Paul Angone, author of 101 Questions to Ask in Your 20's (and let's be honest, your thirties too) on why the 20s and 30s are such a tumultuous time, why exploring and getting lost are essentially the same thing, how sometimes your greatest character growth happens during times of uncertainty and transition, and why sometimes being "77% sure" is good enough to pull the trigger. Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/026. Rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.

Myke Macapinlac of Social Confidence Mastery shares why mutual interest is the foundation of every great relationship, how to be a more interesting conversationalist, and more. Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/25. Rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.

Dr. Robert Glover, the author of the book No More Mr. Nice Guy, talks about how to recognize the signs of Nice Guy Syndrome in yourself, why you need to re-connect with your own needs and boundaries, the best ways to create new vitality in your relationships, and much more. Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/024. Rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.

Our minds are always at work, with thoughts constantly running through our heads. While sometimes it feels like we have no control, in reality, we have the choice of whether those thoughts are positive or negative.

Today on the podcast, we talk with Gary John Bishop about how to recognize to self-limiting thought patterns so that you can get on with your life and achieve your true potential.

Gary is the author of Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life. He is one of the leading Personal Development experts in the industry and has impacted tens of thousands of people worldwide with his no-nonsense "urban philosophy" approach.

Gary describes his latest book as "a conversational slap from the universe to wake you up to your true potential, unfuck yourself, and get spectacularly into your life." And I have to agree with that statement. I first heard about this book from a past guest, Larry Hagner of The Good Dad Project, and when I read it, I found myself very moved by some of the insights Gary shares—and his completely refreshing and no-nonsense take on how to get out of your head and basically get out of your own way.

In this episode, Gary and I talk about why most self-help strategies and positive affirmations don't work, how you can authentically change your inner dialog to create momentum in your life, why you need to take a hard look at whether you are truly willing to achieve your goals, and much more. Gary has a lot of wisdom to share, and of course, it doesn't hurt that he does it in a Scottish accent.

Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/023. Rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.

Today on the podcast, we talk with Tanner Guzy about his new book The Appearance of Power: How Masculinity is Expressed Through Aesthetics.

Tanner is the founder of the channel, Masculine Style, and you might remember him from episode 5, The Psychology of Dressing Well. That was a pretty popular episode, and Tanner's a good friend of mine, so I'm really excited to have him back on the show.

In this episode, we talk about the deeper meaning behind the clothes you wear, why even men who "hate style" actually care deeply about their appearance (even if they don't realize it), the three masculine archetypes that you can use to help define your personal style, and much more.

Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/022. Rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.

The job search process can be incredibly frustrating, and if even if you're a great candidate it can be tough to stand out to employers. Today on the podcast, we talk with Alexa Shoen about how completely reimagine how you approach searching for a job and growing your career. Alexa is the founder of Entry Level Boss, a career mentoring company that helps take the pain and confusion out of the job hunt process.

In this episode, Alexa and I discuss how to take a more thoughtful approach to figuring out your next career move, unconventional ways to get your foot in the door of companies that interest you, how to avoid the hamster wheel of "resume and cover letter Hell," and much more.

As you'll hear in the interview, Alexa has a ton of great insights to share and she's really a tremendously talented person. Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/021. Rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.

Today on the podcast, we talk with Larry Hagner about how to be a great dad. Larry is the founder of The Good Dad Project and the host of phenomenally successful and informative Dad Edge Podcast. He's also the author of the book, The Dad's Edge: 9 Simple Ways to Have: Unlimited Patience, Improved Relationships, and Positive Lasting Memories.

There are many roles a man can play throughout his life—son, brother, friend, co-worker, husband...But perhaps none of these is quite as daunting as being a father.

In this episode, Larry and I talk about the challenges first-time father's face, how the dad role has changed in the last few years, how to maintain intimacy with your wife even as your family grows, and much much more.

Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/020. Rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.

When it comes to getting in shape, on some level, we all know what we need to do. But that doesn’t make it any easier to stick to a routine or get the results we want.

On today’s episode, twin brothers Coleman and Kennedy Collins talk about why most fitness advice out there doesn’t work. We talk about the best way to build the habit of regular exercise according to behavioral science, why sometimes a simple text message from a friend can help build accountability, and how to stay healthy even when life gets in the way. Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/019. Rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.

As a gentleman, you might occasionally appreciate a well crafted cocktail. But how often to do you actually think about the ingredients? I mean, really think about where that booze came from and how it was made? On today’s episode, Amy Stewart and I talk about her fascinating book the Drunken Botanist, and how nearly every alcohol known to man has one common origin: plants. Amy shares how throughout history man has tried to ferment nearly everything, why you need a “cocktail garden,” and why the stories behind some drinks are often just as intoxicating as the liquors themselves. Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/018. Rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.

In today’s workaholic culture, sometimes the idea of allowing ourselves to simply have fun and enjoy life seems unthinkable. Yet often, especially as men, it’s exactly what we need for our own sanity

On today’s episode, author Charlie Hoehn shares the story of how he cured his debilitating anxiety using an unconventional strategy: play. Charlie talks about the dangers of depriving yourself of fun, and how rediscovering play can help radically transform your outlook on life, and even improve your productivity.

Show notes: http://www.thedistilledman.com/017. Please rate and review the episode at http://www.thedistilledman.com/itunes.