Episode 349: Man on Fire With David Mehler

This week on the Finding Direction podcast I chat with David Mailer, creator of Man on Fire, a company that empowers men to live fulfilling lives. David shares his journey from being a successful chiropractor to becoming a masculine leader and discusses the importance of vulnerability and living in one's heart. He explains the three fundamental pillars of Man on Fire and the two invisible forces that control why people do what they do. David encourages men to face their fears and use them as leverage to find their true purpose. Listeners are invited to connect with David and learn more about his coaching programs and community. What We Discuss: David's Journey [00:01:50] David shares his journey from being a successful chiropractor to becoming a masculine leader and empowering men to live fulfilling lives. Using Regret to Move Forward [00:02:56] David talks about using the power of regret to move forward in life. The Two Invisible Forces Controlling Behavior [00:02:56] David discusses the two invisible forces controlling why people do what they do. Importance of Vulnerability and Living in One's Heart [00:05:16] David emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and living in one's heart to live a fulfilling life. David's journey to creating Man on Fire [00:08:00] David shares his journey of surrendering into faith and finding his message for the world, leading to the creation of Man on Fire. Leveraging the power of regret [00:09:51] David and Stu discuss the power of regret as a motivator for change and how to leverage it to create a life you love. The story of David's father and the importance of time [00:12:02] David shares the story of his father's regret and how it taught him the importance of time and taking risks. Man on Fire and its purpose [00:14:31] David explains what Man on Fire is and its purpose as a movement to empower men to live fulfilling lives. Man on Fire [00:15:30] David Mailer explains what Man on Fire is and how it helps men live fulfilling lives. Support Structure of Accountability [00:16:30] David Mailer discusses the importance of building a support structure of accountability to help men stay motivated and reach their full potential. Three Pillars of Man on Fire [00:22:19] David Mailer explains the three fundamental pillars of Man on Fire, starting with seeing your game and the two invisible forces that dictate why people do what they do. The Game of Selling Yourself [00:23:43] The importance of understanding who you're selling yourself to and the consequences of not being true to yourself. The Two Invisible Forces [00:25:10] The two invisible forces that control people's actions: feeling unworthy and unlovable. Facing Your Feelings [00:27:30] The importance of slowing down and feeling your feelings to face the two invisible forces controlling your actions. Somatic-Based Technologies [00:28:14] The use of somatic-based technologies to break into your body and feel your feelings to face the two invisible forces controlling your actions. Influence of Chiropractic and Neurophysiology [00:29:44] The influence of chiropractic and neurophysiology in the development of the proprietary processes used in Man on Fire. David's background and Donnie Epstein's technique [00:30:53] David explains how he got involved with Donnie Epstein's technique and how it evolved over time. Playing the game differently [00:32:30] David discusses the second step of his coaching program, which involves confronting one's fears and learning to authentically own one's power. Playing the game to win [00:33:41] David explains the third and final step of his coaching program, which involves living a fulfilling life and leaving a positive impact on the world. Where to find David Mailer [00:34:34] David shares where listeners can find him, including his Facebook group and website. One thing to do to find direction [00:35:45] David suggests having empathy and compassion for oneself and taking control of one's physical health as a way to start finding direction in life. Introduction [00:38:07] Stu Massengill thanks the audience for joining him and introduces the guest, David Mailer. David's journey [00:38:45] David Mailer talks about his journey from being a successful chiropractor to becoming a masculine leader and empowering men to live fulfilling lives. Using regret to move forward [00:40:50] David Mailer discusses the power of regret and how it can be used to move forward in life. The two invisible forces [00:43:30] David Mailer talks about the two invisible forces that control why people do what they do. Importance of vulnerability [00:46:20] David Mailer emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and living in one's heart. Episode Resources: Man on Fire Rising (Website) - 00:34:34 Man on Fire Rising Facebook group: "Get Your Balls Back" (Website) - 00:34:34