Frank Blake never set his sights on the corner office, but that didn’t stop the Home Depot from calling. When Frank took over the home improvement giant, their stock-price was at an all-time low and they were being bested in every metric by their competitors. Frank turned the Big Orange around by focusing on service and people. The leadership wisdom that pours out of this living legend is second-to-none. 

Harvey Lewis is endurance. The ultrarunning champion and adventurer routinely pushes the limits of human capabilities, one step at a time. The winner of prestigious races like the Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, and the Big Dog Backyard Ultra, a race with no finish line, Harvey discusses endurance, patience, and participating in the Barkley Marathon—the hardest race in the world. Marked with trademark humility and grace, Harvey’s wisdom is a gift. 

Sandi Krakowski hustles. She started her first multimillion dollar company as a single mom, and hasn’t slowed down. Recognized by Forbes as a top online marketing influencer, she’s helped build nearly twenty profitable companies in her career… all while overcoming trauma, raising sons, and learning the power of masculinity and femininity. She’s an alpha-female leader who spills out practical wisdom at every turn. 

Todd Henry, the first guest ever featured on the podcast, returns for a timely conversation on navigating our complicated world.  A creative, teacher, and writer, Todd talks about the difference between fads and trends, learning to recognize patterns, and how he navigates a divisive culture. His wisdom is an invaluable resource for living an aggressive life.

The Aggressive Life just passed its 1 millionth download! We’re celebrating by looking back at some of our favorite moments, and giving away nearly $500 worth of prizes. Highlights include Brian’s conversation with Matthew McConaughey, his emotional farewell with his mentor, and learning about bourbon and horse soldiers with Will Summers. 

David Eubank saw a problem—and instead of philosophizing about it, he decided to become a solution. As newlyweds, David and his wife moved to Burma (now Myanmar), home of the world’s longest-running civil war, with a vision to care for the hurting and displaced. That was 25 years ago, and it was the birth of the Free Burma Rangers, one of the world’s premiere humanitarian organizations. David is an incredibly aggressive and godly man, with a story you won’t quickly forget. 

With the world looking increasingly dark, stand-up comedian Andrew Stanley is risking it all on laughter. What began as 5 minutes at an open mic has blossomed into a career built on an aggressive move: leaving his stable office job behind to tell jokes. He’s an inspiring, and hilarious, young man with insights on risk, the power of humor and how you can learn to be funnier. 

N.T. Wright is among the world’s preeminent Bible scholars, a sought-after teacher, and author of more than 70 books. Joining us from his home in Oxford, England, N.T. shares his passion for Easter, how Plato causes us to think about it incorrectly, and the wisdom of a London cab-drive. This conversation has the power to completely upend the way you think about Easter. 

Although originally born in Los Angeles, Edgar Sandoval spent most of his childhood in Central and South America. As a young adult, chasing a dream of a better life, he came back to the United States with $50 and everything he owned in a duffel bag. His incredible story finds him making aggressive move after aggressive move—from enrolling in a prestigious school, to leading a society-impacting ad campaign, to giving up his steady job to combat global poverty. Edgar is a man on a mission, whose vision and drive are inspiring. 

At the age of 18, David Wise told his father he was going to go pro in skiing, or die trying… and that’s exactly what he did. The 3x Olympic medalist is fresh off a silver medal performance in the Beijing games. But the half-pipe isn’t the only place David’s aggressive—from an 18-month recovery from injury, to hunting, to raising a farm and family, he’s letting aggressive moves push his life forward. He’s an inspiring man that will push you to get moving too.