Man of War: Forging Men into Warriors

On this special 25th Episode we focus on the Champions Mindset and how to apply it to life. As warriors we are constantly searching for new challenges. These challenges fuel us to become stronger and wiser. It is not that you fall down but rather how you get up that will define who you are for the rest of your life. Our special guest is Eddie “Truck” Gordon who is a Celebrity NY Emmy Award winning fighter, UFC Ultimate Fighter Champion, a best selling author of "Forever Truckin" ,motivational speaker, and life coach. He regularly empowers corporations, fortune 500 companies, and thought leaders in the areas of leadership & personal development. Eddie's intoxicating positivity and downright rawness will open your eyes and make you take a step back to evaluate where you are standing. Join us in this dynamic conversation about the warrior mentality, fortitude, the alpha male, confidence and why morning routines are so important to setting you on the right path. Take time to listen to this episode where you will learn so many lessons that can be applied immediately to your life. Get Your Free Booklet at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Watch The Full Documentary www.forgingawarrior.com/warriorfilm For all show notes go to www.manofwar.live/mow/25

On today's special episode we focus on the Warriors Dominion of his body, mind and spirit. Dominion is one of the main components of the modern day warrior archetype. A warriors dominion over his being separates him from the average man. Our special guest is Ray "Cash"Care. He served our nation for 10 years in the SEAL teams. Ray is well known from the History Channel's hit series, "The Selection: Special Operations Experiment" where he was an instructor. He has also been in movies such as Captain Phillips and hosted the BBC smash hit, "Ultimate Hellweek," and "Modern Shooter." Ray is also a former winner of the "Ultimate Soldier Challenge." This guy is the real deal. He is raw and to the point and pulls no punches. He is also a family man, that lives with passion and gives of himself to help and inspire others of all walks of life as a motivational speaker and a physical trainer. Join us in this wide ranging conversation about the way of the warrior in today's world. We go into discipline, mindset, raising kids, crushing fear and much more. There are so many lessons to be learned here. Whip out your pen and paper and take notes but most importantly start implementing what you learn from this episode to your life. Get Your FREE Warrior Booklet at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Follow Cash on social media IG/FB @raycashcare Website: www.rogueamericanapparel.com Check out the show notes at www.manofwar.live/mow/24 Join The Brotherhood of Warriors Facebook Group at: www.facebook.com/groups/thebrotherhoodofwarriors

In this powerful episode we focus on Adversity and how you can use it to become stronger from the inside out. We outline principles and tactics that will guide you to living a life with purpose and hone a stronger mindset that can overcome any obstacles that life throws at you. Our guest today is Marcus Aurelius Anderson. He is the author of The Gift of Adversity, a TEDx Motivational Speaker, Mindset Coach and Life Long Martial Artist. His story is uplifting and has so many lessons that you can implement into your life. At 38 Marcus signed up with the U.S. Army and while waiting to be deployed he suffered a severe injury that would change his life forever. Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. He died twice on the operating table and was told he would never walk again. He discovered he was left with two choices, he could either be a victim, or he change his mindset. Marcus refused to be a victim and during his Mind-Shift he found lessons to be learned from his injury. He soon discovered that his adversity was a gift and used it to elevate his mindset and strengthen his spirit. While it was a long and difficult road, Marcus' warrior spirit ultimately won the battle. Don't miss this powerful conversation where we dive deep into the principles outlined in The Gift of Adversity. We discuss how to prepare for adversity, how to return to simplicity, how to set yourself up to succeed, how to focus, how use motivation to create discipline, how to make the best of shitty circumstances and how to give of yourself to others for dynamic growth. Take what you learn here and implement it to your life today. This episode is a life changer and will guide you in the path to living a life that embodies the warrior spirit. Get Your FREE Booklet That will guide start you off in the Warrior's Path at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Watch the Powerful Documentary at; www.forgingawarrior.com/warriorfilm For all of this episode's show notes and more information on Marcus Anderson go to: www.manofwar.live/mow/23

In this episode we focus on how to become an elite man. We delve deep into what it takes for men to step up to an elite level. Confidence, Courage and Mindset are cornerstones of an elite man.  Our guest in this episode is Justin Stenstrom who is a nationally-acclaimed life coach, author and founder of Elite Man Magazine and Elite Man Podcast. Justin has overcome many of life’s greatest obstacles and has become stronger in mind and spirit. He has implemented the knowledge received from hundreds of elite man that he has interviewed to his own personal development journey. Justin's mission is to turn average men into elite men who live life with a purpose.  Join us in this dynamic conversation where you will learn how to fortify your masculinity in a society where emasculation appears to be the norm. Unlock the framework to become stronger mentally, to increase your confidence and to generate a powerful life. Don't miss this episode! Watch The Warrior Documentary at: www.forgingawarrior.com/warriorfilm Get your FREE Guide at: www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Get the Show Notes for this Episode at www.manofwar.live/mow/22

In this highly anticipated Call to Action episode we focus on the warrior mindset and the skills that are required to win a hyper-violent confrontation, terrorist attack or mass shooting. Rafa also reveals his go to daily carry gear which best suits the active warrior. We cover concealed carry, firearms, edge weapons, daily carry items, threat levels, conditions and tactics. It does not matter whether you are going to a business meeting, a church, a movie or a walk in the park with the family...Warriors are Always Battle Ready. Learn how to implement your warrior mindset in order to activate 360 awareness. Identify threats before an attack occurs, position yourself in a hard target zone, keep your head up and eyes open, limit distractions, dial in and focus, shield your family, exit into safety, speed is critical, what is inside my EDC carry bag, Intuitive reactions, what weapons should you have on you? How do I deploy them? and so much more. The warrior lifestyle is not for everyone but it is for those who prioritize the protection of their families and who live confident and courageous lives. Implement what you learn in this show to all aspects of your life and make the protection of your families a priority immediately. Get Your FREE Manual "Strengthen Your Warrior Spirit" https://www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Visit the Man of War Website and get show notes here: http://www.manofwar.live/mow/021 Visit The online Warrior Development Academy Here! https://www.forgingawarrior.com

This Special 20th episode is a great stepping stone for the Man of War Podcast. We focus on Self-Confidence and how to develop it by Eradicating Negativity from our lives, the warrior's way. As warriors we don't have any room for negativity. We use challenges and obstacles as springing boards to develop and strengthen our self confidence. This is done by implementing key elements that combat the negative insurgency in our lives. Our special guest is Navy SEAL David Rutherford. Dave is a Internationally known Motivational Speaker, Best Selling Author, Co-Host of The Never Quit Podcast with Marcus Luttrell and Founder of Team Froglogic which has reached over 4 million people around the world. His passion for teaching is founded in helping people learn to embrace their fears, forge their personal and professional confidence and commit to living a team oriented lifestyle. David served in the Naval Special Warfare Community as a SEAL student, Combat Paramedic, Operator and Instructor. David inspires audiences and individuals across America and around the world with his emotionally entertaining style of speaking, writing and coaching. His Froglogic Concepts are derived from combining his 25 years of exploring and researching the human condition with over 70 plus years of operational successes within the UDT/ Navy SEAL Teams. Join us in this motivational conversation where nothing is left to chance. We cover down on self confidence and how warriors strengthen it for success in business and in life. Don't miss this hard charging episode where you will learn methods and tactics that will build your self confidence stronger than ever before. Go Grab Your FREE Warrior Manual at: www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Check out the life changing documentary at: www.forgingawarrior.com/warriorfilm Check out Team Froglogic at: https://teamfroglogic.com For all the show notes go to: www.manofwar.live/mow/20

In this inspirational episode we focus on the power of resiliency to overcome struggles, obstacles and life changing incidents. The ultimate goal is to free your mind from self imposed limits that can can hinder you useless.  Our Guest is Sam Morris, he is the founder of Zen Warrior Training. Sam's inspirational story starts In 1999, just after leading a bicycling trip for nine teenagers across the United States, Sam was in a car accident caused by a drunk driver which left him paralyzed from the waist down. Years of struggle from his condition forced him to experience over a dozen surgeries and to lie down for over three years. Determined to not become the victim of his circumstances, Sam learned and created a system of mental and physical training based in Zen philosophy, meditation and somatic disciplines that healed his mind and body and fortified his spirit. Sam is a keynote speaker, Zen Warrior Training workshop facilitator and life coach. He has been featured in numerous magazines, podcasts and radio shows. Sam's no-nonsense approach to life is intoxicating, he does not believe in a victim mentality and has refused to let the wheelchair slow him down.  Make no mistake about it, don't bring your excuses here. Join us in this dynamic conversation about how warriors free their mind by never giving up no matter what life throws their way. So many lessons learned here that you can implement to your life right now. Get Your FREE Manual "Strengthen Your Warrior Spirit" at https://www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Watch The Full Warrior Documentary at https://www.forgingawarrior.com/warriorfilm To get all show notes for this episode go to http://www.manofwar.live/mow/19

In this super timely episode we focus on the PRIORITY OF LIFE ,specifically saving lives during active shooter/mass shooting incidents. Mass shootings have increased radically over the last few years. Churches, Concerts, Schools Movie Theaters have been places of horror, where evil people have taken precious and innocent lives. As warriors we refuse to be victims and our instincts are to protect and save lives. This show is all about saving lives from the tactical medical care side. Truly a very important episode where you will gain critical knowledge. Today's guest is a Don Deyo he is an expert in tactical casualty care. Don is a retired Green Beret-Special Forces Medic and a firefighter/paramedic. He is also the founder of D-Dey Response Group, a company that teaches tactical casualty care to civilians, security and first responders. Join us in this deep conversation about what it takes to save a life during a hyper violent active shooter incident. We specifically discuss the Vegas mass shooting. Don breaks down the techniques, tactics and mindset that can be used to save lives. We also discuss the tourniquet and it's application along with other objects that can stop or slow down bleeding. Do not miss this episode. There is so much to learn that can be used during a critical incident to save your own life or the lives of others. Get a Free Manual "Strengthen Your Warrior Spirit" at https://forgingawarrior.com/manual Watch the Brand New WARRIORBREED Short Film at https://www.forgingawarrior.com/warriorfilm Visit D-Dey Response Group at http://d-dey.com Follow D-Dey @d_deyresponsegroup Check out the show notes and the rest of the collection including bonus episodes at http://www.manofwar.live

In this raw episode we focus on the Essence of Being A Man. All metrics indicate a sharp decline in masculinity and a near extinction of the alpha male in todays's world. Real Men that provide, protect and reside have become an endangered species. Our Special Guest today is a man on laser focused mission to build strong minded men who are better husbands, fathers, friends and leaders. Ryan Michler is a Military Veteran and the Founder of The Order of Man, a movement that has brought men together from all over the world. His podcast is recognized as one of the top shows on iTunes where he has interviewed many elite guests from all walks of life. Growing up without a permanent father figure, Ryan was left to learn how to be a man on his own. With the help of a few strong men in his life he was able to step up and transform into the man he is today. Join us in this conversation where we delve deep into what it takes to be a man in todays's world and strip away the unessentials focusing on what truly matters. Several key components are covered such as fear, confidence and courage. We also discuss raising masculine boys and how sugar coating experiences in life can be harmful to their development. Every single lesson covered in this episode can be implemented into your life to make you a better man. Get Your Free Manual "Strengthen Your Warrior Spirit" at https://www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Visit Order of Man at www.orderofman.com Follow Ryan @orderofman Visit Man of War for show notes at http://www.manofwar.live Follow Man of War @manofwarpodcast Enter The War Room (Warrior Development Training) at https://www.forgingawarrior.com

In this dynamic episode we focus on striving for excellence through the implementation of key leadership tactics. This conversation highlights the connection of two warrior minds from different backgrounds but with similar missions. Our special guest today is retired Navy SEAL Brent Gleeson. He is an acclaimed Motivational Speaker, Author of TakingPoint and a Successful Entrepreneur. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business. and is an expert on topics ranging from leadership to building high performance teams. Brent has also starred in several reality shows including NBC’s ‘Stars Earn Stripes’ and Discovery Channel’s ‘One Man Army.’ Brent's passion to give back and support this country's warriors is evident. He sits on the executive board of the Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation and his family is an Ambassador Family for March of Dimes. Join us for this no fluff down to earth conversation where you will learn that in life sometimes taking a risk is what separates those that are successful and those that are not. It's about one critical action-constantly striving for excellence no matter what your endeavor. Get your pen and paper and get ready to take notes and immediately implement what you learn in this episode to your life. Get Our Brand New FREE Manual " Strengthen Your Warrior Spirit" at https://www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Visit Brent's Website at: www.brentgleesonspeaker.com Purchase His Book TakingPoint at: www.brentgleesonspeaker.com/takingpoint For Show notes visit http://www.manofwar.live/16 Enter The War Room at https://www.forgingawarrior.com