According to Men
According to Men
Real lessons and advice from real men with real results. Being a man relies on accountability, personal excellence, and the continuous pursuit of improving one's self. Chris Otto and Eric Hinz identify the opportunities and provides solutions, so that men and women alike can improve and grow.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Episodes
065 - Social Media is a Vice, People's Idols, Minimalist Mindset 16.04.2025 44:58
Social media wants you distracted. The world wants you chasing things that don’t matter. In this episode of According To Men, Chris and Eric expose how social media has become one of the most deceptive vices men face today—disguised as “valuable” but built to keep you weak, distracted, and addicted. They dive into how people unknowingly create idols and false gods out of fame, money, and material...
064 - Mental Prep to Refine, Cutting Ties, and Acting on Advice 09.04.2025 47:50
If you want to grow into the man you’re meant to be, it starts in the mind. In this episode of According To Men, Chris and Eric talk about the mental preparation needed to refine yourself, break free from destructive habits, and build powerful new ones. They also dive into the hard truth—cutting off bad habits often means cutting off relationships, and that’s a price many aren’t willing to pay. La...
063 - It's EARNED: Your First Move, Video Games, Purpose 02.04.2025 52:04
Success isn't handed to you-it's earned. In this episode of According to Men, Chris and Eric break down the hard truth: nothing in life is deserved, only earned through effort, discipline, and action. They also take on the modern addition to video games and why wasting hours in a digital world is stealing your real-world potential. Finally, they dive into how finding your purpose isn't...
062 - Impact of Communication, Deception in Leadership, and Fasting 19.03.2025 55:26
The way you communicate shapes your relationships, your leadership, and your legacy. In this episode of According To Men , Chris and Eric break down why communication is everything in relationships, how overusing sarcasm can become a vice, and why true leaders must practice what they preach. They also dive into how their faith has fueled massive growth, historical examples of men’s innate nature,...
061 - AI and P*rn, Letting Go, and Proper Energy Transfer 05.03.2025 43:34
Artificial intelligence is changing the world—but not always for the better. From AI-generated porn to social media algorithms designed to keep you addicted, men are being targeted and weakened without even realizing it. In this episode of According To Men , Chris and Eric expose the dangers of AI as it relates to porn, social media, and vices, and discuss how men can take back control by channeli...
060 - Why Brotherhood Makes You a Stronger Man 26.02.2025 51:09
A strong brotherhood isn’t just good for your mindset—it’s scientifically proven to boost testosterone, fuel healthy competition, and drive personal achievement. In this episode of According To Men , Chris and Eric dive into studies on why surrounding yourself with strong men makes you stronger, how genetics and history shape a man’s perspective on choosing a partner, and the importance of finding...
059 - IMP 003 - The Hard Truth Men Need to Hear 19.02.2025 23:10
Real men don’t coddle their friends—they challenge them. If you see potential in someone, it’s your responsibility to call them UP (not out) on their excuses and weaknesses, not enable them. In this episode of According To Men , Chris and Eric get brutally honest about why men need to speak the hard truth, eliminate weakness from their circle, and stop living in the past.
058 - IMP 002 - Get Unstuck and Conquer Your Life 12.02.2025 32:28
Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels in life—stuck in the same routine, unmotivated, and unsure of how to move forward? You’re not alone. In this episode of According To Men, Chris and Eric break down why so many men feel trapped in mediocrity and what it takes to break free.
057 - IMP 001 - The Routine: Morning Habits to Win The Day 05.02.2025 34:40
Your morning routine sets the tone for your entire day. So, are you starting strong—or just going through the motions? In this episode of According To Men , Chris and Eric break down their personal morning routines and the game-changing habits they’ve implemented to dominate their days.
056 - Alcohol, Surrender, and Emotional Control 30.01.2025 58:07
Chris and Eric talk from experience on vices and their experience with alcohol, how you have to surrender to take your personal development to the next level (in all areas), and how emotional control is a pillar of being a masculine man.
055 - Being Still/Present, Media Side-affects, Vanity and External Validation 30.01.2025 24:11
Chris and Eric discuss how the distractions of today have led us to being slaves of having to fixate our attention on something other than the present moment, how media affects our brains, and how to correct a comparison mentality set on the world vs with yourself.
054 - Outlook on Change(s), Sharing Wins, Watch Your Tongue/Ears 30.01.2025 39:36
Chris and Eric discuss how your mindset during uncomfortable changes effects your actions moving forward, how sharing wins with the right people is crucial, and how correcting the profanity we consume and use affects how we operate.
053 - Ultra Thoughts, Victimhood, Reps Over Questions 05.10.2024 52:44
Chris and Eric discuss Eric's first ultra marathon lessons learned, how discipline played a roll in accomplishing that feat, how victimhood mindset creeps in, and why asking questions without doing research or putting in the work makes you look foolish.
052 - 100% Intent, Hobby vs Standard, Emotional Control 28.09.2024 42:57
Chris and Eric discuss bringing your best effort daily, not doing extra to "make up" for what you missed or didn't do, why you have to change your mindset from it being a hobby to it being part of your standard, and why you lacking emotional control makes you more of a victim to vices and yourself.
051 - Nature's Blueprint, Parents Discipline, Lessons from the Worst 21.09.2024 42:48
Chris and Eric discuss how nature shows signs and signals of how males and females operate in synchronization or discord, how parents truly control the path of their children despite not being with them during critical life experiences, and what Chris and Eric recall as a struggle point in their childhood/teen years.
050 - Honor Your Kill, True Gratitude, All or Nothing 14.09.2024 41:02
Chris and Eric discuss how we have gotten away from our nature of respect, how you can only achieve a real state of gratitude through action, and how indulging in vies and temptations for even a little bit can be as bad or worse than in abundance.
049 - Price vs Value, Judgement, Lead Always 24.08.2024 46:26
Chris and Eric discuss a question regarding price objections in business, why we are so critical of our standard and the standards of others, and what you can do about it.
048 - Opportunity, Ignorance, No Shortcuts 17.08.2024 37:11
Chris and Eric discuss how the work you put in should be shared with the world and that the opportunities to do so are on you, how ignorance is not a valid excuse when it comes to changing you life, and how most people fail because they look for an easier way/solution.
047 - Current State of this World and the Solution 03.08.2024 34:36
Chris and Eric talk about current events, the direct attacks you have to be aware of, and the solution(s) to the problems we face.
046 - Body Dysmorphia, Excuses, and Most People 27.07.2024 33:37
Chris and Eric talk about you perception of yourself can be viewed in two different lights, how to handle other's bringing excuses your way, and why most people stay most people.
045 - Consequences of Our Actions 20.07.2024 32:19
Chris and Eric discuss how the vices and sins we commit today do not just effect our life time and how easily we become victim of them because of social acceptance.
044 - Elite Man, Refining, and Attraction through the Work 13.07.2024 32:34
Chris and Eric talk about what it takes to become elite at anything you do, how refining yourself is critical as a man and human, and how you will attract everything you desire through putting in the work on yourself.
043 - Making it Last, Hardest Point, and The Savior 22.06.2024 42:19
Chris and Eric jump right into it talking about why relationships don't last as long as they used to, what Chris and Eric experienced as their lowest/toughest point in their lives, and who is the one that will save you from your lack of greatness.
042 - Happiness vs Fulfillment 15.06.2024 24:57
Chris and Eric discuss critical points of what makes a men better and pursue his ultimate purpose, some challenges with doing so, and what brings internal enlightenment.
041 - Who is your "Superhero"? 08.06.2024 29:06
Chris and Eric talk about who they looked up to as a leader, mentor, and example and who the real superhero in your life should be and why.
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