Enter the Lionheart

It's always a pleasure to talk to 17-time author, educator and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Danny Brassell. Danny has the worlds top reading engagement program and is on a mission to educate the youth in the powers of reading. Danny delves into strategies for parents to instill a love of reading in children and shares advice on creating positive habits. He reflects on his evolution as a teacher and draws inspiration from the story of great historical figures. 0.00: Introduction to Dr. Danny Brassell and his mission 3.45: How to motivate people to read more (especially children) 13.00: Integrating a child’s interest in the joy of reading 29.00: How to let children follow passions and signature strengths 40.20: Balance as an idea of ranking priorities in life 46.30: Why we must burnt the boats and go “all in” to achieve great things 51.00: How to be an effective speaker and connect with your audience 56.00: Overcoming fear in public speaking 1.01.00: Wisdom has Danny has learned through all his varied life experiences Contact: DannyBrassell.com – for speaking engagements lazyreaders.com - monthly book recommendations Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Zach Koran, a Real Estate Entrepreneur, fitness advocate, and devoted father. Drawing on his Air Force experience we discuss the significance of discipline, routines, and habits. Parenthood fundamentally shifted Zach’s mindset, prompting reinvention in both his personal and professional life. Zach advocates for finding happiness independent of external circumstances. 0.00: Learning discipline, routines and habits from his time in the Airforce 6.00: How Parenthood has changed our perspective 10.30: Knowing what you don’t know and admitting blindspots 16.00: The importance of being personable in life and in business 23.00: Difficulties of career transitions 30.00: Being a man of your word 41.00: How Zach overcame his pull of alcohol and addiction 52.30: Fears of fatherhood and how the actions of our fathers shaped us today 1.06.00: Overcoming business difficulties with a positive mindset 1.13.00: Removing Happiness from external events Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Bill Allen is a former Navy pilot who transitioned into a wholesaler flipper and a mastermind coach. Today he's doing over 200 deals a year. Despite all his financial and career success, Bill is determined to get the most out of his potential, make a positive influence to as many people as possible as well as being the best husband and father he can be. We talk about real estate, family, mindset, legacy and success. 0.00: Bill’s background and how he repaired his floundering marriage 7.30: Sharing some of your failures and struggles is important 14.30: Importance of disconnecting from technology for rejuvenation 20.45: Building a community with a focus on financial literacy (focusing on youth) 24.30: Money is a tool we need to learn how to use 29.15: Why we should build a legacy for our family 39.00: The idea of “non negotiables” for our children 44.30: Instilling an appreciating for our children in the value of money 52.00: How Bill gave up his phone for 7 months 59.30: How hard it is to say “no” for natural “givers” 1.05.00: Facing the existential fear of death https://www.7figureflipping.com “It's the quality of time that matters, not the quantity.” Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Andrew is an adventurous photographer and videographer who has traveled extensively around the world. Despite some crazy setbacks, such as losing all his belongings to a wildfire in Botswana, Andrew's determination led him back to Africa where he furthered his career, working with notable companies like Time + Tide Africa and White Desert. Currently, he thrives as a freelance photographer and videographer, creating content for various brands worldwide. Andrew on IG: a_mac_photo https://www.andrewmacdonaldphoto.com/about 0.00: Meeting Andrew in Antarctica 4.04: Going to the South Pole & Running a marathon in Antarctica 12.00: From an upbringing in Scotland to travelling the world and igniting a curiosity of adventure 18.00: First Photography show in Scotland 28.00: Going back to Africa and losing everything in Botswana 39.30: Spending time in Madagascar 45.00: Creating content for luxury resorts and hotels 52.00: Close shaves with some wild lions 58.00: Controversary over big game hunting in Africa 1.05.00: The mentality of constant improvement 1.08.00: Mindset of marketing as a freelancer Until next time, love and good vibes.

I'm Thomas Huisking, and this channel is meant to be a community of dads helping each other get better as partners, men, and most of all, as fathers to their children. We don’t talk about the best way to do things or as if we’ve mastered fatherhood, but rather what’s worked for us and how we’ve grown in the process. More cool stuff here: www.thomashuisking.com Lawrence Dunning is a real mensch: he goes hard for his clients, and even harder for his family. Jiujitsu black belt, former derivatives trader, now a real estate agent and developer, Lawrence had lived many lives at the professional level prior to starting a family at 40 years old... In this episode he talks about the power of jiujitsu across his lifetime and why it must be passed on to his children, why it's important to forgive your parents, the necessity of manual labor and being outside, and so much more! IG: @lawrencedunning.

Matt Drinkhahn is a business coach, strategist, husband and father, and just released his book, The Eternal Optimist and has a podcast also called “The Eternal Optimist”. 0.00: Intro 4.00: How do we learn to be “present” 9.10: Power of gratitude and writing down intentions 14.10: Taking work off your plate to be more present with those who are most important 21.00: Choosing the lens with which to see the world 25.00: What am I committed to today that my future self will that me for? 33.00: Top Regrets of the dying 36.00: Strained relationships between fathers and sons 39.20: Learning emotional intelligence through death and hardships 42.10: Making it right with people before it's too late Learn more about Matt: http://www.eternaloptimistpodcast.com/ Buy Matt’s book on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/swCYZ Until next time, love and good vibes.

It's always a pleasure to talk to my friend Daniel Sih, Productivity Coach & Concerned Dad. As a professional as well as a father of three, he sees first hand what technology is doing to our attention spans as well as how it's impacting the youth of today. This week Daniel is launching “Spacemakers” a youtube series on how to regain out focus “Technology wears it's benefits on its sleeve, while its drawbacks are buried deep within.” 0.00: Daniel’s Background and when he realized he wanted to live an intentional a life 7.00: Figuring out what is the career path that we should follow 13.30: The realization that “time” is the ultimate currency 20.00: Losing focus with the distraction of ubiquitous use of cell phones 30.30: Losing business to maintain your sanity (in tech dominated professions) 36.15: How online time is “practicing” time being distracted by technology 43.30: How to protect your children from an overabundance of technology 50.00: Why we cannot use the Tribe as a barometer for kids and technology 56.00: Why our fondest memoires of youth always involve people and nature 1.08.00: Why community is so important Learn more about Daniel and the great work he is doing: https://www.spacemakers.au/podcast https://www.youtube.com/@Daniel_Sih Until next time, love and good vibes.

Recognizing the power of stories, Mike Fallat founded Dreamstarters Publishing to help individuals share their unique narratives and make a lasting impact. He believes in the importance of being vulnerable and authentic, understanding that true connection comes from sharing one's genuine experiences. Throughout his journey, Mike emphasizes the price one must pay to achieve the desired character, advocating for shifting perspectives and embracing life as a game. He draws inspiration from the Hero's Journey, guiding others through their own quests for success and fulfillment. Despite the challenges, Mike encourages overcoming the Impostor Syndrome, recognizing one's worth and embracing self-confidence. Through his experiences and insights, Mike empowers others to pursue their dreams, navigate obstacles, and achieve their fullest potential. 0.00: Mike’s early journey that led him to founding “Dreamstarters Publishing” 4.21: Impact of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” (and ‘The Fountainhead” for Lawrence) 9.20: Mike’s early years growing up in Pennsylvania 15.00: The Power of stories 24.00: Being vulnerable and authentic 31.43: Price to pay to achieve the character you seek (shifting perspectives) 36.20: Idea of life as a game 40.00: The Hero’s Journey 47.00: Getting the right clients for your business (that are aligned with your mindset) 52.50: Being authentic and tell the truth 55.30: Overcoming the Imposture Syndrome “Your income is directly tied to how well you articulate your solutions.” Connect with Mike to write your book: https://dreamstarterspublishing.com/?fpr=lawrence46 Follow Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedreamstarter/ Follow Mike on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thedreamstarter Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Seasoned real estate investor, Lawrence Dunning, shares his personal journey, financial philosophy, and the urgent need to spread the message of asset ownership in an inflationary world. He highlights how real estate isn't just about cash flow and appreciation but is a powerful tool for tax benefits, especially for those navigating the complexities of family life and building wealth. He spills the secrets of the forgotten asset class - real estate. He also talks about crafting the book, "The Forgotten Asset Class," aimed at demystifying the complexities of real estate investing. Key takeaways: Why unlike stocks and bonds, real estate requires a nuanced understanding of specific markets and local dynamics. The importance of defining non-negotiables for a balanced life. How money can alleviate financial stress and amplify one's human experience. Co-authoring a book, combining analytics & personal anecdotes. Black Belt in Life: Lawrence’s reflection on his multifaceted experiences. The value in documenting our life lessons for future generations. Viewing real estate as the fourth asset class often neglected by financial education. Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

A fantastic conversation with jiu-jitsu black belt, owner of Matakas Jiujitsu, prolific author and coach, Chris Matakas. Chris and I discuss the unique balance for your soul, relative to your Professional Life, Personal Development, Health and Home Life. 0.00: Chris as a new father 4.00: How Chris used Jiujitsu as a “Rite of Passage” 10.00: How Opposites Attract in Personal Relationships 13.37: Idea of “Tragic Achievement” and why it's playing in the wrong arena 16.00: Idea of the quality of your life is the quality of your weakest link 19.30: Our Internal experience is unique to us and how we are an Island universe 23.30: Dealing with massive injuries while opening his jiu-jitsu school 27.00: Freedom and forgiveness from praise and blame 32.00: Infinite pursuits that can’t be mastered 37.00: Avoiding Life’s infinite distractions from your mission 41.00: Treating each day like an individual life 47.02: “I don’t want to die going anywhere” 50.00: You can choose which arena you want to compete in. Take the test to see if you are winning your game: https://scorecard.chrismatakas.com/ “We get one shot at fulfilling our potential in business and life. Will you achieve the goal or squander the opportunity?” To find out more about Chris: https://www.chrismatakas.com/ Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Dr. Tracy Gapin is the founder and CEO of the Gapin Institute, a board-certified urologist and world renowned men’s health & performance expert with over 25 years of experience focused on men’s health, performance and longevity. He is on a mission to change the narrative around wellness by focusing on a personalized approach to optimal health that’s built for high-performing, high-earning men. Dr. Gapin believes the answer to maximizing our healthspan lies in understanding and optimizing key health indicators (KHIs) and shifting to a focus on precision medicine and epigenetics to bridge the gap between current realities and the ultimate goal. Get your Free, Performance Health Handbook. Text “Health” 26786 Learn more about Dr. Gapin at: https://drtracygapin.com/ 0:00: Dr. Gapins Background as a Urologist and why traditional healthcare is failing us. 5.05: Common men’s health “blindspots” (hormones & Gut). 9.20: Importance of tracking and the “Hawthorne Effect”. 15.00: Biggest challenges of CEOs and Entrepreneurs. 20.10: Staple of supplements for “most” people. 25.45: Why Peptides are so important 31.00: Fighting back from FDA restrictions on peptides 36.00: Perfect bedtime routine 39.00: Red Light Therapy 42.00: Plummeting Testosterone and how we can treat it 46.00: What is Health? 49.30: How to balance your life to recover (and reduce stress) 53.30: Fertility Hacks & Marijuana effects 57.00: HRV to track recovery & overtraining Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Teo Scorte is a real estate investor and developer. He came from very humble beginnings and used a blue collar mentality to achieve incredible success, despite the many obstacles along the way. Today, Teo maintains his incredible work ethic, but is also focused on being the best father and husband he can be, while playing an active role in his community as a mentor. He likes to spread the message of why investing in real estate is such an efficient path to wealth creation for young investors. Teo is one of the most inspirational and wise people that I know. I guarantee you will find many nuggets of wisdom and inspiration in this episode. Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Marisa Moon is the author of: Not So Fast: The Smarter, More Gradual Approach to Intermittent Fasting Benefits That Last, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and host of The Foundation of Wellness podcast. Marisa fuses together health coaching and life coaching to provide unique insights, all of which are inspired by the principles of ancestral health. Her distinctive coaching style helps others to put an end to the confusion about what’s healthy today, and achieve results that last. Learn More about Marisa: https://www.marisamoon.com/ Not So Fast on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Not-So-Fast-Approach-Intermittent/dp/B0CTD91WNC/ “Without health, what do we have, really?” 0.00: Finishing her book: “Not so Fast” 4.00: Variables that impact fasting 10.15: Problems with fasting research and training your body 12.20: Building up your fasting window until you find what works for you 18.08: Marisa’s introduction to fasting to deal with her ADHD 25.40: Benefits of Bulletproof Coffee 32.20: Why salads before a meal is so healthy, reducing glucose response 36.30: Answers in Ancestral health 41.50: Why slow cooking proteins is so healthy 49.22: Why the pollutants and plastics makes the deck stacked against you 52.00: Breaking a morning fast with a shake 59.00: What breaks a fast and the dilemma of breaking a fast vs consuming extra nutrients 1.05.00: Why you need to check the labels of the food/products you’re consuming 1.10.30: Mitochondria recovery through diet after Covid 1.15.00: When to “feast” and when to fast 1.19.00: Habit forming from sugar Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Austin Schmidt is Colorado based developer who brings 15 years of experience in real estate. He has done traditional rehabs, flips, wholesaling, and massive multi family new construction. Austin left his secure job as an engineer at Dupont to go all in on real estate and brings a very professional approach to entrepreneurship, combining the discipline from corporate America with the mindset of an athlete from his years as a soccer player. Learn more about Austin at: https://lux-builders.com/ 1.00: Austin’s start in the real estate and the Denver Market back in 2007/8 7.00: Leaving the Corporate World to go into Real Estate Full time 13.15: Athlete mentality in Real Estate 21.15: Going all in in Fix N Flip and how to manage a project 28.30: Wholesaling to enter into the business as the investor 44.30: Working with multiple investors; communication, transparency, and personal guarantees 1.04.00: Details on scaling businesses and expanding teams 1.11:00: Working with teams, and leading from the front 1.20.45: Problems in real estate with higher rates 1.32.00: Work with parenting; importance of prioritizing kids 1.46.00: Connecting with your significant other Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Sean Jones has over a decade of experience in rehabbing buildings and new construction development, rebuilding the city of Chicago, block by block. Sean’s journey to immense success wasn’t linear; he left the corporate world and started doing rehabs and was very successful until the 2009 real estate collapse. It took several years, but he rebuilt and began mentoring others in the rehab process. Eventually, his desire to grow to bigger projects led to him starting new construction development. And today he has the incredible 2024 goal of 9 completed new construction buildings. We discuss how it’s possible to complete and sell a brand new 3-unit in less than 4 months. What are the most important things to be successful in real estate development and some of the common pitfalls. And the importance of 2024 as the “Year of the Mamba. In Kobe’s words: "To sum up what Mamba Mentality is, it means to be able to constantly try to be the best version of yourself…a constant quest to try to be better today than you were yesterday." Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Chris Cammozi is an absolute beast; a veteran of close to 50 professional fights between MMA, Glory Kickboxing, and Bare Knuckle Boxing. He was a 20 fight veteran in the UFC and is currently undefeated in BKFC, and training for his next bout. Chris shares some of his early years in wrestling, his path to the UFC and life as a bare knuckle fighter. He shares the wisdom and lessons he has learned along the way; the importance of self growth, financial literacy, finding the right team around you, what makes a good romantic partnership and preparing for a life after fighting. 1:30: Chris’s youth in Wrestling 7:45: Making the transition from Wrestling and Rugby to MMA 13:30: Difference between fighting on the local scene to fighting in the UFC 20:20: What advice would you give to his younger self 26:00: Loyalty in Fighting 32:00: Being a new fighter in a big gym 41.20: What are the fears that fighters deal with 46.00: Transition to BKFC (Bare Knuckle) competition and the need to build your brand 55.00: The importance of side hustles to generate consistent income 1.00.00: The importance of financial literacy 1.06.00: The information is out there 1:14.00: Having a humble mindset 1:17:00: Having a team mindset in your romantic relationships Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

As a professional jazz musician after 2 failed restaurants, Jeff Lerner found himself in half a million dollars of debt, suffering in a struggling marriage and living in his inlaws' basement. Finding affiliate sales online, he managed to pay off his debts in 18 months and soon became a multi-millionaire through his work ethic and drive. Today. Jeff is a devoted husband and father of four and believes a lot of his success is down to his marriage. Together, with his wife Jaqueline, they are now sharing the tools of their success for building a life of what he calls “balanced excellence”. Jeff is the author of “Unlock Your Potential” and host of the “Unlock your Potential” podcast. Learn More about Jeff: https://jefflernerofficial.com/ 1:00: Jeff’s Early Years as a Professional Jazz Musician 5:10: Bohemian Musician to $500,000 of Debt 15:00: Extreme Ownership 19:30: Applied Psychology of Life & Understanding the Mind 29:00: Using affiliate marketing to pay off half a million dollars of debt in 18 months 36:30: Becoming the top .01% through hard work. 43:00: Secrets of a successful marriage 48:38: What we should be teaching our kids 54:00: Winning Mindset & Delayed Gratification Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Mickey Schuch, who everyone knows at the “Carry Trainer”, is a firearms instructor, jiu-jitsu practitioner, health advocate and all around awesome guy. Mickey travels the country teaching shooting courses with a distinct style and also has a massive YouTube and Instagram following. Mickey has a lot of wisdom and perspective when it comes to training as well as gun rights and fatherhood, which he shares. “Our greatest resource, is resourcefulness.” This episode is sponsored by Ignis Coffee: https://carrytrainer.com/ammo-gear/gear-accessories/uncategorized/ignis-lux-original-blend/ 1:00: Intro, episode is sponsored by Ignis Coffee 7:20: How Mickey’s background shaped him with Murders visiting his family 13:20: How a childhoods friends murder shaped his idea of self-protection. 19:30: Story of Kevin Elder’s murder 26:00: Effectiveness of Combat Sports 35:00: Why we have to elect better leaders in local government 48:00: Need for police to have some overhaul. 58:30: Understanding ethical hunting 1.10:00: Thoughts on Fatherhood 1.20:10: Aligned motivations 1:25:00: Importance of Physical Health #podcast #podcasting #spotify #itunes #entrepreneur #wealth #health #firearms #fatherhood #success Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Brian Johnson is brilliant, truly a modern-day philosopher. But it's not just his knowledge and erudition, it's the desire to put theory in practice. As a husband and father of two he wants his own life to be an example of an actualized life. Arete is an integration of ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools to help you win the ultimate game of life and fulfill your potential. Brian’s newly released book is available on Amazon: “Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential” “A lion who breaks the enemy’s ranks is a minor hero compared to the Lion who overcomes himself”. (Rumi) 1.00: What does Arete mean? 7.50: Your Physiology drives more than you think 10.00: Brian’s Background of psychological pain and quitting Law School 14.00: Starting his first Business 18.20: Why it’s supposed to be hard 26.45: Thoughts on turning 50 and stretching out success 38.30: Intrinsic gift for fatherhood 44.45: Martin Seligman’s Authentic Happiness 49.30: Barriers to Actualizing your potential: Fear and Laziness 56.02: Brian’s Goal of 51% of the population is Flourishing by 2051 1.00.00: Idea of subtraction (not addition) 1.08.00: Importance of focusing in your own consciousness 1.12.30: Follow your Bliss AND work very hard to be so good you can’t be ignored. Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Always a pleasure to chat to my friend, Paramedic, EMT Instructor, Photographer & Host of “I Am Consciously Curious” Podcast, Victor Chan 1:00: What is Our Essence 8:30: Overcoming Imposture Syndrome 16:00: Keeping an Open Mind 25:00: Fulfillment and the Concept of Ikigai 30:00: Approaches of Money and Health 41:00: Does Life get better with Age 50:00: Ayn Rand’s Fountainhead 1.01:00: Finding your Niche 1.09.00: Keeping your Word 1.18.30: Comparison and Envy 1.26.20: Communication in Relationships 1.30:30: Vulnerability Until next time, love and good vibes. Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI