Dear Brothers

Be weary of what you are taking in. If you find yourself obsessed with sexualized material, you need to check yourself. That mustard seed only leads to ruin. 

Just because we are not constantly at war and you are required to be in the ordained militia (our military) does not mean you can allow yourself to soften in your ability to protect those you love. This is not optional. In "peaceful" times, you must prepare harder than ever in the event someone shows up to your door or threatens those you love. 

To die is a part of life. What we leave behind matters far more than how we go. 

It is easy to fall into temptations when we are at our lowest and many do not blame you for that, but at our highest, when all is great, that is when the demons find their way into your ear telling you how special you are. That is when real calamity can come down. Be on guard always gentlemen. 

You cannot just keep using apologies to absolve you of crimes. Eventually, you have to just be better. 

To serve others is the primary reason for physical abilities. It cannot be misconstrued. Vanity is of tertiary importance. Strength builds respect, it bolsters the body, and it protects those we love. Understand that and embrace it. 

Carry the torch gentlemen. It is your duty and a distinct honor. 

Being completely apathetic or being too emotional are both a problem. We are not meant to hide our emotions neither are we meant to be controlled by them.  You might find the middle ground where you can express your emotions but also be the rock that your family & the world needs. 

Fruits of labor are not promised immediately. You don't always know when you will strike gold. All you can do is keep swinging the axe. Sharpen it. Swing it again. Day after day. 

Let the journey begin.  The Heroic Man has been started and I will be sharing bits and pieces with you my incredible listeners as I progress through the book. Thank you for all of your support and efforts. It means the world to me and I am excited to go through this next endeavor with all of you. 

Walk & Keep A Good Schedule.  That may be all you need to do. 

Two options: 1) Become excellent at something. Anything.  2) When that does not meet that hole in your heart, start finding your identity in a Higher Power.  Almost everything leads there in the end. 

1/2 of adult men are obese. 1/4 of teenage boys are obese.  1/2 of both men and boys get enough exercise.    Men are dying because of a lack of health. The men which the world needs to protect, lead, and foster success. This cannot be allowed anymore. It is time to train. It is time to step up. Not just for your family but for the next generation of all men. 

A lesson from the book Against All Gods by Miles Cameron.  When you know something is wrong, oppressive, & evil, you cannot just be very sad that it is occurring. That does not change the outcome. You must act. You must be knowledgeable. You must wisen up.  Then, you must go. 

Rules of Brotherhood: 1) If you are struggling with a vice or difficulty, you call upon your brothers to step in and help. If your brother is struggling, you are the one called to help. 2) The successes of your brother should be reveled in and supported, not made a point of jealousy. Do not allow the physical successes of a brother to cloud your mind to the love you have for them. 

Stock's crashing. International unrest. Political upheaval.    Doesn't mean you get to stop your work. The world needs men to be strong and emotional controlled when everything around them is in tumult.    We are called to do this. Do not allow yourself to be possessed by the fear porn of the world. 

"A man wishes to conquer at the Olympic games. I also wish indeed, for it is a fine thing. But observe both the things which come first, and the things which follow; and then begin the act. You must do every thing according to rule, eat according to strict orders, abstain from delicacies, exercise yourself as you are bid at appointed times, in heat, in cold, you must not drink cold water, nor wine...

Prayer is necessary. Put your anxieties and worries at the foot of the cross. Be humble in that you cannot handle that alone. But. You must put yourself in the arena and start ridding yourself of the temptations in your life. Simply being hopeful that prayer is enough is folly. You have skin in this game. Greatness comes from pressure. You must apply that pressure in your life if addictions and di...

Men have various talents. Many have more abilities than you do. They are faster, better with words, smarter. The list goes on. But men do not have a monopoly on courage, wisdom, kindness, perseverance, love, & the like. These are factors which all men possess and all must utilize. Do not delay in being a man of virtue because you do not have the "talents" of other men.    Renaissance Athlete 1...

Anxious, fear driven, negative content drives views. It also drives lack of productivity and being better men.  Shift your focus to what is required of a heroic man. Leave the negative stuff behind. 

Morning, Afternoon, Night. Before Bed. Before Work. Anytime you can. Ensure those around you know how much they are loved. Make sure you are expressing it through your actions first and foremost, but most certainly through your words. Your love is a blanket that comforts and protects. Never keep it from those around you. 

There are young men seeking structure and guidance. We must be there to help guide them. We must show them what male leadership looks like. What being a good husband, father, brother, and friend looks like. This is a brotherhood, not a one man show. 

Do you deserve cheat meals? Or should they be earned.  We dive into that and more on today's episode.

Take some time to appreciate your surroundings. The world does not need to see your pictures of kids, sunrises, hikes, etc. Make some things sacred in your life that are only for you and those you love.