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Never Weaken

20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratings

Never Weaken is a podcast discussing topics around strengthening yourself, your family, and your finances. Growing one percent better every day is mandatory to succeed in life, and I am on a mission to find out how. STAY STRONG AND NEVER WEAKEN.

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Episodes

James Altucher: Skipping The Line, Micro Skills, and Why The 10,000 Hour Rule Sucks

April 21, 2021 11:55 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

This week on the podcast I had the opportunity to speak with James Altucher. James is an author, investor, entrepreneur, and podcast host among many other things. We discuss Twitter, chess, skipping the line, and how improving micro-skills can help you bypass that pesky 10,000-hour rule made popular by Malcolm Gladwell.  You can find James on Twitter at @Jaltucher  You can find him on Instagram at @altucher You can pick up is most recent book Skip The Line Here

Ryan Hendrickson: Mindset Over Circumstance

April 09, 2021 13:35 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

This week on the podcast we had a chance to speak with Ryan Hendrickson. Everyone faces challenges, battles, and circumstances beyond their control. What we can control is our attitude and our character in adversity.  There may be no better example of this than Ryan Hendrickson. Ryan is a Green Beret and author of "Tip of The Spear": The Incredible True Story of An Injured Green Berets Return To Battle. And incredible it is.  Ryan Shares his story and how he chose not to be a victim t...

Dr. Anna Machin: The Making of The Modern Father

March 31, 2021 10:33 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MB

This week on the podcast I speak with Dr. Anna Machin. Dr. Machin is an anthropologist focusing on the roles fathers play in a child's life as well as the biological changes that occur when a man becomes a father. We discuss topics ranging from why your testosterone drops as a man during childbirth, the main roles of fathers in a child's life, and how different cultures treat fatherhood.  Check her book out here: The Life of Dad

James Davis: Unschooling Your Children

March 25, 2021 05:56 - 55 minutes - 63.8 MB

This week I spoke with James Davis who has unschooled his 3 children. During this episode of Never Weaken we discuss what unschooling is, how it differs from home school, why did his family choose to go this route.    Check out Sir Ken Robinsons link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY Twitter: @jameslikesmagic

Tuesday Tactics: Automate Your Priorities

March 24, 2021 12:44 - 14 minutes - 16.3 MB

This week on Tuesday Tactics Jeff discusses Automating Your Priorities.

Post 4x4x48 Challenge W/Matt, Alex, and Ryan

March 12, 2021 18:57 - 39 minutes - 45.7 MB

This episode is different than most. On this episode of Never Weaken, I speak with Matt Izzo, Alex Schulz, and Ryan Dreyer about our experiences at the 4x4x48 challenge last weekend.We discuss how we trained, our plan going in, how we recovered as well as some general nutrition and fitness ideas as well.  Matt Izzo: twitter handle Alex Schulz: twitter handle Ryan Dreyer: Twitter handle

12|Encourage Those Around You, Micro-skills, and Idea Sex

March 11, 2021 10:56 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MB

This week Jeff and I discuss encouraging those around you, what are micro-skills according to James Altucher, and how Idea Sex can help you find and build a sustainable income.

Tuesday Tactics: Using The Bible As a Guide Through Life

March 09, 2021 13:44 - 10 minutes - 11.7 MB

Attempting to read the bible can be a daunting task. This week on Tuesday Tactics Jeff discusses why reading the bible can help strengthen your life and strategies for getting started. 

Matt Izzo: The Journey From 75lbs Overweight to Triathlete, Finding The Flow State, and The 4x4x48 Challenge

March 03, 2021 13:46 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MB

In this episode of the Never Weaken Podcast, we talk with Matt Izzo. Matt was able to drop 75lbs in a period of 9 months and launch a new life as a triathlete. During this discussion, we discuss diets, proper exercise, finding your flow state, and the 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge coming up this weekend. 

Tuesday Tactics: 5 Steps to Losing The Dad Bod & The 4x4x48 Challenge

March 02, 2021 13:52 - 12 minutes - 14.6 MB

This week on Tuesday Tactics I discuss the 5 key steps to losing the dad bod once and for all as well as the infamous 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge coming up this weekend. 

Do Something Hard Everyday

February 25, 2021 09:56 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MB

This week we discuss the hidden value of doing something hard every single day. This could be mental, physical, and even relationship-driven ideas.  Like most things in life, the more pressure placed on something, the stronger it becomes. Your life is no different. 

Tuesday Tactics: 5 Changes I Made To Begin Reading More

February 02, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 10 MB

Welcome to Tuesday Tactics where each week I will be uploading a shorter, no fluff, to the point episode on an actionable idea that you can execute on in the week ahead of you.  This week I discuss the 5 changes I made to begin reading more on a daily basis. I always thought reading was boring, useless, and not for me until I discovered these tactics.   

Let Your Ego Go

January 26, 2021 11:45 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MB

We are all guilty at one time or another of letting our ego get in the way of becoming financially secure. Sure, it would be nice to have that Tesla Model X, but is that monthly payment going to ruin your chances of fully funding your children's 529 plan? In this episode we discuss how to strengthen your savings rate in order to navigate the financial hurdles we face every day. 

Focus On What You Can Control

January 15, 2021 16:38 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MB

Ryan and Jeff sit down to discuss controlling the controllable and how to grow your circle of influence. Throughout the episode Ryan and Jeff offer actionable advice on taking control of your life by focusing on what you have control over. 

Steve Burkehead: Family protection is a Zero Sum Game

January 12, 2021 12:06 - 1 hour - 102 MB

This week I speak with Steve Burkehead who has served as an EMT, firefighter, and most recently as a police officer. We discussed how to pragmatically increase security for yourself and your family both inside and outside your house. 

Jeff Wright: Lessons From Ranger School, Mental Toughness, and Building Community

December 29, 2020 09:22 - 53 minutes - 60.9 MB

Today I speak with Jeff Wright. Leader, Veteran, Ranger, Investor, and Father. We discuss a range of topics from developing the mental toughness needed to succeed to investing in successful businesses.   

Life Is Inherently Risky

December 23, 2020 18:52 - 18 minutes - 21.6 MB

Life is Inherently Risky and in order to thrive in society, it becomes a necessity. This episode discusses overcoming failures, calculating risks, and thriving in a risk-filled world.     

Jon Finkel on Taking The Shot

December 19, 2020 10:28 - 59 minutes - 68.8 MB

Jon Finkel is an author, freelance writer, Life of Dad Co-Host, father, and basketball aficionado. I was excited for Jon to join me to discuss his new book "Hoops Heist", getting started in freelance writing, and what it is like to work for Adam Corolla and Arnold Schwarzenegger.  You can Pick up his book "Hoops Heist" HERE Check him out on Twitter at @Jon_finkel  

Strengthening Yourself with Wolff's Law

December 16, 2020 23:28 - 6 minutes - 7.73 MB

Wolff's law refers to the process of bones in humans and animals becoming stronger the more pressure they are placed under. The same is true with other aspects of life as well. In this episode, I discuss how you can apply Wolff's Law to your life and your children. 

What is Never Weaken?

December 15, 2020 11:55 - 2 minutes - 4.1 MB

An introduction to The Never Weaken Podcast. What it is about, what to expect moving forward, and some background on myself. Each week I will discuss ideas and insights into strengthening yourself, your family, and your finances. How can we as people grow one percent better every day? Stay Strong and Never Weaken. 

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