Mark Turner is the founder of the Overwatch Foundation, a non for profit  utilizing United States Military Veterans to Provide Critical Natural Disaster Relief & Urgent Humanitarian Response to Those in Need.  Mark is also a 3rd degree Black Belt under Damian Maia, owns the “BJJ Lab”, a thriving Jiu-jitsu school in Naperville, and is also a husband and father of two. 

Mark and his Team, at The Overwatch Foundation have completed 21 missions to some of the world's most dangerous regions, seeking humanitarian aid to protect the innocent.

0.00:    Mark’s Start with Humanitarian aid that grew into “The Overwatch Foundation”

6.30:    The power of getting started before you figure it out

12.00:  Is there hope for resolution in the Middle East?

17.00:  The complexity of our current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East

23.00:  How the news outlets warp reality to push narratives

32.00:  Why Communism works on a Kibbutz

38:00:  How there is both horror and beauty war

43.00:  The work Overwatch is doing on the borders

54.00:  Helping exposed innocent civilians protect themselves in the West Bank

1.02.00: Coming home from warzones

1.07.40: Importance of Family

1.13.00: Mark’s Team utilizing current and former military veterans

1.20.20: The Philosophy & Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu

Support Mark’s Mission: https://www.helpteamoverwatch.org/

Mark’s Jiu-Jitsu School: https://www.bjjlabnaperville.com/

Until next time, love and good vibes. 

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

It's always a pleasure when I get to talk to my good friend and inspirational polymath Rocco Jarman. Today we will be exploring the ideas in his latest book: “The Hearth & The Well”.

“Our whole modern world is a busy place of processes and cold interfaces, none of which are designed with the human soul in mind.  We think we are struggling with poor mental health, without realizing it is actually a form of poor mental health.” 

Rocco’s latest book: https://shorturl.at/r3fFU 

Rocco’s substack: eyeswideopenlife.substack.com 

0.00:    Rocco’s ideas that culminated in writing his third book

5.45:    When inputs exceed our throughputs

14.00:  Symbolism of the Heart and the Well

26.45:  Craft and Calling vs a “profession”

37.00:  Merging old Religious texts and Science through poetry

46.31:  The power of jiujitsu as a “rite of passage” for young men

54.20: How to become your own teacher

1.00.19: How to shape your past for a better future 

Until next time, love and good vibes.  

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Today I will be sharing a conversation that I had with two lovely humans: Faina and Louise on their podcast “Trading in the Zen”.

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Lawrence shares his secrets to unstoppable drive and discipline.

In this episode we discuss trading, fatherhood, self mastery and emotional intelligence.

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

It's always a pleasure to talk to 17-time author, educator and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Danny Brassell.  Danny has the worlds top reading engagement program and is on a mission to educate the youth in the powers of reading. 

Danny delves into strategies for parents to instill a love of reading in children and shares advice on creating positive habits. He reflects on his evolution as a teacher and draws inspiration from the story of great historical figures. 

0.00:    Introduction to Dr. Danny Brassell and his mission

3.45:    How to motivate people to read more (especially children)

13.00: Integrating a child’s interest in the joy of reading

29.00:  How to let children follow passions and signature strengths

40.20:  Balance as an idea of ranking priorities in life

46.30:  Why we must burnt the boats and go “all in” to achieve great things

51.00:  How to be an effective speaker and connect with your audience

56.00: Overcoming fear in public speaking

1.01.00: Wisdom has Danny has learned through all his varied life experiences

Contact: DannyBrassell.com – for speaking engagementslazyreaders.com - monthly book recommendations

Until next time, love and good vibes. 

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Zach Koran, a Real Estate Entrepreneur, fitness advocate, and devoted father. Drawing on his Air Force experience we discuss the significance of discipline, routines, and habits. Parenthood fundamentally shifted Zach’s mindset, prompting reinvention in both his personal and professional life. Zach advocates for finding happiness independent of external circumstances.

0.00:    Learning discipline, routines and habits from his time in the Airforce

6.00:    How Parenthood has changed our perspective

10.30:  Knowing what you don’t know and admitting blindspots

16.00:  The importance of being personable in life and in business

23.00:  Difficulties of career transitions

30.00:  Being a man of your word

41.00:  How Zach overcame his pull of alcohol and addiction

52.30:  Fears of fatherhood and how the actions of our fathers shaped us today

1.06.00: Overcoming business difficulties with a positive mindset

1.13.00: Removing Happiness from external events

Until next time, love and good vibes. 

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Bill Allen is a former Navy pilot who transitioned into a wholesaler flipper and a mastermind coach. Today he's doing over 200 deals a year.  Despite all his financial and career success, Bill is determined to get the most out of his potential, make a positive influence to as many people as possible as well as being the best husband and father he can be.  We talk about real estate, family, mindset, legacy and success.

0.00:    Bill’s background and how he repaired his floundering marriage

7.30:    Sharing some of your failures and struggles is important

14.30:  Importance of disconnecting from technology for rejuvenation

20.45:  Building a community with a focus on financial literacy (focusing on youth)

24.30:  Money is a tool we need to learn how to use

29.15:  Why we should build a legacy for our family

39.00:  The idea of “non negotiables” for our children

44.30:  Instilling an appreciating for our children in the value of money

52.00:  How Bill gave up his phone for 7 months

59.30: How hard it is to say “no” for natural “givers”

1.05.00: Facing the existential fear of death

https://www.7figureflipping.com

“It's the quality of time that matters, not the quantity.”

Until next time, love and good vibes. 

Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/

Check out the latest episode here:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Andrew is an adventurous photographer and videographer who has traveled extensively around the world.  Despite some crazy setbacks, such as losing all his belongings to a wildfire in Botswana, Andrew's determination led him back to Africa where he furthered his career, working with notable companies like Time + Tide Africa and White Desert. Currently, he thrives as a freelance photographer and videographer, creating content for various brands worldwide. 

Andrew on IG: a_mac_photo

https://www.andrewmacdonaldphoto.com/about

0.00:    Meeting Andrew in Antarctica

4.04:    Going to the South Pole & Running a marathon in Antarctica

12.00:  From an upbringing in Scotland to travelling the world and igniting a curiosity of adventure

18.00:  First Photography show in Scotland

28.00:  Going back to Africa and losing everything in Botswana

39.30:  Spending time in Madagascar

45.00:  Creating content for luxury resorts and hotels

52.00: Close shaves with some wild lions

58.00: Controversary over big game hunting in Africa

1.05.00:  The mentality of constant improvement 

1.08.00:  Mindset of marketing as a freelancer

Until next time, love and good vibes. 

I'm Thomas Huisking, and this channel is meant to be a community of dads helping each other get better as partners, men, and most of all, as fathers to their children. We don’t talk about the best way to do things or as if we’ve mastered fatherhood, but rather what’s worked for us and how we’ve grown in the process. More cool stuff here: www.thomashuisking.com 

Lawrence Dunning is a real mensch: he goes hard for his clients, and even harder for his family. Jiujitsu black belt, former derivatives trader, now a real estate agent and developer, Lawrence had lived many lives at the professional level prior to starting a family at 40 years old... In this episode he talks about the power of jiujitsu across his lifetime and why it must be passed on to his children, why it's important to forgive your parents, the necessity of manual labor and being outside, and so much more! IG: @lawrencedunning.

Matt Drinkhahn is a business coach, strategist, husband and father, and just released his book, The Eternal Optimist and has a podcast also called “The Eternal Optimist”. 

0.00:    Intro

4.00:    How do we learn to be “present”

9.10:    Power of gratitude and writing down intentions

14.10:  Taking work off your plate to be more present with those who are most important

21.00:  Choosing the lens with which to see the world

25.00:  What am I committed to today that my future self will that me for?

33.00: Top Regrets of the dying

36.00:  Strained relationships between fathers and sons

39.20:  Learning emotional intelligence through death and hardships

42.10:  Making it right with people before it's too late 

Learn more about Matt: http://www.eternaloptimistpodcast.com/

Buy Matt’s book on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/swCYZ

Until next time, love and good vibes. 

It's always a pleasure to talk to my friend Daniel Sih, Productivity Coach & Concerned Dad.  As a professional as well as a father of three, he sees first hand what technology is doing to our attention spans as well as how it's impacting the youth of today. 

This week Daniel is launching “Spacemakers” a youtube series on how to regain out focus

“Technology wears it's benefits on its sleeve, while its drawbacks are buried deep within.”

0.00:    Daniel’s Background and when he realized he wanted to live an intentional a life

7.00:    Figuring out what is the career path that we should follow

13.30:  The realization that “time” is the ultimate currency

20.00:  Losing focus with the distraction of ubiquitous use of cell phones

30.30:  Losing business to maintain your sanity (in tech dominated professions)

36.15:  How online time is “practicing” time being distracted by technology

43.30:  How to protect your children from an overabundance of technology

50.00:  Why we cannot use the Tribe as a barometer for kids and technology

56.00:  Why our fondest memoires of youth always involve people and nature

1.08.00: Why community is so important

Learn more about Daniel and the great work he is doing:

https://www.spacemakers.au/podcast

https://www.youtube.com/@Daniel_Sih

Until next time, love and good vibes.