Being A Better Man
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 184 ratingsThis show is about the character of men rather than the trappings of manhood. We will discuss the challenges men face from day to day, relationships, and personal accountability. We will talk about the finer points of manhood, and what it means to be a man in these modern times. It is all designed to lead up to a decision; the decision to be a better man today, than we were yesterday.
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185 – The Absence Of Color
March 29, 2017 12:05 - 11 minutes - 5.04 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1106.jpg () The Absence Of Color… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; The Absence Of Color. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life. Or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and th...
184 – Guest: Dan McDonald, Accountability – Improvement – Legacy
March 27, 2017 12:05 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1090.jpg () Guest: Dan McDonald… Today, as usual I am broadcasting from the secret man cave, hidden deep in the wilds of Washington State. But today there is something different. Today I have someone with me here, a special guest named Dan Mcdonald. I’ll give you a little background; Dan Mcdonald is a personal friend of mine, in fact, he’s my best friend outside of my blood family, he actually officiated the wedding of ...
183 – You Are Not Alone
March 24, 2017 12:05 - 10 minutes - 4.82 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1087.jpg () YOU ARE NOT ALONE… Today’s episode is being brought to you by our magnanimous sponsor; Stump Town Kilts. I partnered up with StumpTown Kilts because I believe in their product, I wear their product, and I stand behind the craftsmanship of their product and the integrity of their company. If I didn’t, they would not be a sponsor for Being A Better Man. Recently we had a contest. Stump Town kilts donated a kilt...
182 – Make Guilt & Shame Work For You
March 22, 2017 12:05 - 12 minutes - 5.51 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1086.jpg () Guilt & Shame… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; Make Guilt & Shame Work For You. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life. Or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and...
181 – Ethics & Morality
March 20, 2017 12:05 - 8 minutes - 3.89 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1085.jpg () Today I want to talk about morality and ethics. I have a little different take on these things than a lot of other people do. You hear these words thrown about quite a bit these days. The common definition of these words is fairly straight forward. Morality is defined as; principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior. And Ethics are defined as: moral principles that ...
180 – Ambassadors Of Manhood
March 17, 2017 12:05 - 8 minutes - 3.66 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1084.jpg () First…The young Ram in the picture is of no real relevance to the episode. My usual picture generator was down, and I had this picture of the Ram, whose name is Gorge because he eats a lot, and I decided to use it. I will start off today by congratulating and acknowledging the winner of the Epic Kilt contest. In case you missed it, the sponsor of our Friday episodes; Stump Town Kilts, was kind enough to put on...
179 – The Noises Upstairs
March 15, 2017 12:05 - 17 minutes - 7.99 MBYou see,http://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1081.jpg () THE NOISES UPSTAIRS… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; The Noises Upstairs. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life. Or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story a...
178 – No Such Thing As An Accurate Label
March 13, 2017 12:05 - 9 minutes - 4.33 MBOhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1080.jpg () So what I am talking about today is labels…I hate labels. Labels do nothing but put people in groups. Groups always define people inaccurately, and that leads to division; it drives a wedge between human beings who might otherwise get along fine. The label example I am using today is the label of “Millennial”. The term Millennial is given to the generation who is roughly between 18 and 34 years of age. It ...
177 – Men Have A Critical Role…in making a change
March 11, 2017 00:55 - 11 minutes - 5.3 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1079.jpg () MEN HAVE A CRITICAL ROLE…in making a change OK guys, today is Friday, and back on Monday of this week, just 5 days ago I announced the contest that we are having…the contest to win your very own Stump Town Kilt. Stump Town Kilts are the sponsor of our Friday episodes, so I am going to talk about the contest again, today, before we head into the content. The contest, as I said, will place in the hands of the luc...
176 – The Unworthy Risk
March 08, 2017 13:05 - 15 minutes - 6.87 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1078.jpg () THE UNWORTHY RISK… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; The Unworthy Risk. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and the lesson...
175 – The Quest For Balance
March 06, 2017 13:05 - 10 minutes - 4.69 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1077.jpg () THE QUEST FOR BALANCE… CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Before I get into today’s content I have a little announcement. As you may know, the Friday episodes are sponsored by http://stumptownkilts.com (StumpTown Kilts), and they have graciously agreed to donate one kilt, to be the prize of a contest. That my friends…is an amazing prize. I have been thinking for a while about how to structure the contest, since I have neve...
174 – Transformation Of A Man
March 03, 2017 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.4 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_1076.jpg () TRANSFORMATION OF A MAN… It is Friday once again, and therefore I will acknowledge the sponsor of our Friday episodes; StumpTown Kilts. You know I was always curious about kilts my whole life. I would occasionally see someone wearing one and I was never sure what to think about it, but it made me curious. Also, I noticed that they seemed comfortable, and practical. I also noticed that everyone, everywhere in ...
173 – The Rage Inside Us
March 01, 2017 13:05 - 12 minutes - 5.67 MB,http://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1075.jpg () THE RAGE INSIDE US… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; The Rage Inside Us. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and the les...
172 – Changing Unwanted Habits…
February 27, 2017 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1072.jpg () Announcements: I will remind you, that you are all invited to write in with topic suggestions. You know, things that are going on in your life right now, or questions you might have, or ideas that you think other guys would benefit from hearing about. To send me your ideas you can contact me through the website, or you can write an email to: [email protected] For those of you who have indicated your desire t...
171 – What Moves You Forward?
February 24, 2017 13:05 - 10 minutes - 4.94 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1065.jpg () WHAT MOVES YOU FORWARD? My name is Alf Herigstad, I am your host and fellow man in the trenches. I will be guiding you into this labyrinth of manly musings. But first, I want to acknowledge the sponsor of today’s program; Stump Town Kilts! They have been sponsoring the Friday episodes since December of this year. If you have not yet checked them out over at http://stumptownkilts.com (stumptownkilts.com) …you...
170 – It Looked Good On Paper
February 22, 2017 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.22 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1063.jpg () It Looked Good On Paper… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; It Looked Good On Paper. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story an...
169 – Shaping The World Around You
February 20, 2017 13:05 - 10 minutes - 4.62 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1062.jpg () SHAPING THE WORLD AROUND YOU…like George Washington Today, in America, it is President’s Day. A holiday that started out as the celebration of George Washington’s birthday, our first president. As time went on other presidents were included, Lincoln, and Jefferson, until eventually it just became “President’s Day” instead of just George Washington’s birthday. Now its just a day when schools, banks, all governm...
168 – The Fallacy Of Failure…the other ‘F’ word
February 17, 2017 13:05 - 12 minutes - 5.56 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1061.jpg () OK, what are we going to talk about today? I think what I would like to talk about is the fallacy of failure. The reason I call it a fallacy, is because the idea of failure, as a concept, is something that I don’t really believe in. For me…it’s right there next to the easter Bunny. I hear people all the time talk about, and refer to their failures. The word “failure” is used very frequently in the english la...
167 – The Unwelcome Passenger
February 15, 2017 17:13 - 11 minutes - 5.42 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1060.jpg () THE UNWELCOME PASSENGER… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; The Unwelcome Passenger. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story an...
166 – Seizing The Opportunity
February 13, 2017 13:05 - 7 minutes - 3.4 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1059.jpg () SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY… You know I’m always talking about looking for opportunities to be a better man in your daily life. I realize that just saying that might seem kind of nebulous…like what does it mean exactly? Today I’m going to give you a practical example of what I mean by seizing opportunities to be a better man, from my own life. I’m going to be alone for the next week, because my wife is visiting fam...
165 – Dealing With Loss…Like A Man
February 10, 2017 13:05 - 10 minutes - 4.58 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1058.jpg () DEALING WITH LOSS…LIKE A MAN I have a couple announcements to make before I start talking about dealing with loss. For one, I want to thank a listener named Mitch for getting a new StumpTown Kilt for his birthday using the special code: betterman. If you go to http://stumptownkilts.com (stumptownkilts.com) and use the purchase code: betterman, all lower case, like Mitch did, then you will receive 10% off your ...
164 – Aim Of An Evil Boy
February 08, 2017 13:05 - 8 minutes - 3.66 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1056.jpg () Aim Of An Evil Boy… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; Aim Of An Evil Boy. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and the less...
163 – He With The Most Memories…Wins
February 06, 2017 13:05 - 11 minutes - 5.07 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1055.jpg () I was thinking today about how each of us have a perception in our heads of who we are, of what kind of man we are. I have spoke many times on this show about the importance of knowing ourself well so that this perception of self is as accurate as possible. I have also said on many occasions that perception is reality. The things we perceive are what is real to us. That’s important, because if we perceive tha...
162 – To Work Like A Man…the lost art
February 03, 2017 13:05 - 12 minutes - 5.56 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_1054.jpg () I want to talk about good old fashioned hard work today. At the risk of sounding cynical, sometimes I wonder if it is’t becoming a lost art; the ability, willingness, and know how to actually work hard, like a man. Before I get into it though I am going to recognize the sponsor of today’s program, StumpTown Kilts. They are, in my opinion far and away the finest manufacturer of every day Kilts. So support this...
161 – The Ugly Years
February 01, 2017 13:05 - 11 minutes - 5.41 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1053.jpg () THE UGLY YEARS… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; The Ugly Years. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and the lessons you ...
160 – Your Time And Attention
January 30, 2017 13:05 - 7 minutes - 3.22 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1052.jpg () YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION… So, it’s Monday now, and the weekend has just passed. The weekend’s are kind of a big deal. Some of you listening had the time of your life this weekend. Others of you may have had a so-so weekend. While still others of you just sat around and did nothing at all. look, if you are working five days a week, then the weekend is the time to get out and celebrate the week you just went t...
159 – People…Like You
January 27, 2017 13:05 - 12 minutes - 5.79 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1051.jpg () PEOPLE…LIKE YOU! First, let’s thank our sponsor… This episode is brought to you by John and Todd and all the other good people over at Stumptown Kilts. These are craftsmen who’s purpose in life is to provide the world with the most well made, well designed kilts available. I own three of these kilts myself and I doubt I will ever get one anywhere else, because they have it all. From the rugged, attractive mate...
158 – Hard Times On The Big Road…
January 25, 2017 13:05 - 17 minutes - 7.9 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1050.jpg () HARD TIMES ON THE BIG ROAD…hunger, heat, & anger. Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; Hard Times On The Big Road. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you ...
157 – Pink Hats, Men, A March, And Liberty
January 23, 2017 13:05 - 17 minutes - 8.22 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1049-1.jpg () PINK HATS, MEN, A MARCH, AND LIBERTY… I wasn’t going to talk about this topic today. My plan was going to mull it over for awhile. I was going to let it steep in my consciousness for a few days and maybe talk about it on Friday…but, because of the way things are happening and the way news is being spread I have changed my mind and decided to talk about it today. If you are a regular listener to this show ...
156 – One Year Anniversary Celebration!!
January 20, 2017 13:05 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1040.jpg () Today is very special indeed, because it was one year ago that I began this podcast. 52 weeks, three episodes a week, and now here we are at episode 156. I have been thinking about this episode, trying to figure out what I should talk about here. Of course I’m grateful, very grateful to everyone who has taken the time to listen over the course of the last year because without you guys…I would just be a guy in...
155 – Dead Weight
January 18, 2017 13:05 - 11 minutes - 5.44 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1039.jpg () DEAD WEIGHT… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; Dead Weight. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and the lessons you learne...
154 – The Unwanted Photos Of Richard
January 16, 2017 13:05 - 8 minutes - 3.86 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1031.jpg () The Unwanted Photos Of Richard… Last Friday’s episode 153, was titled The Red Pill Question, I encourage you to listen to it if you haven’t because today’s episode is kind of a follow up on that one. Apparently I wasn’t done talking about this stuff…although, I wish I were. That episode, number 153 was inspired by a link to an article my wife sent me. Today’s article is also inspired by an article my wife sent...
153 – The Red Pill Question
January 13, 2017 13:05 - 14 minutes - 6.68 MB\http://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1030.jpg () THE RED PILL QUESTION… Alright…today’s topic is kind of a large, complicated one, it has many layers but I’m going to narrow it down as much as I can. Before I do that, I’m going to take a minute and acknowledge the sponsor of todays program. Stump Town Kilts. I know for a fact that there are many, many men out there who have always wanted to wear a kilt, but, for whatever reason you have not pulled the trigg...
152 – The Secret Project
January 11, 2017 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1029.jpg () The Secret Project… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; The Secret Project. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and the less...
151 – The Super Power We All Possess
January 09, 2017 13:05 - 8 minutes - 3.88 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_1028.jpg () The Super Power We All Possess… I’m not sure where I’m going with today’s episode to be honest with you. All I know is that I have been thinking lately about certain things, trying to come up with answers. Remember, I didn’t start this podcast because I had all the answers. I started it to invite others to travel my journey with me; the journey of being a better man today than I was yesterday. So some of th...
150 – When A Man Gets Too Cocky
January 06, 2017 13:05 - 8 minutes - 4.03 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_1022.jpg () Before I get into today’s topic I am going to take a minute to talk about Stumptown Kilts. They are the sponsor for today’s program. They are helping to make it possible to bring you these Friday episodes. I am happy and proud to be able to share Stumptown Kilts with you, because these are the same kilts I wear every day, I have three of them, and I firmly believe they are the best, most well designed kilts a...
149 – What Matters Most…a life changing story
January 04, 2017 13:05 - 10 minutes - 4.75 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_1021.jpg () WHAT MATTERS MOST… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; What Matters Most. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and the lesson...
148 – Letting Yourself Down…excuses, excuses
January 02, 2017 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.28 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_1019.jpg () LETTING YOURSELF DOWN… This is the first episode of 2017. January 2nd, 2017. Thank you for being here with me today. Since New Years just passed I am going to take this opportunity to talk about something that is relevant to this holiday. That is…the different ways that we make excuses for our behavior. If you have been listening for any length of time, you know how I feel about excuses; they don’t exist, th...
147 – The Power Of Today
December 30, 2016 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.15 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_1017.jpg () This episode is brought to you by our Sponsor: http://stumptownkilts.com/ (STUMPTOWNKILTS.COM) http://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/stkchroweb-1.gif () use the purchase code: betterman at check to receive 10% off your online purchase. THE POWER OF TODAY… Hey every body, Welcome to Friday, and welcome to the last Being a better man episode of 2016. Yes, today is the last episode o...
146 – Once Upon A Time, There Was A Man
December 28, 2016 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.34 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_1011.jpg () Once Upon A Time, There Was A Man… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; Once Upon A Time, There Was A Man. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your ...
145 – Friends Who Hold You Back
December 26, 2016 13:05 - 10 minutes - 4.71 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_1009.jpg () Today’s episode is inspired by one of you…a listener. This listener is named Rich, and he has written to me before. I was really happy when I read Rich’s letter because he posed a very relevant question. Rich has been listening for awhile now, he has been on the path of actually being a better man today than he was yesterday…and his question is; what do you do with your friends that seem to have zero interest...
144 – Value Of Community
December 23, 2016 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.15 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_0998.jpg () VALUE OF COMMUNITY… I have been thinking a lot lately about the importance of community, and the relevance of community to men specifically…and even more specifically, to men who want to be better men. Before I get into that I am going to acknowledge the sponsor of today’s episode. http://www.stumptownkilts.com (Stump town Kilts.) They cater to a specific community of men…the men who wear kilts, or men who hav...
143 – The Unforgettable Beer
December 21, 2016 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.26 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_0997.jpg () THE UNFORGETTABLE BEER… Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; The Unforgettable Beer. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will remind you of your own similar story and ...
142 – The Habit Of knowing Yourself
December 19, 2016 13:05 - 14 minutes - 6.82 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_0996.jpg () THE HABIT OF KNOWING YOURSELF… You may have noticed that I repeat a lot of the same words and phrases during these shows. You know, like; the things you focus on expand, and your relationships are the most valuable things you possess, excuses don’t exist, and things like that. These things I repeat from time to time are important things, they are part of the foundation that makes up the entire philosophy here ...
141 – Mental Toughness…a reminder.
December 16, 2016 13:05 - 8 minutes - 3.85 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_0994.jpg () MENTAL TOUGHNESS… Today I just wanted to have a little reminder episode. Sometimes it’s good to just stop, and remember what we are up to here…what this whole being a better man thing is all about. If you have been listening for awhile then you are going through your life looking for opportunities to be a better man each day. You are thinking about it, you are becoming it. Human nature dictates that when we d...
140 – Cheating Death
December 14, 2016 13:05 - 12 minutes - 5.54 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_0993.jpg () CHEATING DEATH… Story Time with Alf is here! Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; Cheating Death. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life. Or, perhaps they will remind you of your own sim...
139 – The Power Of Silence
December 12, 2016 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.34 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_0992.jpg () THE POWER OF SILENCE… Today I am talking about something that you may have never considered before. The absolute power of silence and pauses as a communication skill. What made me think of this, sadly enough, was a show I watched about Adolph Hitler. Yes…he was an evil guy, I’m not a fan. However, evil or not, this 5’8”, or 173 cm, kinda weird looking guy was able to captivate an entire nation with his brilli...
138 – If You Don’t Ask, You Won’t Get
December 09, 2016 13:05 - 9 minutes - 4.19 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0990.jpg () I learned something a long time ago. That was, if you don’t ask, you won’t get. It sounds simple enough…kind of like you won’t know until you try, or you can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket. Even though these are all common sense, simple cause and affect statements, for some reason a lot of guys have a problem with the first one; if you don’t ask, you won’t get. For some reason a lot of guys nev...
137 – The Herigstad Ostrich Ranch
December 07, 2016 13:15 - 10 minutes - 4.74 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0989.jpg () THE HERIGSTAD OSTRICH RANCH… Story Time with Alf is here! Every Wednesday I regal you with a story from somewhere in my unusual and interesting life. It could be funny, sad, serious or disturbing, the important thing is that every story has a lesson. The name of today’s story is; The Herigstad Ostrich Ranch. Even though these are my stories, you can apply these lessons to your own life, or perhaps they will re...
136 – When Bad Things Happen
December 05, 2016 13:05 - 8 minutes - 4.09 MBhttp://www.beingabettermanpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IMG_0988-1.jpg () WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN… Today I’m going to talk about the fact that life isn’t fair at all, and a lot of bad stuff happens. How we should deal with that as men. We all know this is true, we have all had bad things happen to us. We have all been treated unfairly at one time or another as well. Some men have been treated much worse than others. Other men certainly feel like they have gotten the bad end of the...