The stories that you hear about the border from mainstream media might not be showing the full picture. If you want to know what’s really going on, it’s often best to go directly to the source. Vincent “Rocco” Vargas is an Army veteran and former Border Patrol agent who served three combat tours with the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving active duty, he joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 2009. In recent years, Vargas discovered passions for screenwriting and acting, landing a major role on FX's "Mayans M.C.". Today, Vargas continues serving in the Army Reserves as a Sergeant First Class. When not on duty, he runs Light the Fuse, Beteran, and enjoys staying active through Brazilian jiu-jitsu while being a dedicated husband and father to his eight children in Dallas, Texas. Key Takeaways:   Border Patrol's Role: Border Patrol agents play a critical yet underappreciated role as patriotic defenders keeping America's borders secure and serving as the first line of defense against terrorist threats. Their importance for national security is immense. Reality vs Perception: There are major gaps between the reality of a Border Patrol agent's daily duties and life on the frontlines versus the public's perception shaped by misinformation and politicization. Vargas wrote his book to close these gaps. Policy Impacts: Flawed policies and incentives exacerbated the border crisis, overflowing resources and limiting agents' capabilities despite their best efforts. Resolving issues requires multilayered policy changes. Ranger Combat Tours: Vargas brings unique experience from serving three combat tours as a U.S. Army Ranger. This firsthand experience of being on the frontlines against terrorist threats shaped his perspective on defending America's borders.   Order Vincent’s Book: https://a.co/d/4jW6abC   Links for Vincent Vargas: Instagram Facebook Website  

As an entrepreneur, the first step to destruction is to worry about what other people think about you. Marsha Stone(@Marsha Stone) is a powerhouse that believes addiction can be overcome through support, healing, and integration. She is the CEO and founder of Foundation Stone, pioneering specialized programs for mental health and addiction nationwide.  “ If you are true, if you're brave, if you're willing to speak out, if you have courage, and you're honest, you can make a difference." -Marsha Stone   Key Takeaways: Confidence and Perspective: Confidence enables bold decision-making and is crucial for navigating business uncertainties. Perspective-taking fosters adaptability by understanding diverse viewpoints and market trends. Together, they drive innovation and long-term success in entrepreneurship. Top Qualities for Business: Timeliness, accountability, and a Socratic approach to questioning are vital for fostering a productive and accountable work environment. Vertical development is essential for leaders who want to guide the way in today's paradigm. Personal Relationships in Business: Nepotism and personal relationships can coexist with professionalism when individuals maintain focus on business matters during work discussions. Firm boundaries and thoughtful agreements help navigate interpersonal relationships at work. No Regret Attitude: Effective leadership embraces a "no regrets" mindset, prioritizing learning and growth from mistakes to foster resilience and innovation. By cultivating this philosophy, leaders create an environment of continuous improvement and fearlessness in pursuing ambitious goals.   Sponsors and Promotions:  Momentus: Designed by the world's best experts, used by the world's best teams and athletes, and made for all of us. https://www.livemomentous.com, and use code DIVINE for 20% off your first order. Neurohacker: Qualia Senolytic combines NINE game-changing ingredients into a simple supplement. Try Qualia Senolytic up to 50% off right now at neurohacker.com/divine15, and code DIVINE15 at checkout will score you an additional 15% off.  Click on this link for the offer: neurohacker.com/divine15   Links for Marsha Stone:   Instagram LinkedIn Website  

Deep work involves confronting the shadow confronting the darkness. That's where our most extraordinary power and greatest resilience come from. Psychedelic coach, entrepreneur, and advocate for safe psychedelic practices Paul Austin(@PaulAustin3w) shares his in-depth knowledge of how different medicines can help us heal and transform.   " I think entrepreneurship is art. Are we creating with precision, beauty, and an artistic kind of good sense and integrity? We really should be aiming to do things at the highest, most excellent level." -Paul Austin Key Takeaways: MicroDose: Navigating everyday reality with microdosing offers a subtle shift in perception where one may notice a slight alteration in consciousness without losing track of time or reality. Individuals can maintain precision, awareness, and understanding, effectively navigating their daily lives. Psychedelics' Differential Impact on the Brain: LSD primarily affects the dopaminergic system, enhancing focus, attention, and motivation. In contrast, psilocybin mainly targets the serotonergic system, promoting feelings of presence, somatics, and contentment. Understanding these differences is crucial in harnessing the benefits of each substance. Psychedelics and Building Resilience: When approached with intention, guidance, and responsibility, psychedelics serve as powerful tools for fostering resilience and aiding individuals in learning, growing, and adapting while facilitating profound personal development. With clear purpose and intentionality, psychedelics can positively impact countless individuals. 3rd Wave Psychedelics: Emerging Frontiers: The "third wave" of psychedelics represents an evolving era characterized by refined approaches, advanced research, and mainstream integration. This phase emphasizes responsible usage, therapeutic applications, and cultural acceptance. As the movement progresses, it promises further insights into the therapeutic potential and societal implications of psychedelics.   Sponsors and Promotions:    Momentus: Designed by the world's best experts, used by the world's best teams and athletes, and made for all of us. https://www.livemomentous.com, and use code DIVINE for 20% off your first order.   Neurohacker: Qualia Senolytic combines NINE game-changing ingredients into a simple supplement. Try Qualia Senolytic up to 50% off right now at neurohacker.com/divine15, and code DIVINE15 at checkout will score you an additional 15% off.  Click on this link for the offer: neurohacker.com/divine15   Links for Paul Austin: Instagram LinkedIn Website  

You can't control what people do to you. You can only control how you react to how people treat you. Author, senior executive, and educator Errol L. Pierre(@Errol L. Pierre) brings a wealth of experience, insight, and leadership, discussing mentorship, work ethic, and climbing the corporate mountain as a professional of color.   "Have the courage to make a million mistakes and the wisdom not to make the same mistake a million times." -Errol L. Pierre Key Takeaways: Optimal Performance Strategy: Execute tasks with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm. Wholehearted dedication to each endeavor maximizes the potential for success and fulfillment. Opportunities present themselves in the synchronicity of life. Strategic Interaction Approach: Adopt a professional mindset akin to "One Day, One Life." Treat every daily interaction as if it were an interview, promoting attentiveness and respect for meaningful connections. Show up as your best each day and prepare for the best possible outcome in all your interactions. Cultural Awareness for Harmony: Acknowledge that societal divisiveness often stems from limited exposure to diverse cultures. Foster unity by actively seeking to understand and appreciate different cultural perspectives. Regardless of who we are, we all have biases; this is an important distinction when engaging in and facilitating complex discussions. Learning through Errors: View mistakes as valuable learning opportunities. Making a diverse array of mistakes can lead to a wealth of knowledge and increased intelligence. However, repetitive errors without adaptation require corrective action to ensure continued growth and success.  Mentorship Principle: A genuine mentor facilitates the journey of individuals in discovering their true selves. Acting as a guide and shepherd, a mentor provides support without giving answers. Like bowling bumpers, mentors offer nudges and guidance, encouraging mentees to navigate their personal growth paths. The focus lies on answering questions, reminding them of guiding principles, and gently steering them towards self-discovery and industry expectations.   Sponsors and Promotions:  Cozy Earth  Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listener’s today. 35% off site wide when you use the code “DIVINE”   Links for Errol L. Pierre:   Instagram LinkedIn Website  

Finding the root of what we genuinely believe is the doorway to living the life we know is possible.   Inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and author Shelly Lefkoe (@Shelly Lefkoe) has proven what we believe creates our experience. She has cracked the code to empower and free people to live the life of their dreams by changing their thoughts.   "Behavior follows beliefs." - Shelly Lefkoe   Key Takeaways: Corporate Culture: Corporate culture is often shaped by the collective beliefs of its members, mirroring the individual beliefs that people hold in their personal lives. Understanding this parallel can shed light on organizational behavior and decision-making dynamics. Impact of Beliefs on Entrepreneurship: In the realm of entrepreneurship, success hinges on maintaining a potent mindset and executing decisive actions. Acknowledging and dismantling limiting beliefs is pivotal to surmounting hurdles and attaining business objectives. For an entrepreneur, faith in one's ideas serves as the linchpin determining the trajectory toward triumph or defeat. Personal Transformation: By eliminating limiting beliefs, individuals can undergo transformative journeys by challenging and reshaping their belief systems. This process can unlock untapped potential and lead to profound changes in various areas of life.  Social Implications of Making Change: Beyond individual benefits, the ripple effects of belief transformation extend to broader societal issues. By addressing deeply ingrained beliefs, such as those contributing to crime or conflict, there's potential for fostering positive social change and building more harmonious communities.   Sponsors and Promotions:    Wild Health: Wild Health is generously extending Mark Divine Show listeners 20% off the cost of membership  Go to: WildHealth.com/UNBEATABLE,  and use code UNBEATABLE at checkout.   Links for Shelly Lefkoe:   Instagram LinkedIn Website  

Dr. Christian Issels, a trailblazer in integrative medicine, shares vital insights on disease prevention, lifestyle choices, and immune resilience. Topics include avoiding processed foods, managing inflammation, supporting adrenal health, and understanding the impact of EMFs on cellular energy balance.

What's cool about being in the CIA is that you can take any training you want, even if it's not your specific job. They want you to have a diverse background in your training. Learn how to properly bribe an international police officer from former CIA officer and New York Times bestselling author Jason Hanson(@SpyEscape) as he joins Mark in a conversation on the spy secrets that can save lives.   "I always tell people too, like, let me tell you how to bribe the police overseas because you may need this depending on where you go." - Jason Hanson   Key Takeaways: Deep State: The actual deep state is not the president of the United States. It's not some Senator. The deep state in the government is the middle manager, the ones not doing their jobs but can't get fired due to their level of security clearance. Ultimately, the deep state is the bureaucracy of the government organizations. SDR(Surveillance Detection Route): Pretend you are a spy and will attend a meeting in Russia with your asset. When you leave your hotel for the meeting, you do not go directly to the location in case you are being followed. First, you go to the grocery store, a coffee shop, and a gas station. Once you have hit all those different places while running surveillance, you can see if you're being followed in five minutes.  Situational Awareness: It is proven that when you come under stress, you lose 50% of your IQ, so your IQ is not functioning well in a crisis situation. People need to be aware that that's what the stress response does; it literally sucks your brain, there is a good chance you will go into tunnel vision. In times of duress, your response rises to your training level.  Home Defense Plan: Everyone should have a home defense plan. One simple and effective strategy is to grab a flashlight, open your gun safe, grab the gun, and go take care of the intruder. It shouldn't be much more complicated than that.    Sponsors and Promotions:  Momentus: Designed by the world's best experts, used by the world's best teams and athletes, and made for all of us. https://www.livemomentous.com, and use code DIVINE for 20% off your first order.   Links for Jason Hanson: LinkedIn YouTube Website  

It's a complex world. We're diving in and out of chaos; leaders need tools suitable to this complexity.   Bringing Zen into the boardroom and classroom, seasoned leader, educator, and author Eric Kaufmann (@Eric Kaufmann)brings his three decades of conscious leadership practices to discuss ego, integration, and purpose.   "The work of a conscious leader is a place where an unrelenting commitment to results combines with an unyielding regard for spirit. " - Eric Kaufmann   Key Takeaways: Ego-myopia: Transcending ego-myopia demands practice, awareness, and unwavering commitment. Expert Eric Kaufmann identifies three fundamental human needs: the craving to be right, to be liked, and to possess might. Leaders must undergo emotional maturation and pursue vertical development to effectively dismantle the ego, enabling them to engage and operate from the realms of wisdom, love, and power. Humility: Humility is to be grounded, of the earth, and fundamentally human. Humility is not a skill to acquire but a state to embody. Grounded in the essence of humanity, it signifies acknowledging equality with others, standing eye to eye and shoulder to shoulder without claiming superiority or inferiority. Showing and Opening Up: In leadership, embracing Ken Wilbur's Integral theory involves the imperative to wake up, grow up, clean up, and, notably, show up. Central to this is opening up, a vital aspect of awakening to the present moment, integrating past experiences and fostering genuine connection. Opening up entails engaging the heart, enabling leaders to perceive situations from diverse perspectives with discernment and detachment. Conscious Leadership: A transformative journey from self-centeredness to life-centeredness. Our identities become more porous as we evolve, shifting from a singular focus to embracing multifaceted versions of ourselves. In navigating today's complex world, characterized by agility and innovation, leaders succeed in transcending ego-driven resistance, fostering a more porous and spacious mindset that enables adaptability, innovation, and compassionate collaboration.   Sponsors and Promotions:   Cozy Earth: Named one of Oprah's favorite things for five years running, Cozy Earth's best-selling bamboo bedding, clothing, and more are available to you now with an exclusive offer for Mark Divine Show listeners. Get up to 35% off site-wide using the code "DIVINE". Go to: https://cozyearth.com/ and use code: DIVINE   Masterclass: Find practical takeaways you can apply to your life and at work with MasterClass. Give One Annual Membership and Get One Free at MasterClass.com/DIVINE.   Wild Health: Wild Health is generously extending Mark Divine Show listeners 20% off the cost of membership  Go to: WildHealth.com/UNBEATABLE,  and use code UNBEATABLE at checkout.   Momentus: Designed by the world's best experts, used by the world's best teams and athletes, and made for all of us. https://www.livemomentous.com, and use code DIVINE for 20% off your first order. Links for Eric Kaufmann: LinkedIn Ted Talk Website  

Forget the things behind and press on toward the things that lie ahead. As a visionary in the industry, Cristobal Krusen's(@Cristobal Krusen) contributions have left an indelible mark on the film world. His work is renowned for the unique blend of emotion, intellect, and aesthetics that define his storytelling prowess. His latest semi-autobiographical film, "Let Me Have My Son," explores the impacts of how love and family can support those who live with mental illness.    "I had this desire to know if there was something more than just the physical reality." -Cristobal Krusen   Key Takeaways:   Screenwriting: Screenwriting is considered a distinct art form, demanding creativity, storytelling, and a deep understanding of how the words will become images. While there are established guidelines for writing screenplays, experienced writers often break the rules to express their artistic eye and engage audiences visually, emotionally, and viscerally.  Being Born Again: The journey from a state of agnosticism to a spiritual awakening, described as being "born again," offers a fresh perspective on life, relationships, and personal growth. This spiritual rebirth includes a new outlook on dreams, experiences, and relationships, perceived with different eyes and orientations. Faith is significant for forgiveness towards oneself and others as a powerful component of spiritual transformation, enabling individuals to move forward with newfound understanding and compassion.   Mental Health Awareness & Challenges: Krusen's recent semi-autobiographical film, "Let Me Have My Son," is a powerful look at how art can be used to raise awareness regarding global issues like mental health struggles. Mental health issues need to be addressed and destigmatized for the sake of humanity on a worldwide scale. The impact of mental health on the homeless, family, and other institutions is glaring as we transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Sponsors and Promotions: 2024 Unbeatable Team Certification: Slots are open in the 2024 Unbeatable Team certification and ‘year of transformation’ training. This is the place where Mark Divine directs his full time and attention to those deeply committed to transforming and becoming uncommon in a world that is rapidly collapsing into fear, moral relativism and mediocrity. This program has newly designed events and will be combined with an Unbeatable coach certification opportunity. If you are ready to go deep with Mark and his team, and willing to do the work, then we guarantee amazing strides will be made.  Click here to submit a quick application for consideration at: https://join.unbeatablemind.com/unbeatable-team   Happy New Year! Links for Cristobal Krusen: Website Instagram Twitter X  

Being vulnerable and embracing uncertainty are all components of healthy, trusting relationships. Trust forms the bedrock for cultivating robust connections and envisioning a more promising tomorrow. Join us on this transformative journey with Darryl Stickel(@Trust Unlimited), a prolific author, seasoned expert, and dedicated educator, as we explore the keys to exceptional leadership in an uncertain world.   "Trust is a willingness to be vulnerable, when we can't completely predict how someone else is going to behave." - Darryl Stickel   Key Takeaways: Physiological Safety & Trust: A crucial element in high-functioning environments is a direct consequence of elevated levels of trust. How we trust is intertwined with our perception of uncertainty and vulnerability, where the latter equates to perceived risk. In the early stages of relationships, when uncertainty is high, our tolerance for vulnerability is limited, governed by a specific risk threshold. As relationships mature and uncertainty diminishes, the scope of vulnerability we can endure expands, fostering a deeper level of trust.  3 Key Levers of Trust: Benevolence, integrity, and ability collectively form one triad of trust, underpinning the foundation of reliable interpersonal connections. Genuine care for others' well-being (benevolence), consistent alignment with one's values (integrity), and demonstrated competence (ability) collectively cultivate a sense of trustworthiness that strengthens relationships, building a robust framework for mutual reliance. Shared Perspective: Understanding another person's perspective of an event is a potent tool for cultivating understanding and collaboration, recognizing the inherent diversity in individual narratives. In conflicts or group dynamics, a transformative approach for resolution involves independently gathering each person's story before facilitating an exchange where individuals articulate and grasp each other's narratives. This process leads to the emergence of a shared story, enhancing collective comprehension and reducing discord.   Happy New Year! Links for Darryl Stickel: Website LinkedIn Facebook