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Pat spent 5 years in the Marines as a Helicopter Gunner. Since then, he has spent much of his life as a fishing and hunting guide. Pat as guided countless flyfishing trips, but after several years transitioned to guiding big game in an effort to give his clients a great experience in the outdoors.At Ease Hunting as grown quickly due to Pat's relentless pursuit of detail and the effort he puts in outside of the hunting season.Pat and I dig into his experiences in competitive shooting, guiding, hunting, the outdoors, and his time in the Marines. In addition, Pat gives some great perspective on hunting gear and "look-fors" while in back country chasing wild animals.   

Butch Stienle, a former SWAT team member and Firefighter Bridger Miller chopped it up with me for a couple of hours on the 100th Episode. These two sent chills down my spine multiple times as they spoke heavily on their faith in God and how that has helped guide them through seeing the dark parts of our world.  Butch has spent the majority of his career kicking down doors and chasing bad guys. In the meantime, he found himself training for his pro MMA debut only to be stopped short by injury. Butch moved on to coaching and training people in self defense, weaponry, body building, and nutrition. He shares his expertise in these fields and gives the glory to God for where he is and what he has accomplished. There is always a turning point in a person's life and Butch tells the story of a gunfight he was involved in that changed his focus to God, family, and serving others. Bridger spent the first part of his career as a teacher and swim coach. He swapped careers to firefighting where he has exceeded expectations. In Bridger's short career in the department, he has been exposed to scenes only imagined in movies. He relies on faith and family to help get him through these experiences. Bridger pushes himself to excel and makes those around him better.In this episode, we explore nutrition, fitness, hunting, death, life, religion, raising kids, family and GOD.       

Mindfulness is a state of present-moment awareness that involves paying attention to one's thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment.CORRECTION: Brett w/ WYO SPORTS THERAPY NOT Oil City Therapy.

DNF (DID NOT FINISH). 

Bobby supports schools with in-school, relationship-driven mental health programming that helps teens build emotional resiliency and self-confidence.He teaches students that they're the only ones responsible for their own lives, and they can thrive even when life is hard. A highly recruited Division 1 football player, Bobby Jones battled the pressures and temptations of being a high level college athlete with professional potential. After football, as a young man in his 20's, Bobby was trying to navigate his way through life, but God showed up and had other plans....

Personal Finance is often a topic that is avoided or misunderstood. Handling finances and investments is a topic that is not covered in depth in most American high schools leaving high school and college graduates with little knowledge on how to handle their money and or investments.  Jessica and I explore the world of personal finance, the issues that often arise, and how to manage those issues. Jessica works closely with individuals form all walks of life to help them to improve and grow their financial situation. 

Which are you? How valuable are you to the people around you? Are you an asset or a liability?It is very simple:Producers WinNon-producers LoseProducers do not whine about the work. They go above and beyond their roles and responsibilities and still worry if they are doing enough to be valuableNon-producers whine and do just enough to get by then complain.

Most are not willing to sacrifice nights out, alcohol, shitty food, weekends with the boys/girls, friendships to fulfill their goals and dreams.  That is why most goals and dreams die before they even start.

Emotions can be difficult to manage. Especially when you are in a position of leadership and everything that happens in your organization or team is essentially your fault. Leaders who lead on emotions alone will often struggle. Happy, sad, mad, anxious all have the potential to result in poor decision making.Leaders who can control their emotions and lead on metrics and fact will usually see better results. 

There are a lot of "measuring sticks"  walking around. When you do something "abnormal" or shocking to them, they start to ask questions.How many have you sold?What was your time?What place did you take?How many downloads?How many people showed up?They just want to see how you "size up" , but rarely does a "measuring stick" do anything but assess and compare having never done anything of significance themselves.

We spend so much time and resources trying to "fix" our weaknesses and very little time figuring out our strengths.Utilizing our strengths will take us MUCH farther than spending time trying to correct and worry about all our weaknesses. 

I have created 9 LLC's and out of those nine the most successful one is the ONE that I have focused on the most. There rest failed or are stagnant and produce NO revenue.Moral of the story, stop chasing shiny pennies and focus on the ONE thing that is growing your life and business. 

Define and Direct is a book I spent 2 years writing. It was a long process to produce 45 pages of content. However, I feel those 45 pages are directed and meaningful. Hopefully, they can shed some light on your life and help you move toward your goals.

Social Media has created a place for people to portray a person they actually are not. It has given people a platform to show how wealthy and great they are, but in reality they are full of shit. This is not only evident on social media but also in our day to day lives. So many people are trying to be someone they are not and making other appear inferior.Remember, if they are gossiping to you, they are gossiping about you.

1883 is one of the best representations of the Oregon Trail. It shows the fragility of human life. Life in the 1883 was simple. All you had to do was figure how to survive. You had to win each and every day or you would be dead. Details were critical and failure to pay attention to them would end in death.141 years later our society has altered drastically. Most of us do not live each day to just survive. We take for granted all of the conveniences we have. Shelter, warmth, travel, food, etc. We do not have to worry survival. It has been conveniently placed in front of us.Imagine tomorrow the electricity goes out and we are forced to just survive. 

Many people you view as successful do not feel they are successful and many people that feel successful are not viewed as successful. What is the TRUE definition of success?  Who gets to define success? 

Lack of follow through is hindering your ability to thrive. It destroys your credibility but others, but more importantly yourself.    How many times throughout the day, week, month, or year do you say or suggest something but you NEVER follow through with it?How many meetings or invites have you had where "something" come up and you never rescheduled?Once of the greatest skills  that will set you a part in today's society is to FOLLOW THORUGH WITH ACTION.  

We have become a society of enablers. One of the best ways we can help our kids and society as a whole is to let them work through adversity. Let them have situations that are hard. Situations that take a toll mentally and physically. They must learn from these experiences to understand themselves and the world around them.Parents are notorious for bailing their kids out of situations. How many times have you as a parent  came "the Rescue." If they never know what it is like to want, need, or struggle, and the persevere. They will want, need, and struggle their entire lives. 

Tanner may have been born a couple hundred years late. His passion for the outdoors and hunting is unmatched.  After many successful hunts and bear encounters, Tanner has never quit pursuing the outdoors and hunting. He takes us on adventures of hunts for bighorn sheep, deer, and elk deep in the back country of Wyoming.His stories will make you laugh, but will remind you of how brutal and touch nature can be. How man is simply a guest and the mountains and all it holds can be relentless.

Hannah has been working in education since 2012 as a High School English Teacher. It was never her vision to become a teacher, but she has been very influential to the students who have entered her classroom.In a world where our school system is not always valued, Hannah finds the bright spots that keep her driven and excelling to create the best positive learning environment for her students.  Hannah brings a little bit different perspective to the world of education that I believe should be considered. Teaching takes a special person and I am grateful people like Hannah continue to work and thrive in this career. 

There are day where we do not feel like we have achieved our goals and or visions. Where we do not feel we are good enough.Where question ourselves.We feel like we are inadequate.It is normal, but you must be REAL REAL with yourself.What can you do to combat the feeling of not feeling good enough? 

Waking up at 4am is not a flex. 4am gives an 1-2 extra hours a day with no distractions where meaningful work can be done. That is a minimum of 365 distraction free hours in a year. It doesn't really matter what time you get up or go to bed. The important thing is what you do with those hours. Regardless finding at LEAST one hour a day that is distraction free will add massive value to your day.  

Want to get paid? Want to get the promotion? Want to play in the big game? Want to be recognized?Become UNDENIABLY GOOD at what you do. Be so good, that you and/or your product are irreplaceable.

If you are not where you want to be in life, IT IS YOU FAULT. If you are killing it in life and making the best possible life for you and your family, IT IS YOUR FAULT.Regardless what side you are on, it is on YOU to make your life better and/or keep improving.  

DEFINE- What it is that you want in your life?DIRECT- Eliminate distractions and focus all your attention on it

As a 21 year old playing college football, Butch was watching over inmates in a South Dakota prison including the Death Row Inmates. He spent 16 years in law enforcement in the Dallas, Texas area. While in Texas, Butch was able to surround himself like minded people including the infamous body builder Branch Warren.Butch has been on countless hunts across the United States, British Columbia and Mexico.  Including guiding hunts for kids in need.  A BIG believer in the 2nd amendment, Butch currently teaches long range shooting and pistol classes. He has a passion for educating people about the proper use of guns.Most importantly, he is a loving father and husband. 

We are inundated with information every day. "Information" comes with attitude, drama, problems, negativity, positivity, and emotions. How your CHOOSE to receive the information is up to you. Do you let it ruin your well being? Do you let it dictate your mood? Do you pass it on to others? You get to determine what you let eat away at your energy. 

When things get hard.....JUST KEEP GOING.

Over the past 45 or so days I have experimented with the Meat Diet, or Carnivore diet. However, I have continued consuming alcohol and the occasional treat. The results have been interesting.  Here is a rundown of how it has been affecting me and my body. Enjoy!

What you FOCUS on GROWS, but you must make be INTENTIONAL with your actions. 

52 Mile Ultramarathon through the Black Hills of South Dakota. Ultramarathons are not for most people. They will test you and determine how far you are willing to push yourself. Many sign-up, but never show up. Many sign-up, but never finish.   

The old saying rings true, "Behind every good man, is a good woman."This story is not exception.We always get to see the Cowboy, but rarely do we get to see their support system. Catherine has been an integral in supporting her husband Clayton. She tells the story of what it is like to be a wife of a rodeo cowboy, part of a documentary, raise kids, work full time, and still be a supporting wife.  The ups. The downs. The worries. The success. The struggles.  She is a true role model! 

Clayton's rodeo resume if filled with championships and awards, including three trips to the NFR. His 20 plus year career as a bull rider has been full of trials. Including broken bones, surgeries, injuries, and a 10 year battle with Epilepsy. The common man would have quit, but Clayton keeps going. His story is way more than rodeo, but a story of perseverance and no quit. His determination and drive prompted a documentary called "Savage" produced by Morgan Law Films.Follow the Documentary at:https://www.savagedocumentary.com/@savagedocumentary@morganlawfilmsThe next showing of the film will be:April 29th - 4:30pm - Dallas, TX Violet Crown Theater 3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204  

Morgan is in the process of wrapping up her Documentary "Savage", which tells the story of a professional bull rider, Clayton Savage and the reality of the bull riding in pro rodeo. In addition, she also owns a constructions company, has two kids, is married, and makes frequent visits to an orphanage in Uganda."Savage" will soon be shown at film festivals across the United States. Follow her:@morganlawfilmshttps://www.savagedocumentary.com/

When you start, it is not going to be pretty.  You can look the part, but you actually have to BE the part!

It is necessary that we get a humbled form time to time. It keeps us grounded and moving forward. You will never have it "figured out".  The more complacent and comfortable you get, the less you learn and grow!

We all have one. It is whether or not we decide to drop it, learn from it, or carry it with us.

Self negotiation = Self Sabotage. The more time you spend debating in your own head the more time you are losing and the less likely you will chase your dreams and goals. 

Imagine is Dr. Dre never "sold out." If you have a skill that people need, you should be monetizing it. If you never monetize your skill and value, the chances of it growing and evolving are slim. You are limiting your resources.

New Year's Resolution? Why are you waiting? You waiting and overthinking is why you will fail.

Bad things happen to good people. Good things happen to Bad people. AND vice versa. Stop playing the victim card. Stop teaching out kids to hold other people responsible for their success and/or failures. Create solutions to your trials. 

The Guru and Influencer space has exploded over the past couple years. The problem, most of them have not accomplished a thing in their life OR are trying to sell you the next best thing. There is NO next best thing. Pay close attention to who/ what you are investing your time into. 

If you are in sales, or want to be LISTEN. This is how we built our company with sales.

This is a topic that can be argued and justified from many different perspectives. It is important to note that hunting has changed over the last decade. Many look as hunting as nothing more than a sport. Many hunt to eat. Some hunt to kill.  Some hunt to be in nature. Whatever the reason, it is important to establish some Hunting Ethics for yourself and the generations that follow.

So many people live a life BELOW their full potential. They go through the societal norms. Go to school. Work 40 years. Retire. Die.  The frustrating piece is most people are capable of WAY more. When we are lying on our deathbeds, how will we reflect on our lives?

We have all been in a place where we feel stuck. 9/10 we are not stuck, but we are fearful of what may come if we do the "thing". Ask yourself this question when you are stuck, "What happens if I don't...."

This is a scary thought for many people. Bein alone for an extended period of time in their thoughts, their demons, not distractions to occupy their mind. This is where the work is done. The demons defeated, the ideas constructed, the power created, the YOU discovered.

How many times have you heard, "I can't, I am too busy." My guess it a lot and my next guess i that you have used it a great deal yourself.  Some use it as an excuse, but some are just think they are TOO BUSY.We are all busy, but most of us are inefficient. We do not handle our 24 hours very well and it cause stress, anxiety, depression, etc. 

Andy might be one of the most genuine and creative people I know. He is a no BS kind of guy! In this episode, we talk about teaching your kids about money, building relationships, and being present with your family and spouse. 

Derik and I dive deep into struggles with alcohol addiction and the journey from rehab to training for the Chicago Marathon.  This is a MUST listen!  

Stop what you are doing and S T A R T! 99 percent of you have had an idea or a vision that you never pursued because you were scared to start.  You feel stuck and let it pass by and you continue to do the same old stuff.Everyone had to START at the beginning and that is oftentimes the scariest part. Stop overthinking and START!