Heroes Wanted

Gratitude is a way of life not a list.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things in life, anyone can say that they are grateful for their health, home, and family.

If you want to leverage gratitude in your life, you will need to dig deeper. You must be grateful for even the the difficult ad challenging times in life.

Two keys to making gratitude a way of life.

1. Open your mind to the realization that out of adversity accelerated growth can occur.

2. Open your mind to the ongoing inner dialogue in your mind.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States this week, let's take a deeper look at ourselves and the role that gratitude plays in our lives and in how we grow and interact with those we love.

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You are stuck.

You're sick and tired of being the nice guy.

You're troubled by your shallow relationships with your wife and children.

You're afraid of failing and you hide in your comfort zone.

You're haunted by being reactive vs. proactive in life.

You're frustrated by your shallow devotion to God.

You feel it in the pit of your stomach. You know you were meant for more. You want to change your life, but you aren't sure where to start.

Uncover the Hero within, free yourself from the lies, fears and expectations of others. Open; Six Life Changing Principles will help you understand exactly where change needs to take place and the Six Principles will serve as waypoints on your road to becoming the hero in your life.

No One is Coming to Save You!

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In this episode I have a great conversation with Rick Bennett. When I started my conversation with Rick I was under the assumption that his excellent devotional Send Me would be the focus of our conversation. You know what they say about assuming, and the old maxim proved true once again. But in this case I am fortunate that it did, and the story of how Rick came to write this devotional is a good one. Rick felt a call to serve his community and joined his local police dept. as a reserve deputy, Rick later took a leap of faith and walked away from an established well paying career to follow a calling to a purpose bigger than himself by moving to another state to become a full time officer. In his short career as an officer he once again saw and opportunity to serve his new community of first responders and military personal by writing Send Me.

Rick is a great example that it is never to late to change things up, make a move and to commit to serving others. This will require a step of faith and sacrifice, but the impact that YOU can make will be felt by many. I hope this podcast serves to challenge you today, where you are.

SEND ME: A 90 Day Bible study devotional -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08WJN1355/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

You are stuck.

You're sick and tired of being the nice guy.

You're troubled by your shallow relationships with your wife and children.

You're afraid of failing and you hide in your comfort zone.

You're haunted by being reactive vs. proactive in life.

You're frustrated by your shallow devotion to God.

You feel it in the pit of your stomach. You know you were meant for more. You want to change your life, but you aren't sure where to start.

Uncover the Hero within, free yourself from the lies, fears and expectations of others. Open; Six Life Changing Principles will help you understand exactly where change needs to take place and the Six Principles will serve as waypoints on your road to becoming the hero in your life.

No One is Coming to Save You!

Hit the link below for links to
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💥My FREE Six Principles Quick Guide
💥My podcast- Prepare. Defend. Lead.
💥My book- Open; Six Life Changing Principles
💥My 1:1 Coaching Program- Heroes Wanted

Well, I screwed up and lost the audio for my last two interviews. Two! I know, I know, but my mistake is your gain. I dug deep into the archives of my previous podcast, Ever Vigilant to find one of my favorite episodes. One of the benefits to doing a podcast for so long is the treasure trove of content hidden in the deepest recesses of my hard drive. This conversation was based on an article by Paul Curtman. The article blew my mind the first time I read it and Paul was kind enough to join me on EV to talk about it. I believe that this podcast will surprise you as you realize that there is nothing new under the sun.

Paul Curtman is a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, where he served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terror as an infantry squad leader. He is also an author and frequent speaker at political events having spoken all across the nation from Washington DC to Los Angeles.

Paul is a strong advocate for personal freedom, sound financial principles and free markets. He is a Fellow at the Club for Growth, a Washington D.C. based non-profit charitable organization formed to educate the public about the value of free markets and pro-growth policies.

Paul Curtman - Paulcurtman.com
War on Men Article - https://paulcurtman.com/a-war-on-men-king-cyruss-guide-to-national-enslavement-2/

I also mention Rick Bennett and my botched conversation with him, he will be rescheduled but in the mean time check out his devotional book available on Amazon.

Send Me by Rick Bennett
https://www.amazon.com/SEND-Devotional-Enforcement-Responders-Personnel/dp/B08WJW8QLW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CGH3OLG9OQX1&keywords=rick+bennett&qid=1636316845&sprefix=rink+benn%2Caps%2C841&sr=8-1

3 Keys to Level Up Your Communication Skills

Do you have a habit of saying things that you don't want to say and not saying the thing that you should?

Do you struggle with long time-wasting meetings? Do you struggle with your marriage due to miscommunication? Are you unclear in your communication with your kids?

As most men move further and further away good communication in this brave new world. I believe that it is more important than ever that we focus in and level up our skills in this area. If we value relationship communication is necessary, and the better that we are in this area the better that our relationships will function.

Intention- Know what you want to say, be brief and clear!

Empathy- Meet others where they are, each of us is different. Empathy goes a long way to bridging that gap. It doesn't mean you agree, only that you are making an effort to see their perspective.

Honesty- The truth hurts, lies kill. Nothing can be truly resolved with out honesty. Honest conversation, questions and answers, no matter the consequences.

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I share my thoughts on what is going on in the world around us. There is chaos, fear, and an uncertain future as we grapple with a struggling nation.

My objective is to add fuel to the fire in your heart or to feed that small ember to grow into an inferno. We were put here is this time, and in this place for a reason. I see an inferno growing that will stand together on a hill to shed light into the deepest darkest crevices and expose those lurking in the shadows that desire to taint and destroy all that is righteous, pure, and good.

I touch on my book, the story of the emperor's new clothes, and the Game of Thrones series to illiterate what I see happening.

I made a promise that PDL would never be a bitch-fest, or a show that solely shared info or opinions. This podcast is a consistent reminder that no one is coming to save you and that you need to focus on improving yourself so I wrap up the episode with the 4 As from my book these will help in the evaluation of where you are and where you should be heading.

Assess- Honest evaluation
Accept- Accept that evaluation as true, whether it is good or bad
Adapt- Develop action plan based on the evaluation
Advance- Move forward with the plan

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You want to make change in your life, but continue to fail in making it last.

You are not content with the man in the mirror. Yet you struggle to make the lasting changes that you need to make not only for yourself but also for those that are important for you.

1. Identify- Be honest with yourself, be sure that you know the change to make in order to get the results that you need.

2. Solution- Investigate, educate yourself on the best way for you to solve your issue. You don't know everything, if this change is important to you invest the time to learn.

3. Plan- You must be realistic and specific, set up a plan that you can follow and that will help you accomplish the long term change you desire.

4. Commit- This is something that you want/need, do it. Don't set yourself up to quit. Quitting is a bad habit. Failing is acceptable, quitting isn't.



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I love dogs.

They have been a big part of my life and serve a purpose. They make me smile, bring joy, teach responsibility, and my big dog Brutus will tear your throat out if you mess with my kids.

But, they have NO Freedom, NO Freewill.

Good dogs do as they are told, or face the consequences, in return for free stuff
Heath care
Shelter
Food/Water

Giving your responsibilities to others, minimizes your freedom! Free men look at and live their life differently from their domesticated countrymen.

Take back responsibility in these seven areas and take back your freedom at the same time.

Free Wolf/Men v. Domesticated Dog/Men

Food. Dogs wait to be fed/Wolves go get what they want
Education. Dogs give up their young to outsiders/Wolves train their young to survive
Protection. Dogs can rarely defend themselves/Wolves are highly skilled in protecting their own
Tribe. Dogs none/Wolves epitomize this ideal with their pack
Health. Dogs fed processed food, little exercise/Wolves eat natural foods, never stop
Prepare. Dogs fully dependent/Wolves provide their own food and shelter
Speak Out. Dogs are scolded for barking/Wolves howl at the moon whenever they please


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No one is coming to save you!

Most of you have no one that you trust, no one to help, no one to hold you to a standard, no one to talk to,.............

As you endure the paradigm shift that has rocked the sense of balance in our nation and the world as a whole. I believe that you no longer have the luxury of living as a lone wolf. It is imperative that you solidify the foundations of your existing relationships and invest the time, and energy into building a tribe of like minded men.

Three reasons why you need to invest into building your tribe.

1. Teaching/Learning- You need to share your experience for the benefit of others, while leveraging their experience for your own benefit.

2. Standards- You will benefit from being held to and holding others to a high standard, but this is a result of respect and trust. Trust and respect must be earned accountability is the by-product.

3. Help- From time to time you will need help, there is no better way to strengthen a friendship than to help others in a time of need and be certain of that you will be in need of help at some point too.

Get good people around you, the world is changing and solid relationships will always be invaluable.

"Surround yourself with men that will hold you to a high standard, and ferociously defend your back."

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NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU!

Where you are today in your life is a result of your beliefs, and the actions that you have taken based on your beliefs.

As a boy we all looked up to our heroes, whether they won games, saved lives, hurt bad people, or explored the far reaches of the universe. You were sure that this was what your future would hold as a man. Somewhere along the line the comforts and the distractions of modern life grabbed hold and apathy has slowly squeezed the life out of you.

Rather than step into arena to face the enemy (yourself), you sedate your pain and hide your frustrations with politics, video games, sports, porn, Netflix, work or anyone of a million other possibilities. These distractions serve as an escape from the reality that you have created for yourself, yet you despise.

You blame your wife, your kids, or your growing responsibilities at work for where you find yourself today. But deep down you know. You know that there is no one to blame but yourself and as you begin to take ownership, the Hero buried beneath the years of fear, lies, and the expectations of others, begins to stir.

If you are here, you are uncommon, an ember burns deep inside of you, searching for the fuel to grow into an inferno.

Unlike most men you are no longer content with this mediocrity.
Unlike most men you are ready to commit to a change.
Unlike most men you know that you were meant for more.
Unlike most men you are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to rescue the hero not only for yourself, but for those you love and value the most.

What is the cost of leaving the Hero buried under the fears, lies, and expectations of others?

When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home. -Tecumseh

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I believe that the home must be made a fortress, a place safe and secure, a buttress fortified against the storms assailing from outside. It is our responsibility to build a sanctuary of peace and calm from the storms and the zombie hordes that dwell outside the walls of our castle. We need to create a definite difference between what goes on outside, and what goes on inside our home, our fortress.

Our homes are often filled with as much or with more chaos and disorder than there is outside the four walls of your home. Our homes are in dire need of leadership, and that means YOU.

Meetings are important at work, at church, and in the community, but far to often only happen in our family when big trouble arises.

These are the three keys that I use to make family meetings worth while, productive, and even enjoyable.

1. Keep it brief and orderly, short and sweet and to the point.
2. Cover issues, schedule, and concerns.
3. Each member must be allowed and opportunity to share, in order to keep this in line with number 1 & 2 we ask 4 questions.

a. Win for the week?
b. Loss for the week?
c. What are you reading/learning?
d. What do you need help with?


No One is Coming to Save You!

Where you are today is a result of Your beliefs and the decisions You made based on those beliefs.

I intend to help you discover the hero within.

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💥My book- Open; Six Life Changing Principles
💥My Coaching Program- Heroes Wanted