190 - Why Most People Quit Too Soon And How to Push Through Like a Champion with Hunter Leininger & Dion Leonard
02/11/25 • 54 min
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What fuels the world's toughest endurance athletes? More importantly, how can their mindset help you push past your own limits?
In this episode of The Mankind Podcast, host Brandon Clift sits down with two extraordinary athletes:
🔹 Dion Leonard – Ultra-endurance runner & author of Finding Gobi, whose journey from self-destruction to elite racing took an unexpected turn when a stray dog changed his life.
🔹 Hunter Leininger – Record-breaking adventure racer who started competing at just seven years old and has been redefining what’s possible ever since.
Together, they dive into:
✅ The mindset shifts that help them keep going—even when their bodies scream to stop
✅ How gratitude fuels peak performance (and why you don’t need suffering to succeed)
✅ The power of answering the call to adventure, no matter where you are in life
✅ Why one act of kindness can change everything
From running 400+ kilometers across the Gobi Desert to surviving 50 days in the Alaskan wilderness, these two have faced it all. But the biggest lessons? They apply to everyone—whether you're an athlete, a parent, or someone looking to break through your own barriers.
Follow These Incredible Men:
Hunter Leininger
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger/
- Website: https://www.hunterleininger.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EnduranceHunter
Dion Leonard
- Book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Gobi-Little-Very-Heart/dp/0718098579
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findinggobi/?hl=en
- Website: https://www.dionleonard.com/
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Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations).
What fuels the world's toughest endurance athletes? More importantly, how can their mindset help you push past your own limits?
In this episode of The Mankind Podcast, host Brandon Clift sits down with two extraordinary athletes:
🔹 Dion Leonard – Ultra-endurance runner & author of Finding Gobi, whose journey from self-destruction to elite racing took an unexpected turn when a stray dog changed his life.
🔹 Hunter Leininger – Record-breaking adventure racer who started competing at just seven years old and has been redefining what’s possible ever since.
Together, they dive into:
✅ The mindset shifts that help them keep going—even when their bodies scream to stop
✅ How gratitude fuels peak performance (and why you don’t need suffering to succeed)
✅ The power of answering the call to adventure, no matter where you are in life
✅ Why one act of kindness can change everything
From running 400+ kilometers across the Gobi Desert to surviving 50 days in the Alaskan wilderness, these two have faced it all. But the biggest lessons? They apply to everyone—whether you're an athlete, a parent, or someone looking to break through your own barriers.
Follow These Incredible Men:
Hunter Leininger
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger/
- Website: https://www.hunterleininger.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EnduranceHunter
Dion Leonard
- Book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Gobi-Little-Very-Heart/dp/0718098579
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findinggobi/?hl=en
- Website: https://www.dionleonard.com/
BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of TherapyThe ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #Ad
Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with our link:
https://magicmind.com/MANKINDJAN
Subscribe/Rate/Review on iTunes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: >>>HERE<<<Stay in the loop with powerful figures in the world of Men's Work.
Find A Men's Circle Near You: https://mkpusa.org/mens-groupWith over 1000+ Men's Circles (Virtual + In-Person) worldwide, men are waiting to welcome you into a kind, supportive and safe brotherhood of men. FREE Online Men's Groups are available every week.
The Men's Work: https://mkpusa.org/themenswork/ In just three short weeks we’ll give you a solid foundation for moving ahead in your life, and you won’t be going alone. Cohorts Launch Every Month
🎵Listen To Jim Donovan & The Sun King Warriors:
- Spotify: Listen Here
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189 - When Chaos Calls: Why Men Are Attracted To Conflict and How To Do The Opposite
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Brandon and Boysen take a deep dive into why men are often drawn to chaos and conflict. Together, they explore how societal conditioning, personal histories, and even evolutionary instincts create a craving for drama—sometimes at the cost of peace and joy.
Using examples from their own lives, they discuss the “drama triangle,” the hidden costs of chasing conflict, and how this behavior prevents men from being present with the people and moments that truly matter. Drawing on Scott Barry Kaufman’s research on the “Dark Triad,” they unpack how toxic traits like narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy fuel modern societal divides—particularly in the current political climate.
But this episode isn’t just about understanding the problem; it’s about finding solutions. Learn practical strategies to replace the temporary high of chaos with the long-term fulfillment of purpose, emotional awareness, and love.
Why Listen:
- Are you caught in a cycle of drama without realizing it?
- Do you want to build stronger, more peaceful connections with others?
- Are you tired of feeling manipulated by societal and political divisions?
Join us as we challenge the narrative of modern masculinity, encourage personal responsibility, and ask the ultimate question: Is the juice worth the squeeze?
Links:
Scott Barry Kaufman: The Dark Triad & Impulsivity
BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of TherapyThe ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #Ad
Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with our link:
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Subscribe/Rate/Review on iTunes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: >>>HERE<<<Stay in the loop with powerful figures in the world of Men's Work.
Find A Men's Circle Near You: https://mkpusa.org/mens-groupWith over 1000+ Men's Circles (Virtual + In-Person) worldwide, men are waiting to welcome you into a kind, supportive and safe brotherhood of men. FREE Online Men's Groups are available every week.
The Men's Work: https://mkpusa.org/themenswork/ In just three short weeks we’ll give you a solid foundation for moving ahead in your life, and you won’t be going alone. Cohorts Launch Every Month
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Next Episode
191 - How To Integrate Transformational Experiences Into Your Life Without Losing Momentum
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You’ve just had a life-changing experience—a powerful weekend retreat, an emotional breakthrough, or a moment of deep clarity. You feel unstoppable, like you’ve finally stepped into the person you were meant to be. But then... life happens. The world hasn’t changed just because you have. Your family, your friends, your responsibilities—they’re all still operating as if you’re the same person you were before. And just like that, the fire starts to fade.
So how do you make sure this transformation sticks?
In this episode of The Mankind Podcast, I sit down with Boysen Hodgson, Mike Patterson, and Stephán McKenzie—men who have spent decades not just witnessing transformation, but actually helping people integrate it into their lives. We dive deep into:
🔥 Why your biggest breakthroughs can feel like a high—and why most people crash afterward
🔥 The biggest mistakes people make after a transformational experience (and how to avoid them)
🔥 Simple, daily practices that anchor your growth so it doesn’t fade away
🔥 How to surround yourself with people who will hold you accountable to your best self
🔥 The truth about why some people “go back to sleep” after a major awakening—and how you can make sure that’s not you
BetterHelp: Get 10% Off Your First Month Of TherapyThe ManKind Podcast has partnered with Betterhelp to make it easier for listeners to access licensed mental health therapists who can aid them in their mental health journey. Brandon and Boysen stand by this service as they use BetterHelp for their therapy needs.#Sponsorship #Ad
Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with our link:
https://magicmind.com/MANKINDJAN
Subscribe/Rate/Review on iTunes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: >>>HERE<<<Stay in the loop with powerful figures in the world of Men's Work.
Find A Men's Circle Near You: https://mkpusa.org/mens-groupWith over 1000+ Men's Circles (Virtual + In-Person) worldwide, men are waiting to welcome you into a kind, supportive and safe brotherhood of men. FREE Online Men's Groups are available every week.
The Men's Work: https://mkpusa.org/themenswork/ In just three short weeks we’ll give you a solid foundation for moving ahead in your life, and you won’t be going alone. Cohorts Launch Every Month
🎵Listen To Jim Donovan & The Sun King Warriors:
- Spotify: Listen Here
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