Acton Academy has a term that they use to identify the true leaders among the group, the ones who are making big things happen, and are actively supporting fellow students' success- we call them sheepdogs. When we had the idea for Apogee, before it had its name, we wanted this new program to specifically cultivate sheepdogs, not just men who follow the herd, but men who go above and beyond to be the ultimate gentleman, the ultimate savages, and ultimate leaders who are making waves in today's culture. And who better to team up with to accomplish this massive mission than the founder of Sheepdog Response himself?

Today's guest is Tim Kennedy, a Green Beret, Special Forces Sniper, former top 5 UFC Middleweight, and now, co-founder of Apogee Strong and founder of an Acton Academy in Austin, Texas. We cover the Essential 11 questions while getting into just how important resilience is and being able to display an ongoing track-record of resilience to create bigger opportunities for yourself.

More places you can find Tim:

Instagram - @TimKennedyMMA

Facebook - @TimKennedyMMA

YouTube - Sheepdog Response

Pete Roberts is an entrepreneur, founder of Origin Maine, and an absolute savage gentleman. Pete admits that he began his entrepreneurial venture very naive but ambitious nonetheless. He recounts losing everything in the 2008 recession including the business he was running at the time, an experience that humbled him. During this time he had turned to jujitsu as an outlet which in turn began his next entrepreneurial venture- Origin Maine. He explains how he and his team learned everything through a hands-on approach and by prioritizing quality and innovation they have been able to grow so much as a company. This is a resilient man who knows how to roll with the punches, pivot, adjust, and keep going. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11.

More places you can find Pete:

Instagram - @pete.m.roberts

Shop Origin Maine - https://originmaine.com/

Ed Latimore is a best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer, and competitive chess player. His writing focuses on self-improvement and a practical approach to stoic philosophy. He has published two books, Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Superpower: Insights from a Heavyweight Boxer and Sober Letters to My Drunken Self, along with a writing and marketing guide for social media titled Engagement Is the New Cocaine: The Art and Science of Writing Awesomely Addictive Tweets. Ed is a man who has lived a life not without struggle, and he believes he is all the better for it. The physical and mental disciplines that he had developed over the course of his life are indelible and he uses his experience to help guide others to be better versions of themselves.

More places you can find Ed:

Instagram - @edlatimore

Twitter - @EdLatimore

Website - https://edlatimore.com/

Books - Ed Latimore Author

Today's guest is a highly accomplished athlete who has a passion for nutrition.  Cynthia Monteleone is a World Champion Track Athlete who specializes in the 400 meters. She competes for Team USA in Masters Athletics, is a 2018 National Champion, a 2019 National and World Champion, oh yeah- and she's faster than she was when she ran in college. Cynthia regularly challenges the typical standard of "healthy eating" and uses natural methods that help those who train under her, including several Olympic athletes, achieve big in their sports.

Now, hear her take on the Essential 11.

More places you can find Cynthia:

Instagram - @fastover40

Website - https://mam808.com/

Today's guest is Kristopher Lee "Kit" Cope, a man known by many names- Cobra, Doctor, Havoc, The Prophesy- is best known for his time in professional kickboxing and mixed martial arts. Kit is a very outspoken individual, particularly about fighting, masculinity, and freedom. He was a natural-born fighter, always having been involved in some way. He talks about how he discovered his love for martial arts and kickboxing, and how the physical disciplines that it takes to be a great fighter have shaped his strong mentality.

Now, hear his take on the Essential 11 question.

More places you can find Kit:

Instagram - @kitcope

Twitter - @KitCope

Shop - www.manshitbrand.com

Today's guest is a man who is on a mission to make good people dangerous. Byron Rodgers served in the United States Marine Corps infantry with two deployments to Iraq as a Squad Leader for four years, afterward becoming an executive protective agent. He has authored the book, “Finding Meaning After the Military, and he's currently working on book number two: “Social Dynamics of Executive Protection.”

In this episode, Matt and Byron talk about the protector mindset, how danger tempers this mindset in men, and why men being capable protectors is still incredibly important today.

More places you can find Byron:

Instagram - @byron_rodgers

Twitter - @Byron_Rodgers

YouTube - ByronRodgers

Website - byronrodgersmotivation.com

Book - Finding Meaning After the Military

Today's guest is someone who Matt has known for a long time. Michael Brooks is a multi-millionaire who owns and runs a thriving, $76-million plus freelance marketplace business with no employees, goLance. Michael is a rule-breaker, especially when it comes to business. The greater the risk, the greater the reward. But he has certainly not obtained this level of success without encountering his fair share of fools gold, as we dive into in this episode. Failure is a tool for success. It's something we should allow our children to experience early so that we may allow them to grow into even more powerful adults. Hear us dive into this more as we unpack the Essential 11 questions.

More places you can find Michael:

Website/Business: https://golance.com/

Linkedin: Michael Brooks

Today's guest is Chris Bell, director, writer, and producer best known for his movie "Bigger, Stronger, Faster*" a documentary that examines the steroid use of director Christopher Bell's two brothers, Mark "Smelly" Bell and Mike Bell "Mad Dog" and the use of anabolic steroids as performance-enhancing drugs in the United States and how this practice relates to the American Dream.

You can tell very early on into this episode just how knowledgeable Chris is about the impacts of various patterns of human consumption today, from our general, everyday diet to drug use. He's passionate and very outspoken about the changes that need to be made to improve our lives on an individual and worldwide scale, starting with diet. Now, hear his take on the Essential 11.

More places you can find Chris:

Instagram - @bigstrongfast

Twitter - @BigStrongFast

Today's guest is Gabrielle Reece. 'Gabby' is not only a volleyball legend, but an inspirational leader, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. The former professional beach volleyball player and Nike’s first female spokeswoman is the definition of both athleticism and beauty. Creator of HIGHX®, Co-Founder of XPT® and Executive Member of Laird Superfood®, Gabby is dedicated to building and leading health and fitness methods.

We cover her unconventional upbringing, how she began her career doing things that she had to do, and how she was able to transition to doing the things that she wants to do. Reece's knowledge of human biology, is highly interesting in today's episode and we unpack ideas around social media use, how we breathe and carry ourselves affects our mental state, and so much more.

More places you can find Gabrielle:

Instagram - @gabbyreece

Podcast - The Gabby Reece Show

Website - https://www.xptlife.com/

Today's guest is Aaron Hinde, Co-Founder and President of Lifeaid, a leading manufacturer of premium, healthy, and convenient nutritional products designed to boost performance and speed recovery for people pursuing active and healthy lifestyles. In this episode dive into Aaron's journey, how he worked for over ten years as a Clinic Director at Hinde Chiropractic Sports Injury and Pain Center, and then by being immersed in the health field how he came to see the need for a better sports drink option. Aaron explains how ignorance and a lack of prior experience in the industry actually lent itself to be one of the reasons he and his partner found success.

More places you can find Aaron:

Website - www.lifeaidbevco.com

Linkedin - Aaron Hinde

Instagram - @aaronhinde