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No Risk, No Reward | TREVOR THOMPSON

Risk is something everyone is exposed to whether you’re simply driving to work or jumping out of airplanes and off rocks, like my guest, Trevor Thompson does. And, with as much exposure to risk and the inherent dangers that come with it we expose ourselves to, you’d think we’d spend more time considering the risks we’re taking and how to mitigate more of it. Today, we talk about objectively evaluating readiness, learning to respect dangerous activities, how to increase and improve focus in risky situations, and how to limit risk and maximize reward. “People ask me if I’m an adrenaline junkie. I’m an experience junkie. I collect experiences and my life goes on.” Tweet That— Trevor Thompson Trevor Thompson Gentlemen, my guest today is Trevor Thompson. He is a former Navy SEAL and self-proclaimed “experience junkie” (not to be confused with an adrenalin junkie). He is a skydiving, base jumping adventurer. And, as I was visiting with my friend, Jack Carr, Trevor stopped by for a spur of the moment conversation and I thought talking about the risks he takes in his life and how he’s learned to overcome fear and reduce exposure would be a perfect conversation to share with you. “The decisions people make when base jumping is what keeps them alive or kills them.” Tweet That— Trevor Thompson Show Highlights What it means to be an “experience junkie” Why focus is crucial to your success How to face your fear when you’re taking big risks How to into extreme sports How to mitigate risk but still enjoy risky activities Learning to respect dangerous activities How habituating decisions causes unforeseen risk How to objectively evaluate your readiness Why mentors and coaches are crucial How the concept of “time dilation” affects your performance What skills do and don’t cross over into extreme activities “Luck is not something you want to rely on.” Tweet That— Trevor Thompson Legacy If you’ve been listening for any amount of time, you know that I believe it’s no surprise that our boys are facing an uphill battle. In fact, if you look at the statistics, you can clearly see that boys are falling behind on some very serious and alarming metrics from academics, to depression and suicide, drug abuse, violence, criminal activity, college rates, and income to name a few. If you’re a father of a boy between the ages of 8-15, we want to equip you with the tools you’ll need to usher your son into manhood. And, that’s exactly what we’re doing at our second Legacy Experience on April 11th-14th, 2019. All you have to do is get to Las Vegas with your son and we’ll take care of the rest from food and transportation to an array of physical, mental, and emotional challenges all designed to push and test both of you, forge deeper connections, and help your son go from boy to man. If you want to learn more and lock in your seat, head to www.orderofman.com/legacy. “You can’t hope your way into a good reality.” Tweet That— Trevor Thompson Connect with Trevor Thompson www.thompsonparasports.org Instagram The post No Risk, No Reward | TREVOR THOMPSON appeared first on Order of Man.

How to be Funny and Why You Should Care | KEITH YACKEY

No one ever accused me of being funny but that doesn’t mean I don’t see the value of humor and comedy in life and in society in general. Today, I’m joined by my good friend, Keith Yackey, who over the past couple of years has transitioned from the corporate stage to the comedy stage. Today we talk about why fear keeps us from doing great things, why we as a society need comedians, the power of instant feedback on our path to growth, and how to be funny. “Everybody can get to a degree of being funny. It’s a skill like anything else.” Tweet That— Keith Yackey Keith Yackey My guest today is my friend, Keith Yackey. He’s been extremely successful in the corporate and event world, building an 8-figure investment firm in just two short years. But the reason I wanted to have him on the podcast is for his more recent endeavors, stand up comedy. It’s something that has always been fascinating (and scary) to me so, to watching Keith go from, comedy newcomer to performing in some of the biggest comedy clubs in the world, has been incredible to watch. I hope you enjoy today’s conversation with Keith as he shares with us how to become funnier and why it’s so important. “There are so many things I’ve learned from stand-up comedy. One is having the guts to try to something new.” Tweet That— Keith Yackey Show Highlights Why fear keeps people from doing great things 5 key components to being great at presenting Why hiring a coach is critical to your success How to develop humor in your life even if you’re not funny Why hope is the foundation of all progress How comedians are like scientists The power of recording your performances Why stand-up comedy is one of the hardest things on earth to do The incredible power of instant feedback Striking the balance between caring what people think and being yourself How to overcome the fear you experience in life How owning your mess-ups is the best approach to overcoming bombing Why we as a society allow comedians to cross PC lines Why we need to be careful not to fight for our excuses Why every man should incorporate humor into everyday life Decoding “likeability” “I’m “naturally talented” because I’ve been doing it for 10 years!” Tweet That— Keith Yackey Legacy If you’ve been listening for any amount of time, you know that I believe it’s no surprise that our boys are facing an uphill battle. In fact, if you look at the statistics, you can clearly see that boys are falling behind on some very serious and alarming metrics from academics, to depression and suicide, drug abuse, violence, criminal activity, college rates, and income to name a few. If you’re a father of a boy between the ages of 8-15, we want to equip you with the tools you’ll need to usher your son into manhood. And, that’s exactly what we’re doing at our second Legacy Experience on April 11th-14th, 2019. All you have to do is get to Las Vegas with your son and we’ll take care of the rest from food and transportation to an array of physical, mental, and emotional challenges all designed to push and test both of you, forge deeper connections, and help your son go from boy to man. If you want to learn more and lock in your seat, head to www.orderofman.com/legacy. “The temptation is to fight harder for your excuses than the results you’re after.” Tweet That— Keith Yackey Connect with Keith Yackey www.keithyackey.com Instagram Facebook “The people who are least offended are those who are actually doing something with their life.” Tweet That— Keith Yackey The post How to be Funny and Why You Should Care | KEITH YACKEY appeared first on Order of Man.

Rise Above the Victim Mentality | TRAVIS MILLS

A couple months ago when I was out in Maine, I had the opportunity to sit down with an absolutely incredible man who went from lying nearly dead on the battlefield of Afghanistan to losing portions of both his arms and legs to now running an organization dedicated to serving and developing injured members of our military. His name is Travis Mills and today, he talks with us about choosing your attitude and approach towards life, maintaining composure in chaos, learning how to ask for and accept help, and how to rise above the victim mentality. “A big reason I can have the attitude I have is because I don’t see myself as handicapped or someone with a disability.” Tweet That— Travis Mills Travis Mills My guest today is an absolutely incredible and inspiring man. His name is Travis Mills and he is a retired United States Army Staff Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne Divison. He’s also one of only 5 quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq in Afghanistan to survive his injuries. But more than simply survive, Travis is thriving in life with his beautiful family, multiple successful businesses, and the Travis Mills Foundation in Maine. He is a New York Times Bestselling author, a motivational speaker, an actor, and an advocate for both amputees and veterans. Today, he’s here to talk with us about his life-changing injuries and how he’s overcome extreme adversity to serve himself, his family, and those who have gone through similar experiences as him. “When I got blown up, I felt like ‘No way would I ever let my guys see fear come from me.'” Tweet That— Travis Mills Show Highlights Choosing not to be a victim of your circumstances Choosing your attitude How to effectively lead from the front How to maintain composure in chaos How to keep from dwelling on the past Using your challenges to help others with theirs Learning to ask for and accept help Recognizing opportunities and big-picture thinking How to keep yourself and your ego in check Being able to adapt when life throws you a curveball Striking the balance between being satisfied and wanting to grow How to focus on the things you can control “At the end of the day, I can’t change what happened to me. I can’t change the fact that I got blown up. I can’t change the fact that I have no arms and legs. So, through those trials and tribulations, I’ve found a lot of life lessons.” Tweet That— Travis Mills Legacy If you’ve been listening for any amount of time, you know that I believe it’s no surprise that our boys are facing an uphill battle. In fact, if you look at the statistics, you can clearly see that boys are falling behind on some very serious and alarming metrics from academics, to depression and suicide, drug abuse, violence, criminal activity, college rates, and income to name a few. If you’re a father of a boy between the ages of 8-15, we want to equip you with the tools you’ll need to usher your son into manhood. And, that’s exactly what we’re doing at our second Legacy Experience on April 11th-14th, 2019. All you have to do is get to Las Vegas with your son and we’ll take care of the rest from food and transportation to an array of physical, mental, and emotional challenges all designed to push and test both of you, forge deeper connections, and help your son go from boy to man. If you want to learn more and lock in your seat, head to www.orderofman.com/legacy. “We all have our own problems. We all have something we’re going through. So, if my story has helped you, that’s great, but don’t think that I hold myself on some pedestal because I really don’t.” Tweet That— Travis Mills Connect with Travis Mills www.travismillsfoundation.org Facebook Twitter “I can’t control my situation but I can control my attitude.” Tweet That— Travis Mills The post Rise Above the Victim Mentality | TRAVIS MILLS appeared first on Order of Man.

Become the Hunter | DONNIE VINCENT

As many of you know, I have begun to immerse myself more deeply in the world of hunting. I’ve always been fascinated with the life and mindset of a hunter but never grew up being too exposed to it. Now that I am, my mind has been opened to what it truly means to be not only a hunter but a conservationist as well. Today, I am joined by a man I have been watching for a long time, Mr. Donnie Vincent. He is a film-maker, a conservationist, a hunter, and one of the most trusted voices when it comes to the symbiotic relationship between the hunter and the hunted. We talk about we have not evolved out of hunting, how ignorance around hunting is hurting all of us, how to become better stewards over our resources, and how to become the hunter. “You cannot rescue anyone or anything from too far a distance.” Tweet That— Donnie Vincent Donnie Vincent My guest today is Donnie Vincent and he is someone I deeply admire and respect regarding his work with the wilderness. This is a man who has truly immersed himself in the connection with nature and is one of the leading voices and champions of sustainable and ethical hunting. He is a biologist, hunter, explorer, conservationist, sportsman, and filmmaker. But one of his most powerful pursuits from my perspective is that of “storyteller.” Donnie creates amazing films documenting his journey into the wilderness, his connection with nature, and the hunts he pursues. If you’ve ever considered hunting (or already are), following Donnie should be an absolute requirement. “I’m either working out, grocery shopping, or I’m in the woods trying to get groceries.” Tweet That— Donnie Vincent Show Highlights Why we should pursue our passions How to become a good steward over our resources The problems with factory farming Why we have not evolved out of hunting Why we need to give back to nature The relationship between the hunter and the hunted The seriousness and gravity of the role of a hunter How ignorance around hunting is hurting all of us How to rectify the odds between hunting and conservation The symbiotic relationship between everything Why we owe it to the animal to become the best hunter possible Why we should not pick sides as a hunter or non-hunter How we can better self-regulate The power of asking serious questions about food sustainability Why education is the core of conversationism “Hunting has always been at the forefront of my mind. When I was a kid, it was literally all I ever thought about.” Tweet That— Donnie Vincent The Other Side “[Hunting] is a good engagement all around if done responsibly, if done with a conscience, and always having an idea of where you are and how you’re engaging with the wildlife.” Tweet That— Donnie Vincent Legacy One direction the Order of Man has gone that I did not anticipate it going when we launched 4 years ago is turning around and offering a hand to the boys who we would have become men. That’s why, last year, we launched our inaugural Legacy Experience, and father-son event designed to forge deeper and more powerful bonds between dads and their boys. And, after a huge level of success, we’ve decided to open up the second-ever Legacy Experience with some updated events, challenges, and features. If you’ve ever wanted to participate in a rite of passage with your son, this is the event you’ve been waiting for. All you have to do is get to Las Vegas on April 11th. From there, we’ll shuttle you and your son to our lodge in the mountains of Pine Valley for an unforgettable 3 1/2 day experience designed to challenge you and your son physically, mentally, and emotionally and equip both you and him with the tools necessary to succeed as men in an ever-challenging landscape of modern times. You can head to www.orderofman.com/legacy to learn more, watch a film from our last event, and get registered. “Hunters are not making a massive impact on the wildlife. What’s having a massive impact on the wildlife is lack of habitat and lack of conservation.” Tweet That— Donnie Vincent Connect with Donnie Vincent www.donnievincent.com Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram “Hunting, fishing, and collecting your own wild forage from the forest is so much more rewarding than just strolling into the supermarket.” Tweet That— Donnie Vincent The post Become the Hunter | DONNIE VINCENT appeared first on Order of Man.

DAVID GOGGINS | Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

The mind is a powerful thing. It can be used as a tremendous source of good or a tremendous source of destruction in your life. The way you choose to train and use it could, quite literally, be the only thing keeping you from accomplishing your greatest ambitions. Today, I am joined by former Navy SEAL, ultrarunner, endurance athlete, wildland firefighter, and all-around badass, David Goggins. We talk about staring down adversity, using challenges as the fuel to propel yourself forward, the sacrifices you’ll need to make to be successful, race issues and political correctness in America, and how you can master your mind and defy the odds. “I’m not trying to gain some stardom or fame, or some shit. I’m out here trying to give you what I’ve learned in my life.” Tweet That— David Goggins David Goggins The man I have the privilege of introducing you to today, David Goggins, truly needs to no introduction. Suffice it to say, David is one of the most insane human beings on the planet and someone I have respected and extremely inspired by over the past couple of years.on We’ve all watched his videos and most of us have read or listened to his latest book but having the opportunity to sit down face to face with him only increased my level of respect for what David has gone through, the odds he’s overcome, and the incredible work he’s been able to accomplish despite those odds being stacked against him. Gentlemen, set this one on repeat as David and I have one of the most powerful conversations I’ve ever been part of. “I spend my time trying to focus on how to better myself to continue on my journey to be a better person in life. There is no fluff in my life. Every second of the is utilized to become a better human being.” Tweet That— David Goggins Show Highlights The value in authenticity Maximizing every single minute of every single day What makes a man a man How to expand your current mental and physical limitations What makes the pain worth pushing through How to be grateful for your biggest challenges in life How to develop pride in yourself How to use the lowest part of your life as fuel for progress How to overcome anger from past circumstances What separates those you choose to be victims and those who don’t How to use self-talk to your advantage The power of isolation and being with yourself The pros and cons of mentorship Why you should use an “Accountability Mirror” The value in small victories How and why you need to focus on “Taking Souls” Why we need to have open, difficult conversations about race and gender “Balance is important but you have to first go to war with yourself, figure out what you’re about, and be proud of who you are.” Tweet That— David Goggins Can’t Hurt Me “When you finally become proud of yourself, you no longer give a flying f&%# what it took to get there.” Tweet That— David Goggins Legacy One direction the Order of Man has gone that I did not anticipate it going when we launched 4 years ago is turning around and offering a hand to the boys who we would have become men. That’s why, last year, we launched our inaugural Legacy Experience, and father-son event designed to forge deeper and more powerful bonds between dads and their boys. And, after a huge level of success, we’ve decided to open up the second-ever Legacy Experience with some updated events, challenges, and features. If you’ve ever wanted to participate in a rite of passage with your son, this is the event you’ve been waiting for. All you have to do is get to Las Vegas on April 11th. From there, we’ll shuttle you and your son to our lodge in the mountains of Pine Valley for an unforgettable 3 1/2 day experience designed to challenge you and your son physically, mentally, and emotionally and equip both you and him with the tools necessary to succeed as men in an ever-challenging landscape of modern times. You can head to www.orderofman.com/legacy to learn more, watch a film from our last event, and get registered. “Anger can’t sustain you for a long period of time.” Tweet That— David Goggins Connect with David Goggins www.davidgoggins.com Instagram Facebook Twitter “If you’re able to handle yourself, know what you’re about, know what you’re made of, and know how f#*!ked up you are, you are now on an even playing field with the world.” Tweet That— David Goggins The post DAVID GOGGINS | Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds appeared first on Order of Man.