Jeff Boss: Former Navy SEAL on Leadership, Breathwork, Blades and Applying Philosophy

In this episode Jeff Boss, a mental health coach and former Navy SEAL, to explores his journey from the military to civilian life. Listen in as Marcus and Jeff delve into the philosophical underpinnings that have guided Jeff’s life, touching on his early interest in martial arts and how it shaped h…

Rabbi Yonason Goldson on Leadership, evolution, independent thought in religion, and lessons from hitchhiking across the United States

In this episode Rabbi Yonason Goldson explores the essence of living by the ethos of actions, not words, across various spheres of life, including leadership, education, and personal development. Rabbi Goldson, known for his work in ethics, shares insights into ethical leadership, the value of inte…

Jeff "Odie" Espenship: on lessons from being a fighter pilot, Leadership in the real world, and the influence of actions over words

In this episode Jeff “Odie” Espenship, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and safety leadership speaker, shares the impact of leadership fails, the importance of humility, task saturation, decision-making under pressure, and the indelible influence of personal experiences. Espenship shares perso…

WARRIOR WISDOM: Achieving Breakthroughs by Giving Your Mind Time to Unwind

In this episode Marcus discusses how constant stimulation from sound can lead to overstimulation, anxiety, and sleep issues. He proposes an auditory fast, a 30-day challenge where individuals minimize their exposure to sound, such as music, podcasts, and other forms of audio input during commutes a…

Dr. Donald Gibson on Peak Performance, becoming a trapshooting World Champion, mental flow state, and overcoming Adversity

In this episode Dr. Donald Gibson, a Marine, chiropractor, and world champion trap shooter, explores his life's journey from South Africa to the United States and his experience living the philosophy of 'actions, not words'. The conversation delves into Dr. Gibson's career, his approach to chiropra…

Kelly Harrison on Surviving a Helicopter crash, conditioning ourselves for Adversity, and the power of Diversity in Leadership

In this episode Kelly Harrison, a retired Navy Commander and award-winning helicopter pilot, shares her harrowing experience of a near-fatal helicopter crash in 2007, and the leadership lessons she learned from it. Kelly discusses the importance of preparation, courage, and the value of sharing dif…

Mike Vacanti on standing up for your beliefs, the power of heroes, finding your path, and embracing Adversity

This week Mike Vacanti, author, speaker, and catalyst for human potential explores his journey with 'Humans First', a powerful movement aimed at empowering individuals and the abrupt shifts caused by the pandemic and social unrest. Mike shares insights from his own transformation during these times…

Brady Pesola on using Stoic Virtues to combat AI

Brady Pesola shares his thoughts on integrating Stoicism into modern life, particularly as a tool against the emotional manipulation and challenges posed by artificial intelligence and social media algorithms. Drawing from his experience in tactical disciplines and Stoicism, the conversation showca…

Lee McKinney on His Second Chance after coming out of a coma, Music, Mastery, Musashi, and Martial Arts

Lee McKinney, the talented guitarist and songwriter of the American metal band Born of Osiris recounts his journey from being a seventeen-year-old professional musician to overcoming substance addiction that led to a coma. He offers insightful discussion on developing unique artistic voice, the sig…

Warrior Wisdom from Alexander the Great, the Stoic Philosopher Epictetus, and cutting with Occam's Razor

This week Marcus discusses Occam's Razor, explained as 'the simplest answer is usually the best one', and suggests applying it in business by simplifying processes. The story of Alexander the Great cutting the Gordian Knot is used as a metaphor for finding direct and rule-bending solutions to compl…