that there is more beyond you, this job is totally for you! This job is called: becoming the best version of you.    Many people look successful on the outside but lack that inner peace and satisfaction. But this does not have to...

"We want to fly safely in a way that we're not going to kill ourselves, but that we will be proud of what we've done. And the first step is generating that possibility."  -David Wood   We are all afraid to take risks! That's how our reptilian brain is wired. But believe it or not, we are taking risks every single day of our lives. Crossing the street, driving your car, making decisions, and even c...

"When you're in the moment, the serendipity of life happens so much more." - Braden    Braden Wallake went from being a college dropout to a B2B company CEO. How? He was not willing to sacrifice the fun of life to build his wealth. He held on to what ignited his passion despite a series of failures and disappointments. Eventually, he was able to craft a lifestyle that makes him happy and fulfilled...

"It's so easy to be consumed with what's coming up tomorrow… Dogs live in the moment, that's all they're capable of doing. I think that brings real peace-- Being here, we're safe. Right now, we are all okay." -Caroline Rose   As active as she was, Caroline Rose never thought that life could take a turn the way it did. Their anticipated trip to Mount Kilimanjaro suddenly became her worst nightmare....

"My experience with it has been so impactful in terms of focusing my efforts and my attention on the value of service, the value of doing something for other people, not just because they need it, but because that begins the cycle of being the change you want to see in the world." -John Cerqueira   Three months after graduation, John Cerqueira moved to New York to work in the iconic Twin Towers. J...

"Whatever it is that you want to accomplish, if the fruits are sweet and the rewards are high, it's not the low-hanging fruit. And it's probably not an easy destination. If it were, everyone would have it." -Ted Phaeton   Three years! We've unlocked another milestone again. Thank you so so much for tuning in every week and being part of the No Rain No Rainbows journey.    This episode is especiall...

"We don't need to change who we are, we need to change the way we see ourselves. We are all unique, all unordinary, and all have extraordinary things that we bring to the world." -Simone Knego   Standing tall at 5,895 meters/ 19,340 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is named the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world!   This week, Simone Knego shares unforgetta...

  "What was really important in life were the words that we lived by." - Keith Renninson Are you bored? How would you like to go on an adventure? It would be nice to get away from the noise and stress of this busy world and experience some excitement. This week, Keith Renninson, The Tenacity Expert, shares one of his most unforgettable escapes in the mountains of Nepal, and how this trip helped hi...

Do you feel sick in your stomach whenever you speak before an audience? Many of us do, and sometimes when that happens we think that we are not worthy of this privilege. However, it is good to remember that there are two types of speakers on a stage: those who were born speakers and those who were made for speaking.    Mike Acker is one of today's legendary speakers. He has been speaking for over...