RockneCAST

Whoa, just did my first 4:00 morning in quite a while. Usually get up around 5, but this morning was incredible. So for this episode, I am going to focus on three things: 1. Why should do 4:00 mornings. 2. How you can do 4:00 mornings, and 3. What you should do during your first 4:00 morning. Music and book recommendations. 1. Morning Light by Josh Garrells (music) Books 2. Rest by Alex Soojung-Ki...

Rookie NFL Quarterback JJ McCarthy recently suffered a season ending injury, tearing his meniscus in a preseason game. He responded with two words, "Amor Fati." This comes straight out of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. In this episode, I cover those two words, McCarthy's response to the injury, Victor Frankel's book Man's Search for Meaning , and Meditations by Marcus Au...

Just finished Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. There's lots of lessons in this book, but I focus on the period while McConaaughey was at University of Texas Austin through his first major role Wooderson. That's the key.

Whoa just watched the final Equalizer movie. It's a giant can of whoop ass! Makes a perfect dude movie. I also a movie recommendation and book recommendation. 1. Book: Ta-Nehisi Coates - "Between the World and Me." 2. Movie - Tenet by Christopher Nolan

In this episode, we cover the the work of Thich Nhat Hanh and his transformative book "The Heart of Buddha's Teaching." We explore the parable of the cow and explore whether you should let go of your sacred cows and whether those cows are actually serving you.

In this episode, I cover one of my favorite books, The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. We cover its power, and the two verses that he focuses on throughout the book: Philippians 4:13 and Romans 8:31. Loved this book! Philippians 4:13   13 I can do all things through [a]Christ who strengthens me.   Romans 8:31 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is fo...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in the United States in the lead up to the Civil War? If so, read Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson, which chronicles the events between the election of Abraham Lincoln to the first shots of the Civil War Ft. Sumter. Larson absolutely owns thriller non-fiction, a genre that he practically created by himself. He takes actual events and weaves them a...

This is a tough topic, but a conversation that we all need to be having. I understand the nuance and the infinitesimally small change of persuading you on this topic, but here goes... I discuss therapeutic abortion and its impact on cultural decline. Let's create a culture that affirms the next generation of moms and dads out there. Healthy families equal health culture.

In this episode, I cover why you should embrace the suck. We'll explore the work of David Epstein and my Grandpa Cole's book, "Living with Yourself." This one was fun to do!!

Everyone loves to be right about things, but what can we learn from being wrong? In this episode, we discuss what we can mine from being wrong as well as the perils of not being able to admit that you... just... might be wrong. Yep, even Rockne Cole gets it wrong (occasionally). We cover the work of sports commentator Colin Cowherd, the philosophy of Karl Popper, and a book recommendation, Kathryn...

In this episode, I cover the parts of this podcast that absolutely suck and explain why it is important to examine what you suck at. Embrace the suck. I cover the work of James Clear and Ben Franklin. Buy Clear's book Atomic Habits! This is the first episode in a four part series. The next episodes cover (1) Being Wrong, (2) Affirmation and (3) Abortion. The third topic has no connection to th...

I just finished up Empire of the Summer Moon by SC Gwynne, a book describing the Comanche, the fiercest warrior tribe of the plains. Loved this book!! In this episode, I cover how the horse transformed Comanche from the 98 pound weakling to the strongest, most militaristic tribe of the Southwest. I also describe their diet, their horsemanship and the what made them such compelling warriors. We als...

This is the reading from my church service this past Sunday. Loved it! In this episode, we'll cover. 1. The relationship between eagerness and gifts; 2. Gifts in service of others; 3. The true meaning of Shalom (hint it doesn't mean absence of conflict1); 4. My favorite Proverb - 13:12.

In this episode, I cover my review and results after 30 days on the BetterMe Workout App. I review what I liked and disliked, my results, and compare the BetterMe App versus going to gym or the free tools out there.

Whoa, just went to the Normal Borlaug Boyhood Home in NE Iowa. If you are planning a trip to the Driftless Region, this should definitely be on your itinerary. I explain what you can expect, how you can plan, offer some tips and explain a little bit about the man, Norman Borlaug, the Elvis of wheat research. He is credited with saving over one billion lives through adoption of his farming methods...

In this episode, I explain why Dr. James Dinicolantonio is my favorite health influencer.

This is my second episode on Steven Pressfield and his book the War of Art . This is about unlived life and the obstacles that stand in the way of that life.

Yesterday, after my three mile ruck, I stopped by KwikStar to pick up some milk. I turned on a little Joe Rogan and listened to his interview of David Goggins, former Navy Seal and bad ass ultra-marathon runner. Rogan's asked about Goggins' knees and recent surgeries on them. His knees are absolutely shot. Goggins' method clearly works. He is famous, a world class ultra marathoner, and...

In this episode, I explain why fitness gyms suck to get into shape and offer a solution that is better than a gym to get in shape.

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits , sends a weekly email called the 3-2-1. In it, he identifies three quotes from him, two quotes from others, and a question for the reader to advance the theme. Last week, he sent an email on four types of wealth: 1. Financial (money), 2. Social wealth (reputation), 3. Time wealth (freedom), and 4. Physical wealth (health). Clear writes: "Be wary of jobs t...

Should we play it safe or take some risks? In this episode, I explore that question through the mega awesome Maze Runner Trilogy.

On Friday, I listened to Rogan interview Rizwan Virk , an MIT professor, entrepreneur and video game designer. Virk believes we may actually be, Matrix like, in a giant simulation and he explains why. Virk talked about what made a good video game, which he learned from the Atari founder, Nolan Bushnell. A good game is easy to play and hard to master. Virk emphasized that as you master levels, the...

In this episode, we cover the work of author Steve Pressfield and his concept of the Resistance. We explain what it is, how to overcome and it why should buy Pressfield's book, the War of Art .

Have you ever experienced a session with a shaman? If not, you should. In this episode, I share my recent session with a shamanic healer. I explore what I thought it would be like before hand, how actually was and offer some tips so you can get more out of the experience.

In this episode, I explain why you should eat the whole lemon. The lemon peel contains some powerful benefits. In this episode, I'll cover the breadth of the health benefits, do a deep dive on oxidative stress, and share one powerful benefit that I've already experienced.