In the meantime I don’t want to leave you hanging.

Recently Ray Brejcha and I caught up on the phone (remember how  last summer?) and as usual we had a lot of laughs while managing to go pretty deep, too.

Anyway, in this chat we talk about Mel Gibson, rage and how all of us has that crazy sombitch inside (yes — ALL of us).

We also dive into Ray’s recent experiment, what he calls “Camp Solitude” and how it can help you:

• Create more fun and adventure in your life
• Become more creative and free of life’s “ups and downs”
• Get through ANY life transition

Also in this talk:

• More about Mel Gibson, rage, losing your “shit” and the dark side of a man’s emotional world
• Why wine, masturbation and internet surfing is the equivalent to eating junk food
• How feeling “alone” is a “f***ing story” and why it has men show up needy with women and also professionally
• Discover how being on purpose and in

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Do you think being a rockstar and performing in front of thousands every night is the dream life?

Is life on the road like an exotic vacation or groundhog day?

And what’s it like to become friends with and perform in front of your musical heroes?

This week we’re talking with John Wesley of the prog rock band Porcupine Tree. We’ll find out what it’s really like to be a rockstar AND learn how a single dad stuck to his guns to live an extraordinary life.

In this episode:

• Being in the prog-rock band Porcupine Tree
• Prepping for a tour
• Life on the road — sleeping, eating and constantly moving
• Being paid to play
• Being a single dad and a rockstar
• Why not just get a “real” job?
• Why luck has nothing to do with success
• Keys to a long and successful creative career
• Why preparation is everything
• Debunking rockstar myths
• What jobs to take, which ones to leave
• Spinal Tap moments
• What can you learn from a rockstar?
• Motorcycling with Neil Peart of Rush
• Playing for Alex Lifeson of Rush

About John Wesley

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From the Pickup Podcast site:

Tripp Lanier discusses becoming an alpha male, finding his soul mate and making the decision to settle down.  Tripp is a dating coach and also run’s a very successful men’s dating podcast “The New Man Podcast”.

>> Click here to listen now.

The  ”becoming an alpha male” thing is funny, no? This was a fun interview and they got a lot of personal stuff on Tripp out in the open. Take a listen for a peak behind the curtain.

Special thanks to AJ and Jordan Harbinger for this interview.

Have you had a chance to listen to this episode of The New Man, yet? (Click here to listen)

In this talk, Sarah Ingier and I lay out the reasons why so many of you are struggling right now. There’s a definite dip in our well-being. It may be easy to point to economics, sure, but it’s happening in all areas of peoples’ lives — health, relationships, you name it.

What the hell is going on?

And more importantly — What can YOU do?

My Secret Weapon

So much of The New Man is about helping guys live kickass lives and I’d be full of shit if I didn’t share my secret weapon for doing so — it’s Sarah Ingier.

We’re an unlikely pair — she’s a clairvoyant with a liking for crystals, and I’m a dude who thinks a lot of that “mysterious world” is bullshit.

And yet — Sarah has seriously helped me out. She’s helped me improve every area of my life. And I’m not just talking about the measurable stuff. She’s really helped me learn how to weather “the storm” so much better. In short, she’s taught… Click here to read the rest...

Do you feel like you’re climbing a mountain, and the damn thing is just getting steeper and more treacherous?

Does trying to make more money or create a life you really want feel like swimming against an invisible current?

And is it possible to live a kickass life when life is kicking your ass?

This week, we’re going deep, Jedi. Listen in as Sarah Ingier and I lay out some simple steps to help YOU quit beating your head against the wall and create the life you really want.

In this episode:

• Weathering the storm
• How to quit beating your head against the wall
• Why the game is changing
• The old way of creating doesn’t fit anymore
• Living your purpose or calling
• Polarity and how it affects your ability to create what you want
• Why the guys who are lost and won’t ask for help are f’in idiots
• How having more fun is going to help you create the life you really want easier and faster
• One day event with Tripp and Sarah in Boulder on June 19th

About Sarah Ingier

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He’s easily one of the most popular guests we’ve had.

And if you’ve heard Brian speak then you know he’s rocking it big time. The guy is a freakin’ optimal living machine.

Good for him. So what?

Well, now he’s got a killer new course for helping you optimize YOUR life.

Top 3 Reasons Why Brian Johnson’s Optimal Living 101 is Badass:

1.     He’s read more books than you’ve even seen.

2.     He’s taken all of the big ideas, the “universal truths” and boiled them into a simple sequence of lessons you really need to know.

3.     He’s filtering out the stuff you DON’T need to know. (This is saving you about 33.5 years of reading. Trust me.)

In other words: He’s saving your ass a TON of time, money and frustration.

Now he’s offering these Big 10 Ideas in his new Optimal Living 101 course.

But it’s not just reading PDF files or listening to a podcast. Nope. If you sign up, you get to interact with him LIVE. If you Click here to read the rest...

Not to worry, I’ve compiled this simple list of The Top 5 Best New Man Podcasts by category. Pick the one that interests you most…

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Sex

Bryan Bayer: “Sexual Hangups and How to Overcome Them”

Everybody’s got ‘em. So let’s talk about ‘em.

>> Click here to listen

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Women

Alyson Schwabe & Christiane Pelmas: “How to Navigate a Woman’s Emotional Minefield”

I got so many emails from this one. It’s a game changer. We should’ve learned this stuff back in grade school. These shows saved marriages. Period.

>> Click here for part 1

>> Click here for part 2

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Purpose/Inner Game

Brian Johnson: “What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid” & “Do You Have the Balls to Live the Life of Your Dreams?”

>> Click here for part 2

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Money/Career

Brent

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In this episode of The New Man Minute, Tripp Lanier talks about how you can overcome your fear of failure.

What if Luke Skywalker didn’t sack up and “Tarzan” his way over the gap? What if he actually had sex with his sister? (That’s a whole ‘nother story)

Here’s a powerful, quick tip for shifting your perspective towards fear and failure.

>> Click here for more info about Coaching with Tripp.

Enjoy.

Inspired by Switch: How to Change When Change is Hard by Dan and Chip Heath.

Do you ever talk to strangers?

Do you only notice people you think may be able to get you laid or paid?

And what is the best way to deal with guys who are shit talkers or haters?

This week, we’re talking with Jordan Harbinger from the Pickup Podcast about how YOU can bust out of your social conditioning and unlock the charisma within.

In this episode:

• Why charismatic guys rule
• How to become outgoing
• The benefits of having good social skills
• The dangers of judging others to be more or less valuable than you
• Why some guys are submissive or constantly apologizing
• Why some guys are haters or shit-talkers
• Why some guys are competitive, constantly comparing themselves to others
• Why some guys are naturally cooperative
• How to inspire others to want to help you
• A simple practice for getting out of your social shell

About Jordan Harbinger

Jordan Harbinger has always had an affinity for Social Influence and Dynamics, but first became aware just how valuable these skills were when his grades left him just short of the acceptance requirements for University Of Michigan School of Law. Jordan, unwilling to accept the possibility… Click here to read the rest...

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In this episode of The New Man Minute, Tripp Lanier shares a powerful tip for men who want to avoid the path to depression. Inspired by Brian Johnson’s (Philosophers Notes) interview on The New Man Podcast.

>> Click here to check out The New Man Life

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In this episode of The New Man Minute, Tripp shares a very powerful tip for guys who feel that their lives should be different or “better” than they turned out to be. Inspired by Tripp’s interview with Guinea Pig Diaries author, AJ Jacobs on The New Man Podcast.

>> Click here to check out The New Man Life

Are you tolerating some soul-sucking job because you don’t think you could survive any other way?

Do you believe that if you “follow your passion” everything will just fall into place financially?

And does your financial doomsday scenario paralyze your ability to realize your greater potential?

This week we’re talking with Johnny B Truant, a guy who started making 5 figures a month — within 9 months — by seemingly being himself. Sound too good to be true? Let’s find out.

Last year, Johnny B Truant was upside down after participating in a real estate investment gone awry. He was scrambling to provide for his family and pay down thousands of dollars every month that these investment deals were backfiring.

Johnny had done the soul sucking job, he had crashed and burned in his own web development company and then ultimately he found his groove where he struck a great balance between being himself and providing clear value to certain group of people.

Within 9 months, Johnny went from $0 to 5 figures per month and he did it with integrity and without having to become… Click here to read the rest...

Is Arizona a great place to live in your car?

And what wisdom can you glean from a self-proclaimed liar slash pot-smoker slash homeless writer?

This week we’re talking with Esquire Magazine’s Chris Jones about George Clooney, Tiger Woods, Astronauts, John McCain, runaway NFL star Ricky Williams, the band Rush, your bed, your shoes and why you shouldn’t THINK about things too much.

The tables are turned and the interviewer becomes the interviewee in this fun and surprisingly valuable discussion.

In this episode:

• George Clooney, a couch and a missing gall bladder
• The homeless writer (and girlfriend!) in Arizona
• Landing a dream job at Esquire Magazine
• Dissing Tiger Woods long before it was cool
• How Astronauts are actually humans
• Iraq and Sgt. Joe Montgomery
• Behind the curtain with John McCain
• The search for Ricky Williams in Australia
• Carlos Delgado, your bed and your shoes
• Is Rush a great band or the greatest band?

About Chris Jones

CHRIS JONES is a writer-at-large for Esquire and a contributing editor for ESPN: The Magazine. He began his career as a boxing writer for the National Post in Toronto,… Click here to read the rest...

Should you wrestle with your problems or just witness them?

And would you believe that you — yes you — can learn how to tap into another dimension where you’re already whole, complete and perfect?

Are you f’in kidding me?

Well, get ready to use the force, young jedi because this week we’re talking with a clairvoyant healer who claims to see other dimensions while helping folks dump their draining life patterns. Is this just new age hocus pocus or could it help YOU live your best life?

In this episode:

• How can presence help you find your balls?
• What can you do to drop these draining patterns and live your purpose?
• What is a clairvoyant?
• How can a clairvoyant help you?
• Can anybody see these other dimensions?
• Can you learn to see into the future?
• Is life really like an Alex Grey painting or Tool album cover?
• Why is it unhelpful to try to fix, change or heal?
• How can your workout help you do soooo much more?

About Sarah Ingier, Clairvoyant and Energy Healer

A pioneer here to help humanity step into a… Click here to read the rest...

What habit is the quickest ticket to a depressing life?

And how can you become an optimist without being full of shit?

This is part two of our talk on positive psychology with Philosophers Notes creator, Brian Johnson. Join us as we lay out the fundamentals to having a fulfilling life.

Visit Philosphers Notes here.

In this episode:

• What drains you?
• What depletes you?
• What’s the difference between pleasure and enjoyment?
• Bill Harris, “Thresholds of the Mind” & Holosync
• What are the fundamentals to living a satisfying life?
• Why is a gratitude journal huge?
• Quit your bitching!
• Are you proactive or do you play the victim?
• What is the quickest ticket to depression?
• What is a practical optimist?
• How does a pessimist view the world?
• How to be more optimistic?
• Philosphers Notes

About Brian Johnson, Philosopher, Entrepreneur, Creator of Philosopher Notes

From Brian’s Facebook Profile:

I’ve always been passionate about understanding what makes great people great and applying the truths they embodied to make my little dent in the universe.

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Do you have a job, a career OR a calling?

And what are the simple steps you can follow to ensure that you have a life full of satisfaction and fulfillment?

Sound like a cream-dream? Well, philosopher and entreprenuerial badass, Brian Johnson is back on The New Man to talk about what the emerging field of Positive Psychology can do for you.

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In this episode:

• What is Positive Psychology?
• Why does it matter to you?
• Martin Seligman, “Authentic Happiness”
• Abraham Maslow
• Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, “Flow”
• What is the science of happiness, true well-being and flourishing?
• What are your unique strengths?
• Find your signature strengths at http://www.authentichappiness.com
• How do you find out what you love?
• Do you have a job, a career or a calling?
• Marci Shimoff, “Happy for No Reason”
• Maslow, “What one CAN be, one MUST be.”
• How do you create flow in your life?

Visit Philosophers Notes

About Brian Johnson, Philosopher, Entrepreneur, Creator of Philosopher Notes

From Brian’s Facebook Profile:

I’ve always been passionate about understanding… Click here to read the rest...