My guest Roman Chiporukha and his wife run a high-end travel adventure curation service for the uber-wealthy. Not only does he know a lot of famous and powerful people, his gig has been expanded of late to include space tourism curation as well. In fact, Roman has already seated at least one civilian astronaut on a trip to the ISS in the near future. As you might imagine, Roman has traveled the world extensively (and expensively?) himself. All of this, of course, makes for a fascinating discussion of how being 'worldly' serves us as men. But it also makes a conversation about space travel and colonization a moral imperative. So what has Roman discovered about culture, human perceptions and especially relating to women through all his travels? Well, wait until you hear his ninja advice for charming women no matter where in the world you go. As our conversation moves toward the cosmos, we cover all sorts of wild, futuristic questions. What is sex going to be like in space? How will the first small colonies of people avoid extreme 'island fever' and driving each other nuts? Will people have any privacy? How do you even develop a relationship with someone on a completely different planet? It's going to be a whole new world for sure...and you might not believe how close we are to going there. Roman even mentions how one company is already developing a sex hotel for space! Well, one thing's for sure no matter what...it's absolutely okay to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground as we await the opportunity to reach for the stars. Meanwhile, reach for your keyboard and get on over to https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Co-Host Dr. Mark Goulston (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/crazy) My Guest Dr. Mark Goulston is a psychiatrist and the world's foremost expert in relational conflict management. He's the author of many NYT bestselling books, including Talking To Crazy: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life. Conventional wisdom on how to deal with irrational people is typically that you simply can't. But Mark will systematically dismantle that notion in this episode, offering truly genius ways to communicate with angry, unreasonable and even antagonistic people...even getting them to work WITH you instead of against you. Nowhere is this skill set more important than in our relationships with women, and Dr. Goulston does not disappoint. He brings solid strategies and practical steps to 'taming the shrew', and you'll likely be amazed by how so many of us as men tend to do the exact opposite of what works when arguing with women. Why does telling someone to 'calm down' always seem to make them even more upset? What is it about 'mansplaining' that drives women nuts? When exactly is a smile not what you should be hoping for? And what has Mark learned from years of couples counseling, suicide intervention and training hostage negotiators? Stay tuned until the end for a great story from Mark's single days...what happened when women on dates found out he was a psychiatrist? You'll emerge from this episode feeling more confident than ever anytime conflict arises with the woman in your life, or anyone else. Get on my calendar to talk to me for FREE about solving the puzzles related to getting the right woman in your life. Do so today at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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My returning guest is the ever-charming Preity Uupala, who brought up the idea of sexual conversation as a topic. Who was I to miss the opportunity to hear from a woman about something so confusing to so many men? I mean, it's easy to wonder how we got nearly eight billion people on this planet when it's so hard for men and women to even talk about sex together, let alone have it. For sure, lots of guys are like the proverbial bull in a china shop when it comes to this. But in times like these, it's FAR more common for many of us to retreat from daring any sexual conversation with woman at all for fear of dire consequences. Meanwhile, women everywhere are craving flirty, sexy and even downright horny conversation with a man who understands the balance and can dance the dance of attraction. In this episode, Preity does her best to present her five rules of sexual conversation, and all the while I do my best to catch her off guard and mess up her composure. In the end, it's a compelling mix of solid information and downright fun. Discover why so many pickup workshops are leading men in the wrong direction, even as women roll their eyes. How 'direct' should we be...and when? What mistakes do we make when we assume women think about sex the way we as men do? What are some classic situations that lend themselves amazingly well to sexual conversation? And what easily affected state of mind almost inevitably leads to wanton horniness? What does Preity have to say to the multitude of men out there who really believe women don't like sex? And of course, you want practical examples of the types of things to say, so that's exactly what you'll get. Join me on the phone absolutely free by getting on my calendar at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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If you're like any other red-blooded guy out there, the chances are very good that your father never told you about girls, dating and sex. Unfortunately, that left most of us to get what little information we got from deeply flawed sources. Even worse, most of us remained absolutely mystified by girls well into adolescence, early adulthood or possibly even beyond. Well, my guest Michael McPherson is on a one-man mission to make up for lost time. In this all-important episode we hit the ground running, talking first about WHY fathers can't seem to have the 'birds and bees' conversation with their sons--and how single moms (at best) don't tend to do much better. How has porn become the de facto teacher of sex for today's generation of boys...and what are the real-world ramifications of that? What does 'liquid courage' really teach us about sex? What happens when relationships become purely sex focused? How has not learning about women and sex at an early age affected our long-term vision of our own masculinity? And most importantly of all, now what? How do we unlearn whatever bad info we picked up along the way and replace it with more accurate, effective and--yes--positive knowledge? And how do we apply the truth to our relationships with women going forward? Sign up for your first call with me for FREE when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Co-Host Timothy Ward (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/goddess) Men and women were clearly designed to get along and be in partnership together, yet in real-world practice that is often replete with challenges. What's up with that? Well, despite the somewhat lofty title of his book Savage Breast: One Man's Search For the Goddess, my guest Tim Ward has happened upon some truly original and at times mindblowing concepts that are flat-out guaranteed to transform how you view relationships between men and women. According to him, all of the answers we seek with regard to understanding women and relating to them just might be found by extending our understanding beyond Western culture...and perhaps even looking into our distant past as homo sapiens. Indeed, there is a wealth of archetypal information and mapping available to us that's actually pretty straightforward, yet often overlooked. Now see though, here's the thing...this is largely a Western world problem. Discover why people of other cultures and (to us) exotic faith traditions have way more figured out about all of this...and have for literally thousands of years. All of this may sound like so much new-age drivel on the surface, but you have my solemn promise that what you are about to hear is not only dead simple, it's extremely practical...just as we love it to be around here. Tune in to the very end for the GOLDEN secret to why men and women in our culture are liking and trusting each other less and less, even as we have fewer reasons for it. Could it really be more archetypal than societal? The ramifications of realizing these factors are straight-up IMMENSE. I've been talking to more and more men, and lives are being transformed. Guys are meeting more women in the process, up to and including the woman of their dreams. For those men, it all started with a 25-minute free call. Schedule yours at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Co-Host Rick Kirschner (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/cantstand) My guest is the legendary author of the wildly popular book How To Deal With People You Can't Stand, which has now been published in at least 27 languages. Rick is happily retired nowadays, so he rarely has to deal with such people anymore. For my part, I'm simply thrilled he came out of retirement to join us on this episode. But hey...we all indeed know people who bore us to death with their stuff, always talk about themselves, only contact us when they need something, and/or always attempt to play oneupmanship with us. Then there are the legions of people nowadays who never follow through on what they say they're going to do, the ones who talk behind our back, fake people, people who try to undermine us, people who run 'game' on us, and who try to proselytize us to their MLM downlines. And then, of course, there are always the women who drive us nuts, but we're hot for them anyway. Well, not only has Dr. Kirschner thought through the answers to virtually all of these social dilemmas, his ideas--including his 'lens of understanding'--are decidedly out-of-the-box and probably NOT what you think they'll be. Plan on emerging from this episode with a new measure of wisdom and maturity, along with a treasure trove of practical steps, each sure to win over some of the folks you typically lock horns with...all the while earning the respect and admiration of everyone else. Isn't it time to get on track with finding the greatest woman you've ever met and living the dream with her? Call me and talk to me 25 minutes for free by clicking the red box in the upper right-hand corner at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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My guest co-host this week is a disciple of Robert Cialdini himself, only not quite retired just yet and IMHO a bit more practical in how he speaks about his area of expertise. The topic, of course, is influence...more specifically, how to be more influential and gain personal power, all without being obnoxious, unethical or creepy about it. Why is it that so few men are truly influential? Could it be because most of us simply don't know how power and influence work? What is the relationship between wisdom, benevolence and leadership relative to influence? How about the art of persuasion...can it EVER be ethical, or is it simply a dirty word? What are the key differences between influence and straight-up manipulation? How is dating and attraction like sales? Let's just say solid sales strategies are VERY similar to effective attraction principles, whether you like it that way or not. Could that be why the pickup artist era was infamous for such manipulative or even flat-out sleazy tactics? Wait until you hear the stark contrast between those ideas and how Brian met and attracted the woman in his life. Add it all up, and this podcast will help propel you to greater heights as a leader and as a man of influence, all while guarding you against being manipulated and 'owned' in your own life. What more can you ask from an episode? Are you sick of second place? Let's put a plan of action in place that empowers you to WIN...not only with women, but also in your career and in your social life. That opportunity and many more are waiting for you at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Co-Host Gleb Tsipursky (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/gleb) My guest, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is a world-class expert and bestselling author in the areas of mental blind spots and cognitive biases. According to Gleb himself, it was the series of rotten decisions his parents tended to make during his early childhood that drove his passion for helping others to make better decisions...thereby 'future-proofing' themselves, to use his term. Indeed, there's no doubt that better decision making leads to better relationships and indeed a better life in general. So how come this isn't taught in school? Well, in part it's all because such skill often accompanies maturity and the accumulation of wisdom. Nevertheless, Gleb has a number of shortcuts you can use to identify and squash the mindsets and habits that lead to bad decisions and the dire consequences thereof. The fascinating part is how simply recognizing the weird but common ways we as humans hamstring ourselves is the first and best step to prevention. Tune in as Gleb shares the different types of biases we tend to have, all in decidedly entertaining style. For example, thrill to detailed descriptions of such crazinness as Fundamental Attribution Error, The Empathy Gap and The Halo and Horns Effect. Next, discover how Pessimism Bias devastates our ability to meet and relate to women. What is The Illusion of Transparency, and how does it explain why women flake out on us even after they give us their number? And wait until you get a load of how Overconfidence Bias works...it's just nuts. Finally see the forest for the trees and gain the confidence, admiration, respect and attraction of women everywhere. Get a free book called Sticking Points Solved, get in on the daily newsletter and talk to me free for 25-minutes when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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A couple of episodes ago we talked about how we can be our own worst enemy. But upon reflection, we left out one of the most devastating--and common--ways we do that. I'm talking, of course, about trying too hard. Do men, especially so-called 'nice guys', do this more than women? If so, why is that? Can it really be as simple as because men do EVERYTHING to impress chicks? But what are the ways that women tend to try too hard? Why do people think this works to attract people, when the weird psychological effect is the exact opposite? Instead of pushing people away, how can we PULL them in magnetically instead? And what's the difference between needy approval seeking as opposed to simply being too damn perky, upbeat, enthusiastic or optimistic? Why do people persist in trying too hard, even when they already realize they're 'pushing it uphill' and their efforts are doomed to failure? And what's up with men's tendency to try logicking women into liking us? Women often say they 'want a man to pursue them', but how is that different than chasing in desperation? Of course, no discussion such as this would be complete without straight talk on when to actually give up. Catch show notes, free downloads and a chance to talk to us free for 25-minutes about turning your life around for the better...all when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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When my guest Michael Lassen was on the show for the first time, you guys absolutely raved over the content he brought to the table. Now, he's back to talk about what he calls the 'The Golden Checklist', aka 'The Success Checklist'. By now you've probably heard of Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules For Life, Stephen Covey's concept of listing Unifying Principles, or even my own Depth Chart system for evaluating long-term relationship potential. You may have even formulated a 'bucket list' for yourself. But what Michael has done here is above and beyond all that. Drawing directly from the practices of Warren Buffett, this lightning in a bottle will empower you to sort out who you are, where you're going, and best of all...who the right woman is to invite into your reality. For years, Michael suffered through bad decisions like many of us do, and found himself wondering why he was where he was, and doing what he was doing. In this episode we break down Michael's methodology so you can replicate it yourself, ultimately contributing to a dramatic increase in not only your quality of life, but the positive response you receive from high quality women everywhere. And if you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, talk to me 25 minutes for free about putting a plan of action together that gets the right woman into your life once and for all. You can schedule that--and do so much more--when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Every time Big Will Hicks co-hosts this show you can count on a lot of fun and laughs. This show is no different, although it hammers home some more serious facts as well this time around. The hard truth for many of us as men is we're our own worst enemy. Will and I acknowledge we can both relate, looking on our own respective pasts. We've both also buried far more male friends than female ones. So what's the deal? Why do men die younger, get into more accidents, get involved in violent crime, go to jail more often and--of course--seem to struggle more relating to MOTOS than women do? How come we talk ourselves out of the bedroom with women with surprising consistency? Why do we blow it so often with them, despite success being right there for the taking? And how come we lose our temper--and our jobs--practically in the blink of an eye? Well, it often comes down to bad decision making. We as men lead, and women are hard-wired to follow a strong masculine man who acts in her best interest. Fail to exhibit that and she loses attraction. But what happens when SHE becomes our passion and purpose? Well, you guessed it...that's a bad decision. We'll cover all of these angles and more, including how men stand in their own way whenever they need help with anything, even mental health or, hell...going to ANY kind of doctor. For sure, we also cover why we stack the deck against ourselves on dates, in relationships, in the bedroom, and particularly when we pretend we're 'Captain Save-A-Ho'. If you can relate at all to the topics presented in this show, isn't it time to get on the phone with me for 25-minutes to put a plan of action together for your future success? I've made bad decisions and eventually emerged victorious, and you can do the same. The first call won't cost you a dime, and you can schedule right at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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We're told we ought to get off the couch and 'live our best life'. Yet, especially after a year of what we've all been through, the rampant cries of 'YOLO' only seem to lead to ever-increasing FOMO. My co-host Tommy Breedlove is the author of the book Legendary, and he returns for an off-the-cuff discussion of what it really means to live life to the fullest. I mean, do we really need to be rich, famous and/or hyper-macho and fill our lives non-stop with crazy--or even dangerous--adventures? That seems utterly exhausting at best, if not terrifying at worst. What's more, it seems like a whole lot of pressure...especially considering all the 'highlight reels' we see on Facebook and Instagram. So then, what are the secrets to living OUR best life...rather than someone else's? I mean, is it ambitious enough to simply contribute our one eight-billionth part as a member of the human race? How much of our life can reasonably spent celebrating the mundane? Is the 'American Dream' really what we want? Is happiness itself overrated? What's the weird psychological trick we often play on ourselves in this culture thinking we're going for what we want, when we're really not? What's that one most elusive feature to true fulfillment? And what's the factor that most often leads to embodying it? Should you 'find what you love and let it kill you'? Get a whole lot of what you want, and hopefully not a lot of what you don't in this entertaining yet thought-provoking episode. And when you're finished listening, find the show notes, free downloads and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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When I was a young man, one of my elder mentors gave me the best relationship advice ever: Marry a strong woman. The problem is, he didn't explain exactly what that meant. Years later, after lots of mistakes along the way, I'm indeed married to a strong woman, and I know exactly what he means. But the whole purpose of this episode is to make sure YOU do too. Enter GS Youngblood, who has literally written the book on this subject. To kick things off, GS surprises us all by admitting you may NOT want to marry a strong woman if you're a particular kind of guy. But assuming all systems are 'go', the ensuing discussion details the traits of a truly strong woman in the best sense of the word, along with all the gifts and joys she not only CAN bring to your life, but also WANTS to. And yet, there are several paradoxes at play when it comes to dating and relating to strong women. Sometimes the man they THINK they're looking for isn't the man they really will connect with long-term. So how do we as men navigate that? I mean, not only do we have to make a stand for wanting a strong woman in our lives, we often have to represent what she wants in perhaps unexpected ways. And hey, how does the dance of masculinity and femininity play out there? It may sound like a lot of heavy lifting up front, but my promise to you is this: Do your homework, get it right (hopefully the first time, unlike me) and live the dream with a great woman forevermore. Visit the show's website for episode notes, the free newsletter, to download my free book Sticking Points Solved and to get on my calendar for a free 25-minute 1-on-1 consultation. It's all there for you at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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It's one of the darkest secrets out there. I'm talking about physical and sexual abuse upon us as men. Not only do many men experience this in silence, even the topic at large is uncomfortable to discuss, isn't it? Well, whether you have a dark secret of your own or simply wish to be a source of strength and encouragement for a fellow brother who does, this episode is for you--and it's one of the most important ones I've ever produced. This IS a thing, and it's actually happening far more than you've ever thought. Yet, men feel so much shame when victimized that incidents, or even continuous abuse, goes vastly underreported. My guest is Sandy Phillips Kirkham, who is a long-time victim advocate and the author of the ambiguously titled Let Me Pray/Prey Upon You. Now, despite the title of her book, Sandy isn't about anti-faith clergy bashing. Both she and I actually have stories, and have seen similar patterns among assailants. What are those patterns, and what are the insidious ways predators 'groom' their potential victims? When does normal affection and/or discipline cross the line of being abusive? How come predators are simply covered for or moved elsewhere rather than being prosecuted? Why haven't the Jeffrey Epstein story and others like it fueled the level of outrage they should have? What's up with female teachers who have sex with their students? And yes, we as men often encounter women who are abuse survivors themselves. What if we and/or someone we are dating is a sexual assault survivor...how can we have a healthy long-term sexual relationship? And for sure, how we can encourage women in our lives who have experienced assault to either report and/or in their recovery? Expect a well-rounded discussion that delivers straight talk about the topic. Free reports, the daily newsletter, show notes and the link to get on my calendar for a free 25-minute discovery call are all there for you at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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You've likely heard the phrase 'feminine gifts' before, especially if you're familiar with the works of David Deida. But have you ever stopped to consider exactly what it is that the feminine wants to bestow upon the masculine? I mean, obviously there's sex. But as my long-time friend Zan Perrion and I have both recognized all along, women want to bring so much more joy, value and fulfillment to us above and beyond that. Yes, women are designed for pleasure, but there's SO much the MGTOW and red-pilled guys are missing out on when they hold a low view of the female gender. How have so many men grown jaded and pessimistic toward women? What, if any, is the way out of that mindset? Well, Zan and I have each had disastrous experiences with women in the past, yet both of us still love women. Are we crazy, or is there a transcendent factor at play here? Indeed there is, and this episode gets to the very heart of the matter--which is how we think about women, and indeed also what we think OF women. So then, what amazing, almost super-heroic transformations happen when we LIKE women? What are the visible signs that women are responding to us better? And are we necessarily behaving badly toward women simply by acknowledging both we and they are sexual beings? And what should you do if you're currently experiencing a drought with women and find what we're talking about here entirely impossible to believe? Isn't it time to get a total sweetheart of a woman into your life? The first 25 minutes is free when you schedule your call with me at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Returning guest Jonathan Catherman not only wrote the book on masculine preparedness, he's all about teaching our sons and daughters to be self-reliant and gritty as well. In the wake of a year's worth of unforseen crises of varying magnitude, lots of us as men are rethinking whether or not those 'disaster prepper' guys really are the overreacting conspiracy theorists many of us thought they were. Indeed, although the toilet paper hoarding and such at the grocery stores when COVID hit affected most of us, both Jonathan and I have respectively seen other layers of panic-inducing shortage situations since. Back in March, here in Texas we experienced the unprecedented cold snap accompanied by freakish snowfalls that we dubbed 'SNOVID'. Meanwhile, even now Jonathan is dealing with a gas shortage in his hometown of Charlotte, NC. So basically, isn't it time for all of us to admit we should apply some 20/20 foresight to potential crises that may arise in the future? After all, our minds and bodies respond far better to challenges we're prepared for than to blatant threats. For this reason, Jonathan prefers the concept of preparedness to survival. So then, should we should stockpile on canned goods, ammo and firewood...or is all of that secondary to mindset and attitude? Discover the one factor Jonathan considers paramount above all others in order to be truly ready for a crisis, which he repeats several times in this episode. Also, find out the secrets of military veterans and first responders gleaned from years of proper and effective training. Hint: A lot of this comes down to focusing on what you CAN control versus what you cannot. And in the here and now, how are YOU preparing to meet and attract the woman of your dreams? Talk to me 25-minutes for free when you sign up at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Obviously, your voice matters on many levels. Your opinion, your beliefs, being assertive, and the like. But what about your real, literal, actual speaking voice? Well my guest is not only a bona fide voice coach, she has the real-world street cred to back it up. As fortune would have it, she was basically the real-life Anna from 'The King And I', having been hired by the King of Thailand to teach his son, the prince. Despite her many adventures, rest assured that Kelly is not only down-to-earth, she indeed 'talks the talk' with a mellifluous voice in her own right. In this episode, you'll not only discover why even the subtle nuances of your voice are so important, but also how and why it'll make or break how attractive you are to women. For starters, what are the building blocks of your speaking voice? Why is it that most of do not like the sound of our own voice? What does our voice subcommunicate about who we are? How does our voice fluctuate based on a variety of societal and environmental conditions? What are some examples of chronically unattractive voice types, and how do we make sure they do NOT affect us? Is it okay to have a unique, or even quirky voice? Why does tuning our voice matter especially much to English speakers? And once and for all, what is it about a man's voice that turns women on sexually at the most primal level...and why? How does improving our masculine voice help us in other areas of life? What if we have an accent...should we change it, or capitalize upon it? And of course, what do you do if you sense you need to work on your voice? Download all the free goodies and get on my calendar to talk to me personally FREE for 25 minutes at http://mountaintoppodcast.com
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My guest Scott Yenor is a professor of political science at Boise State University and a Washington Fellow of the Claremont Institute. The main focus of his work is on the family in political thought. I first found out about him when he was on the Tucker Carlson show, of all places, where he discussed the fascinating social dynamic of how we as men tend to avoid marriage and fatherhood in our younger years, only to wish we had a wife and kids in our later years. Above and beyond that, this episode is a deep dive into societal agendas imposed upon men, women, sex and relationships. In his book, 'The Recovery of Family Life: Exposing the Limits of Modern Ideologies', Yenor exposes the three main pressures on men, women and family life in the post-modern world. Regardless of which party you tend to vote for, I invite you to tune in for this all-important discussion of how powerful social movements absolutely influence our dating, relating and sexual patterns in western culture. Not only do we get to the bottom of why we as men in particular are scared to death to become husbands, let alone fathers, you won't believe how many different outside influences have been working against male/female relations and the family unit as we know it. I also issue a special invitation to any man out there who has become jaded against women and negative or bitter toward them. Listen closely, because your conclusions have probably been influenced--or as Scott would say, 'unbuckled'--in more subtle ways than you've ever considered. And wait until you discover what Scott calls 'the problem with no name'. Subscribe to the free newsletter, get the free special reports and more when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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Dr. Marcia Reynolds is someone I should have met years ago. After all, she's one of the OGs in the coaching profession at large, the former president of the very International Coaching Federation itself, and current CEO of the major coaching firm Covisioning. As it turns out, based on her writings, she is the quintessentially perfect guest to address the long-overdue topic of how to be assertive. First of all, what does it even mean to be 'assertive'? Why is it so important in life to be so? Yet at the same time, how come most everybody deeply fears ever having to assert their opinion, let alone their will? Truly, some guys have a hard time being assertive even with the woman in their lives...often wondering silently what she's thinking, yet never actually asking her. Could it be that most of us as men are so afraid of looking like a jerk that we fail to show some chutzpah even when it's absolutely necessary? This is but one of many examples of how lack of assertiveness costs us dearly. We lose out on opportunities to build and strengthen relationships, to gain respect, and even to further our personal influence. What's arguably worse, by not being assertive we're less attractive and less impressive overall, even as we may suppose in the moment we're protecting ourselves from social confrontation or some other form of negative energy. Ultimately, is this all about short-term fear versus forward-thinking courage? All of this and more in this unique and thought provoking episode. Get in on all the free goodies I have in store for you when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com
=== HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE ===
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In 1968, Tammy Wynette released probably her most famous single, which caused immediate outrage from the Women's Movement. But Wynette countered by saying 'stand by your man' simply meant accepting one's husband despite his faults. But still, by today's standards the song might evoke even more vitriolic outrage. Yet, a recent Facebook post brought up how men are always taught how to treat a woman, but teaching women how to treat a man would be anachronistic at best, sexist or even patriarchal oppression at worst. So what's up with that? Are women just teaching their daughters how to stay away from men? Do the so-called 'red pill' guys and #MGTOW have a point when they decry the double standard? Well, Emily and I throw all of this on the table, along with the sandwich she just made me (kidding). But there's a lot to talk about here. I mean, obviously both women AND men should stand by each other in a relationship, right? But not everyone deserves what they want here. When does loyalty turn into being a doormat? And what happens when men don't WANT to be 'treated', and just want to be left alone to do stuff themselves? Can't people in relationships just do right by each other, and like it? I mean, if we don't stand together we'll inevitably grow apart...right? Check out all the free goodies and get on my calendar to talk for 25-minutes at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
=== HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE ===
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With me today are the two real-life DEA agents whose work is chronicled in the hit Netflix series Narcos. Steve Murphy and Javier Pena were both assigned by the DEA to work in Medellin, Colombia with the task of taking down Pablo Escobar. They were directly responsible in large part for the ultimate success of that operation. While there, both of these guys did their jobs with the spectre of six-figure bounties on their respective heads. Needless to say, this is one of the most badass accomplishments by any men within the last forty years, for sure. But these days, both Steve and Javier are retired after 38 years of service each, and you won't believe how down-to-earth and easy-going they are. It's like I've always observed, when real men accomplish great things they typically don't act as if they have anything to prove...because they don't. Experiencing how these guys carry themselves and hearing their insane stories is reason enough to tune in to this amazing episode, but the pure gold is mined when the topic du jour is covered in earnest. I brought up a direct quote from the Narcos series: 'Sometimes you gotta do bad things to catch bad people.' I was both amazed and thrilled to find that neither of my guests had ever been asked about that, so you're in for a world exclusive from the quintessential experts on the subject. What do men of character do when good seems to be the enemy of best? How does a man embrace his dark side when there's really no other choice? You'll love the discussion. Get free gifts, join the Facebook group, talk to me directly for 25-minutes free and more when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com
=== HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE ===
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David DeAngelo famously said, 'Attraction isn't a choice.' But what then IS it? The first notion that comes to mind is that it has to do with looking good. 'Attractive' is synonymous with 'beautiful' or perhaps 'sexy' for many people. But the true connotation of the word is more, well...magnetic, isn't it? In this episode my co-host Kimberly Holmes and I delve into the intricacies of attraction. As you may have already guessed, there are many facets to it, most of which go way beyond the surface of it all. Indeed, if you want to achieve true connection with a significant someone, it's all about depth rather than superficiality. So what then are those deeper aspects of attraction? How do we recognize them...and explore them? How do we get past swiping on pictures and vapid profile narratives to recognize true potential for real attraction? How do we cultivate it once we find it? And for sure, how can we ourselves be as attractive all-around as we can possibly be? It's a huge, important topic that ironically isn't often discussed with the amount of depth it truly deserves. But this sometimes scientific but always fun and decidedly rambunctious episode changes that once and for all. And by all means, if you're finally ready to enjoy the great benefits of mutual attraction in your life, talk to me free for 25 minutes about how to achieve that with the right woman. Sign up at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
=== HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE ===
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My co-host Shawn Harper was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and went on to play several years in the NFL and NFL Europe. Since then, he has spent years empowering men to WIN in all areas of life. That's fantastic, after all...just about the worst insult a man can endure is being called a 'loser', right? But here's where it gets super intriguing. Shawn believes there is a massive and very real difference between truly winning and what is commonly referred to as 'success'. And if you're thinking that success is a cleaner, friendlier term because it can exist in an abundance mentality rather than necessarily involving victory at the expense of someone else, you're in for the first of many surprises in this action-packed episode. I'll tell you, after what we've all been through this past year with COVID, wouldn't we all love to see the triumphant return of sweet victory in our lives? Well, Shawn has practical steps. First among those involves the straight-up truth that victims by definition cannot emerge victorious. What happens when we pressure our kids to succeed...or even the opposite, perhaps unwittingly? Meanwhile, what are Shawn's surprising thoughts on 'participation trophies'? Also discover why men love American football so much. And what is the proper mindset with the right woman by your side to win together? One of my favorite raw truths in this show is that each and every one of us has already defied 1,000,000-to-1 odds at least once in our life, so every other potential victory shouldn't intimidate us so much. Let Shawn prove to you without a doubt that you were born to win. Indeed, Shawn's message make you stand up and cheer (but not for the Colts)! Stand up also to claim victory in your life, with that fantastic woman by your side. Talk to me for 25 minutes absolutely free about how to put a plan in place. All that and more is there for you at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
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It may sound like we're opening a can of worms, and we are. But we're going there anyway. This is the show where we finally cover the hot-button issue of sexuality in the workplace. It took a while, but I found the perfect guest to help me hit it with a big, heavy hammer. Bobbi Bidochka hails from Montreal and is the author of Sexual Intelligence In Business. There's a lot to like about Bobbi's outlook on life. First of all, even though she's immersed in gender studies on a daily basis, she detests the current culture of man bashing. She's also as honest as it gets when it comes to fully acknowledging that men and women are going to be attracted to each other at work, possibly date, and maybe even screw in the boss' office after hours. So how does she reconcile all of that with the typical advice about 'the pen and the company ink'? What do women usually have figured out about those HR sexual harassment seminars that most men don't? Can you avoid sexual harassment scandals without squashing all opportunities to meet potential partners and build relationships? What do you do if your female co-worker is so sexy she's literally NSFW? Is she flirting with you to TRAP you? How did Andrew Cuomo mess up, and should it scare the hell out of us? Here's the deal...we as human beings are sexual creatures, sex is probably the most powerful force in the universe, and there's no getting around that. Your sexual energy is not only going to work with you in the morning, it may be what gets you promoted. Is that a bad thing? Wait until you hear how sex and neuroscience can help you be more productive and creative. Once you've listened to this fun episode, head on over to https://mountaintoppodcast.com for show notes, pics, free downloads and more.
=== HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE ===
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My guest today is world famous for being the only hacker ever to wiretap both the secret service and the FBI. These days he's a 'white hat' security expert, and he's here to disclose valuable ways you can protect yourself from cybercrime and other online scams, especially the ones so common to online dating site and app users. Now listen up, we all realize you know better than to answer a fake Amazon email with all of your personal information, so we're certainly not going to insult your intelligence. What you will hear on this show, however, is a deep dive into the newest and latest swindles recently uncovered in the online world, including the most chilling ones that have been scaring men to death--and sometimes bringing their lives to ruins--all over the world. First off, you'll find out from the master himself how utterly simple certain hacking methods can be, involving little, if any, actual computer coding skills. Why is it so many guys get scammed in ways that would be obvious to nearly everyone else? What do hackers and scammers understand about human nature that few everyday people do? What are some absolute tell-tale signs of a scam? Also discover why those who've fallen for scams before tend to be scammed again. How come those of us who've been around a while start seeing the same exact scams from years ago resurfacing? And yes, we'll describe the most insidious current scams in detail, along with how to avoid getting caught up in the trap. If you want the 'real deal' in a world of tricks and games, that means getting a high quality woman into your life. Check all the details on how to make that your reality sooner than later at https://mountaintoppodcast.com
=== HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE ===
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