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Listeners, you will not find a better masterclass on fear than this episode of The Essential 11. Today we are joined by the absolute master Tony Blauer and it is not an understatement when I say the men of Apogee and I were absolutely enthralled in all the wisdom that this man had to say. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 TONY BLAUER Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. Coach Blauer's programs have influenced over three decades of trainers and coaches as well as most contemporary reality-based martial artists. He resides in California with his wife, kids, and dogs but still travels extensively working with individuals, corporations, and government organizations around the world providing solutions for training, performance assessment, and credentialing. His companies are dedicated to enhancing the mental and physical safety of everyone they help train. PLACES YOU CAN FIND TONY Instagram - @tonyblauer Website - www.coachblauer.com Check out his programs - info.tonyblauer.com MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Today's guest is a man who truly embodies the American dream. Bedros Keuilian came to America at a young age, escaping a communist country, and has lived his life in pursuit of challenge and growth. When he had his son, he saw a gap in the development of men and he made it a mission to fill that void. And in doing so, he has created some of the greatest programs to create better men who are greater fathers, husbands, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Today's sponsor is Discover Paxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book! Simply follow the link: discoverpraxis.com/essential11 BEDROS KEUILIAN Bedros is a best-selling author, speaker, and business consultant. He’s the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation’s fastest-growing franchises, and an investor in over a dozen companies ranging from subscription software platforms, digital ad agencies as well as mastermind and coaching services. Bedros is known as the hidden genius that entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, and thought leaders turn to when they want to create high-level mastermind and coaching programs, quickly scale their businesses and solve their most pressing bottlenecks so that they can making the quantum leap to massive success. His sales, marketing, mindset, and business systems are the secret weapon used by thousands of successful digital marketers and entrepreneurs who want to reach more high-paying clients and customers without the use of unpredictable or sleazy marketing tactics. PLACES YOU CAN FIND BEDROS Instagram - @bedroskeuilian Book - Man Up MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

There is no kind of mentality quite like the mentality of an athlete. And that is exactly the kind of guest that we have on today. Jason Khalipa is a huge voice in the world of Crossfit and it was an incredible privilege to have him on the podcast and pour into the young men of apogee. He offers them some great advice, including words on the things that actually matter in life, and what it takes to actually operate a gym. Today's sponsor is Discover Praxis. Right now, listeners of E11 can get a $1,000 scholarship + a free book. Simply follow the link discoverpraxis.com/essential11 JASON KHALIPA Professional athlete, philanthropist, author, and father-- Jason does a bit of it all. Between building a successful, multi-location business, NCFIT, eight consecutive CrossFit Games appearances, creating the NCFIT Collective online training portal and coach’s development tool, and hosting both the AMRAP Mentality and Business of Fitness Podcast, Jason has spent his entire life training for the unknown. Jason has competed in the CrossFit Games on 8 separate occasions. Competing as an individual for 7 consecutive years, and wrapping up an 8th year as a team competitor, Jason is no rookie to the sport of fitness. Throughout his CrossFit Games career, Jason has only placed outside the Top 10 once, has won every Regional competition he has participated in, and he won the Spirit of the Games award in 2009. Not only has Jason held all podium positions at the world championships, but he was also named to Team USA 3 times. Jason opened CrossFit Santa Clara in 2008 a month after winning the CrossFit Games. With a passion for fitness and an uncanny ability to harvest and lead a supportive community, Jason was determined to achieve greatness. Since opening CrossFit Santa Clara, Jason has gone on to open 20 additional locations. He founded NCFIT (previously NorCal CrossFit), pioneered widespread corporate wellness programs, reinvented fitness in the hospitality sector, and changed the way people, CEOs, and athletes alike think about fitness. PLACES YOU CAN FIND JASON Instagram - @jasonkhalipa Podcasts - The Business of Fitness & Amrap Mentality Podcast MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Today's guest is not only arguably one of the best- most innovative artists in the world. But he is also a spectacular human being. A local of Sacramento, David Garibaldi has raised over 6 million dollars for charity through his art. And he's not done making moves yet. In today's episode, we get into how David got to where he is today by creatively combining his passions rather than going a "traditional" route. His journey hasn't been without its obstacles. But that's the true test of success. How will you innovate? DAVID GARIBALDI David Garibaldi is an American performance painter with his specialty lying in his "Rhythm and Hue" stage act. An act in which he rapidly creates paintings of notable rock musicians. His show Rhythm and Hue is a music and color experience. Large pop portraits explode together on stage in minutes to music. Paint, sound, and entertainment collide for an entertaining show that has brought people around the world to their feet. Garibaldi was born in Los Angeles, California, attending High School in Sacramento California, where he later dropped out. David gained notoriety when he first appeared in the seventh season of America's Got Talent, going on to the finals and finishing in fourth place. Acts that Garibaldi has gone on to open for during his career include Blue Man Group, Snoop Dogg, and Kiss. He has also performed for President Obama at The White House and appeared on The Today Show, ESPN, & International TV. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Inspiration is beyond art- its character. 3:00 The X-Men Origin story 5:24 David’s natural propensity for performance and his philosophy on good performance 13:15 His experience with the Jabbawaki’s 15:53 How he and his art evolve 18:08 What is David looking for in someone who wants to join his team 22:31 David’s school experience, his mentors 26:35 Where David is counter-culture 29:37 Going on tour with Kiss 32:17 PLACES YOU CAN FIND DAVID Instagram - @garibaldiarts YouTube - David Garibaldi CreatorX - http://creatorx.org/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Bryan Callen brings so much energy to this call with the men of Apogee. This episode goes on my list of top 5 episodes. I'm also not afraid to admit it. I messed up. And as a result, the audio quality of today's episode is not up to par with what it usually is. But I promise you can still get everything that you need to out of it and it's with probably one of the biggest guests we've ever had. This episode had me fired up and even I had a whole bunch of great takeaways. BRYAN CALLEN Bryan Callen is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is most known for his recurring role as “Coach Mellor” on ABC’s Schooled and The Goldbergs; which he has played since 2014. Callen has also appeared in such TV and films as Kingdom, 2 Broke Girls, Ride Along, Hangover 1 & 2, Sex and the City, Old School, MADTv, Entourage, Californication, and many more. A veteran Headliner, Callen performs in theaters and comedy venues across the world, but most often can be seen at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. His third one-hour comedy special, “Complicated Apes”, topped the iTunes charts upon its release in March, 2019. Callen is known for being the co-host of the top-rated iTunes podcasts The Fighter & The Kid, as well at Ten Minute Podcast. Bryan is also a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience and Fight Companion podcasts. PLACES YOU CAN FIND BRYAN Instagram - @bryancallen Twitter - @bryancallen Podcast  - The Fighter and The Kid Special - Complicated Apes MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Barring Jocko, there is no one who we talk about on this podcast (who we haven't actually had on) more than Robb Wolf. That changes today! We've talked about Robb Wolf on nearly every episode in conversations around challenging the stereotypical narrative around health. He has been instrumental in redefining what health means not just for me, but for hundreds of thousands of other people too. ROBB WOLF Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist is the 2X New York Times/WSJ Best Selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat.  He has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world via his top-ranked iTunes podcast, books, and seminars. Robb has functioned as a review editor for the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (Biomed Central) and as a consultant for the Naval Special Warfare Resiliency program. He serves on the board of Directors/Advisors for Specialty Health Inc, The Chickasaw Nation’s “Unconquered Life” initiative, and a number of innovative start-ups with a focus on health and sustainability. Wolf holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and is a former California State Powerlifting Champion (565 lb. Squat, 345 lb. Bench, 565 lb. Dead Lift) and a 6-0 amateur kickboxer. Wolf has provided seminars in nutrition and strength & conditioning to a number of entities including NASA, Naval Special Warfare, the Canadian Light Infantry, and the United States Marine Corps. PLACES YOU CAN FIND ROBB Instagram - @dasrobbwolf Twitter - @RobbWolf Books - https://robbwolf.com/shop/ MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Some people are afraid to climb 5 flights of stairs and then look down while others, like today's guest, jump out of airplanes for fun. This is a guy who doesn't back down from a challenge or a thrill and intentionally lives his life in a way where he's constantly pushing himself to be greater. Andy Stumpf is a good friend of Jocko Willink and Apogee Co-Founder Tim Kennedy- it's clear why. Great men only surround themselves with other great men. We were incredibly grateful to have Andy on our Friday Apogee call to pour into the young leaders of tomorrow. ANDY STUMPF Today's guest is Andy Stumpf, a retired SEAL, professional gravity enthusiast, public speaker, and podcaster. Stumpf was born and raised in Northern California. From the age of 11, he knew that he wanted to become a Navy SEAL- it became the single driving force in his life. He enlisted in the Navy while still a Junior in high school, entering military service in 1996. After completing boot camp he began the most grueling training program in the US Military - Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, known as BUD/s. Nearly 90% of all candidates are unsuccessful in completing the six-month program. Andy graduated and began his SEAL career attached to SEAL Team Five, in Coronado California. In 2002 he screened for and joined the most elite counterterrorism unit in the military, SEAL Team Six. This unit is tasked with conducting the nation's most critical missions, many of which have become the focus of Hollywood movies and books. Throughout his 17-year career, Andy executed hundreds of combat operations throughout the world in support of the Global War on Terror. He was medically retired in June of 2013. His awards and decorations include 5 Bronze Star Medals (Four with Valor), the Purple Heart, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor, Three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Two Combat Action Ribbons, and the presidential Unit Citation. Although no longer wearing a uniform, Andy continues to fight for the SEAL community and their families. In 2015 he set two World Records after jumping from 36,500 feet and flying over 18 miles in a wingsuit in an effort to raise 1 Million Dollars for the Navy SEAL Foundation. Andy is a sponsored skydiver and BASE jumper, constantly traveling the world creating content for his sponsors. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Confusing who you were in the past with who you are now 3:00 Public school doesn’t help you learn who you are 7:48 Making decisions based on how it will enhance your life- not money 10:00 Andy’s Mentors 15:20 Jujitsu allows you to see what is possible 23:34 Avoiding putting your heroes on a pedestal 28:29 Linear thinking vs 3D thinking 30:37 Actionable steps for developing non-linear problem solving 52:06 What is the meaning of life to Andy 56:25 What Andy is looking for in the people he hires 57:40 You can’t short-circuit the system 1:00:28 PLACES YOU CAN FIND ANDY STUMPF Instagram - @andystumpf212 Twitter - @AndyStumpf77 YouTube - Cleared Hot Podcast MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

So very few people have the perspective on life and the mindset that this man has because so few people have had to go through what he has. Marcus has been, by far, one of my favorite Apogee Friday call guests that we have had to date. And with a name like Marcus Aurelius Anderson, none of that comes as any surprise. Grateful to have people like him pouring into the young men of Apogee and being a living example of the savage gentleman. MARCUS AURELIUS ANDERSON Today's guest is Marcus Aurelius Anderson, a proud Veteran, Bestselling Author of “The Gift of Adversity”, TEDx & International Keynote Speaker, Mindset Coach to Leaders, CEO’s and Entrepreneurs, Lifelong Martial Artist, creator of the Acta Non Verba Movement, and host of the Acta Non Verba Podcast. While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army Light Infantry, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life but told him he’d never walk or use his hands again. After months of anger and suicidal depression, having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his Adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen… Marcus now speaks, inspires, and teaches others to use their Adversity as a catalyst to actualize their personal definition of success in every area of life and business. His message teaches us how we can use our own Adversity to make us into better warriors, leaders, entrepreneurs, and human beings to create a better world. MORE PLACES YOU CAN FIND MARCUS Instagram - @marcusaureliusanderson Twitter - @thereal1marcus Website - https://www.marcusaureliusanderson.com/ Book - The Gift of Adversity: Overcoming Paralysis and Pain to Find Purpose

Today's guest is Josh Blue. Following his groundbreaking win on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth-hour special at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO. Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The awkward first meeting 1:09 The origin story 2:00 8:00 Locked in a cage with a gorilla - He realized he could do anything 17:15 Seeing the cogs in the machine of comedy 20:40 Covid is his and his girlfriend's fault What is covid looking like for comedy 23:40 The mental side of stand-up comedy 26:35 The mentors/sources of inspiration of Josh Blue 29:10 How comedy makes him a better man 34:00 Paralympic soccer team 34:36 Acknowledging that you are good at what you do 38:00 The unentitled mindset; Earn it. Fight for it. 41:00 PLACES YOU CAN FIND JOSH Instagram - @joshbluecomedy YouTube - Josh Blue Tube Website - www.joshblue.com MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau

Today's guest is Sevan Matossian. Sevan has been involved in CrossFit Media since the start of CrossFit itself. He is a producer and director, known for Our House (2003), Pulling John (2009), and Every Second Counts: The Story of the 2008 CrossFit Games (2009). Sevan is a content king. From creating tremendous value for the CrossFit community to now creating content with his three young sons on fitness, running a personal podcast, and a podcast with himself, Josh Bridges, and Mat Fraser. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Sevan's passion and self-discipline has manifested his success 2:58 How he figured out his self-discipline Doesn’t close doors in his brain. 8:54 Meditation is about having an aware mind, how you can use this to have a greater mind 11:14 Consistency creates freedom for your children. You have to have rules. The rules themselves matter less than just having rules 12:40 If your child falls down and you pick them up, you just stole from them. 22:13 From the moment you consume something addicting, you lose control of the thing between your ears 31:59 Nothing compares to the pride of watching your child grow 36:22 Creating a lasting impact on others 39:51 The importance of showing love to your children 40:45 The long-term effects we have on children 45:18 You should not introduce fear to your child that they cannot mitigate 48:03 The importance of "please and thank you" 53:29 PLACES YOU CAN FIND SEVAN Instagram - @sevanmatossian Podcasts - The Sevan Podcast , Josh Mat Sevan YouTube - 3 Playing Brothers