Enter the Lionheart

My friend, D.J. Paris, hosts the successful Real Estate Podcast called "Keeping it Real", which explores excellence in the field of real estate. But D.J. has such a great perspective on so many varied interests in life, I love his philosophy on facing hardships (the path to success is through hell) and his battling against his inner resistance. Topics we discuss are: How you do something is how yo...

Jen Dunning is a relationship therapist who shares her wisdom on how to find a compatible life partner.   In a world of online dating, with weak and easy romantic connections and increasing number of young men scared to approach women, the number of single people who desperately want to be in fulfilling, and loving relationships continues to grow.   00:00:00 Intro to Relationship Compatibility 00:...

It's always great when I catch up with my good friend, Nick Lamagna.   Nick juggles being a Real Estate Investor, Brazilian jiu-jitsu blackbelt and the host of the A-Game Podcast.   We Discuss his life philosophies: Always be Learning and Growing. Think Creatively. Get Comfortable being Uncomfortable. Play the Long Game. Employ Multiply Strategies. Maintain Daily Habits. "Everything I see from eve...

A great conversation with Hector Santiesteban, host of the fantastic Modern Masculinity Podcast.   We discuss our perspectives on juggling resilience, ambition, and the ever-evolving definition of success as men.  The challenges of the modern man as a parent, and why we both started podcasts as way of self-education through the most difficult and important journey we both face; fatherhood. Balanci...

My long-time friend, Kelly Feldkamp, is one of the smartest people I know when it comes to everything related to health and fitness. Former athletic trainer and Boston marathon qualifier, Kelly is the mother of 3 young boys, and has taken a huge interest in their health, specifically questioning the standard "vaccine programs" and increasing evidence of links between vaccine batteries and increase...

It's always a pleasure when I get to talk to my good friend and inspirational polymath, Rocco Jarman. Today we will be exploring the philosophy of self-leadership, as well as Rocco's thoughts on the power of Psychedelics.   You are either riding the waves, being tossed by the waves or you are perhaps making the waves. Either way, there will be waves. Be relentless in your choosing. Make for shore....

It was a treat to be on Hector Santiesteban's Modern Masculinity Podcast ..... Lawrence Dunning dives deep into his personal journey, exploring the intricate balance between masculinity, fatherhood, and personal growth. From the discipline of martial arts to the challenges of partnerships, Lawrence shares candid insights on navigating life's highs and lows. Drawing from his experiences as a profes...

It was great to talk to seasoned real estate investor, Nayia Pierrakos, who has a very unusual and unique way of buying properties using owner financing to close with little to no money down. Nayia was an immigrant from the legendary island of Sparta, in Greece. Her life an an entreopreneur started early and today she remains focused on helping others achieve financial freedom.  "In life, we get w...

Today I will be talking to my friend and jiujitsu teammate, Eugene Bidchenco.   Living through the fall of the Soviet Union and surviving the Moldovian civil war, today he maintains with an insane drive for excellence in all aspects of his life. In his mid-40s Eugene is going as strong as ever, and in the world of jiujitsu that isn't an easy feat! New Black Belt.   A long lifespan, without a long...

Today I will be talking to the incredible Dr. Tess Laurie; Dr. Lawrie is a medical doctor, as well as a research scientist, whose peer-reviewed publications have received over 5000 citations. Dr. Lawrie has consultant for the World Health Organization, was one of the brave voices who spoke out against the terrible Western government Covid response and now has a new mission to spread the tenets of...

Today I will be talking to a charismatic entrepreneur, Daniel Mangena.    When Dan was young, he amassed great wealth and then lost it all, not once, but twice. He has published a book on how to think about money, called the Money Game. Money, for Dan is a medium, and we need to think about it the right way; it's not everything, but it's a useful tool.   I think that Dan and I share a similar view...

From Episiode #001 to Episode #100, it's always a pleasure when I catch up with my good friend, Nic Gregoriades.   Nic moves through life in a very authentic and unique way. Aside from dedicating many of his formative years to mastering and then spreading his love for jiujitsu around the world, Nic is  now a screenwriter, entrepreneur, author and a 4th degree jiujitsu black belt.   Nic shares his...

Faina Vitebsky moved from downtown New York City to the tropical embrace of Puerto Rico during the shutdowns of 2020 and today she has found purpose and founded wellness center for women victims of domestic violence.   Using Psilocybin and Ayahuasca helped Faina unlock a healthier mindset and let her delve into the depths of her psyche, and embrace her vulnerabilities with courage. Support Faina's...

Today will be a special episode for me, because I have followed Geoff Thompson since I was a teenage martial artist in England, and I read his first best seller, "Watch My Back".   Geoff is a man who has lived many lives. In his earlier years he worked on some of the toughest "doors" in Coventry, as a Bouncer, sometimes literally fighting for his life to protect the innocent against the violent (f...

Today, Brad Anastasia and I reflected on "Arnold", the powerful 3-part documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger on Netflix; we were both profoundly impacted by so many things the seventy-five year old, self-reflective icon said, as well as the powerful lessons you can draw from his life.   Arnold's journey from an immigrant with a dream to a renowned bodybuilder, real estate developer, actor, polit...

Today I will be sharing a conversation that I had with two lovely humans: Faina and Louise on their podcast "Trading in the Zen".  Before my current job in Real Estate and before my sabbatical in combat sports, I had a Derivatives Trading Company in the Option Pits of the Chicago Board of Trading. We talked about some of my past lives, how it impacted me as a human, the lessons I learned from both...

Louise Nonweiler is an award-winning clinical hypnotherapist, life coach and NLP Practitioner, and holds diplomas in psychology and financial trading. Louise comes from a family of successful traders, moving from currency trading to eventually venturing into helping traders succeed long-term by working on their psychology. Louise founded "hypnosis for Traders" and created "The Trading Mindset Prog...

Ray Flores is one of the hardest working people in combat sports today. He started his career in the seats of the Hammond Civic Center, doing play by play into a microphone for an MMA broadcast that would air a week later on public access TV. Fast forward to today Ray has been heavily involved with some of the biggest fights/spectacles of today: Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, Ryan Garcia and...

Kevin Shippee and his partner Matthew Tortoriello have been crushing real estate for over 15 years, with high focus on various foreclosure auctions.  Matt and Kev have built a multimillion-dollar real estate company based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Along the way, they've also made every mistake you could imagine and learned a great many lessons along the way! They just published the entertaini...

Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is a renowned health expert dedicated to helping men and women over 40 optimize their health, with the overarching goal of building and maintaining both a fit body and a fit mind for longevity. With an aging population and an increasing awareness of the importance of holistic health, Dr. Balduzzi's evidence-based and proven methodology offers practical and sustainable tools fo...

It was great to get to know more about Dan Hart and how he came to be the black belt entrepreneur he is today. In my definition of "success" in life, Dan ticks all the boxes. Dan is a black belt in jiujitsu and as well as running his jiujitsu school, Alpha Jiujitsu, he is also a Restaurateur, a Real Estate Investor, Bitcoin enthusiast and hosts a Costa Rica jiujitsu camp for charity. If you are lo...

Today, the microphones were turned on me by my friend and polymath, Brian Russ. We talked about some of my background in trading, MMA and what I learned from facing my fears in combat sports, travelling the world, and we discuss our thoughts on what a successful life means to us.    It was a great conversation and Brian really is one of my favorite people on this earth. Thank you brother Cory for...

I sat down with Author David Lawrence to talk about the ideas in his new book: "Are We Really Biochemical Robots: A Critique of Determinism and Sam Harris' Crusade Against Free Will." It was a great conversation discussing whether we are in control of our choices.    While David was clearly on the side of Freewill, unfortunately the state of today's landscape is the opposite: most current media pe...

Tim Calise was an entrepreneur from a very young age; after starting several businesses in college, he had the distinction of raising $325 million before the age of 25! And then with remarkable foresight he gave it all back to investors, as he wasn't confident in the investing landscape of 2008. Today, Tim is dedicated to helping reverse engineer how to make other people's dreams come true and his...

It's always a great time when I can catch up with Mike Scanlon. Mike is a Top 1% Producer in Chicago , a former Professional Rugby Player and an Investment property specialist .   Mike and I discuss: Why the Multifamily Market in the Midwest is so desirable. How to Build a Successful Real Estate Team. How to Find the Right Partner Front Loading your Life. Focus on what you can Control. "The best t...