UM 043: Lessons Learned In Deer Camp

12/01/22 • 40 min

Lesson – an amount of teaching given at one time; a period of learning or teaching

There are few things as humbling as a first-time hunt. There are also few things that connect you to nature and your soul than spending time in a tree stand with nothing but your weapon, your instinct, and your mind. In these scenarios, there are valuable lessons to be learned.

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan talks with Brad about his experience of spending a few days at deer camp and the life lessons that he found in a tree stand. During his few days in the woods, braving the elements, he discovered a lot about masculinity and himself.

One of those key lessons, especially on the hunt, is that of failure. Failure is often seen as a debilitating setback that cannot be overcome. This view is shortsighted and destructive. In reality, failure is a valuable lesson. We, as men, fail. We fail regularly. The conscious decision to learn from failure and to fail fast and fail forward is what distinguishes great men from the rest of the pack. By learning to finish your failure, you will ultimately succeed.

He also learned other valuable lessons that he discusses, including integrity and how choosing to obey the laws of the land when no one is watching is what distinguishes great men from mediocre ones. He discusses experiencing life lessons about legacy and rites of passage that are passed from generation to generation. He also spends some time talking about the thrill that comes from being on the precipice of danger and how men crave that in their lives.

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UM 042: REPLAY - Be Willing To Suffer: An Interview With Anthony Diehl

Suffer – experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant

This week we revisit one of our best episodes – an interview with fitness guru and all-around good dude, Anthony Diehl! We hope you guys enjoy it and look forward to getting back to new episodes next week!

In this episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad have the opportunity to sit down with our friend, world-class professional strongman, bodybuilder, and fitness coach Anthony Diehl.

Anthony shares the incredible journey that took him from working in corporate America to being able to build a successful coaching business. Oh, and he also conquered the strongman world! He finishes by talking about his pivot into bodybuilding and how he’s focused on providing incredible resources to other coaches.

What sets a man apart is a willingness to suffer. Take risks. Be ok failing. Anthony discusses the trajectory of his life and how it took a powerful turn simply because he was willing to take risks and potentially fail. He, like many of us, was presented with some pivotal moments in his life to take a chance. Ultimately he chose to take them.

Anthony leveraged the foundation he had set for himself in his professional career to create a thriving business, and he shares some tips and advice he learned along the way. He also discusses some of the other projects and companies he’s working with and how he refuses to settle, simply because he is willing to suffer.

Anthony is the self-proclaimed World’s Strongest Nutrition Coach. He has helped hundreds of men and women transform their lives through fitness and nutrition. If you are interested in his coaching or want a great, inspirational, no-holds-barred follow, you can check him out on Instagram (link below). Also, support him and his friends at Hunt Lift Eat on Instagram at @huntlifteatofficial, or check out their website at https://www.huntlifteat.com.

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UM 044: The Men's Holiday Survival Guide

Survival – the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances

As we rapidly descend on the holidays, we find ourselves being invited to parties and dinners with family and friends. For as many of these parties we look forward to, there are likely just as many that we dread. However, in any situation we put ourselves into, there’s no excuse to not show up as an exemplary man.

When we show up to a family holiday party, there are usually those guys that can be selfish jerks or guys who embarrass themselves and their loved ones. Whether it’s that brother-in-law that makes sure he’s first in line to eat, the uncle who refuses to clean up after himself, or the father who likes to get confrontational about politics, a lot of men embarrass themselves consciously or subconsciously.

What is so often neglected is that we, as men, are looked up to. Our kids watch our every move. Our sons will emulate us and our daughters will take note of the kind of men we are when they look for men to marry. Our wives are discreetly hoping that we are the man that everyone is looking to as an example. While too many men set a poor example, there is no excuse for us to do the same.

In this festive episode of Untaming Masculinity, Dan and Brad discuss some tactics that act as a men’s holiday party survival guide. They share five practical ways that you can show up to your family’s Christmas party this year and be the kind of man that others look up to and the kind of man that can take pride in himself and in his actions.

This episode is a great reminder of manners, stewardship, and of ownership. While nothing the guys talk about is earth-shattering, it’s a great reminder of the small things that make a remarkable difference.

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