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My guest in this episode, Nico was born and raised in Port Au Prince, Haiti. Nico left Haiti in 2006 after dropping out of 2.5 years of Med School via an asylum petition. After testing life in the states, Nico joined the US Air Force in Sept 2008. His main goals were citizenship, travel, and education. Nico has been assigned to Ohio, Florida, South Korea, and New Mexico, and going back to Florida in the summer of 2022. During his tenure in the service, he's obtained an AAS in Food and Nutritional, and another AAS in Education and Training Management. Nico also managed to gather a few more credentials like Certified Fitness Coach with the International Sports Science Association (ISSA), and Certified Manager with the Institute of Certified Professional Manager (ICPM). Other training in Instructional System Design, Curriculum Development, and lastly in 2020 Certified Life Coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Nico was first introduced to personal development in 2015 when he was recruited to be in the direct sales industry. After attending one major event, things have changed and shifted a lot. He really saw where he was lacking and was ready to learn more and be more in order to serve more. Married in 2017 and divorced in 2019, Nico fell into a black hole. After spending 6 months living in a dark space, he reconnected with the world by choosing to live his gift. And his gift is to inspire and empower other men into becoming a Man of Substance otherwise known as Man of Value. Nico loves weightlifting, reading, listening to podcasts, enjoying hoping for here and there, and definitely values time with friends and family." WEB: https://www.WinWithNico.com/freereportFB: https://www.facebook.com/winwithnicolsonHeroes Wanted: heroeswanted.us/coaching

Are others "cheating" or are you limiting yourself? There seem to be many instances today of people playing soccer with their hands or playing by a different set of rules.When we encounter a situation where we feel this way we have a few options.1. Pout and go sit in the bleachers.2. Nobly stick to our guns and your rules and play harder.3. Evaluate why you are playing by your set of rules.You may be lined up on the football field rather than the soccer pitch and limiting yourself while pointing at others not only makes you look foolish but makes it almost impossible to win.Free strategy call heroeswanted.com/coaching

In this episode, we go way back to episode 34 of the Ever Vigilant podcast to a conversation I had with a man who has become a friend, Scott Smith. He says his calling is to see Christian men properly restored to God's expectations. Men of action. Healed, restored, and ready to Disciple the next generation. I hope that you are challenged and encouraged by our conversation. Find Scott here. https://banishedfromeden.com/Heroes Wantedhttps://www.heroeswanted.us/coaching

My guest is Ben Killoy is a Marine Veteran, speaker, and a coach focusing on helping dads rebuild confidence on the other side of generational trauma. Ben transitioned out of the Marines and was spending a great deal of time running on the typical path in life, college, getting a job, start a family, all towards American Dream. In 2014 he dropped out of the College of Engineering and left with a big question, what next? From this point, he reconnected with a love of leadership, and a desire to become a better husband and dad. He launched his first podcast Military Veteran Dad In 2019 and now his second podcast The Business of Fatherhood in 2021. He is currently a stay-at-home dad and coach spending quality time with his family while still working hard and helping others. Ben now helps other dads come home, by redefining the parameters for living and creating a legacy of change. benkilloy.comHeroes Wantedheroeswanted.us/coaching

After starting out season two of Heroes Wanted with a powerful episode. This episode will set the expectations for season two, much will be the same with a few changes and a new opportunity if you are ready.SameWeekly episodes focused on helping men level up as husbands, fathers, and leaders. This will include the occasional great guest, and solo episodes with yours truly.ChangesThe solo episodes will be much shorter finishing out at 10-15 min. and I will be bringing back many of the interviews and favorites from the Ever Vigilant podcast archives. These changes are to give me the opportunity to get back some time, for myself and for my friends and family. I am enjoying my time in one on one strategy calls and coaching calls and I prefer using my time in this way. I also have other projects that I want to invest in, including a new podcast on the horizon with a co-host. I have wanted to do a podcast with a co-host for a long time now and I believe that this combo will be a winner. Stay tuned as we leak info on this new project. I also have a new group coaching option that I am weighing interest in, give this episode a listen and if you are interested email me directly at jprim@heroeswanted.us

Welcome to Season Two of Heroes Wanted, we are going to start this season out with a BANG. Myles was not only a multiple-time guest on Ever Vigilant but I am proud to call this man a friend. Some have wondered what happened to the Snake Doctor, and he is ready to tell his tale. We start out talking about his business and first aid like we have many times before, but that is just the beginning of this epic podcast episode. Myles goes deep and shares the trials and tribulations of the last two years, but this is not a story of defeat. It is a story of a man rising from the ashes a better, stronger man, driven by his faith and a resounding purpose. This is a story of hope for all, a testimony of God's faithfulness in the midst of the storm. Whether you are in the middle of a storm or you see one on the horizon this is an episode that you do not want to miss.Archangel Dynamics & Myles https://archangeldynamics.com/@archangeldynamics@callsign_snakedoctorHeroes Wantedhttps://www.heroeswanted.us/coaching

In this episode Kyle Sponable from www.consortia.network joins me to talk about NFTs, Crypto, and Blockchain. I am always curious and I want to have an understanding of this world as it evolves before my eyes. Kyle does an excellent job of breaking down these incredible technologies in an easy-to-understand way. Web. www.consortia.networkFB. www.facebook.com/kyle.sponable

Fighting ChaosI posted the show notes from the previous episode of Heroes Wanted on Instagram last week. I received a great reply from my friend Mark Booher over @TheBarritus. Mark has been a guest on several of my podcast episodes and is a wealth of information.Quote-“I also think facing chaos is intimidating because it's unknown - without the form we're accustomed to. But it's from chaos that order is formed. And if you look at the myths and legends of old, creating order from chaos is often a violent and bloody one - metaphorically speaking.” -Mark BooherThis post got me thinking about chaos, a consistent and persistent adversary of man since the beginning of time. The reality that we must accept is that life is chaos, the chaos is never going away. We must find a way to adapt and overcome the chaos, if only in our day to day lives and in the lives of those that we influence each day.Merriam-Webster – Definition of chaos1 : a state of utter confusion the blackout caused chaos throughout the cityb : a confused mass or mixture a chaos of television antennasI don't know that I could come up with a term to better describe the world that we are living in today. But unlike many, I don't believe that it is out of the ordinary. I don't even believe that we are necessarily living in extraordinary times. I believe that it has always been this way. The difference perhaps is that have more information, maybe too much information, and as has often happened throughout history we have lost faith in those that we need to trust in order to believe that there is order. Merriam-Webster – Definition of orderto put in order : arrange The books are ordered alphabetically by author. As men, it has been our defining purpose to serve through bringing order. Our attempts at bringing order are epic. Everything from time to calendars to hieroglyphics is a search for order. Some have resulted in great benefits for all (water filtration, capitalism) others have led to the death of millions (communism). This need for order drives each of us as individuals in our personal lives, our families, and our communities. It is this drive for order that is often used to manipulate us as I talked about in my episode from Feb. 20 titled Following The Script, go give it a listen. The script we follow is not inherently bad but is used to bring order to your family, your culture, your community, etc.I want to key in on two ways to fight the chaos. Because if you do not engage at least in these two ways. The chaos will chew you up and spit you out. The chaos or the way in which you deal with it will overcome you and destroy you.#1. Find the beauty in the midst of the chaos. It is always there but rarely easy to find. In my book OPEN: Six Life Changing Principles I delve into a very personal story of some ministry work we did in the Guatemala city dump. Of all of the places that I have traveled and met people, this was beyond compare as the worst place I have ever been. The hopelessness hung in the air along with the stench of rotten trash, human excrement, and filth. The total pits of life are not far from here, within spitting distance. The only thing that could have made this place worse was war. As a lower-middle-class American trying to gain some sort of mental grasp on what I was seeing let alone experiencing was a challenge. The chaos was everywhere. As I searched for something to hold on to, I noticed the children. In the midst of this hell, there were children smiling and laughing. These malnourished, dirty, bare-footed children were happy. This was their world, they knew nothing different, and like all kids, they enjoyed the puppet show, balloons, candy, and attention we shared. Without finding the beauty in the chaos, you can and will at some point be overwhelmed. Without finding the beauty, a reason, a hope, you will not be able to fully focus or engage in life or your tasks at your best or in a worthy manner. Find the beauty, your wife, your family, a song, a poem, quote, or verse, find the why.#2. You don't now, and never will have total control. In order to maintain a sort of at least healthy respect for this fact we as humans have devised ways to live within this chaos.Routine: to give order to our life and the lives of our family.Tradition: to give order to a larger group of people, a culture, community, or country.Like most things that involve humans, these can get out of order themselves and lead to their very own chaos. The antithesis of a routine of order is a routine of sedation and sabotage. In an effort to bring order, a sense of control to our lives we can cause great destruction. Just as I mentioned earlier the endeavor to bring order can be extremely destructive to yourselves and those in the vicinity. Things like micro-managing seem to bring order but don't. Aggressiveness, yelling, and bullying bring a sense of control but ultimately birth even more chaos and you sabotage your very own good intentions. If you are not intentional in how you bring order by routine you will take the path of sedation. You will sedate yourself with alcohol, porn, video games, politics, sports, food, entertainment, living vicariously through for children. You will find a way to hide from the chaos rather than confront the chaos head-on. For far too many of our fellow-men this has led to suicide. Husbands and fathers finding a permanent solution for the temporary chaos that seems to have taken control. You must build a routine that challenges you on a daily basis and keeps you alert to the dangers of sedation, self-sabotage, and suicide. I recorded an episode on my morning routine a while back, I also have a training video available for a quick daily journal system. These things are a part of a routine to give me some control of the chaos in my own life. Man has had tradition since the beginning of time. From the solstices to harvest, to the celebration of the seasons. Once again these traditions can become destructive, like the sacrificing of babies in many cultures. The power of these traditions can be felt as we call this phenomenon the Christmas spirit at Christmas time. Once again, build these traditions that you and your family participate in with intent. Do your traditions build unity? Do they bring joy? Is there excitement in anticipation of them? Build your own weekly, monthly, and yearly family traditions. Make them unique, these differences will create a distinction between you and others. For bonus points, have a family meeting and solicit suggestions, and vote on things to do. Your influence through your routine, like my daily note writing and through your family tradition brings order to the chaos.web - Heroeswanted.us/coachingemail - jprim@heroeswated.us

"Talk is cheap", I clearly remember my uncle telling me. I was in my early teens and didn't quite understand the significance of his statement. I reflect on this thought regularly and attempt to weigh what I say against it. In this crazy world, action is the remedy.Talking creates noiseNoise creates chaosChaos creates fearThe only remedy is action. Every that you complain you indite yourself.I want to touch on two issues that prevent action.(1. You are surprised Good people, those that don't make a habit of lying, cheating, stealing, hurting others are surprised or shocked by the behavior of those that do. When the "Golden Rule" is the standard for your life, it is difficult to understand and deal with those that don't abide by what you feel are the rules of the game. This often leaves those that behave badly in power or in positions of influence. Some of these people are intentional of their "bending" of the rules and enjoy not being hampered by the rules, while others less intentional but the results are often the same. Good people asking why?, rather than asking the correct questions which is How do we fix this?(2. You are comfortableComfort keeps good people from taking risks and assuming responsibilities. Just as comfort and distractions kept David away from leading his men in battle, and ultimately led to an affair and a murder. We created to be mission minded and serve a purpose greater than ourselves. Caught up in comfort and distractions we lose sight of what is worth fighting for. Is comfort and diversion greater than your family, church, or community? The "Proof is in the Putting" as they say, take a look around you. What you value, is what you serve. What do your actions say?No one is coming to save you, if there is chaos, or issues in your life. Take a stand and lead. You are who you are and where you are for a reason, to serve a purpose greater than you. Find it and jump in. I am asking you to join the fight, in your church, school board, city council, go where the fight is and shine light in the darkness and lead. The remedy is action, your action.Web - https://www.heroeswanted.us/coachingFree Guide - https://www.heroeswanted.us/quickbookEverything else - https://sleek.bio/heroeswanted

Once again, I dive into Hero Theory this time looking at Moses the man who lead the Hebrews out of the land of Egypt. The theory is that there are three giants that must be overcome in order to truly be a hero. Fear, lies, and the expectations of others keep you from rising up and serving a purpose bigger than you. You are not granted hero status by your pay scale, office location, uniform or something that you did long ago, hero status is earned each day as you subdue these giants and rise up to serve that greater purpose.Fear- Pharaoh Lies- Someone else should go, insecurities about speaking, they won't believe meExpectations of Others- The Hebrews were not happy with the results of Moses's meeting with Pharaoh, which resulted in an even worse working conditions for the slavesMoses defeated these three giants and the hero rose to the occasion. Eventually fleeing Egypt with the Hebrew people. I firmly believe that overcoming his fears, the lies, and the expectations of others and the up and down prolonged dispute with Pharaoh prepared Moses for the 40 years in the wilderness to come. Be certain in the fact that the battles that you are facing today, are preparation for the battles of tomorrow.Web- sleekbio.com/heroeswantedInstagram- @preparedefendleadFacebook- www.facebook.com/joemprim/Group- www.facebook.com/groups/heroeswanted1

All warfare is based on deception - Sun Tzu, The Art of WarWe can become so entranced by the glitz, glamour, lights, and glory of sports, news, movies, and television “programming' (fitting word, right?), that we lose track of the fact we are constantly being sold something: sometimes an upgrade to something that we already own, a new car or a watch, or even a pair of shoes. But often we're being sold something else, something insidious. More often than not, we're literally being sold a set of moral standards, beliefs, allegiances or even lifestyle. Everything from TV to Facebook is offering something, and we fail to ask some very simple questions.We proceed to buy the shoes, use the hashtag, nod our heads and believe the lies or change our values and beliefs based on the promise made by someone with their own agenda. We must open our minds to the fact we are being lied to for the gain of others for business, our government, our churches, the kingdom of this world.https://weaponized.design/Heroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Web- sleekbio.com/heroeswantedInstagram- @preparedefendleadFacebook- www.facebook.com/joemprim/Group- www.facebook.com/groups/heroeswanted1

In this episode of Heroes Wanted I dive into 'The Script'.Almost all men follow a script for the first 30+ years of their life.The script varies by culture, family tradition, country, etc. But looks something like this.SchoolCollege, Military or Training of some kindJobMarriageChildrenSome of you may have been rebels and skipped a step or changed the order but regardless you followed a script.The script isn't bad it kept you on a path that is best for your society as a whole, during your most unsettled years.The issue is not the script, but rather what happens at the end of that script.Feeling StuckLostLacking PurposeApathyFrustrationDoubtFearVery little is what you were told, or prepared for.Sunshine and rainbows aren't a result of following the script.The end of the old script can be a golden opportunity to write your own script.But, there will be work to do.Abandon Average.Uncover the Hero Within.Heroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022Instagram- @preparedefendleadFacebook- www.facebook.com/joemprim/Group- www.facebook.com/groups/heroeswanted1

The opportunity to interview guys like Griffin Coiner is why I'm coming up on 250 episodes of podcasting. In this episode we talk about his recent leap of faith to run Salt Stache full time, the RV life, his creativity, and the charity work that Stache Salt does to support first responders. We also touch on our 12 walk in the inaugural Strength Thru Adversity walk where we went from acquaintances to friends in 12 short hours.Stache Salt is an American Moustache Company creating Moustache Wax, Beard Oil & Men's Shaving Products in house. Sales Benefit First Responders in Need.Website- https://stachesalt.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/griffin.coinerInstagram- @stache.salt & @that_stache_guyHeroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022Instagram- @preparedefendleadFacebook- www.facebook.com/joemprim/Dads are you stuck? Are you feeling lost, frustrated, and lacking a purpose?Are you in a rut, going through the motions day after day and getting nowhere?If I could guarantee to get you out of this rut –– and have clarity and direction in your life– and feel confident in yourself and your decisions– and find purposeWould you take me up on that offer?Here's how it works. You work with me 1 on 1. We'll meet once a week via Zoom for 45 mins. I'll provide you with: – a personalized plan, to get you unstuck and very clear on where you are going.– weekly video lessons, so that you can learn what you need to do.– assignments, to put into practice what you learn.– challenges, to get you outside of your comfort zone where growth occurs, and confidence is born.And I'll even provide the required books (including my favorite book on leadership), an awesome journal, several field notebooks, and the supplies needed for you to succeed delivered right to your front door. (US only) NOW There will be effort and sacrifice involved; everything of value has a price. But, I will be with you each step of the way with 24/7 support via text so I can help keep you on task. You will need to show up on time and be prepared for the 1 on 1 calls, complete the lessons, challenges, and the assignments. But, don't worry Where you see uncertainty, I see your potential. I have been there and have experienced this journey myself first hand. Now What happens if you show up on time and prepared for the 1 on 1 calls, complete the lessons, challenges, and assignments– and don't have clarity and direction in your life– and don't feel confident in yourself and your decisions– and don't find purposeThen I will keep coaching you for FREE until you do There is absolutely no risk to you of not leveling up. This program isn't about change, it's not about evolution, it's about a new you, it's about uncovering the hero that is within you, but has been buried by years of lies, fear, and expectations of others. **Note due to the highly personalized nature of this service and my limited availability… I can only take on 5 new clients**Sure, you can continue doing nothing, but you know exactly where that leads.You can try to do it yourself by reading countless books, watching a bunch of YouTube videos (be careful those cat videos are distracting), and listening to hours of podcasts hoping to find something that clicks.But, if you're serious about finally taking control of your life, dropping the excuses, and becoming the husband, father, and leader that you want to be. Let's schedule a strategy call where we can design a plan to get you out of that rut and heading where you want to go. JoeEmail- JPrim@heroeswanted.us - Strategy in the subject line or www.facebook.com/heroeswanted1 to book appointmentI also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve you all better including:Ko-fi (link in bio) will serve as the base camp for Heroes Wanted. I will utilize this page to inform and to equip you in your journey.All content at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted will be free for everyone for the first quarter of 2022.

I was asked awhile back to share some of my favorite books. With my Audible library up over 450 titles at this point, I have listened to a lot of books on many different topics. At some point I may do another favorite books of all time episode, but I thought a look at my favorites of 2021 would be better at this point. I wanted to keep the episode a reasonable length so I kept my thoughts on each book short. If you have any questions or thoughts, let me know, I know the value of an Audible credit.Here they are in no particular order.No More Mr. Nice Guy, By: Dr Robert GloverUnbreakable, By: Thom SheaViolence of Mind, By: Varg FreebornRogue Heroes, By: Ben MacintyreThe Energy Paradox, By: Steven R. Gundry MDGenesis: Arisen, Book 0.5, By: Michael Stephen FuchsThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, By: Charlie MackesyHeroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve you all better including:Ko-fi (link in bio) will serve as the base camp for Heroes Wanted. I will utilize this page to inform and to equip you in your journey.All content at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted will be free for everyone for the first quarter of 2022.My goal is to provide so much value during that period that you will stick around once some parts become available to members only.Free Now-Alpha Orders 12 week program180+ episodes of Ever Vigilant Podcast only available hereMy Book OPEN; Six Life Changing Principles (PDF Ver.)Quick & Dirty Guide to the Six Life Changing PrinciplesHeroes Wanted Discord ChannelBe the First to Know & Help Contribute to the MissionComing Soon- (February - March)Men's Bible Study / Book Reading Group (via Zoom)Men's Mastermind Group (via Zoom)Podcast Episodes each Week (only available at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted)50-50-50 Body Weight Get OFF the Couch Workout10 Minute Journal ProgramRecommended Reading List

A short episode with four reasons why it is better to win than to be right. Heroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve you all better including:Ko-fi (link in bio) will serve as the base camp for Heroes Wanted. I will utilize this page to inform and to equip you in your journey.All content at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted will be free for everyone for the first quarter of 2022.My goal is to provide so much value during that period that you will stick around once some parts become available to members only.Free Now-Alpha Orders 12 week program180+ episodes of Ever Vigilant Podcast only available hereMy Book OPEN; Six Life Changing Principles (PDF Ver.)Quick & Dirty Guide to the Six Life Changing PrinciplesHeroes Wanted Discord ChannelBe the First to Know & Help Contribute to the MissionComing Soon- (February - March)Men's Bible Study / Book Reading Group (via Zoom)Men's Mastermind Group (via Zoom)Podcast Episodes each Week (only available at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted)50-50-50 Body Weight Get OFF the Couch Workout10 Minute Journal ProgramRecommended Reading Listhttps://ko-fi.com/heroeswantedhttps://hy.page/preparedefendlead

In this episode I talk with Brian Fleming he is an inspiring military keynote speaker. He is a combat-wounded Afghanistan war veteran, international speaker, and resilience trainer who helps people be more resilient in tough, turbulent situations. He was severely wounded in action by a suicide bomber who exploded 3-feet away from him in Kandahar, Afghanistan and now he teaches strategies for overcoming unexpected challenges.We talked about him getting blown up twice in Afghanistan, he is the OG "blownupguy.com"The power of purpose and having a missionThe importance of a mentor and how they can change everything.Having a victim mentalityNot asking for helpBelieving nobody understands your situationThe importance of storyHealing thru telling your storyFinding humorSuffering and Viktor Frakland a dozen other thingsBrian Fleming has an incredible story to share and shares it in a powerful way, that along with a great sense of humor and purpose made this a great conversation that I look forward to sharing with y'all.Website: blownupguy.comPodcast: marriagebattleplan.comBooks: Resilience www.resiliencebooklet.com & Redeployed https://rb.gy/8rkzljHeroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve you all better including:Ko-fi (link in bio) will serve as the base camp for Heroes Wanted. I will utilize this page to inform and to equip you in your journey.All content at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted will be free for everyone for the first quarter of 2022.My goal is to provide so much value during that period that you will stick around once some parts become available to members only.Free Now-Alpha Orders 12 week program180+ episodes of Ever Vigilant Podcast only available hereMy Book OPEN; Six Life Changing Principles (PDF Ver.)Quick & Dirty Guide to the Six Life Changing PrinciplesHeroes Wanted Discord ChannelBe the First to Know & Help Contribute to the MissionComing Soon- (February - March)Men's Bible Study / Book Reading Group (via Zoom)Men's Mastermind Group (via Zoom)Podcast Episodes each Week (only available at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted)50-50-50 Body Weight Get OFF the Couch Workout10 Minute Journal ProgramRecommended Reading Listhttps://ko-fi.com/heroeswantedhttps://hy.page/preparedefendlead

In this episode, I talk about taking action. Despite of of the rules, despite of the nay-sayers, despite of the hate, you must take action and move forward in your mission.Gideon-Fear- MidianitesLies- "My clan is the weakest and I am the least in my family.Expectations of Other- His family expected him to act as the youngest, keep quiet, help out, and conduct himself as the least of his brothers.As we progress thru this year I will continue to seek out Heroes to learn from.My suspicion is that these three challenges will become a pattern.If you are ready to abandon average, and uncover the hero within.Look at your fears, the lies that you tell yourself, and the expectations of others that are holding you back.Your family, your congregation, your community, and your country are in dire need of heroes today.Heroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve you all better including:Ko-fi (link in bio) will serve as the base camp for Heroes Wanted. I will utilize this page to inform and to equip you in your journey.All content at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted will be free for everyone for the first quarter of 2022.My goal is to provide so much value during that period that you will stick around once some parts become available to members only.Free Now-Alpha Orders 12 week program180+ episodes of Ever Vigilant Podcast only available hereMy Book OPEN; Six Life Changing Principles (PDF Ver.)Quick & Dirty Guide to the Six Life Changing PrinciplesHeroes Wanted Discord ChannelBe the First to Know & Help Contribute to the MissionComing Soon- (February - March)Men's Bible Study / Book Reading Group (via Zoom)Men's Mastermind Group (via Zoom)Podcast Episodes each Week (only available at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted)50-50-50 Body Weight Get OFF the Couch Workout10 Minute Journal ProgramRecommended Reading Listhttps://ko-fi.com/heroeswantedhttps://hy.page/preparedefendlead

In this episode, I break continue to break down the origin story of Gideon in the book of Judges verse six. Fear. Lies. Expectations of Others. These are three of the biggest challenges to abandoning average and uncovering the Hero within.I started out this year recording a podcast series on Gideon one of the heroes of the Bible.As I read through the story and meditated on it.I realized that Gideon took on these three challenges as well before becoming the Hero.Gideon-Fear- MidianitesLies- "My clan is the weakest and I am the least in my family.Expectations of Other- His family expected him to act as the youngest, keep quiet, help out, and conduct himself as the least of his brothers.As we progress thru this year I will continue to seek out Heroes to learn from.My suspicion is that these three challenges will become a pattern.If you are ready to abandon average, and uncover the hero within.Look at your fears, the lies that you tell yourself, and the expectations of others that are holding you back.Your family, your congregation, your community, and your country are in dire need of heroes today.Heroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve you all better including:Ko-fi (link in bio) will serve as the base camp for Heroes Wanted. I will utilize this page to inform and to equip you in your journey.All content at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted will be free for everyone for the first quarter of 2022.My goal is to provide so much value during that period that you will stick around once some parts become available to members only.Free Now-Alpha Orders 12 week program180+ episodes of Ever Vigilant Podcast only available hereMy Book OPEN; Six Life Changing Principles (PDF Ver.)Quick & Dirty Guide to the Six Life Changing PrinciplesHeroes Wanted Discord ChannelBe the First to Know & Help Contribute to the MissionComing Soon- (February - March)Men's Bible Study / Book Reading Group (via Zoom)Men's Mastermind Group (via Zoom)Podcast Episodes each Week (only available at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted)50-50-50 Body Weight Get OFF the Couch Workout10 Minute Journal ProgramRecommended Reading Listhttps://ko-fi.com/heroeswantedhttps://hy.page/preparedefendlead

In the first episode of 2022, we break down the origin story of Gideon in the book of Judges verse six. There is a vivid picture of the chaos and devastation of the time, as some begin to call out in prayer an unlikely Hero emerges. When Gideon is called out, his story begins where many men find themselves today. He first plays the victim card and when those claims are answered, he begins to make excuses and show his doubt in himself. Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve you all better including:Ko-fi (link in bio) will serve as the base camp for Heroes Wanted. I will utilize this page to inform and to equip you in your journey.All content at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted will be free for everyone for the first quarter of 2022.My goal is to provide so much value during that period that you will stick around once some parts become available to members only.Free Now-Alpha Orders 12 week program180+ episodes of Ever Vigilant Podcast only available hereMy Book OPEN; Six Life Changing Principles (PDF Ver.)Quick & Dirty Guide to the Six Life Changing PrinciplesHeroes Wanted Discord ChannelBe the First to Know & Help Contribute to the MissionComing Soon- (February - March)Men's Bible Study / Book Reading Group (via Zoom)Men's Mastermind Group (via Zoom)Podcast Episodes each Week (only available at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted)50-50-50 Body Weight Get OFF the Couch Workout10 Minute Journal ProgramRecommended Reading Listhttps://ko-fi.com/heroeswantedhttps://hy.page/preparedefendlead

In this episode I share why preparing for the year ahead is so important to me and my exact process of evaluation and goal setting. 2022 may be a wild ride, get ready now and ensure that you have a plan.

A special EV ReRun of our Christmas Special with Joseph Cartwright.In this episode, I was joined by my good friend Joseph Cartwright, back in 2018. I asked Joseph to join me for a special Christmas episode, and he did not disappoint. Reminding us that Jesus didn't stay a baby, that his arrival was foretold hundreds of years earlier. Most importantly we talk about why he came and how the story that started thousands of years ago was all about YOU, and your redemption. God Bless you all and I pray that you and your family have a blessed Christmas. PrepareDefendLead.com

As we round out the year, I am spending time with family and preparing for 2022.I give a quick debrief of the Inaugural Strength thru Adversity 12 Hr Walk and then we jump into an episode that I recorded several years ago with my friend Mark Booher. Mark is a firearms and security expert and he presents his versatile concept of the Three Rings of Security. This is what Mark knows and it shows in this episode.If you are looking for firearms or security training https://www.barritusdefense.comTo keep up with PDL, my book, and other shenanigans https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

My Motto for 2021 was "without fear there is no risk and without risk there is no reward. Living out this motto though 2021 has lead to a mountain of failures and few significant rewards. The greatest lesson learned this experience is that I am no longer afraid to fail. Most are living a life of safety, fearing failure. Fear of failure is playing not to loose, rather than playing to win. New jobs aren't found, and old relationships aren't repaired by playing not to loose.Lessons learned from a year of failures.1. It is not a failure if you learn something2. Failure is going to hurt, that's OK your mission is greater than your pain.3. Screw your Ego! Ego is the enemy and will hold you down.4. There will be a cost, what are you willing to sacrifice to get what you want?5. Fail, Fail, Fail, and do it again, eventually you will realize that failures don't define you.PDL EVENTS| Inaugural Strength Thru Adversity Ruck 12/11/2021 6AM - 6PM Lampasas, Texas | New Year/New Man Live Webinar 12/27/2021 | For More Info: contact.vigilantwolf@gmail.com or DM on IG or FB @preparedefendlead

In this episode I have a conversation with entrepreneur, coach, and new expat. Lucas Rubix. He is an addict to all things tea, fast wifi, crazy dreams, busting through limiting beliefs, talking about god, and helping coaches and experts change the world in their own special and unique way.He is the founder of the Coaches University, the only in-depth ‘stay until you get paid' coaching program designed specifically for coaches looking to build a profitable long-term online coaching business.He is also the host of the Coaches Corner Podcast, a Top Ten Rated Business and Marketing Podcast for Coaches looking to grow a passionate, predictable and profitable online coaching business._______________________________________________________________No One is Coming to Save You!Uncover the Hero within, free yourself from the lies, fears and expectations of others that are holding you back. The Six Life Changing Principles will help you understand exactly where change needs to take place and will serve as waypoints on your road to becoming the hero in your life.NEW $9.99 OPEN: Six Life Changing Principles book deal, I'll cover shipping - https://jprimvigilantwolf.clixli.comHit the link below for links tohttps://hy.page/preparedefendlead

Gratitude is a way of life not a list.It's easy to be thankful for the good things in life, anyone can say that they are grateful for their health, home, and family.If you want to leverage gratitude in your life, you will need to dig deeper. You must be grateful for even the the difficult ad challenging times in life. Two keys to making gratitude a way of life.1. Open your mind to the realization that out of adversity accelerated growth can occur. 2. Open your mind to the ongoing inner dialogue in your mind. As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States this week, let's take a deeper look at ourselves and the role that gratitude plays in our lives and in how we grow and interact with those we love.--------------------------------------------------You are stuck.You're sick and tired of being the nice guy.You're troubled by your shallow relationships with your wife and children.You're afraid of failing and you hide in your comfort zone.You're haunted by being reactive vs. proactive in life.You're frustrated by your shallow devotion to God.You feel it in the pit of your stomach. You know you were meant for more. You want to change your life, but you aren't sure where to start.Uncover the Hero within, free yourself from the lies, fears and expectations of others. Open; Six Life Changing Principles will help you understand exactly where change needs to take place and the Six Principles will serve as waypoints on your road to becoming the hero in your life.No One is Coming to Save You!Hit the link below for links tohttps://hy.page/preparedefendlead

In this episode I have a great conversation with Rick Bennett. When I started my conversation with Rick I was under the assumption that his excellent devotional Send Me would be the focus of our conversation. You know what they say about assuming, and the old maxim proved true once again. But in this case I am fortunate that it did, and the story of how Rick came to write this devotional is a good one. Rick felt a call to serve his community and joined his local police dept. as a reserve deputy, Rick later took a leap of faith and walked away from an established well paying career to follow a calling to a purpose bigger than himself by moving to another state to become a full time officer. In his short career as an officer he once again saw and opportunity to serve his new community of first responders and military personal by writing Send Me. Rick is a great example that it is never to late to change things up, make a move and to commit to serving others. This will require a step of faith and sacrifice, but the impact that YOU can make will be felt by many. I hope this podcast serves to challenge you today, where you are. SEND ME: A 90 Day Bible study devotional -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WJN1355/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0You are stuck.You're sick and tired of being the nice guy.You're troubled by your shallow relationships with your wife and children.You're afraid of failing and you hide in your comfort zone.You're haunted by being reactive vs. proactive in life.You're frustrated by your shallow devotion to God.You feel it in the pit of your stomach. You know you were meant for more. You want to change your life, but you aren't sure where to start.Uncover the Hero within, free yourself from the lies, fears and expectations of others. Open; Six Life Changing Principles will help you understand exactly where change needs to take place and the Six Principles will serve as waypoints on your road to becoming the hero in your life.No One is Coming to Save You!Hit the link below for links tohttps://hy.page/preparedefendlead

Well, I screwed up and lost the audio for my last two interviews. Two! I know, I know, but my mistake is your gain. I dug deep into the archives of my previous podcast, Ever Vigilant to find one of my favorite episodes. One of the benefits to doing a podcast for so long is the treasure trove of content hidden in the deepest recesses of my hard drive. This conversation was based on an article by Paul Curtman. The article blew my mind the first time I read it and Paul was kind enough to join me on EV to talk about it. I believe that this podcast will surprise you as you realize that there is nothing new under the sun.Paul Curtman is a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, where he served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terror as an infantry squad leader. He is also an author and frequent speaker at political events having spoken all across the nation from Washington DC to Los Angeles.Paul is a strong advocate for personal freedom, sound financial principles and free markets. He is a Fellow at the Club for Growth, a Washington D.C. based non-profit charitable organization formed to educate the public about the value of free markets and pro-growth policies.Paul Curtman - Paulcurtman.comWar on Men Article - https://paulcurtman.com/a-war-on-men-king-cyruss-guide-to-national-enslavement-2/I also mention Rick Bennett and my botched conversation with him, he will be rescheduled but in the mean time check out his devotional book available on Amazon. Send Me by Rick Bennetthttps://www.amazon.com/SEND-Devotional-Enforcement-Responders-Personnel/dp/B08WJW8QLW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CGH3OLG9OQX1&keywords=rick+bennett&qid=1636316845&sprefix=rink+benn%2Caps%2C841&sr=8-1

3 Keys to Level Up Your Communication SkillsDo you have a habit of saying things that you don't want to say and not saying the thing that you should?Do you struggle with long time-wasting meetings? Do you struggle with your marriage due to miscommunication? Are you unclear in your communication with your kids?As most men move further and further away good communication in this brave new world. I believe that it is more important than ever that we focus in and level up our skills in this area. If we value relationship communication is necessary, and the better that we are in this area the better that our relationships will function. Intention- Know what you want to say, be brief and clear!Empathy- Meet others where they are, each of us is different. Empathy goes a long way to bridging that gap. It doesn't mean you agree, only that you are making an effort to see their perspective.Honesty- The truth hurts, lies kill. Nothing can be truly resolved with out honesty. Honest conversation, questions and answers, no matter the consequences. Hit the link below for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

I share my thoughts on what is going on in the world around us. There is chaos, fear, and an uncertain future as we grapple with a struggling nation. My objective is to add fuel to the fire in your heart or to feed that small ember to grow into an inferno. We were put here is this time, and in this place for a reason. I see an inferno growing that will stand together on a hill to shed light into the deepest darkest crevices and expose those lurking in the shadows that desire to taint and destroy all that is righteous, pure, and good. I touch on my book, the story of the emperor's new clothes, and the Game of Thrones series to illiterate what I see happening.I made a promise that PDL would never be a bitch-fest, or a show that solely shared info or opinions. This podcast is a consistent reminder that no one is coming to save you and that you need to focus on improving yourself so I wrap up the episode with the 4 As from my book these will help in the evaluation of where you are and where you should be heading.Assess- Honest evaluationAccept- Accept that evaluation as true, whether it is good or badAdapt- Develop action plan based on the evaluationAdvance- Move forward with the plan Hit the link below for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

You want to make change in your life, but continue to fail in making it last.You are not content with the man in the mirror. Yet you struggle to make the lasting changes that you need to make not only for yourself but also for those that are important for you.1. Identify- Be honest with yourself, be sure that you know the change to make in order to get the results that you need.2. Solution- Investigate, educate yourself on the best way for you to solve your issue. You don't know everything, if this change is important to you invest the time to learn.3. Plan- You must be realistic and specific, set up a plan that you can follow and that will help you accomplish the long term change you desire. 4. Commit- This is something that you want/need, do it. Don't set yourself up to quit. Quitting is a bad habit. Failing is acceptable, quitting isn't. Hit the link below for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

I love dogs.They have been a big part of my life and serve a purpose. They make me smile, bring joy, teach responsibility, and my big dog Brutus will tear your throat out if you mess with my kids. But, they have NO Freedom, NO Freewill.Good dogs do as they are told, or face the consequences, in return for free stuffHeath careShelterFood/WaterGiving your responsibilities to others, minimizes your freedom! Free men look at and live their life differently from their domesticated countrymen. Take back responsibility in these seven areas and take back your freedom at the same time.Free Wolf/Men v. Domesticated Dog/MenFood. Dogs wait to be fed/Wolves go get what they wantEducation. Dogs give up their young to outsiders/Wolves train their young to surviveProtection. Dogs can rarely defend themselves/Wolves are highly skilled in protecting their ownTribe. Dogs none/Wolves epitomize this ideal with their pack Health. Dogs fed processed food, little exercise/Wolves eat natural foods, never stopPrepare. Dogs fully dependent/Wolves provide their own food and shelter Speak Out. Dogs are scolded for barking/Wolves howl at the moon whenever they pleaseHit the link below for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

No one is coming to save you!Most of you have no one that you trust, no one to help, no one to hold you to a standard, no one to talk to,.............As you endure the paradigm shift that has rocked the sense of balance in our nation and the world as a whole. I believe that you no longer have the luxury of living as a lone wolf. It is imperative that you solidify the foundations of your existing relationships and invest the time, and energy into building a tribe of like minded men.Three reasons why you need to invest into building your tribe.1. Teaching/Learning- You need to share your experience for the benefit of others, while leveraging their experience for your own benefit. 2. Standards- You will benefit from being held to and holding others to a high standard, but this is a result of respect and trust. Trust and respect must be earned accountability is the by-product.3. Help- From time to time you will need help, there is no better way to strengthen a friendship than to help others in a time of need and be certain of that you will be in need of help at some point too.Get good people around you, the world is changing and solid relationships will always be invaluable."Surround yourself with men that will hold you to a high standard, and ferociously defend your back." Hit the link below for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU!Where you are today in your life is a result of your beliefs, and the actions that you have taken based on your beliefs. As a boy we all looked up to our heroes, whether they won games, saved lives, hurt bad people, or explored the far reaches of the universe. You were sure that this was what your future would hold as a man. Somewhere along the line the comforts and the distractions of modern life grabbed hold and apathy has slowly squeezed the life out of you.Rather than step into arena to face the enemy (yourself), you sedate your pain and hide your frustrations with politics, video games, sports, porn, Netflix, work or anyone of a million other possibilities. These distractions serve as an escape from the reality that you have created for yourself, yet you despise.You blame your wife, your kids, or your growing responsibilities at work for where you find yourself today. But deep down you know. You know that there is no one to blame but yourself and as you begin to take ownership, the Hero buried beneath the years of fear, lies, and the expectations of others, begins to stir.If you are here, you are uncommon, an ember burns deep inside of you, searching for the fuel to grow into an inferno.Unlike most men you are no longer content with this mediocrity.Unlike most men you are ready to commit to a change.Unlike most men you know that you were meant for more.Unlike most men you are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to rescue the hero not only for yourself, but for those you love and value the most.What is the cost of leaving the Hero buried under the fears, lies, and expectations of others?When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home. -TecumsehHit the link below for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

I believe that the home must be made a fortress, a place safe and secure, a buttress fortified against the storms assailing from outside. It is our responsibility to build a sanctuary of peace and calm from the storms and the zombie hordes that dwell outside the walls of our castle. We need to create a definite difference between what goes on outside, and what goes on inside our home, our fortress.Our homes are often filled with as much or with more chaos and disorder than there is outside the four walls of your home. Our homes are in dire need of leadership, and that means YOU.Meetings are important at work, at church, and in the community, but far to often only happen in our family when big trouble arises.These are the three keys that I use to make family meetings worth while, productive, and even enjoyable. 1. Keep it brief and orderly, short and sweet and to the point.2. Cover issues, schedule, and concerns.3. Each member must be allowed and opportunity to share, in order to keep this in line with number 1 & 2 we ask 4 questions. a. Win for the week? b. Loss for the week? c. What are you reading/learning? d. What do you need help with?No One is Coming to Save You!Where you are today is a result of Your beliefs and the decisions You made based on those beliefs.I intend to help you discover the hero within. Hit the link in the bio for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

Do you want what you say you want?Do your actions reflect your thoughts?If someone judged you based on your actions for a week would it align with what you say?Three keys to to stop spinning your wheels and actually make progress.1. What do you want? Sounds simple, but most men don't know have an honest, thought out answer to this question. Take the time, pray, meditate, think, ask, but you must have clarity in what it is that you want.2. What are you willing to sacrifice to get it? With the clarity from step one, acknowledge what is standing in the way and honestly decide if you are actually willing to give it up. If you are not willing to make the sacrifice necessary, now you know and can stop lying to yourself. If you are proceed to step three.3. You know what you want, you know what's standing in your way, now is the time to act. Give up what is standing in your way, walk away (or run), stop immediately doing what you have decided to sacrifice, set up a plan (gym membership, life coach, diet plan, etc), and apply it. No, second guessing, no excuses, no lies.No One is Coming to Save You!Where you are today is a result of Your beliefs and the decisions You made based on those beliefs.My intent is to equip you to uncover the hero within. Hit the link in the bio for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

Life is a series of problem solving exercises, the more tools you have and the further outside of the box you are willing to think the more options that you will have.Are you overwhelmed, and frustrated by the seemingly endless string of problems that you are encountering in your life?1. Stop worrying about things that are out of your control, or don't matter. Even if these affect you in one way or another, if you do not have direct control. Put them to the side and focus on the things you do control2. Prioritize what problem or issue that must be resolved first, second, third, etc. and set the steps and actions required to solve the issue even one baby step at a time. Do not get ahead of yourself, or get overwhelmed by the next step, focus on what you are working on.3.Take action, fail, learn, Take action, fail, learn, Take action fail, ask questions, seek advice, take action etc, etc,..... Don't let the fear of failing keep you from attempting to solve the problem. Don't allow yourself to get caught up in reading, talking, or "learning", there is no better way to learn than from your own action.No One is Coming to Save You!Where you are today is a result of Your beliefs and the decisions You made based on those beliefs.My intent is to equip you to uncover the hero within. Hit the link in the bio for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead

I haven't put out a podcast for a couple of weeks, I recorded this IG Live and converted it to a podcast as well to give a bit of an explanation. The sound is a little rough and I did it unscripted, and straight from the heart (Gorilla Traffic Cast Style...if you know, you know). The vision for what I am trying to create only becomes clearer, and the mission has continued to evolve and will continue to evolve as I change and new opportunities arise.The next evolution will be coaching, this will give me an opportunity to serve others in a more personal way, to encourage and challenge other men to raise their game both for themselves and those that they love.I will continue to create content and share my experiences with you, as I get things going and continue to build out my coaching program, don't stay on the sidelines. Join me, and get involved. DM me on IG, FB or email me if you are interested in coaching, or let me know where you are struggling. I am for you.Prepare. Defend. Lead.Your Mission. Own It.

Some of you will remember Eric Voris as a frequent guest on Ever Vigilant. I was excited to have Eric on PDL for the first time and our conversation did not disappoint. Eric is an avid hunter, but came to appreciate hunting at a later age than many. Late to the Game Outdoors was born out of his struggle to figure out how to deal with that inner “primal man” we all still have. Through his videos, writing, podcast and new book 'How to Hunt: A Total Beginner's Guide to Hunting Big Game' he seeks to make hunting as accessible to everyone as possible. https://latetothegameoutdoors.com/https://preparedefendlead.com/

My Guest in this episode is a Christian, Father, HomeSchool Dad and writer for Caldron Pool. He was an incredible guest on an episode of Ever Vigilant a couple of years ago. I wanted to have him back to speak on the virus and how have played out and continue to develop in Australia. Rod wears his beliefs on his sleeve, but shares his concerns and beliefs in a constructive well thought out and empathetic manner. I really gained alot from this great conversation and believe that you will too.Find my new book OPEN: Six Life Changing Principles at amazon.com or preparedefendlead.com

My 5 favorite things about TexasThe journey is has a way of testing your worthiness and commitment to the destination (goal). You will be tested, and challenged, at times every step of the way. Find OPEN: Six Life Changing Principles on Amazon.com or at PrepareDefendLead.com

The first ever Prepare Defend Lead LIVE. Coming to you LIVE from Texas hill country.Honestly I do not know how the video and audio quality will be, this is a learning process for me. I will continue to work out the bugs as I move forward. Thanks.OPEN: Six Life Changing Principles, is available at preparedefendlead.com or Kindle stay tuned for the interactive course.Knowing your destination, is the key to accomplishing your goals.Trouble is coming (its always coming) and it's your responsibility to be ready.Prepare, Defend, Lead ethos can empower you and give you purpose.A review of my favorite LAPG.com Core pants. They have proved themselves indestructible whether doing construction, fixing fences, changing the brakes or going out on a date these are my go to pants.

Your purpose is always serving others.If you don't know what your purpose or mission is, you can find it through serving others.

In this episode I read some excerpts from the sixth chapter 'Open Your Arms' of my new book 'OPEN'. I talk about the importance of meeting new people, building brotherhood, and forming bonds that stand the test of time. I end this episode by giving three bold action steps to begin to implement the principle of Open Your Heart into your life. If you would like to purchase OPEN or an awesome t-shirt to help support the mission. preparedefendlead.com Use code PDL10 to save 10%

In this episode I read some excerpts from the sixth chapter 'Open Your Heart' of my new book 'OPEN'. I talk about the power of love, being vulnerable, and willingness to make the sacrifices necessary for those I love. I end this episode by giving three bold action steps to begin to implement the principle of Open Your Heart into your life. If you would like to purchase OPEN or an awesome t-shirt to help support the mission. preparedefendlead.com Use code PDL10 to save 10%

In this episode I read some excerpts from the fifth chapter 'Open Your Mouth' of my new book 'OPEN'. I talk about the power of opening your mouth to boldly speak with intention, empathy, and honesty. I end this episode by giving three bold action steps to begin to implement the Open Your Mouth principle into your life. If you would like to purchase the book OPEN or an awesome t-shirt to help support the mission. preparedefendlead.com Use code PDL10 to save 10%

I have been following Frank Sell on social media for awhile, Frank is a renaissance man, a man committed to personal growth, unafraid to try new things, or push the envelope. We have a great conversation about overcoming generational thought patterns, personal growth, confidence, and his coffee company, how it happened, and why it resonates. Frank was awesome enough to give us a discount code for his coffee, use code PDL at homeofthehustle.com You can check out my new book 'Open' and buy TShirts and swag to support the mission at preparedefendlead.com use code PDL10 to get 10% off your purchase.Follow PDL and my shenanigans @preparedefendlead

In this episode I read some excerpts from the fourth chapter 'Open Your Ears' of my new book 'OPEN'. I talk about the power of opening your ears to listen to what others truly say, not what you think they are saying. I end this episode by giving three bold action steps to begin to implement the principle of Open Your Ears into your life. If you would like to purchase OPEN or an awesome t-shirt to help support the mission. preparedefendlead.com Use code PDL10 to save 10%

In this episode I read some excerpts from the third chapter 'Open Your Eyes' of my new book 'OPEN'. I talk about the need to seek out the beauty in the chaos of life and contrast that idea with the need to also be aware of the dangers around us. I end this episode by giving three bold action steps to begin to implement the principle of Open Your Eyes into your life. If you would like to purchase OPEN or an awesome t-shirt to help support the mission. preparedefendlead.com Use code PDL10 to save 10%

In this episode I read some excerpts from the second chapter 'Open Your Mind' of my new book 'OPEN'. I talk about the lies and deception around us and the lies and deception within us. I end this episode by giving three bold action steps to begin to implement the principle of Open Your Mind into your life. If you would like to purchase OPEN or an awesome t-shirt to help support the mission. preparedefendlead.com Use code PDL10 to save 10%

In this shirt episode I touch on the homeless issue here in Austin and on the fact that what we want is often not what's best for us. MLF.org

Communication is key to human interaction and building rapport with others is becoming a super power. Communication has been regressing for the last decade as email and text messaging have become the norm. This regression of the soft skill of communication has been multiplied by the Covid. It has been allowed to become a wedge in our human interaction and is used as an excuse for shoddy leadership. The consequences are only beginning to be felt as society begins to extricate themselves from under a blanket of fear and apathy. In this episode I talk about some of the consequences of covid, and give you some of the things that I do to communicate clearly and to build human capital.After my thoughts on communication I give updates on, Homestead 2.0, PDL Overland Project, and my soon to be released book OPEN.