Apogee Strong

When it comes to creating the perfect day- the perfect routine- we often think we need to go above and beyond. We think our diets have to consist of green juice and waking up at obscene times to fit in all that we hope to accomplish. But today's guest makes the case that the perfect day has less to do with jamming in more things, and has more to do with doing less of the things that we know aren't...

Despite the stereotypes, extremely jacked men are often so much more than meatheads. As we've seen previously with former guest, Mark Bell. Today's guest is another prime example of how discipline, hard work, and self-awareness translate into impeccable physical health AND incredible success in life. The patterns of success apply to all areas. And no man knows that better than Ben Pakulski. Today'...

Perspective and leadership are everything on today's episode. It's easy to fall into feeling sorry for yourself. It's easy to avoid putting in the work because you're afraid of failure. It's easier to blame someone else. So that's the route many people take. For the few, while their peers may be avoiding the work, they're seeking it out. They're putting in the reps. They have gratitude for the cha...

The pure trap of life isn't when you're in a situation that feels like hell. Life's biggest trap is when you're comfortable. When you're in a position where you could achieve your potential if you applied yourself, but where you're at seems "good enough" and you choose to reside there for way longer than you should. As today's guest explains, he realized this is where he was, and he became so disg...

The state of today's education system has left a lot of parents wondering what happened to allow us to get here, and what do we do moving forward? Today's guest is fighting to make a change for the kind of information that our young people are being exposed to and ACTUALLY allow for conversations that involve diversity of thought. This episode with Jill Simonian couldn't have come at a better time...

Even at a young age, today's guest knew he wanted a real-life mission and a challenge that created real change. Grit, hard work, determination, work ethic, discipline, all things this man embodies. Mike Glover is a fighter who has an incredible understanding and perspective on what goes into being fulfilled as a man and pours into the young men of Apogee on today's episode. Today's sponsor is Disc...

There's a lot to be said for those who manage to maintain their child-like curiosity. And that is definitely true of today's guest as you will quickly find out. This is a woman who truly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and is using a challenge she overcame to step into the gap and provide a solution for others. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 sc...

There tends to be an association that culture has around incredibly muscular men that assumes that's all they are- meatheads. But today's guest very clearly defies that stereotype, being one of the biggest dudes, but also by far one of the most intelligent. He's lead a life of forging his own path and going against the grain. Couldn't have asked for a better guest to come on to speak with the youn...

Today's guest is another bucket-list mentor and this recording did not disappoint. Not only is he extremely well-accomplished, perhaps the most accomplished of any of our guests, but he also is a mission-motivated man. And that mission is to make the world a better place. I can't think of a better man than Jeff Hoffman to have on an Apogee Friday call to pour into our young men. Today's sponsor is...

Today's episode is another you can add to my list of favorites, and the young men of Apogee agree. A man inspired by comic book heroes Erin Alejandrino is a savage gentleman who exemplifies the character traits of his favorite characters and has a powerful energy that just can't be matched. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book!...

Warriorship is a mindset. It is a mindset refined by action, self-awareness, self-mastery, and challenge. Few know that better than today's guest, Rafa Conde. Apogee seeks to bring back intentional refinement of masculinity, and Rafa is on a similar mission at a whole other level. Today the young men of Apogee ask Rafa their questions, and he does not hold back. From the self-discipline that creat...

When it comes to winning, some people just have a mindset that the vast majority of people don't understand. Because winning repeatedly requires- not just a willingness- but an eagerness to face challenges again and again that most people can barely stomach once. It's the consistency of pushing yourself just a little bit more each time, of "going one more" that creates results. Nick Bare, today's...

For some, entrepreneurship is just in their DNA. But in the case of today's guest, his DNA set him up to be a record-breaking endurance athlete. Zach jumped on a call with the young men of Apogee and talked about how having the right mindset, a willingness to try new things, and the endurance to push through can be the perfect recipe for success. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, list...

In a day and age where "Entrepreneur" has become the trendiest thing to be, today's guest affirms that not everybody is cut out to be an entrepreneur. In fact, the traits that make someone best-suited to be an entrepreneur are things that we're born with, not things that we acquire over time. Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Find out on today's episode with Gino Wickman. Today's sp...

Today's guest really poured into the young men of Apogee. He talks about his experience growing up without a father and how that got him searching for a tribe in all the wrong places. That set him down a path that took some hard-hitting experiences and great male figures in his life for him to realize he needed to make a change. And boy did he. All that and more on today's episode. Today's sponsor...

What first began as her brother's solution to her bullying problem turned into a dream that Amy never believed was something that she could achieve. Battling depression, trauma, and other health issues had left her feeling beat down and boxing helped her fill a void in her life. The game changed for Amy after she found Jose Morales' gym in Roseville, CA. There, she received support in a way that s...

"Pivot" is the name of the game in today's episode. Our guest certainly has a deep understanding of what it's like to not have things work out the way you planned them. Phil Daru from a young age had wanted to play professional football and some decisions that he made became obstacles on his journey. But even still he pressed on. Until circumstances prevented him from moving forward. He changed co...

Listeners, you will not find a better masterclass on fear than this episode of The Essential 11. Today we are joined by the absolute master Tony Blauer and it is not an understatement when I say the men of Apogee and I were absolutely enthralled in all the wisdom that this man had to say. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Si...

Today's guest is a man who truly embodies the American dream. Bedros Keuilian came to America at a young age, escaping a communist country, and has lived his life in pursuit of challenge and growth. When he had his son, he saw a gap in the development of men and he made it a mission to fill that void. And in doing so, he has created some of the greatest programs to create better men who are greate...

There is no kind of mentality quite like the mentality of an athlete. And that is exactly the kind of guest that we have on today. Jason Khalipa is a huge voice in the world of Crossfit and it was an incredible privilege to have him on the podcast and pour into the young men of apogee. He offers them some great advice, including words on the things that actually matter in life, and what it takes t...

Today's guest is not only arguably one of the best- most innovative artists in the world. But he is also a spectacular human being. A local of Sacramento, David Garibaldi has raised over 6 million dollars for charity through his art. And he's not done making moves yet. In today's episode, we get into how David got to where he is today by creatively combining his passions rather than going a "tradi...

Bryan Callen brings so much energy to this call with the men of Apogee. This episode goes on my list of top 5 episodes. I'm also not afraid to admit it. I messed up. And as a result, the audio quality of today's episode is not up to par with what it usually is. But I promise you can still get everything that you need to out of it and it's with probably one of the biggest guests we've ever had. Thi...

Barring Jocko, there is no one who we talk about on this podcast (who we haven't actually had on) more than Robb Wolf. That changes today! We've talked about Robb Wolf on nearly every episode in conversations around challenging the stereotypical narrative around health. He has been instrumental in redefining what health means not just for me, but for hundreds of thousands of other people too. ROBB...

Some people are afraid to climb 5 flights of stairs and then look down while others, like today's guest, jump out of airplanes for fun. This is a guy who doesn't back down from a challenge or a thrill and intentionally lives his life in a way where he's constantly pushing himself to be greater. Andy Stumpf is a good friend of Jocko Willink and Apogee Co-Founder Tim Kennedy- it's clear why. Great m...

So very few people have the perspective on life and the mindset that this man has because so few people have had to go through what he has. Marcus has been, by far, one of my favorite Apogee Friday call guests that we have had to date. And with a name like Marcus Aurelius Anderson, none of that comes as any surprise. Grateful to have people like him pouring into the young men of Apogee and being a...