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After arguably the worst travel experience I have had in ten years, I was able to link up with John Dudley, and THE Hunter Phelps in the mountains of France. Our target was the Chamois, a species of the goat-antelope family. The terrain was spectacular, the animals were elusive and alert, and at the end of the trip, we headed home empty handed. The experience gained, and the lessons learned, for me, made the trip a highlight of my year. Round two is already in the planning stages.

John Welbourn is a 10 year NFL Veteran, and the founder/CEO of Power Athlete. We were able to link up for a short podcast prior to the launch of his 2017 Power Athlete Symposium in Austin, Texas. John and I have been friends, training partners, and shit talkers for nearly ten years. I count him as one of my closest friends, and I always enjoy picking his brain for opinions and insight. http://powerathletehq.com

I got a call from the IRS this morning, or at least that is who they said they were....I had some free time, so I called them back. After that, I dug in to some internet questions and we had a bow hunting extravaganza. My bow set up, arrow set up, practice routine, spot and stalk hunting, shoe selection, bravery and fear, habits and discipline, and most importantly, my favorite Kill Cliff pairings with adult beverages.

I think we covered it all on this one. Thoughts on every day carry items, concealed carry and actions by armed civilians, tips on getting in to skydiving, the value of sports for kids, CrossFit training, and my two cents on advice for parents. Hope you enjoy, and let me know what you think.

I intended for this episode to be dedicated to answering military themed questions from the internet. After ranting for 25 minutes over my frustration about the handling and reaction to the deaths of the Army soldiers in Africa, I did actually answer some questions. Thank you to those who submitted them, and thank you to everyone listening.

After a solid week of hunting for white tail deer in Georgia, I sat down with John Dudley and talked all things archery...How we hunted during the week, and our next planned adventure. John is an absolute wealth of knowledge, and if you have any questions about hunting and archery, I cannot recommend his Podcast Nock On enough. It, and he, are the one stop shop for information and education.

This episode focuses on two questions received from listeners. The first is on the value of stress testing and "inoculation," why it is used in every aspect of SEAL training, and how everyone, regardless of occupation can benefit. The second question is about dealing with leadership failures, the lessons to be learned, and moving forward.

It was one hell of a week. I started my hunt with the news that the Vegas shooting had occurred hours before I woke up. There is some great information being discussed, and some wildly inaccurate information being touted as fact. It was and is a tragedy. I hope our country is mature enough to take the time for reflection, and potentially improvement. In other news that does not matter...I was successful in my elk hunt.

I am consistently asked by people from all walks of life how they can more effectively "Be The Example." I don't have any tricks or hacks, only a simple (not easy) thought process to guide my personal decision making. To be clear, I could not be further from perfect, and I definitely don't have it all figured out. I fall flat on my face and fail, often. When I pick myself back up, this is the principle that I use. Hopefully someone out there finds it useful.

Kicking off the week answering questions from social media. My thoughts on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, PTSD in the military, Skydiving and BASE jumping, and the behaviors and traits from the SEAL Teams that DO NOT work in the civilian world.

What is this?? A Friday Podcast?? Monday's podcast was about Failure, and you can't talk about Failure without at least dedicating the same amount of time talking about the other side of the coin. Many people spend time obsessing over motivation, which is a good thing, assuming it is there when you need it. If you ever find it lacking, you may find your world unravelling, unless you are backstopped by purpose.

It happens to us all, and it happened to me last week. I have found that failures appear to come in many shapes and sizes, but they are nearly always the result of the same thing, focusing on what you cannot control instead of the one thing you can, yourself. It is a simple concept, but it is certainly not easy. Hopefully someone can learn from my recent mistakes, and not repeat them elsewhere.

Today is the 16th anniversary of 9/11, a day that had tremendous impact on my life, and the world. This episode answers questions received from the internet, focusing on the lessons learned throughout a career in the military, and the mindset and physical preparation required to "Always Be Ready."

A last minute trip to Alberta Canada for my first bow hunting experience with John Dudley, and a podcast before I hit the road home. We hunted hard for five days, and saw just about every animal the amazing country had to offer. It was an adventure in the outdoors, and one I will never forget. If you are new to hunting, interested in hunting, or just enjoy tom foolery, this one will be right up your alley

Cleared Hot Episode - 10 with John Dudley. John is a world class archer and bow hunter. I first picked up a bow 18 months ago, and learned much of what I know by watching his videos on Youtube. Now, I am preparing for my first season of bow hunting, and was fortunate to spend a day and a half at his home, shooting arrows, rebuilding my bow, and picking a masters brain on best strategies for a first time bow hunter. He has an archery podcast called Nock On, a dedicated youtube channel Nockontv.com, and an archery academy Nockonarchery.com. Educate yourself, up your game, and Nock On!

Episode 9 with 2008 CrossFit Games Champion Jason Khalipa. What began as a competitive CrossFit career has evolved into a business empire. His facilities can be found across the globe, and it is not accidental. I have never seen the man not smiling, even in the midst of challenges that would strain even the strongest of families. Athletics, business, Lukemia, and his desire to raise awareness and make a difference.

Cleared Hot Episode - 8 with Brian Chontosh. Brian is an ultra endurance athlete, CrossFit seminar staff member, retired Marine Corps Officer, and amazing human being. We talked Life, Purpose, Struggle, Service, and much more - Strap in and enjoy.

The three most impactful changes/improvements to the SEAL Teams post September 11th, 2001. You might think I am talking about SEAL stuff, but remove the term SEAL, and think about the changes from the perspective of your own organization, regardless of what you do, and the sector. Effective leadership, and when to start thinking and acting like a leader.

Questions from the Internet, Round 2. My philosophy on training, Terrorism in Europe, Influential books, thoughts on self defense and courses like Sheepdog Response, and closing with my thoughts on the trend and desire to "Hack" your life.

A solo podcast from the road, and the middle of my move to Montana. Instead of a guest, I answered some questions from the Internet. A lesson learned from a personal mistake that has stuck with me for decades. My thoughts on raising quality human beings, female operators in combat, and closing with my proudest moment, and my biggest regret. Thanks for the encouragement to go it alone instead of skipping a week.

Tony Blauer has been a student of violence for 40 years. He is the CEO and founder of Blauer Tactical Systems, an organization that works with Military, Police, First Responders, and civilians. The SPEAR system is based on survival reflex, instinctual movement, and human physiology. His mission is simple - Make the world safer. Whether you accept violence or abhor it, it is part of the world we live in. Preparation, understanding (of yourself), and situational awareness will help you navigate any environment.

Sean Hughes is a retired Naval Officer, currently working in the technology sector. His route to the Naval Special Warfare community began at the service academy in Annapolis, and included a deployment with the fleet Navy prior to being assigned as a SWCC (Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman) detachment Officer in Charge. Sean hosts two very different websites. The first, www.chartwellwest.com is a blog that received millions of views during the election cycle of 2016. The second, www.care4us.org is a beacon for families that have special needs and challenges not understood by most. A modern day renaissance man.

Episode #2 with Josh Bridges. Former Navy SEAL, CrossFit Games competitor, coffee aficionado, and all around bad ass. We talked terrorism, telemarketing, and training.

Cleared Hot Episode #1 With Ron Ortiz - 18yrs of service as a Firefighter/EMT throughout Florida, and a dominant CrossFit Games Masters Athlete. Fighting fires, battling pill and heroin overdoses, and training to be competitive.