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My guest in this episode, Nico was born and raised in Port Au Prince, Haiti. Nico left Haiti in 2006 after dropping out of 2.5 years of Med School via an asylum petition. After testing life in the states, Nico joined the US Air Force in Sept 2008. His main goals were citizenship, travel, and education. Nico has been assigned to Ohio, Florida, South Korea, and New Mexico, and going back to Florida in the summer of 2022. During his tenure in the service, he’s obtained an AAS in Food and Nutritional, and another AAS in Education and Training Management. Nico also managed to gather a few more credentials like Certified Fitness Coach with the International Sports Science Association (ISSA), and Certified Manager with the Institute of Certified Professional Manager (ICPM). Other training in Instructional System Design, Curriculum Development, and lastly in 2020 Certified Life Coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Nico was first introduced to personal development in 2015 when he was recrui

Are others "cheating" or are you limiting yourself? There seem to be many instances today of people playing soccer with their hands or playing by a different set of rules.When we encounter a situation where we feel this way we have a few options.1. Pout and go sit in the bleachers.2. Nobly stick to our guns and your rules and play harder.3. Evaluate why you are playing by your set of rules.You may be lined up on the football field rather than the soccer pitch and limiting yourself while pointing at others not only makes you look foolish but makes it almost impossible to win.Free strategy call heroeswanted.com/coaching

In this episode, we go way back to episode 34 of the Ever Vigilant podcast to a conversation I had with a man who has become a friend, Scott Smith. He says his calling is to see Christian men properly restored to God's expectations. Men of action. Healed, restored, and ready to Disciple the next generation. I hope that you are challenged and encouraged by our conversation. Find Scott here. https://banishedfromeden.com/Heroes Wantedhttps://www.heroeswanted.us/coaching

My guest is Ben Killoy is a Marine Veteran, speaker, and a coach focusing on helping dads rebuild confidence on the other side of generational trauma. Ben transitioned out of the Marines and was spending a great deal of time running on the typical path in life, college, getting a job, start a family, all towards American Dream. In 2014 he dropped out of the College of Engineering and left with a big question, what next? From this point, he reconnected with a love of leadership, and a desire to become a better husband and dad. He launched his first podcast Military Veteran Dad In 2019 and now his second podcast The Business of Fatherhood in 2021. He is currently a stay-at-home dad and coach spending quality time with his family while still working hard and helping others. Ben now helps other dads come home, by redefining the parameters for living and creating a legacy of change. benkilloy.comHeroes Wantedheroeswanted.us/coaching

After starting out season two of Heroes Wanted with a powerful episode. This episode will set the expectations for season two, much will be the same with a few changes and a new opportunity if you are ready.SameWeekly episodes focused on helping men level up as husbands, fathers, and leaders. This will include the occasional great guest, and solo episodes with yours truly.ChangesThe solo episodes will be much shorter finishing out at 10-15 min. and I will be bringing back many of the interviews and favorites from the Ever Vigilant podcast archives. These changes are to give me the opportunity to get back some time, for myself and for my friends and family. I am enjoying my time in one on one strategy calls and coaching calls and I prefer using my time in this way. I also have other projects that I want to invest in, including a new podcast on the horizon with a co-host. I have wanted to do a podcast with a co-host for a long time now and I believe that this combo will be a winner. Stay tuned as we leak info o

Welcome to Season Two of Heroes Wanted, we are going to start this season out with a BANG. Myles was not only a multiple-time guest on Ever Vigilant but I am proud to call this man a friend. Some have wondered what happened to the Snake Doctor, and he is ready to tell his tale. We start out talking about his business and first aid like we have many times before, but that is just the beginning of this epic podcast episode. Myles goes deep and shares the trials and tribulations of the last two years, but this is not a story of defeat. It is a story of a man rising from the ashes a better, stronger man, driven by his faith and a resounding purpose. This is a story of hope for all, a testimony of God's faithfulness in the midst of the storm. Whether you are in the middle of a storm or you see one on the horizon this is an episode that you do not want to miss.Archangel Dynamics & Myles https://archangeldynamics.com/@archangeldynamics@callsign_snakedoctorHeroes Wantedhttps://www.heroeswanted.us/coaching

In this episode Kyle Sponable from www.consortia.network joins me to talk about NFTs, Crypto, and Blockchain. I am always curious and I want to have an understanding of this world as it evolves before my eyes. Kyle does an excellent job of breaking down these incredible technologies in an easy-to-understand way. Web. www.consortia.networkFB. www.facebook.com/kyle.sponable

Fighting ChaosI posted the show notes from the previous episode of Heroes Wanted on Instagram last week. I received a great reply from my friend Mark Booher over @TheBarritus. Mark has been a guest on several of my podcast episodes and is a wealth of information.Quote-“I also think facing chaos is intimidating because it’s unknown - without the form we’re accustomed to. But it’s from chaos that order is formed. And if you look at the myths and legends of old, creating order from chaos is often a violent and bloody one - metaphorically speaking.” -Mark BooherThis post got me thinking about chaos, a consistent and persistent adversary of man since the beginning of time. The reality that we must accept is that life is chaos, the chaos is never going away. We must find a way to adapt and overcome the chaos, if only in our day to day lives and in the lives of those that we influence each day.Merriam-Webster – Definition of chaos1 : a state of utter confusion the blackout caused chaos throughout the cityb : a confu

"Talk is cheap", I clearly remember my uncle telling me. I was in my early teens and didn't quite understand the significance of his statement. I reflect on this thought regularly and attempt to weigh what I say against it. In this crazy world, action is the remedy.Talking creates noiseNoise creates chaosChaos creates fearThe only remedy is action. Every that you complain you indite yourself.I want to touch on two issues that prevent action.(1. You are surprised Good people, those that don't make a habit of lying, cheating, stealing, hurting others are surprised or shocked by the behavior of those that do. When the "Golden Rule" is the standard for your life, it is difficult to understand and deal with those that don't abide by what you feel are the rules of the game. This often leaves those that behave badly in power or in positions of influence. Some of these people are intentional of their "bending" of the rules and enjoy not being hampered by the rules, while others less intentional but the results are of

Once again, I dive into Hero Theory this time looking at Moses the man who lead the Hebrews out of the land of Egypt. The theory is that there are three giants that must be overcome in order to truly be a hero. Fear, lies, and the expectations of others keep you from rising up and serving a purpose bigger than you. You are not granted hero status by your pay scale, office location, uniform or something that you did long ago, hero status is earned each day as you subdue these giants and rise up to serve that greater purpose.Fear- Pharaoh Lies- Someone else should go, insecurities about speaking, they won't believe meExpectations of Others- The Hebrews were not happy with the results of Moses's meeting with Pharaoh, which resulted in an even worse working conditions for the slavesMoses defeated these three giants and the hero rose to the occasion. Eventually fleeing Egypt with the Hebrew people. I firmly believe that overcoming his fears, the lies, and the expectations of others and the up and down prolonged di

All warfare is based on deception - Sun Tzu, The Art of WarWe can become so entranced by the glitz, glamour, lights, and glory of sports, news, movies, and television “programming’ (fitting word, right?), that we lose track of the fact we are constantly being sold something: sometimes an upgrade to something that we already own, a new car or a watch, or even a pair of shoes. But often we're being sold something else, something insidious. More often than not, we're literally being sold a set of moral standards, beliefs, allegiances or even lifestyle. Everything from TV to Facebook is offering something, and we fail to ask some very simple questions.We proceed to buy the shoes, use the hashtag, nod our heads and believe the lies or change our values and beliefs based on the promise made by someone with their own agenda. We must open our minds to the fact we are being lied to for the gain of others for business, our government, our churches, the kingdom of this world.https://weaponized.design/Heroes Wanted.Aband

In this episode of Heroes Wanted I dive into 'The Script'.Almost all men follow a script for the first 30+ years of their life.The script varies by culture, family tradition, country, etc. But looks something like this.SchoolCollege, Military or Training of some kindJobMarriageChildrenSome of you may have been rebels and skipped a step or changed the order but regardless you followed a script.The script isn't bad it kept you on a path that is best for your society as a whole, during your most unsettled years.The issue is not the script, but rather what happens at the end of that script.Feeling StuckLostLacking PurposeApathyFrustrationDoubtFearVery little is what you were told, or prepared for.Sunshine and rainbows aren't a result of following the script.The end of the old script can be a golden opportunity to write your own script.But, there will be work to do.Abandon Average.Uncover the Hero Within.Heroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022Instagram- @

The opportunity to interview guys like Griffin Coiner is why I'm coming up on 250 episodes of podcasting. In this episode we talk about his recent leap of faith to run Salt Stache full time, the RV life, his creativity, and the charity work that Stache Salt does to support first responders. We also touch on our 12 walk in the inaugural Strength Thru Adversity walk where we went from acquaintances to friends in 12 short hours.Stache Salt is an American Moustache Company creating Moustache Wax, Beard Oil & Men’s Shaving Products in house. Sales Benefit First Responders in Need.Website- https://stachesalt.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/griffin.coinerInstagram- @stache.salt & @that_stache_guyHeroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022Instagram- @preparedefendleadFacebook- www.facebook.com/joemprim/Dads are you stuck? Are you feeling lost, frustrated, and lacking a purpose?Are you in a rut, going through the motions day after day and getting no

I was asked awhile back to share some of my favorite books. With my Audible library up over 450 titles at this point, I have listened to a lot of books on many different topics. At some point I may do another favorite books of all time episode, but I thought a look at my favorites of 2021 would be better at this point. I wanted to keep the episode a reasonable length so I kept my thoughts on each book short. If you have any questions or thoughts, let me know, I know the value of an Audible credit.Here they are in no particular order.No More Mr. Nice Guy, By: Dr Robert GloverUnbreakable, By: Thom SheaViolence of Mind, By: Varg FreebornRogue Heroes, By: Ben MacintyreThe Energy Paradox, By: Steven R. Gundry MDGenesis: Arisen, Book 0.5, By: Michael Stephen FuchsThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, By: Charlie MackesyHeroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allow

A short episode with four reasons why it is better to win than to be right. Heroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve you all better including:Ko-fi (link in bio) will serve as the base camp for Heroes Wanted. I will utilize this page to inform and to equip you in your journey.All content at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted will be free for everyone for the first quarter of 2022.My goal is to provide so much value during that period that you will stick around once some parts become available to members only.Free Now-Alpha Orders 12 week program180+ episodes of Ever Vigilant Podcast only available hereMy Book OPEN; Six Life Changing Principles (PDF Ver.)Quick & Dirty Guide to the Six Life Changing PrinciplesHeroes Wanted Discord ChannelBe the First to Know & Help Contribute to the MissionComing Soon- (February - March)Men's Bible Study / Book Readin

In this episode I talk with Brian Fleming he is an inspiring military keynote speaker. He is a combat-wounded Afghanistan war veteran, international speaker, and resilience trainer who helps people be more resilient in tough, turbulent situations. He was severely wounded in action by a suicide bomber who exploded 3-feet away from him in Kandahar, Afghanistan and now he teaches strategies for overcoming unexpected challenges.We talked about him getting blown up twice in Afghanistan, he is the OG "blownupguy.com"The power of purpose and having a missionThe importance of a mentor and how they can change everything.Having a victim mentalityNot asking for helpBelieving nobody understands your situationThe importance of storyHealing thru telling your storyFinding humorSuffering and Viktor Frakland a dozen other thingsBrian Fleming has an incredible story to share and shares it in a powerful way, that along with a great sense of humor and purpose made this a great conversation that I look forward to sharing with y'a

In this episode, I talk about taking action. Despite of of the rules, despite of the nay-sayers, despite of the hate, you must take action and move forward in your mission.Gideon-Fear- MidianitesLies- "My clan is the weakest and I am the least in my family.Expectations of Other- His family expected him to act as the youngest, keep quiet, help out, and conduct himself as the least of his brothers.As we progress thru this year I will continue to seek out Heroes to learn from.My suspicion is that these three challenges will become a pattern.If you are ready to abandon average, and uncover the hero within.Look at your fears, the lies that you tell yourself, and the expectations of others that are holding you back.Your family, your congregation, your community, and your country are in dire need of heroes today.Heroes Wanted.Abandon Average.Uncover the HERO Within.Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve

In this episode, I break continue to break down the origin story of Gideon in the book of Judges verse six. Fear. Lies. Expectations of Others. These are three of the biggest challenges to abandoning average and uncovering the Hero within.I started out this year recording a podcast series on Gideon one of the heroes of the Bible.As I read through the story and meditated on it.I realized that Gideon took on these three challenges as well before becoming the Hero.Gideon-Fear- MidianitesLies- "My clan is the weakest and I am the least in my family.Expectations of Other- His family expected him to act as the youngest, keep quiet, help out, and conduct himself as the least of his brothers.As we progress thru this year I will continue to seek out Heroes to learn from.My suspicion is that these three challenges will become a pattern.If you are ready to abandon average, and uncover the hero within.Look at your fears, the lies that you tell yourself, and the expectations of others that are holding you back.Your family

In the first episode of 2022, we break down the origin story of Gideon in the book of Judges verse six. There is a vivid picture of the chaos and devastation of the time, as some begin to call out in prayer an unlikely Hero emerges. When Gideon is called out, his story begins where many men find themselves today. He first plays the victim card and when those claims are answered, he begins to make excuses and show his doubt in himself. Strength Thru Adversity 12 hr. Walk 3/5/2022I also share some plans for Heroes Wanted moving forward, as I adopted a new platform that allows me to serve you all better including:Ko-fi (link in bio) will serve as the base camp for Heroes Wanted. I will utilize this page to inform and to equip you in your journey.All content at ko-fi.com/heroeswanted will be free for everyone for the first quarter of 2022.My goal is to provide so much value during that period that you will stick around once some parts become available to members only.Free Now-Alpha Orders 12 week program180+ epis

In this episode I share why preparing for the year ahead is so important to me and my exact process of evaluation and goal setting. 2022 may be a wild ride, get ready now and ensure that you have a plan.