On this episode of Battle Ready, Aaron and Erwin McManus discuss a controversial piece of comedy that's making headlines: Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special, 'The Closer.' Their conversation is sparked from one line shared in the special from a trans woman named Daphne Dorman, with whom Dave had a friendly relationship: 'I'm having a human experience.' Erwin and Aaron dive into this statement, then turn to a broader topic of what it means to save spaces that allow open dialogue and stand against cancel culture. Don't miss this insightful and poignant conversation on the latest episode of Battle Ready! — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus:  https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

Aaron and Erwin McManus are back this week discussing the 'Need for Speed' in creating a profitable business - and how personality affects your work habits.   They debate which is better: a fast pace or a slow pace? Making decisions from deliberation or instinct? Is there more value from efficiency in day-to-day operations, or efficiency in crisis? Don't miss this episode of Battle Ready!   —  LINKS:    The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com  The Genius of Jesus:  https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388  Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub   "The Genius Of" Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623  Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz  Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready —  Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast  Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast  Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

On this episode of Battle Ready, Erwin and Aaron McManus examine how it affects interpersonal relationships to ask for help - and how to ask for help well.  But before they dive into helping, they touch on two hot button topics: the demonization of critical race theory and the new law in Texas  prohibiting abortion after six weeks. Don’t miss this impactful and stirring episode that will challenge the way you think and lead!  — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus:  https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

This week on Battle Ready Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss what it means to give up the embarrassment in pursuit of greatness. What does it look like to chase your dreams and do something great? It often looks like doing that very thing poorly and getting better with practice and intention. — LINKS:   The Artisan Soul: Who Told You You Were Naked?: https://www.dropbox.com/s/588kv8tz9whczxo/Cameron%20Riddles%20-%2003092014_the-artisan-soul-voice-who-told-you-you-were-naked_Erwin.mp4?dl=0 The Genius of Jesus:  https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

Aaron and Erwin McManus dive into the writing process of Erwin's newest book, The Genius of Jesus: The Man Who Changed Everything in this episode of Battle Ready. Erwin illuminates the idea and drafting process for the book, and reveals how the book almost never got released.   After Aaron shares the quote, 'If you aim at nothing, you hit nothing,' they both converse on the damaging affect of limiting your life and striving for less.  Join this conversation to find what will hit the mark in your own life, and what may cause you to fall short. — LINKS:  The Genius of Jesus:  https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

— LINKS:  The Genius of Jesus:  https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

Pro surfer and founder of Pagan USA, Matt Pagan, shares his journey from LA to Hawaii, becoming a pro surfer, getting involved with Mosaic, and starting Pagan USA. They discuss surfing culture, community support, challenges of surfing in Santa Monica Bay, and the importance of humility, relationship-building, and making a positive impact.

Erwin and Aaron McManus join together for a fun and interesting look at the idea of "can't" and what it means to have discipline and the strength to try.   Don't miss this laughter filled episode full of insight and wisdom.   —  LINKS:  The Genius of Jesus:  https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388  Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub   "The Genius Of" Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623  Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz  Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready —  Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast  Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast  Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

Erwin and Aaron McManus are back together again after Erwin returns home from attending TEDMonterey 2021: The Case for Optimism, a massive conference of innovative thinkers and creators in the areas of technology, entertainment, and design.   Erwin and Aaron discuss the idea that optimism is the proposition that all evils are due to lack of knowledge, a mental framework Erwin vehemently rebukes. They discuss the real root of optimism and hope in people’s lives: is it the intellectual ceiling, or the human dilemma?   The duo ultimately bring it back to two questions: how can humanity make the world better, and how can we as humans get better ourselves?   Don’t miss this discussion of ideas that have stymied the world’s best thinkers, and get ready to have your own thinking challenged and elevated.  —  LINKS:   The Genius of Jesus:  https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub   "The Genius Of" Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623  Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz  Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready—  Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast  Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast  Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

Aaron McManus is joined by Tess Roy on this special episode of Battle Ready. Tess Roy is the head of production for Mosaic, and has worked with Aaron for over seven years to create, shape, and hone the Mosaic brand. From the early days, when both of them could barely use a graphic design program, to now managing a team of over 15 staff people and hundreds of volunteers throughout the years, this team of two has traveled the ups and downs of the creative process together. If you want to be inspired to create, or learn how to build an innovative and impactful team and brand from the ground up, this episode is for you! — LINKS: The Future Of - Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPuRAm44lGA  The Genius of Jesus:  https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 "The Genius Of" Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com