Eliot Popkin is a singer-songwriter and personal development coach turned author. He’s also a survivor of child abuse and had to overcome a great deal and rediscover himself in order to become the man he is today. His memoir, Circle, is a journey of self-discovery, growth, gratitude, healing, and forgiveness. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Making peace with your past Welcoming abundance and happiness Writing letters to your younger self Saying no to mediocrity 

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094 Eliot Popkin | Make Peace With Your Past ~ Man of Mastery

A 60 second practice that can change your life... Nate Rifkin had failed to achieve any of his goals. He spiraled into debt, drank every morning, felt lonely and lost, hated himself and even contemplated suicide. Just a few years later Nate quadrupled his income, married the woman of his dreams, and found happiness and contentment. What made such a dramatic difference? Rifkin discovered an ancient form of meditation that reversed his downward spiral and elevated him to levels of success he never dreamed possible. Nate shares the practice and how to stop self-sabotage, eliminate self-doubt, and tap into an unlimited source of energy. WARNING – It’s not easy. It’s not pain-free. But it could transform your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Self-hatred, addictions & distractions Why standing meditation? How to build a new practice Compounding change  Science observing Chi Traumas and negativity stuck in our bodies Feeling, clearing, and resolving How healing shows up in life and business Communities of growth and practice CONNECT Make sure to follow us on Social Media for Extra Content: Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Facebook ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Support the Man of Mastery mission by picking up merchandise: ? https://manofmastery.com/store/ Join the Man of Mastery private Facebook group: ? https://www.facebook.com/groups/themanofmastery  

093 Nate Rifkin | Healing Pain & Trauma ~ Man of Mastery

Let’s talk about blind spots created by success. Success can feel like the pinnacle but your competition is constantly in pursuit and from a growth perspective there’s always another tier of excellence yet to reach. Greg Ballard specializes in taking senior executives and organizations to the next level by creating cultures and habits of introspection, critical thinking, and communication. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Creating feedback systems Blind spots within success JoHari window Critical thinking skills Curing conflict avoidance Increasing self awareness Make sure to follow us on Social Media for Extra Content: Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Facebook ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Support the Man of Mastery mission by picking up merchandise: ? https://manofmastery.com/store/  

092 Greg Ballard | Optimizing Executive Performance ~ Man of Mastery

Ryan Braves believes that each and every single man in this world must live to their full potential and the only way to do that is to create massive success in their business to fuel the mission of their life and be the role model and provider within their family. He is specifically focused on married entrepreneurs with children and in this episode we cover building businesses and better men while enjoying life abundantly with the people most important to them. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Top pain and problems men encounter The power in transparency What’s most out of balance for Ryan? Last time you’ll hold your son Growing business and family at the same time Powerful way to set boundaries with work Why 95% of the world can be fixed at home Healthy relationship with failure Men working together in teams RYAN BRAVES Ryan Braves is a serial entrepreneur, married with 3 young children. He is obsessed with success, growth and contribution. Ryan’s company, ASCENSION by design is focused on building better men and helping married businessmen and entrepreneurs grow their businesses without neglecting the people that are most important to them. Ryan is extremely intentional with every last minute of his time and consciously spends almost all of his free time doing one of two things…enjoying his beautiful wife and his three amazing boys or challenging himself physically in the gym and out in nature. 

091 Ryan Braves | Building Better Men ~ Man of Mastery

Paul Salter shares how to transform your mindset and behaviors to prevent weight regain for good. He is obsessed with providing you the tools, resources, and support to do so. Since 2013, Paul has worked one-on-one with over 1400 men and women to help them collectively lose more than 10,000 pounds, thousands of inches, and to maintain their results. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Foundations for success Why the standard way fails (by design) Social eating disorders Look, feel, perform our best  Brutal truths you need to hear How to keep it simple Find and fix belief systems about food Rewriting words, stories and actions Inner child and hypnotherapy work in diet THE best exercise to sustain weight loss  Focus on food that grazes or grows Premium v/s regular food fuels CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST Instagram Facebook YouTube The 5% Community Screw The Scale Podcast 

090 Paul Salter | Fix Your Weight Loss Mindset ~ Man of Mastery

Tom Kubiniec is a business innovator, disruptor, and visionary. Most of all he knows how to seize an opportunity, grind, and embrace failure because speed trumps accuracy in business. When a music career ended abruptly, Tom went into start-up mode – working from a cardboard box for a desk and telemarketing office supplies to businesses. These days he is revolutionizing the weapons storage industry as CEO of SecureIt Tactical and leading authority on military weapon storage and armory design. SecureIt is now bringing the same technology to the consumer market to make homes safer and more secure with decentralized storage. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 1980s LA music scene Adapt, learn fast, be creative Failure is your friend Home Depot Development Method Innovate and simplify Scaling business as the CEO Courage to change Management v/s leadership Process v/s structure False security of traditional safes Advantages of decentralized security A typical home break-in Where thieves don’t look TOM KUBINIEC Tom Kubiniec is the visionary leader behind SecureIt Tactical Inc, listed in the Inc 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. He is the leading authority on military weapon storage and armory design. SecureIt is the largest supplier of weapons storage systems to the Defense industry and is now the fastest-growing residential gun safe company. Mr. Kubiniec has designed custom armories for U.S. Army Special Forces, Navy Seals, and Marine MARSOC units. It was while working with Army Special Forces that Mr. Kubiniec developed SecureIt’s patented CradleGrid™ Technology, the revolutionary system that completely changed the way the U.S. military stores weapons. SecureIt was grown out of Mr. Kubiniec’s previous data and electronics secure storage business when a law enforcement official asked him to securely store an automatic weapon. Before his career as a storage expert and entrepreneur, Mr. Kubiniec was a popular professional guitar player in Los Angeles for more than a decade.

089 Tom Kubiniec | Failure Is Your Friend ~ Man of Mastery

This is as time-sensitive episode! In the next few days, Josh Guerrero of the All Around Adventure podcast sets off on a 1200-mile, multi-month, self-funded, self-supported trek from north to south across the state of Michigan. He’ll travel ultra-light, minimizing gear and nonetheless face fall and winter weather, uncertain conditions, and even the possibility of bears and wolves. Much more than just an epic adventure, Josh is raising money and awareness for a non-profit that supports American military veterans through involvement in global archaeological digs. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS American vets on archeology digs Reconnecting to vets, team, mission Adapt and overcome, staying true to the mission Operation Wolverine Walk Logistics, timing, trek Preparation and mindset Ultra-light gear plan Maintaining situational awareness Embrace the adventure CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST All Around Adventures – Website Wolverine Walk GoFundMe AVAR Website Instagram YouTube Make sure to follow us on Social Media for Extra Content: Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Facebook ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Support the Man of Mastery mission by picking up merchandise: ? https://manofmastery.com/store/ Join the Man of Mastery private Facebook group: ? https://www.facebook.com/groups/themanofmastery  

088 Josh Guerrero | Operation Wolverine Walk ~ Man of Mastery

The Alpha Hippie team say, “You have an opportunity to break the unserving and incredibly frustrating cycles that have been holding you back, and take your life back. The good news is that making the decision is easy. The bad news is that nobody is going to do it for you, BUT YOU. YOU must decide that enough is enough and that you are ready to finally make the shift. In this 2nd part of the sit-down with the Alpha Hippie team we get into what that process looks like to bridge the gap between gathering knowledge and taking action…moving from information to transformation! SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Self investment as a reflection of self belief Transformation over information Coaching tailored to each individual Growth follows a straight path, humans don’t Missing element in all broken relationships Focus on a result leads to self-sabotage The only valid excuse is… Alignment to avoid burnout Tapping into natural intelligence ALPHA HIPPIE Angelo, Marcus, and Ryan – team Alpha Hippie – coach men to their fullest potential. They have worked with men of all walks of life – entrepreneurs, CEO’s, professional athletes, consultants and everyday people. In fact, most of their clients are regular guys who want to get over their old BS and finally start living a fulfilling life they are proud to live. The also host the Alpha Hippie Podcast, discussing everything from confidence builders and advanced communication techniques, to personal care routines and tools to reignite your most valuable relationships. Website Facebook Instagram – AlphaHippie Instagram – Angelo Make sure to follow us on Social Media for Extra Content: Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Facebook ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Support the Man of Mastery mission by picking up merchandise: ? https://manofmastery.com/store/ Join the Man of Mastery private Facebook group: ? https://www.facebook.com/groups/themanofmastery  

087 Alpha Hippie | Mind the Gap ~ Man of Mastery

Are you owning your life? Angelo Sisco and the team behind AlphaHippie are on a mission to help men realize their full potential, take ownership, welcome responsibility, and ensure they anchor into themselves and their purpose to be able to serve most powerfully. Angelo was nearly killed in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident and from the depths of physical and emotional despair has completely transformed and manifested his life, relationships, and business. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Motorcycle accident & recovery Shattered family identity Eating sadness Inspiration and calling Self-actualization Leaning in fully Trust the process Going to the source of me Information v/s transformation Developing men to full potential Self and purpose first Using power but not force PAUSE – Functional movement ANGELO SISCO Angelo Sisco is the Godfather of the mindful renaissance, co-founder of the AlphaHippie podcast and brand, and serial entrepreneur in the gym, health, wellness, and self-improvement space. Hailing from Chicago, he manifested his dream of living in California beach town San Clemente where he and the AlphaHippie help men grow up, make more money, become great fathers, and reignite their marriages. CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST Website Facebook Instagram – AlphaHippie Instagram – Angelo  

086 Angelo Sisco | Step Up and Own Your Life ~ Man of Mastery

Adam Chin is the co-founder and guy-behind-the-guy at Procabulary and Enlifted where he and the team are helping clients eliminate self-doubt and procrastination while they turbo-charge goals and live with fulfillment and purpose. Enlifted coaches are transforming the way leaders identify behavior at the word and thought level to seek and destroy self-sabotage and to eradicate any underlying victim mentality. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Self-mastery is NOT a zero-sum game How to conquer your inner loser Creating space with yoga for the mind Program yourself to love the process Growth and worldview as an ex-pat Words – Stories – Breath Coaches as transformation leaders ROI on words CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST Website Instagram Link to TMOM Episode 069 with Mark England Make sure to follow us on Social Media for Extra Content: Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Facebook ➡️ https://instagram.com/themanofmastery Support the Man of Mastery mission by picking up merchandise: ? https://manofmastery.com/store/ Join the Man of Mastery private Facebook group: ? https://www.facebook.com/groups/themanofmastery  

085 Adam Chin | Antidote to Victim Mentality ~ Man of Mastery

Michael Easter is steeped in the science behind and more importantly the action and the experience of doing hard sh!t. Getting harder to kill is about tempering our genetic proclivity for comfort...modern comfort that is available in such excess that it's destroying creativity, mental health, and even our longevity. Instead, pushing and expanding the boundaries of our comfort zones is also inherently human and incredibly rewarding. Michael shares clips of an epic backcountry adventure in Alaska where he did some of the hardest things yet and also how the experience shows up back in everyday life.

084 Michael Easter | How to Get Harder to Kill ~ Man of Mastery

Erin Claire Jones is a leadership coach who uses the Human Design system to help people perform at the top of their game – both personally and professionally. Human Design is a synthesis of the ancient and mystical with modern behavioral science to provide emotional, psychological, and energetic self-awareness. Is it real? More importantly – is it helpful? As a live example, Erin provides an overview of my Manifesting Generator type, compares and contrasts her Projector type, and we discuss how these two types might best work together in a corporate team. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Origins of Human Design Is it helpful? Leadership and work style Decision style Signals of being out of alignment ERIN CLAIRE JONES Erin Claire Jones uses Human Design to help thousands of individuals and companies step into their work and their lives as their truest selves and to their highest potential. Her work as a guide, coach, and speaker has attracted a growing community of over 100,000 people who turn to her teachings for practical tools, digestible tips, and deeper self-knowledge they can access to live with greater ease and authenticity every single day. With work featured in Forbes, mindbodygreen, Well&Good, and Nylon; words shared on over 100 podcasts such as Almost30, That’s So Retrograde, Highest Self, and Chatty Broads; and conversations with crowds of hundreds around the world, Erin’s insights are highly sought-after because they make Human Design pragmatic, tangible, accessible — and immediately applicable to everyday life. CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST Website Instagram Discover your Human Design Personalized Blueprint Use discount code MASTERY for 10% OFF your Blueprint or a spot in Erin’s next Flow workshop! Book an Individual Session 

083 Human Design | Erin Claire Jones ~ Man of Mastery

Dr. Jack Kruse is a neurosurgeon and optimal health educator. In this episode, Dr. Kruse dispels myths about skin cancer and blue zone longevity and discusses how the brilliance of nature’s design can benefit us in both health and wealth. Strap into your seats for this one! Get ready to take notes, listen a couple of times, and read/research further. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Critical thinking skills for vitality Nature’s design for the best health and wealth Blue light toxicity and link to a new cancer Real underlying condition / cause of skin cancer How processed foods damage mitochondrial health Mobile app to help with vitamin D deficiency How your home latitude plays into your health The benefit of living and eating seasonally Blue zone longevity findings no longer true Decentralizing healthcare and financial systems Why Dr. Kruse chose to go big on Bitcoin CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Quantum Health TV Patreon D-Minder App 

082 Optimal Health & Wealth | Dr Jack Kruse ~ Man of Mastery

Paul Shepherd has been on quite a journey from early business success and failure to military commando to serial entrepreneur – all the while trying to work out why something didn’t quite fit and how to find true peace, happiness, and fulfillment. After spending over $500k in personal development, Paul finally found a system that resonated for him and in just a couple of hours had a roadmap for the rest of his life. Now he combines science and spirituality to coach others in tapping their full potential. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Gifts + Passions -> Purpose What’s your intrinsic value? Tapping into wisdom and healing Cracking the code of fulfillment PAUL SHEPHERD Paul Shepherd is a Sydney-based entrepreneur, coach, and creator of a unique system that helps leaders to live a life of purpose and meaning through a holistic 360-degree approach that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. After multiple successful years in business, making millions of dollars in his early 20s, he discovered that his life needs to change. Despite all the “success,” he didn’t feel fulfilled, so he went on a journey to discover himself, his true values, and his calling. And he did. CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST Website Instagram Facebook Page – Paul Shepherd Facebook Group – Soul Purpose Mastery 

081 Soul Purpose Mastery | Paul Shepherd ~ Man of Mastery

Ron Worley, today’s guest, embodies some of the greatest resilience, attitude, and gratitude we’ve come across in a long while. He has been a drug addict and alcoholic since early childhood, was arrested, homeless, and lost the privilege of access to his children, has been institutionalized and suicidal, and a few years ago died in public of heart failure. But he has lived to tell his story, reclaim his role as a father, start several businesses, become a self-made millionaire, and write a book about what he’s learned and the resulting value system for bravery, trust, family, and freedom. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Life after dying of heart failure Childhood drug & alcohol addiction Divorced and homeless as an adult Reclaiming fatherhood Being a bounty hunter Business of bail bonds Choose, trust and surrender to choices Top 3 Worley Way values Bond of brotherhood CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST Website Instagram Facebook Email  

080 Ditches to Riches | Ron Worley ~ Man of Mastery

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