Apogee Strong

During the adolescent period, we will face various challenges that can alter our way of life. How we would deal with those challenges can dictate the life ahead of us. But oftentimes, the culture in our society affects its outcomes. If you are upset or disappointed by something, let those feelings out and show your emotions. It is not a weakness but bravery—a courageous step to take action and res...

We often hear the quote, “Education is Power”. This is true as education equips us with the weapon of knowledge to achieve our dreams and face any challenges in life. Sadly, people are willing to spend on education just to get small value. Students cannot see how critical it is to have education, the knowledge they can use to improve the world and their lives. The world is slowly becoming illitera...

Failure has many valuable lessons to teach us, one of which is that anyone can experience it. It is difficult to accept the fact that no one is immune to it. The fact that it teaches us to never take anything for granted and to always put in the effort makes it a very essential lesson as well. Everyone is fallible, and mistakes are common. But the ability to learn from these errors and turn them i...

Raising your standards means setting a higher bar for yourself and refusing to settle for anything less. It involves pushing yourself to grow and develop, learn new skills, and take on new challenges. It's about striving for excellence in everything you do, from your relationships to your career. John Richards is a highly accomplished individual with a rich military service and leadership back...

Being in our comfort zone is what makes us feel safe and happy. But just staying inside will be the reason why we are weak. Thus, we need to understand that being uncomfortable is what we need to grow, develop, and be more vital to face any problems life might throw at us. We need to stand for the truth and what we feel is right, even if it makes us uncomfortable because that makes us more solid a...

Although the transition from childhood to adulthood is unavoidable, young people mature at various rates and at different ages, creating a diverse range of physical, psychological, and emotional skills. As youths develop into adults, Jonathan Rios offers guidance, insights, and experiences from his own life to them. The teenage years are the beginning of maturity. And many of the experiences you h...

Ryan has spent the last 15 years in the fitness industry with the majority of that time being dedicated to functional fitness. In 2010 he trained with the US Olympic Skeleton and Bobsled Teams (Qualifying for Olympic Trials in both sports). He also has been a CrossFit Regionals qualifier 7 times. He has made fitness programs for the US Military, large corporations, and several professional at...

Perspective is everything. For today's guest, the experiences and the things he saw as a young man shaped how he viewed the world, freedom, and his role to play in fighting for that very freedom. As men, we need a mission, a calling that will change the world. In this episode, Stephen Mansfield discusses with the young men of Apogee Strong how they can hone in on and utilize their own skills to do...

Steve is an American fitness coach, physical educator, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor. Maxwell was named one of the top 100 trainers in the United States by Men's Journal. Maxwell was the first man to teach kettlebell classes in the United States. He holds a master's degree in Exercise Science from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Maxwell trains professional athletes including players...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about what went down in Canada as people fought for their rights, and was met with great force from their government. Freezing bank accounts, arresting, and prosecuting protestors. On today's episode you'll hear a firsthand account from a leader among men who was there to witness it all. He shares his wisdom on the importance of standing up for...

Sean is a husband, father, and co-trustee of Kind Foundation with his beautiful bride Ellen. This private family foundation was started to help kids heal from life's hurts. He has been in financial services for over 18 years, helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors to keep their money, grow their wealth, and give back more in more powerful and meaningful ways. It's his passion, his u...

You don't get to write the beginning of your story. But you do get to write the rest of it. And for today's guest, at the beginning of his story, you would seldom find a person who believed in an optimistic middle and end for him. But as Andy Frisella explains to the young men of Apogee on this call, no one is going to believe you until after you achieve what you're after. Today's sponsor is Disco...

There are two things that we have explored extensively on this show. 1. Schooling is vastly different from education- the two are not synonymous and 2. The greatest success is often found in the most unconventional ways by simply paying attention and taking action. Both are the case for today's guest, Miranda Alcaraz who, in collaboration with her husband, has built out a successful, no-nonsense f...

In a world that's clamoring for mediocrity in every shape and way, today's guest is looking to change that. William Branum is the mind behind the "Get Naked" mindset, an acronym that stands for: Never quit, Accept failure, Kill mediocrity, Expose your fears, Do the work. On this episode, he shares with the young men of Apogee Strong how to adopt the "Get Naked" mindset themselves. Today's sponsor...

We talk a lot about the importance of dad's being in the home- but not just the physical proximity of it- fathers actually being a present and active role in raising strong young people for the world. We've seen a massive decline of such men. Men who are of the world and the trends of the culture rather than of the traditional masculine role of responsibility and virtue. Today's guest knows what i...

Confidence isn't inherent. It's earned through hard work and pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. Even if, like in the case of today's guest, it means getting punched in the face. Max Martini works in an industry known very well for its rate of rejection -- it's the name of the game in Hollywood, and confidence is a must. Not something that our guest always had. But Max did always have the d...

Iron sharpens iron. Today's guest knows that in order to become an individual of sound reason, your ideas will need to be challenged. You need to have a grounded philosophy and grounded ideals based in logic that can stand up to opposition. And in today's political climate, especially within colleges, any philosophy that goes against the narrative is quick to be silenced. Bo Hines explains to the...

In a climate and a world today where you get celebrated for being a victim and it's a constant competition of who can have it the worst, today's guest lives his life without complaint. Not because there's nothing to complain about, but he understands that it's a waste of time. Life's not fair, no matter what the movies say. Jon Fitch learned that life lesson early on, and today he shares his exper...

The hometown mentality. It can either hold you back and keep you within the range of all you've ever known, or you can take a look around and decide you're meant for more. The latter is the case for today's guest, Derek Woodske. Derek has overcome tremendous challenges, injuries, and treacherous travels throughout his life. Today, he shares with the young men of Apogee his story and the impor...

ough and well-versed in fighting, today's guest has made a career for himself as a secret agent, a detective, police officer, lawyer, and more through acting. As you can tell, he wears a lot of hats- on and off-screen- father, boxer, jiu-jitsu fighter, producer, and actor. It takes massive discipline to cover all of those and do so successfully. Today, Frank Grillo shares with the young men of Apo...

US Marshal Fugitive Taskforce officer and swat operator. Matt never met his father which left a massive hole in the development of becoming a father and a husband himself- his mother having several marriages over the course of his childhood left him confused and unprepared for the challenges of fatherhood and marriage. Through the relationships he's made and the different challenges he's had to fa...

Urijah is an American mixed martial artist who is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He competed as a bantamweight and formerly competed as a featherweight. Faber was an NCAA wrestler. With his base in wrestling, he later started Brazilian jiu-jitsu and quickly earned a brown belt under Fábio "Pateta" Prado. Faber won the WEC Featherweight Championship at WEC 19 on March 17, 2006, and h...

Split is one of Matt's favorite movies, simply for the concept of how our mentality can directly affect the physical manifestations that take place in our body and our life. If you've been listening to this podcast at all over the course of the past 120 episodes, you've definitely heard him talk about it. Today's guest is a man who knows all about the power of the mind, and how you can use your me...

Our listeners who have been with us since the beginning likely recognize this name, and anyone who is involved in the traditional masculinity space definitely knows this name. Ryan Michler was episode number 13 on the Essential 11 and it was a pleasure having him back on to speak with the men of young men Apogee. RYAN MICHLER Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder...

If you've ever wanted to hear a conversation between two Matt Beaudreau's, this is the episode for you. Matt has been in the education space for a long time and has seen how the game is played. If you've listened to any of our other episodes, you know how much he does not believe that college is necessary for success, and today's guest Isaac Morehouse shares that thinking- so much so that he built...