Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods

What can we learn from a man fighting desperately to conquer theocratic control over his country—all with a huge smile and an infectiously positive disposition?

Plenty, and that’s exactly what you’ll learn in this episode of the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast, featuring the indomitable spirit known as “Saber Rock.”

Saber Rock is an Afghanistan subject matter expert, English language Institute president, and an interpreter for the U.S. Marine Corps and Coalition Forces during the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

In this interview from the FreedomFest conference, you’ll hear his heart-wrenching personal story of valor, comradery, humor, pain, loss, action, adventure—and his fight back from death’s door to become a real-life hero. Saber Rock’s values and virtues, along with incredible story of his efforts to free the Afghan people from Taliban control, is the subject of the award-winning documentary film “Saber Rock,” which was directed and produced by my friends the Locastro brothers.

If you haven’t seen this short documentary, see it now. I guarantee it will be some of the best 30 minutes you’ll ever spend.

I am honored to be able to share Saber Rock’s story with you, and I’m even more honored to call him my friend.

What's Discussed:

How Saber Rock helped United States Marine Corps and Coalition Forces sway the hearts and minds of the Afghan people.

What gruesome measures the Taliban took to stop Saber Rock and his efforts for a Taliban-Free peace in the region.

What America doesn't understand about the different tribes of Afghanistan and who the enemy really is over there.

What it was like to be killed and brought back to life.

How the United States government wants to send him back to the front lines.

And much more...

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Saber Rock's Film Website: http://www.watchsaberrock.com/ Jim's Websites:

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Economist and French Firebrand Veronique de Rugy Visits Way of the Renaissance Man Starring Jim Woods Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast.

This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods.

Who's On:

This episode, Jim speaks with one of his favorite economists and writers, Veronique de Rugy, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University during FreedomFest 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ms. de Rugy is the author of a weekly opinion column for the Creators Syndicate; writes regular columns for Reason magazine, and blogs about economics at National Review Online’s the Corner. Her work has been featured in a variety of media outlets, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, CNN and Fox News. Ms. de Rugy received her MA in economics from the Paris Dauphine University and her PhD in economics from the Pantheon-Sorbonne University.

What's Discussed:

In this interview, you’ll discover why Veronique is one of Jim’s favorite free market advocates, and why he thinks her infectious passion and caring for the subject sets a perfect example that every Renaissance Man—and Renaissance Woman—can learn from. And much more...

Learn More with Links:

Veronique de Rugy Website: https://www.mercatus.org/veronique-de-rugy FreedomFest Website: https://www.freedomfest.com/

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Personal preparedness is a Renaissance Man's obligation to himself and those he loves to protect and keep them safe.

John Iannarelli, Retired FBI Special Agent Executive engages Jim with thought-provoking conversation at FreedomFest about the importance of being prepared, the value of achievement, and how to spot a terrorist.

Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast. This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods.

Who's On:

Today's Guest is an FBI Special Agent Executive (Ret.), author of the book How To Spot A Terrorist: Before It's Too Late and FOX News contributor John Iannarelli. John retired from the FBI after more than 20 years of service, during which time he was a member of the FBI SWAT Team and participated in the investigations of the Oklahoma City Bombing, the 9/11 attack, and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ shooting.

Among his many FBI assignments, John previously served in Washington, D.C. as the FBI National Spokesperson and later on the Executive Staff of the FBI’s Cyber Division. He was a Squad Supervisor before becoming the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Phoenix Division, the number two position overseeing all Criminal, Cyber and Counter Intelligence investigations throughout Arizona.

During his FBI tenure, John was also the recipient of the FBI Director’s Distinguished Service Award, for which he was selected from the ranks of the Bureau’s 35,000 employees.

What's Discussed:

Why preparedness for unlikely scenarios and insurance have in common

What the FBI looks for as suspicious activity before a catastrophic event like terrorism

What it was like a Ground Zero during the Las Vegas shooting rampage

What steps John took to fulfill his childhood dream

What John means when he says, "I've never learned anything by doing it right."

And much more...

Learn More with Links:

John Iannarelli's Website: johniannarelli.com/

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There are many different paths to becoming a Renaissance Man.

The only criteria is to be someone who wants to learn, who wants to be well-rounded and wants to have fun in life.

Precious metals dealer Richard Checkan drops by to share with Jim the virtue of Renaissance Man training and his circuitous route to becoming a precious metals dealer on today's episode.

Welcome to the Way the Renaissance Man podcast. This is a show about ideas, personal empowerment, and celebrating the rational life. Our goal is to help each other discover the tools needed to better focus our minds, integrate our thoughts with actions, and live the lives we really want with your host Jim Woods.

Who's On:

Today's Guest is Richard Checkan, precious metals dealer, West Point graduate and former U.S, Army officer.

Rich graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, in 1987, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer. He then served tours of duty at Fort Benning, Georgia, Schofield Barraks, Hawaii, and on the Demilitarized Zone in the Republic of South Korea. He held various leadership and staff positions at every level from platoon through battalion sized organizations. While at West Point, he played varsity soccer. He left military service in 1993 at the rank of Captain.

As the President and COO of ASI, Asset Strategies International, Rich has knowledge of every facet of ASI’s operations. He has been an integral part of ASI’s maturation from a precious metals and foreign exchange dealer to a full service tangible and rare tangible asset provider—to include rare U.S., world, and ancient coins. Rich oversees the operations, administrative, sales, and marketing departments, as well as serving as ASI’s Compliance Officer.

What's Discussed:

What kind of training enables a person to succeed with confidence?

What was it like attending West Point Academy?

Does circumstance dictate reality?

What is within your control as a human being?

How did military training fuel Richard and Jim's ability to succeed?

Richard's unique path to his current career including door-to-door sales.

Agility, malleability, adaptability play into what principles for life?

Where does Richard look for signs of character?

And much more...

Learn More with Links:

Richard Checkan's Website: https://assetstrategies.com/

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Up next on Way of the Renaissance Man... talking music, songwriting and genre bending with Texas Piano Man Robert Ellis. Every once in a while, you come across a musical artist that really touches you on numerous levels. That’s how Jim describes today’s guest, singer/songwriter Robert Ellis. Also known as the Texas Piano Man, Robert is a consummate composer, pianist, guitarist, and vocalist who has managed to create a unique sound that’s part Americana, part country, part rock, part jazz and part Laurel Canyon. In this episode, you’ll learn about Robert’s musical history, his professional journey, the struggles associated with mixing genres and developing his own sound, and his constant desire to always be learning and to always be getting better. You’ll also learn about Robert’s admiration for artists such as Neil Young, Paul Simon, George Jones and Willie Nelson; the critical role honesty plays in art, and his love of simple tools for improvement such as the metronome. Plus, as he describes his work and the songwriting process, Jim points out the many ways Robert exemplifies and embodies the Renaissance Man ethos. Robert is an artist committed to the love of discovery and the process of creation. And in doing so, he’s given the world the beautiful gift of his music... a gift we all get to share with an exclusive solo acoustic performance of his song “Perfect Strangers” just for podcast listeners. And now, here’s Jim’s conversation with the great Robert Ellis. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com Link to Robert's song ,"Father" click here. Robert Ellis' website: https://texaspianoman.com/ WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com/store for Way of the Renaissance Man Fans is open. Grab your stylish t-shirt, gaiters, stickers and Way of the Renaissance Man art, too! Just visit the website now! Now, we want to hear from you! Would like to share your opinion or make a comment on the Way of the Renaissance Man podcast? If so, then please leave your comment or questions in the space provided below and share this article with your friends and family on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Your comments or question could be chosen as our featured Ask the Renaissance Man Anything on a future episode. For more great resources and inspiration visit WayOfTheRenaissanceMan.com