Becoming Sovereign

Dietrich Mateschitz founded redbull at the age of 41 years old. At the time of his passing 35 years later, he was worth over $27 billion and 90% of the world’s population could recognize RedBull’s branding.He is one of the most effective marketers and enigmatic founders of our time and RedBull is one of the most powerful, wide spread, and successful brands in history.What started as an Idea that came to Mateschitz from a Japanese newspaper while he was a marketing executive selling deodorants, has taken the world by storm. In this episode of Becoming Sovereign we will study the man behind RedBull and how he has given billions of people “wings”

I read a biography of United States General George Patton titled “Patton: The Man Behind The Legend.”As with every episode, I read the entire book, highlighted everything that struck me as important, and then went through it two more times to refine and annotate the most important lessons from General Patton’s life before sitting down and discussing them with you. General Patton served in World War 1 and World War 2 and is one of the greatest military leaders to ever live. His life is one of immense inspiration, doubt, fear, courage and bravery, challenges, and an unrelenting desire and resolution to fulfill his destiny.You and I can learn a lot from his story and this episode we will do just that. --

Nate is a United States Marine veteran, entrepreneur, rancher, and father.In this conversation, we discuss why Nate is grateful for the time he spent homeless, the importance and power of training for something specific, how becoming a father has changed his life, why men need wilderness and more.

Sam Walton is the founder of Wal-Mart and the patriarch of the world's richest family with a networth of $432 Billion. He grew up middle class in Missouri, however, by the time he died he was the world's second richest man, the father of 4 children, and was married for 49 years.I read his autobiography "Sam Walton: Made in America" that he wrote in the last years of his life detailing his rise from the middle class to one of the world's greatest entrepreneurs of all time.In this episode, you and I will study the lessons from his life and how we can apply them to our lives to become better fathers, husbands, friends, neighbors, and businessmen.--Sign up for my personal email list--Read the book "Sam Walton: Made In America"-- Connect on Instagram

Naval Ravikant is a billionaire investor and entrepreneur with a unique life philosophy. He recently appeared on Chris Williamson's 'Modern Wisdom' podcast where they discussed dozens of important topics.I listened to the podcast several times and wrote down every sentence or idea that struck me as important; in this podcast we will go over the 44 most important ideas and lessons from their podcast.

Jeff Bezos is worth $200 Billion Dollars and Amazon has a market cap of $2 Trillion dollars. How did Bezos go from a dissastified wall-street employee in his 30’s who started selling books online to the second richest man in the world and founder of one of the most valuable companies to ever exist?I read “The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and The Age of Amazon” by Brad Stone to find out.This book details the prolific journey of Bezos and Amazon and in this video you will learn the 7 primary lessons from the book that you can apply to your life today to become a more formidable, powerful, and resilient man.--- Buy the book: The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and The Age of AmazonLeave a comment below or connect on...  / becomingsovereignpod  

I read the book "⁠Napoleon⁠" by Paul Johnson.Napoleon Bonaparte conquered all of Europe, then lost all of his power, then got it back, and then lost it again. According to Time Magazine, he is the second most influential man of all time behind Jesus Christ and he has had over 100,000 books and articles written about him. Why? Because is one of the most prolific conquerors, military thinkers, and leaders in human history.I read Napoleon, a biography by Paul Johnson about Napoleon Bonaparte and in this video you and I will go over the highlights from his life and the lessons you can apply to your life to become a better and more powerful leader.---Buy the book "Napoleon"---Connect on:⁠YouTube⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠X

I read "Churchill" by Paul Johnson.---WInston Churchill was born the half-American son of a British aristocrat. He would go on to become a prisoner of war and war hero, prolific writer, painter, and public speaker, and most notably, the prime minister of Englad during World War 2, when they most needed him.He lived a full life and there is much to be learned from his life.---Buy the book "Churchill"---Connect on:YouTubeInstagramX

I read “Benjamin Franklin: An American Life"Benjamin Franklin was born into a middle class family, ranaway from home as a teen, and became one of America's best diplomats, scientists, political thinkers, and founding fathers who dined with European kings before he passed away.He was experimental, nuanced, incredibly curious, and profoundly influential on his community, nation, and the world in his time and for centuries in posterity.In this podcast you will learn how he thought about politics, duty, business, science, God, and life; and how you can apply his principles to your life and business.----Read the book: “Benjamin Franklin: An American Life"----Connect with the show on:InstagramTwitterYoutube

This is the 100th of episode of The Art and Science of Becoming Sovereign podcast. I asked folks to submit questions and I answered them. Thank you for supporting the podcast and finding it valuable.

Today, Monday, February 17th at 4pm EST, we are launching RoughRider: a brand that myself and two of my close friends have been building for nearly a year. Classic clothing designs with a western touch — made in America, by Americans, for Americans. The name RoughRider is an ode to the First United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, also known as the Rough Riders. Led by Colonel Leonard Wood and Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, these men volunteered to fight the nation’s enemies in the Spanish-American War in 1898. They were from every corner of the nation, from every type of background, but were united by the American spirit. That same spirit has flowed through the men who founded, built, and have defended this nation, and hopefully the men who will don RoughRider. Our first button-up, ‘The Roosevelt’ will be available in 2 colors: Frontier Tan and Patriot Blue. There is a limited number of these being released; if you’re interested, enter your email at roughriderusa.co to be notified about the launch and get yours before they sell out.

I read “Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage"Sir Ernest Shackleton was an Irish in the early 20th century who led the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition - one of the most daring and famous expeditions of the last several hundred years. The 28 man crew spent 622 days alone in the Antarctic, enduring some of the harshest weather and living conditions on Earth before being rescued. Everyone survived the treacherous journey in large part due to the incredible leadership of Shackleton. Shackleton is one of the greatest leaders of men the world has known; this is the story of his famed expedition.----Join my free email newsletter to get the 7 most important takeaways from this book.----Read the book: “Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage"----Connect with the show on:InstagramTwitterYouTube

Ben Wilson is the host of the renowned podcast How To Take Over The World where he studies history’s greatest leaders and heroes so you can learn lessons from their lives and become a great leader yourself.We discuss why great leaders study great leaders and why you should too, the role copying has in creating, the two qualities of every great leader, how to cultivate a vision, how Jesus took over the world without leaving a couple hundred mile radius, the most understudied historical figures in the world, who alive today will be studied throughout history, and more.----Listen to How Take Over The WorldConnect with Ben on InstagramConnect with Ben on X----Click the link to join my free email newsletter to get the 7 most important takeaways from this essay.----Read the essay: 'Courage'----Connect with the show on:InstagramTwitterYouTube

I read 'Courage' - a short essay by esteemed American writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson discusses the three characteristics which elicit respect across mankind, the most important and rare of which is real, genuince courage. He discusses how to cultivate courage and why men revere their courageous fellows so much.We can all live more courageously; this essay will help you do just that.----Click the link to join my free email newsletter to get the 7 most important takeaways from this essay.----Read the essay: 'Courage'----Connect with the show on:InstagramTwitterYouTube

Greg Lapin is a former law enforcement officer and government contractor with two decades of experience on SWAT teams, government special operations, and deploying to war zones. He’s a first degree black belt in Jiu Jitsu, the founder of Vida Jiu Jitsu, and currently the head professor of Jiu Jitsu at Field Craft Survival.  We discuss why Greg loves jiu jitsu, why your ability to protect yourself will enhance exponentially when you begin training jiu jitsu, the principles of situational awareness, what to do if someone is following you, how to prepare your car for emergencies, and more.  It was an honor to have Greg on the show. Connect with Greg on Instagram HERE Checkout Fieldcraft Survival HERE----Join my free email newsletter to get the 7 most important takeaways from this conversation.----Connect with the show on:InstagramTwitterYouTube

I read “The Forgotten Highlander: An Incredible WWII Story of Survival in the Pacific"Alistair Urquhart was a Scottish born soldier in WW2 who was a prisoner of war under the Imperial Japanese Army for several years. He endured immense suffering working on the Death Railway along the River Kwai, survived a shipwreck followed by several days alone at sea, and was hit by the atomic bomb blast in Nagasaki.He lived a long and fruitful life, moving on at the age of 97 years old. In this book, he recounts the unfathomable tragedies he endured, how endured them, and how he used those experiences to live a long and rich life.His is one of the most inspiring stories I've ever read.----Join my free email newsletter to get the 7 most important takeaways from this book.----Read the book: “The Forgotten Highlander: An Incredible WWII Story of Survival in the Pacific"----Connect with the show on:InstagramTwitterYouTube

I read “The 38 Letters From J.D. Rockefeller to His Son: Perspectives, Ideology, and Wisdom”John D. Rockefeller was born in a poor family with a con artist, bigamist father and became the world's richest man with an estimated network of over $200 Billion in today's currency.He is a nuanced character with many flaws and many virtues, in this episode we learn from them both. We learn what advice about money, God, life, beliefs, relationships, business, charity, and happiness he deemed important enough to pass on to his son.We are wise to learn from such a prolific man.----Join my free email newsletter to get the 7 most important takeaways from this book.----Read the book: The 38 Letters From J.D. Rockefeller to His Son: Perspectives, Ideology, and Wisdom----Connect with the show on:InstagramTwitterYouTube

Brad Womack is a blue collar guy who began his career on the oil fields before building a multi-million dollar business with his brother. Brad's blue collar work ethic and mindset along with his business acumen combine for a valuable insights, good stories, and a great conversation.It was an honor to have Brad on the show.Connect with Brad on InstagramSubscribe to my free newsletter HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

In this episode, I go over the highlights and what I learned from reading The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy Roosevelt graduated from Harvard, served as a New York State Assemblyman, a Civil Service Commissioner, a Police Commisioner in New York City, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Governor of New York, Vice President, and President of the United States. TR recieved a Nobel Peace Prize for mediating an end to the Russian and Japanese War, he also posthumously recieved the Medal of Honor for his service in the RoughRider regiment during the Spanish-American War, was instrumental in the Panama Canal's construction, explored uncharted territory in the Amazon, hunted all over the world, was a rancher and cowboy in the Dakota Badlands, and was a happily married husband, father, and member of his community. His life was lived to the fullest. In this episode we will learn how he became a "man of destiny".----Join my free email newsletter to get highlights from conversations, books, and random musings----Read the book: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris----Connect with the show on:InstagramTwitterYouTube

Trip Ison is an entrepreneur, speaker, runner, and recovering drug addict.We discuss when and how Trip’s addiction began and what it was fueled by, the conversation Trip had with God that changed his life, what it feels like to be disgusted with yourself, breaking stigmas, losing 100lbs and racing an IronMan, the role fitness plays in Trip’s sobriety journey, the importance of just putting your shoes on, how the people you surround yourselves with influence your growth or decline, and more.It was an honor to have Trip on the show.Follow and connect with Trip on InstagramListen to the Ain't Dead Yet Podcast on Spotify and AppleSubscribe to my newsletter HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Andy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth - a crowdfunded health insurance alternative that saves you money and incentivizes you to be healthy.We discuss how Andy’s family saves $20,000 per year on health insurance using CrowdHealth, why the American healthcare industry is an absolute disaster that profits off of you being sick, why CrowdHealth exists and why people love it, how Big Pharma, Big Hospital, Big Food, and Big Insurance are taking advantage of you and draining your bank account, and more.Join Crowdhealth today HERESubscribe to my newsletter HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Matt Johnson is a veteran and ultra marathon runner - he is ranked the #1 ultra runner in the world by his very own mother.We discuss Matt’s upcoming run across Texas, yes an 850 mile run across the entire state of Texas and why he is doing such a thing. We discuss the hardest moments of his running career, the tragic story that compelled him to begin running, how he was able to win a 100 mile race, and more.Learn more about Matt’s run across Texas at RunAcrossTexas.org Connect with Matt on Instagram HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Noah is an author, lawyer, founder, and fitness and philosophy enthusiast.His most recent book “This Way To The Stars: A History of The Hero” is one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. He summarizes and reflects on all of the great heroic stories that influence the west from Gilgamesh, Hercules, and Odysseus to King David, The Knights of The Round Table and Jesus.In this conversation we dive into the most impactful parts of the book and the lessons we can derive and implement into our own lives.Get Noah's books HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTubeBe more handsome by chewing Olympus Gumhttps://olympusgum.com/NOLAN (Code: NOLAN) for 5% OFF the best Mastic Gum on planet earth

Nick Smith is a successful entrepreneur, founder of Olympus Gum, intellectual, and Faithful man.We discuss how chewing mastic gum makes you more handsome and healthy, should the US government be able to ban foods, what problem does bitcoin solve and how does it affect us on a daily basis, what is the western man’s modern frontier, why Austin, Texas is a special city, what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus, and more.It was an honor to have Nick on the show.Be more handsome and breathe like a human is supposed to with Olympus Gum:https://olympusgum.com/NOLAN (Code: NOLAN) for 5% OFFGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Our guest today is Brett Ender.Brett is the co-founder and CEO of Noble Origins, an animal-based protein powder, and co-founder and CEO of Growth Mafia Agency, an agency helping health brands grow organically. He is also a dear friend and mentor.We discuss the decision Brett made to leave a successful career in corporate America to jump off the entrepreneurial cliff into the unknown, why Brett’s life changed in July of this 2024, how Brett has unlocked a more powerful version of himself, why 75 hard works, the secret to achieving great things, why Founder’s podcast will change your life, what it’s like to not like what you see in the mirror and how to change it, and more.Connect with Brett on Instagram HEREConnect with Brett on X HEREGet delicious animal based protein from Noble Origins HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTubeGet 15% off the best skincare product I’ve ever used - https://www.merakimedicinal.com/tyro15 (CODE TYRO15)

Our guest today is Lukas Pakter.Lukas is an entrepeneur in his early 20’s. He’s a co-founder of Squidhaus - a athletic wear brand doing multiple millions a year in revenue and the host of the SquidTalk podcast. He has also amassed a following of nearly half a million people on social media by sharing business insights and building his company in public.We discuss Lukas’ first entrepeneurial endeavor at 9 years old, why he shares his wins and losses to his social media following, the best and worst business advice Lukas has ever gotten, why he gets hate on social media and how he leverages it to grow his brand and business, the power of failing quickly and often, mistakes Lukas has made in business, how the inventor of memory foam inspires Lukas, why it’s necessary to remove certain people from your life, and how Lukas is becoming the Jake Paul and Alex Hormozi of business.Get the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HERE Get SquidHaus HEREConnect with Lukas on InstagramConnect with Lukas on TwitterGet 15% off the best face balm I’ve ever used - https://www.merakimedicinal.com/tyro15 (CODE TYRO15)

Mark McAfee is the founder, visionary, and “Chief Excitement Officer” of RAW FARM - one of the largest raw dairy producers in the world. He has pioneered raw milk food safety standards and is focused on helping raw milk dairies across the country and internationally to build a healthier world where raw milk is safe, embraced, and easily accessible. As you’re about to hear, Mark is contagiously passionate about the raw dairy and food sovereignty movement - a movement him and Raw Farms have played a significant role in progressing.In this conversation, Mark dispells the common lies we are fed about raw dairy and WHY they are persistent in our culture becuase of things like money and power. He also lays out the truth about what raw dairy really is and how incredible it is for humans, the history of pasteurization and why it’s an 18th century solution to an 18th century problem. We discuss why the FDA hates Mark, the importance of following the money when pursuing the truth, how breast milk will help you understand what raw milk really is, what safe actually means when referring to food, why more people have died from pasteurized dairy products than raw dairy products in recent history, how to source raw millk and more.Connect with Raw Farms HEREVisit Raw Farms’ Website HEREVisit the Raw Milk Institute HEREFind Raw Milk near you HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Jesse Griffiths is a world-renowned chef and author based in Austin, Texas. His restaurant Dai Due is leading the way to what food should be - local, delicious, and nourishing. He also runs The New School of Traditional Cookery which teaches people how to hunt, butcher, and cook wild game.We discuss Jesse’s journey through the restaurant business, what it means to “acknowledge the resource” as Jesse puts it and why this is the key to a healthy relationship with food, the land, and animals, the importance of having mentors, why he will not cut corners at his restaurant, why sourcing locally is a priority, why certain wild game such as wild hogs and audad are stigmatized, how hunting changes your perspective of food, how Jesse intentionally designed his restaurant, and more.Connect with Jesse on Instagram HEREGet a reservation for Dai Due HEREBuy Jesse’s books HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Ryan is a United States military veteran host of the Order of Man podcast and founder of Order of Man - a collection of resources, books, communities, courses, and insights That assist men in becoming the best men that can be.We discuss Ryan’s transition from financial planner to podcast or author and founder, Ryan’s biggest lessons from 1400 podcasts, including conversations with JOCKO Willink, David Goggins, Matthew, McConaughey, and others, the connection between Grace and responsibility, how to become a better speaker, daily habits that enhance your communication skills, why Ryan is compelled to serve men, The reality of higher education in America, and more.It was an honor to have Ryan on the show. Here’s our conversation.Connect with Ryan on Instagram HEREVisit the Order of Man website HEREListen to the Order of Man podcast on Spotify HEREListen to the Order of Man podcast on Apple HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Today, I’m joined by Robert Pascuzzi.Robert has helped grow Creative Planning into one of the largest independent wealth advisors in America with over $250 Billion under management. He has authored several books including ‘Go 4 it’ and ‘Get Tough - Retire Rich’, wrote and produced the movie ‘The Ravine’, is a renowned sales and mindset coach, and the co-host of the Time For Forgiveness podcast.We discuss the many lessons the late Bob Proctor - one of the world’s foremost self-development coaches, authors, and teachers - taught Robert during their time working together, why mentorship is crucial to reaching your potential and how to seek mentors, how to take control of your mind, why you should write your goals down, why verbal affirmations work, how to cultivate and strengthen your will, what forgiveness actually is and how to do, how forgiveness will set you free and more.Listen to the Time For Forgiveness podcast on Spotify HEREListen to the Time For Forgiveness podcast on Apple HEREWatch the Time For Forgiveness podcast HERERead Robert’s books HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Today I’m joined by Bam LionHeart.Bam is a movement coach and enthusiast and founder of Primal Movement.We discuss why and how movement is life, the 85 year old young man, what body builders and atheletes get wrong, how humans are designed to move, the language your body speaks, how we learn this language as infants and are slowly taught another language to our own detriment, how to re-learn human movements, the simple change you can make today to begin moving like a human again, the connection between movement and personal soveriegnty, and more.It was an honor to have Bam on the show.Connect with Bam on Instagram HEREConnect with Bam on Twitter HEREDownload Bam’s free movement guide HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Today I’m joined by Homer Helios.Homer is a vitality enthusiast, content creator, entrepreneur, and host of the Sovereign & Optimal podcast.We discuss his incredible physical, mental, and spiritual transformation, how he is using social media to create the life he wants to live, the success of and lessons from his company Helios Honey, the 3 levers you can pull that have an outsized return on your vitality, why your individual sovereignty is so important and why it’s being attacked by the powers that be and more.It was an honor to have Homer on the show.Connect with Homer on Instagram HEREConnect with Homer on Twitter HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Today I’m joined by Paul Keating.Paul is a bitcoiner, traveller, surfer, and all around interesting dude.We discuss his journey from living in his truck to working on world changing technology, why he drove through mexico by himself to deliver baseball gear to Nicaraguans, why you should ask yourself how you would live if you were a billionarie, why Bitcoin is the solution to many modern challenges, the real free speech social media platform Paul is working on, the power of surfing, and more.It was an honor to have Paul on the show.Connect with Paul on Instagram HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

I'm joined today by Justin Mitchell.Justin is an Army veteran, Tactical Games competitor, and proud disrespecter of taxes and the ATF.We discuss his journey to and through his service in the Army, the reality of the global war on terror, why it can be challenging to transition from military to civilian life for veterans, the power of brotherhood, how to find purpose after the military, why Austin, TX is a unique and magnetic environment, the state of the American government, the tactical games, and more.It was an honor to have Justin on the show.Connect with Justin on Instagram HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

I'm joined today by the vital and soveriegn Coast Brah. Coast Brah is a vital and sovereign lad who helps men become the same.This is his second time on the show so go check out episode 14 if you haven’t already.Today, we discuss his journey from engineer to travelling the world while building an impactful business, the double-edged nature of social media and how to use it for your advantage, how to build good habits and elimate bad ones, how to escape the crab bucket that can be hometown friends, how to stop eating junk food, the power of reprogramming your mind, and more.It was an honor to have Coast Brah on the show.Hop on a discovery call with Coast Brah HEREConnect with Coast Brah on InstagramConnect with Coast Brah on TwitterWatch Coast Brah’s first appearance on the show HEREGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HERE

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Anthony Chaffee.Dr. Chaffee is formerly a professional rugby player and currently a neurosurgeon and leading educator on the carnivore diet and ancestral nutrition. We discuss how eating a carnivore diet impacted Dr. Chaffee’s professional athletic career, the Rohingya genocide in Burma and Dr. Chaffee’s humanitarian work there, the carcinogens in plants, why blue zones are not what you think, the religious history of veganism, how scientists and engineers meticulously design ultra-processed food to be addictive, what humans have eaten for 2 million years, and more. It was an honor to have Dr. Chaffee on the show.Connect with Dr. Chaffee on InstagramGet the Tyro Takes newsletter in your inbox every week HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Today I’m joined by Will Coomer.Will is a builder, creator, coach, facilitator and world traveller.We discuss why aesthetics have morality, how and why to build inspiring environments, how Will is able to travel the world at 25 years old, what it means to balance by contrast, becoming the best in his bloodline, waking up sleeping lions, how Will programmed himself out of depression, and more.It was an honor to have Will on the show.Connect with Will on InstagramSubscribe to the Tyro Takes newsletter HERE Connect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal Dakota L. Meyer, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Marine Embedded Training Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command 3-7, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on 8 September 2009. Corporal Meyer maintained security at a patrol rally point while other members of his team moved on foot with two platoons of Afghan National Army and Border Police into the village of Ganjgal for a pre-dawn meeting with village elders. Moving into the village, the patrol was ambushed by more than 50 enemy fighters firing rocket propelled grenades, mortars, and machine guns from houses and fortified positions on the slopes above. Hearing over the radio that four U.S. team members were cut off, Corporal Meyer seized the initiative. With a fellow Marine driving, Corporal Meyer took the exposed gunner's position in a gun-truck as they drove down the steeply terraced terrain in a daring attempt to disrupt the enemy attack and locate the trapped U.S. team. Disregarding intense enemy fire now concentrated on their lone vehicle, Corporal Meyer killed a number of enemy fighters with the mounted machine guns and his rifle, some at near point blank range, as he and his driver made three solo trips into the ambush area. During the first two trips, he and his driver evacuated two dozen Afghan soldiers, many of whom were wounded. When one machine gun became inoperable, he directed a return to the rally point to switch to another gun-truck for a third trip into the ambush area where his accurate fire directly supported the remaining U.S. personnel and Afghan soldiers fighting their way out of the ambush. Despite a shrapnel wound to his arm, Corporal Meyer made two more trips into the ambush area in a third gun-truck accompanied by four other Afghan vehicles to recover more wounded Afghan soldiers and search for the missing U.S. team members. Still under heavy enemy fire, he dismounted the vehicle on the fifth trip and moved on foot to locate and recover the bodies of his team members. Corporal Meyer's daring initiative and bold fighting spirit throughout the 6-hour battle significantly disrupted the enemy's attack and inspired the members of the combined force to fight on. His unwavering courage and steadfast devotion to his U.S. and Afghan comrades in the face of almost certain death reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.That is Dakota Meyer’s Medal of Honor citation and today I have the honor of being joined by him on the podcast.Dakota is a father, firefighter, entrepreneur, Marine veteran, IronMan, and recipient of the Medal of Honor.There is no further introduction that’s needed.It was an absolute honor to have Dakota on the show. 

Today I’m joined by Vance Elrod and Erik Jasper Kier.Vance is a professional MMA fighter and founder of Meraki medicinal. He’s previously appeared on episodes 8 and 21.Erik is a real life world of Warcraft character and founder of Based Supplements. Erik has previously appeared on episode 55.Give those a listen first to get an idea of their background.Today we discuss Vance’s business journey from $30k in debt to a 7 figure business in a year, the reality of prize fighting, why giving is better for both parties, Erik’s journey to a 7 figure business as a 23 year old, Erik and Vance’s new venture, Erik and Vance’s advice to new entrepreneurs, and more.It was an honor have em on the show.Get 15% off the entire Meraki Medicinal site HERE or with code TYRO15Get Based Supplements' Shilajit and Pine Pollen HEREConnect with Vance:InstagramTwitterConnect with Erik:InstagramTwitter

Today, I'm joined by Noah Ryan. This is Noah’s third time on the show. Check out episodes 26 and 54 to hear our previous conversations. Today we discuss the impact of SSRI and amphetamines medications, the importance of cycling everything, how to travel optimally, how to leverage ADHD into a super power, how changing your environment is the key to leveling up, why martial arts are such a potent catalyst for personal development, and more. It was an honor to have Noah on the show. Connect with Noah on TwitterConnect with Noah on InstagramRead Noah's SubstackConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

Today, I’m joined by Jimmy Song.Jimmy is a Bitcoiner, coder, and author of several bitcoin books including Fiat Ruins Everything and Thank God For Bitcoin.We discuss Jimmy’s journey to Bitcoin, what fiat currency is, when America became a fiat culture and the avalanche of negative effects that’s had on our society, why fiat currency ruins everything and incentivizes evil, the characteristics that actually make money money, why bitcoin is the most uncorruptable form of money that’s ever existed, how fiat currency has ruined the western church, and more.It was an honor to have Jimmy on the show.Connect with Jimmy on Twitter HERERead Jimmy's Blog HEREConnect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Tucker Max.Tucker is a multiple time bestselling author of books like I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and Assholes Finish First, an entrepreneur, homesteader, and Jiu Jitsu brown-belt.We discuss how he went from partying and pursuing women to taking on the immense responsibility of becoming sovereign, the last straw for him and his family that led to them moving out of the city onto a ranch, the power of feeling stupid for 2+ years, why the start stops most people, an important question to ask, and more.It was an honor to have Tucker on the show.Connect with the show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Greg Lapin.Greg is a former law enforcement officer and government contractor with two decades of experience on SWAT teams, government special operations, and depoying to war zones. He’s a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, the founder of Vida Jiu Jitsu, and currently the head professor of Jiu Jitsu at Field Craft Survival.We discuss why Greg has always hated bullies, having his dream of joining the military taken from him, serving as a police officer in New Orleans, serving as a SWAT team member and in government contracting capacities, why the state of the American police is not where it needs to be and how to fix it, being in an officer involved shooting, the miraculous power of jiu jitsu, why you should train jiu jitsu, Greg’s advice to you if you’re on the fence about it, and more.It was an honor to have Greg on the show.Connect with Greg on Instragram HERECheckout Fieldcraft Survival HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guests today are Anjan Katta and Tristan Scott.Anjan is the founder and inventor of Daylight Computer - the world’s first blue-light free computer. Tristan is the host of the Decentralized Radio podcast and working to bring Daylight Computer to the world.We discuss growing up with ADHD, why ADHD is more prevelant than ever, why social media is like an ex you keep coming back to, how the prevelance of blue-light screens is damaging us, the double-edged sword that is technology, why your phone is designed to make you addicted, why big tech companies don’t care, using pain and suffering for good, the toughest part of Anjan’s 6 year journey to launching Daylight Computer, how this computer will change the world, your relationship with technology, and your life.It was an honor to have Anjan and Tristan on the show.Get your Daylight Computer HEREConnect with Daylight Computer on Instagram HEREConnect with Daylight Computer on Twitter HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Jenni Harris from White Oak Pastures.Jenni is the Director of Marketing at White Oak Pastures - a world renowned regenerative ranch in Bluffton, Ga - and the daughter of Will Harris, the owner of the ranch and a veritable legend in American agriculture. We discuss Jenni’s experience going on The Joe Rogan Experience, what it was like growing up with Will Harris as her father, how White Oak Pastures has changed the town of Bluffton for the better, the massive decision her dad made that led to her moving back to the ranch, how small town America has been crushed by the industrialization, commoditization, and centralization of the food system, how rancher’s win, the importance of voting with your dollar, and more.It was an honor to have Jenni on the show.Connect with Jenni and White Oak Pastures:WebsiteInstagramTwitterConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Mark Greene.Mark is a former Navy SEAL with 20 years of service and current USC Trojan and author. His new book "unSEALed" is his guide to navigating life's transitions.We discuss why Mark decide to become a Navy SEAL, his experience in BUD/S, whether or not he was close to quitting during the toughest military training in the world, leadership lessons from his time in the Navy, bombs as an alarm clock in Iraq, becoming an officer, spending time the American legend, Admiral James Stockdale, why transitioning can be so difficult, how to effectively navigate life’s transitions, and more.It was an honor to sit down with Mark; here’s our conversation.Connect with Mark on InstagramGet his book on AmazonConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Zach Top.Zach is a country music artist who’s taking the country scene by storm with his unique twist on the classic country sound greats like George Strait and Marty Robbins.We discuss how Zach got into music, how he’s paved his own lane in a crowded industry, going from playing for 12 people to the most historic venues in country music, how he kept belief in himself while pursuing his dream, the first song he ever wrote, and more.It was an honor to sit down with Zach: here’s our conversation.Check out Zach on Spotify HEREFollow Zach on Instagram HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Nate Pontious.Nate is a veteran of the United States Marine Corp with multiple deployments to Afghanistan, a rancher, an entrepreneur, and fitness enthusiast.We discuss Nate’s journey to and through the Marines, living homeless in LA after getting out of the military, how CrossFit gave him the direction he needed to get out of rock bottom and become an elite competitor, the lessons he’s learned from ranching, creativity as a way to heal, his favorite philosophers and more.It was an honor to sit down with Nate; here’s our conversation.Connect with Nate on Instagram HEREConnect with Club Home Bodies HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Tristan Scott. Tristan is the author of “Bitcoin and Beef: Criticisms, Similarities, and Why Decentralization Matters” as well as the co-host of The Decentralized Radio podcast. Tristan was on episode 34 of the show which you can listen to HERE.We discuss how light is a nutrient, why fiat currency has destroyed the nuclear family and why bitcoin will work to fix it, why you should embrace and implement seasonal living, how the EMF radiation of living in a city can wreck your health, the role melanin has in the body, and more.Connect with Tristan on Twitter HEREConnect with Tristan on Instagram HERERead Bitcoin and Beef HEREListen to The Decentralized Radio Podcast HEREConnect with show:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube

My guest today is Kara Smith.Kara and her husband Jeff own and operate Colorado Craft Beef - a ranch in Eastern Colorado founded over 100 years ago by Kara’s family. Kara and Jeff combine the deep history of their ranch with an adaptive approach that allows them to raise the best beef possible while strengthening their community and feeding America. Kara and I discuss how her family founded the ranch over a century ago, how imporant food sovereignty is, what the pandemic taught Americans about the food supply, the impact of wolves being re-introduced on Colorado ranchers, what Americans outside of agriculture get wrong about agriculture, how ranchers win, why Kara trains jiu jitsu with her family, and more.It was an honor to sit down with Kara; I hope y’all enjoy.Get beef HEREFollow Colorado Craft Beef on Instagram HEREFollow Colorado Craft Beef on Twitter HEREConnect on:InstagramTwitterWatch the podcast on YouTube