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  • 9 Books All Men Must Read (Bedrock Playbook #8)

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    In this episode of Becoming Bedrock, I'm sharing 9 books that will unlock success for your FITNESS, FAMILY and FAITH.

    As an English teacher for 16 years and a lifelong reader, I've read countless books, but these 9 have been massively influential at different stages in my life because I absorbed the content, took action, and applied what I learned to my life. They're all highly actionable and will give you a plan to implement immediately. 

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    13 min
  • Maggie Dent’s Playbook for Being a Good Enough Dad (ft. Maggie Dent)

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    Dads are turning up in droves, they’re everywhere.
    And they want to be involved as fathers.
    But we know this about dads: it has to be highly practical. Singularly focused little nuggets they can implement immediately.
    My guest this week is Maggie Dent, one of the top parenting experts in the world. As an author, educator and speaker, she inspires people (especially dads!) around the world with common sense guidance and her Good Enough Podcast. 
    In this week’s episode, Maggie shares her top rituals and routines that dads can run on a daily and weekly basis to have massive impact with their kids.
    Get your notepads ready. You won't wanna miss any of Maggie’s life and parenting advice.
    Show highlights include:
    -An undisputed champion of boys and men (3:00)
    -The holy grail: “team parenting” (7:10)
    -Single focused men meet multi-tasking women (12:15)
    -Maggie’s top plays for dads with toddlers/children (22:30)
    -Maggie’s top plays for dads with teens (26:30)
    -Stop punishing, starting disciplining (32:40)
    Become the bedrock of your family (43:45)
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    MAGGIE’S WEBSITE: https://www.maggiedent.com/
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    48 min
  • Daily Deposits for a Thriving Marriage- ft. my wife Amy (Bedrock Playbook #7)

    FREE GUIDE- 15 MINUTES A DAY TO A THRIVING MARRIAGE https://menofbedrock.com/d15

    Tuesday's episode of the podcast sparked some real controversy.  If the woman is carrying more of the mental load, does she also have to spell out every else that she needs her husband to do??

    So, in today's conversation, my wife Amy joins me to share five quick, daily deposits that we make in our marriage. Deposits that proactively get us in front of conflict that might arise if we're not on the same page. 

    12 min
  • The Weight Men Carry and What to Do With It (ft. Nate Feathers)

    Men get criticized a lot.
    Forgetful… disengaged… lazy… 
    But men carry a heavy mental load. Often revolving around spending and earning more money, men often don’t share because they’ve been told to force it don’t and don’t be a little b*tch.
    In this episode, Nate Feathers shows us how husbands and wives can get on the same page about the load each partner is carrying.
    Listen and learn:
    -Dads don’t babysit (1:45)
    -What men think about (and how it’d different than women) (6:30)
    -Nate’s reel “the weight men carry” that went viral (10:00)
    -Be strong enough to take what’s coming (21:15)
    -Why women need to be direct with their men (25:00)
    -One thing women do that undermines men (28:50)

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    39 min
  • 10 Ways to Become a Man of Your Word (Bedrock PLAYBOOK #6)

    Ever heard the expression "a woman of her word"?  

    It's because, historically, women depended on men for survival. The whole family's existence depended on the man keeping his word to himself, his tribe and his loved ones.  Have we lost the importance of a man's word in modern culture? 

    In today's episode of the Bedrock Playbook, I share why a man's word is so important and 10 daily disciplines you can practice daily to become a Man of Your Word. 

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    11 min
  • You’re Not An Alpha Male So Stop Trying To Be One (ft. Kevin Torres)

    Being an idiot on the internet is pervasive.
    So much so that it's impossible to determine the attributes of a true “alpha” male. Is it cold showers? Carnivore diet? Hunting? All? None? 
    In our newest podcast, Kevin Torress of Dad Bod WOD and I lay out five attributes to tell if you’re a REAL alpha. And believe me, it’s not the crap being peddled on social media. 

    Listen and learn

    • What is an “alpha male”? (1:50)
    • Why nuance is essential (5:55)
    • Alphas have exceptional self-knowledge (9:45)
    • Alphas care about how they look (12:05)
    • Alphas are stoic and self-regulate (14:55)
    • Alphas think for themselves (17:30)
    • Alphas have alignment in every area of their lives (21:45)


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    29 min
  • The Most Important Hour of the Day (Bedrock Playbook #5)

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    In today's episode of the Bedrock Playbook, I discuss how the last hour of the day becomes a predictor of how you will live your entire life. With a little intentionality, you can use that hour more purposefully and proactively. Your body and your family will be grateful for making that choice. 

    11 min
  • 5 Ways to Take Control of Your Life (ft. Vince Del Monte)

    In this episode of the Becoming Bedrock Podcast, my brother Vince shares five powerful daily disciplines and mindset shifts that will give you greater control of your life. 
    As a highly successful entrepreneur (and after growing four separate businesses to 7 figures) Vince knows exactly what it takes to take you, your family and your business to the next level. 
    Listen and learn:

    • How getting up earlier is going to take you to the next level (3:50)
    • Why you must ruthlessly remove white space from your calendar (6:35)
    • The power of a future vision for yourself (10:05)
    • Why it is necessary to accept that everything is your fault (13:30)
    • How to re-define winning in different seasons of your life (17:40)
    • Up and coming on the Becoming Bedrock Podcast (26:30)

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    34 min
  • Stop Trying, Start TRAINING (Bedrock Playbook #4)

    In today's episode, I discuss how to stop getting stuck in the grind of dad life.
    When we embrace a TRAINING mindset we unlock our potential and enjoy the process so much more. "Trying" our best never works as a lasting motivation to push yourself to do hard things.
    THE DOORS TO BEDROCK ARE NOW OPEN. Join 100+ in rebuilding your body and reclaiming your day.  https://menofbedrock.com/

    9 min
  • The 5 Best Ways to Build Muscle in 2024 (ft. Ryan Faehnle)

    In this episode of the Becoming Bedrock Podcast, we lay out the best five ways to pack on rock-solid muscle.  

    Without a proven blueprint (and a no-nonsense mindset) you’re going to see “gains” around the midsection, but leave your chest and arms looking soft and fluffy. 

    Listen and learn:

    • Is it harder to burn fat or build muscle? (1:40)
    • How lean do you need to be before you can start an effective bulk? (5:30)
    • The importance of tracking progress (10:00)
    • Avoid “shiny object syndrome” with the exercises you choose (13:45)
    • Quality over quantity (17:15)
    • Kill the inner bitch and train to failure (19:00)

    The doors to Bedrock Cohort 008 are NOW open. This is the year you will burn fat, build muscle and become the disciplined leader of your family: menofbedrock.com

    27 min

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On this show we equip fathers with the daily disciplines and rock-solid mindset to forge a lasting legacy of fitness, family and faith.