GreatMan Podcast

The founding fathers would often sign letters to one another using the Latin phrase, "memento mori," which translates to, "Remember that you die." But rather than saying this as a sorrowful reminder, they used it to encourage one another to live meaningful lives. Men, tomorrow is not promised. Let us live with intentionality, as if every day was our last. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatma...

Excuses, excuses. What are yours for neglecting exercise? A busy schedule? Your age? Your ability? Today, JT and Anthony confront the internal voice of laziness and talk about setting a trajectory of success for better physical health. HIIT Exercise Resources: https://youtu.be/O6olj0O3h4w?si=ZKbk-7mCvhiAfV9J https://youtu.be/TkaYafQ-XC4?si=_oKSuuJ_JmGmID_G LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatm...

Do you, like many men, find yourself avoiding exercise due to lack of time? Well, what if your fitness goals could be achieved in as little as 10-15 minutes per day? New studies are finding great benefits for those who engage in short, high-intensity workouts rather than long and paced exercise. Listen in for how Stephen makes this a priority in his daily life. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://g...

In this transitional episode of GreatMan, a familiar voice makes a return to dive into the subject of the Stockdale Paradox. Listen in for a round table discussion on accepting reality and instilling discipline, as well as the important distinction between excuses vs. explanations. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support Great...

Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was a prisoner of war in Vietnam from 1965-1973. During that time, he was forced to confront the harshness of his torturous reality. Yet, at the end of his time in captivity, he emerged victorious. His tactic is known now as "The Stockdale Paradox," and it will benefit you greatly in 2024. Men, let's face our present realities. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://g...

When you think about being physically prepared for violence, protecting those around you, or managing a safety threat, what feelings follow? Confidence? Fear? Conviction? For Anthony and Jay, this is a sobering subject that they believe must be addressed by every man. Listen in for a practical discussion on being equipped in the face of danger. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Insta...

We’re living in perilous times. I hope you never have to or want to initiate a fight, but I want you to be the kind of person who can end it if someone else starts it. Listen in as I talk about some of main tactics you should know in order to defend yourself and others. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan:  h...

In order to be ready to deposit inspiration and encouragement in the lives of men around you, you must be intentional about gathering it. Today, Anthony and Jay take us through what has demotivated and held them back from encouraging men, as well as the tactics they have implemented to overcome those obstacles. Men, this is a call to begin scanning your surroundings for stories of inspiration and...

Allow me to challenge you as someone challenged me: Determine to make a positive deposit consistently throughout this year in the lives of the people close to you. Listen in for ideas and examples for how to do this without being weird or preachy. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan:  https://greatman.tv/grea...

What amount of cursing is acceptable? At what age were you exposed to crass language? Anthony and Jay address these questions, and many more, in today's episode as they put their vocabulary under a microscope. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan:  https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy at htt...

Men, our language has gotten out of control. From movie scripts to backyard barbecues, foul language has become commonplace to the point of excess. Instead of reaching for the same, overused, vile words you so often use, let's cut the laziness and be creative with our communication. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support Grea...

On today's episode, Anthony, Jay, and Producer Jonas sit down for a round table-style discussion on the topic of hate. Amidst a relevant conversation about global events, the guys take on some uncomfortable questions, like when does judgment become hatred? How do you recognize hateful patters in your own behavior? And what does it look like to effectively disarm someone exhibiting hatred? LEARN MO...

My observation as a historian is that many men are captured early and deformed by being told who they should hate. Often before a young man is mature enough to form his own thoughts, he is handed a generational hatred. Men, it’s time to recognize the hate you may have inherited from your upbringing, the hate you might be holding, or the hate you might be passing to the next generation, and put an...

This week Anthony and Jay get personal, revealing ways in which they have harbored resentment, shifted blame, and allowed lies and misconceptions to accumulate. Today's conversation will push you to spend time in your control room, to question your unhealthy behaviors, and examine which petty (or significant) hurts still follow you today. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:&...

When it comes to life’s difficulties, it’s not always the explosive events, but the slow leaks that can leave us empty. What seemingly small offenses, lies, or comparisons are you letting leak into your soul? Today, Stephen encourages us to put aside the petty hurts that distract us from our bigger purpose. Men, let's have done with lesser things. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ In...

Today, Anthony and Jay share accounts of how they have personally handled criticism and gossip in their homes and businesses. When responding to critical input from others, controlling your emotions and facing reality open the door to growth and maturity. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan:  https://greatman...

Men, if you've not experienced it already, there will come a time in your life when you will be criticized, whether wrongly or necessarily. Stephen offers some insight as to how he has personally dealt with instances of criticism and gossip, and how these unpleasant circumstances are actually opportunities for growth. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.ins...

As Anthony and Jay unpack Stephen's charge to "kill the creep" in our lives, they examine where addiction stems from, how we are set up by society to become addicted, and what habits might be lying right under our noses that are creeping into our souls. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan:  https://greatman.t...

Life is full of pleasures that are designed to be enjoyed. But for men especially, it can be easy for these pleasures to creep into addictions. From alcohol to sex, eating to working, our enjoyment can fall victim to the law of diminishing returns and leave us constantly wanting more. Let's combat overindulgence so we can be present to those who need us most. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://gre...

Do you have set principles that you live by? How aware are you of the emotions you feel? How do these two concepts live together in harmony in our lives? Join Anthony and Jay as they encourage us to acknowledge our emotions while keeping them under the fortress of our principles. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMa...

Emotions are an essential part of any man's life. They help us bring passion and investment to all that we do. Yet, when we allow those emotions to overwhelm our principles, we can end up in big trouble. Listen in as Stephen illustrates the careful art of carrying our emotions. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan:...

For many men, the self-perception of imposter has become the default. We easily cling to negative traits we've identified or critical feedback that we've received. Today, Anthony and Jay challenge us to identify our strengths amidst our struggles, and to enjoy the good while we get to work on the bad. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatm...

What lies are you believing? What echoes from your past drag you down into complacency, even depression? The feeling of imposter syndrome is ever-present in our lives as men, and we must recognize it for what it is: a lie. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan:  https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy...

Today, Anthony brings in his good friend Jay to co-host this episode on the all-encompassing topic of vision. What does it look like to actually cast vision, let alone maintain the walk toward it? From weight loss to the marriage bed, listen in as two men discuss vision in all areas of life. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Sup...

Success doesn't come without vision. What are you aiming at? What are you striving toward? Today, Stephen issues a challenge to cast vision, whether it be physical, relational, financial, or otherwise, and pursue it. LEARN MORE: Website:  https://greatman.tv/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/greatman.tv/ Support GreatMan:  https://greatman.tv/greatman-global/ See Privacy Policy...