Man Overseas Podcast

Nick Conley is a former Division I athlete at Nicholls State University, now working in Sales. We first met when I was a guest speaker for their football team in 2018. Nick has since become part of my one-on-one coaching program, which he says has added structure to his life.Nick is one of my best 'students.' He's done everything I've asked him to do, and now he's getting the early returns of a disciplined life.At just 23 years old, Nick moved to Houston after landing a high-paying sales job. His only prior work experience was commission-only insurance sales in his hometown of Jackson, Misssissippi.In this episode, Nick talks about his personal development quest. He journals regularly, reads a book a month, and has setup his personal finances in a way that'll enable him to build massive wealth.He says the key benefits of journaling have been keeping track of goals, reduced anxiety, and getting "from the day" instead of "getting through the day." He notes the good & bad of what happened that day and his daily interactions so that he can continue to learn & grow.Nick will do BIG THINGS in life due to his willingness to have uncomfortable conversations, he looks for ways to expand his comfort zone, and prepares for opportunities as well as anyone I've coached.His fiancé, Alexis, was also a Division I athlete. She lives in Cypress, Texas, and attended the lesser NSU (Northwestern State University).This is a fun discussion. Please enjoy!

My guest is Alex Wieckowski. He’s the man behind the Alex & Books Instagram & website, where he shares book recommendations, summaries, and tips from reading 130+ books.Alex is also the host of The Reader’s Journey podcast. As host of the show, he interviews amazing authors, discusses brilliant books, and learns valuable lessons along the way. He says his end goal in life is to make a full-time living just reading and writing books.In this episode, we discuss how reading is a superpower. Alex says there’s more access to knowledge than ever before on the Internet. And if you can make reading fun and enjoyable for yourself, you become unstoppable. He adds that you cant compete with someone who finds reading fun, since they’re just going to keep on growing and getting better at their craft.We also talk about how Alex started loving to read. He says he had already enjoyed reading different novel series' as a kid, but he stopped when he was forced to read classic books in middle school—he didn’t find them enjoyable to read. It wasn’t until later in college when he discovered self-help books that ultimately revitalized his passion for reading.This is a great discussion with a sharp and insightful guest! Please enjoy!

Byron Hutcheson recently achieved his goal of retiring by 40 years old. He had worked in corporate finance for a commercial real estate company since 2005 before deciding "hang 'em up."Now he's a full-time investor—primarily in commercial real estate. He also does some angel investing with your not-so-humble host. And was the best man at my wedding.In this episode, we discuss his investment in Visiting Angels - a non-medical staffing company for seniors and others who need in-home assistance. Byron shares how he got started in franchise-investing and how lucrative it's been.We also discuss our philosophies when investing with friends. Byron says they need to be a good steward of friends’ money and 100% committed to the project they're working on. He gives equal importance to the person's character.Also Byron & I share a passion for travel. Since we've both been to Eastern Europe, Kauai (Hawaii), and Nicaragua, we talk about why those are outstanding places to visit.Great discussion with a great friend. My favorite part is our chat about gaining total freedom over how you spend your day as the ideal way of living. Enjoy!

Robert Leonard is an Accounting & Finance professional with a great passion for investing (stocks & real estate). At just 25 years old, he has one of the sharpest young investing minds in the country.Robert is also a great interviewer. He’s currently the host of two podcasts on The Investor’s Podcast Network: Millennial Investing and Real Estate Investing. As host of these shows, he speaks with other brilliant investors who share what they've learned about stocks, real estate and personal finance.In this episode, we discuss how Robert found his passion for investing at an early age. He recalls working as a bank teller when he was 18 years old to pay for college. Back then most of his income was invested in a 401K—now he's more an individual stock-investor.We also discuss how Robert became such a skilled communicator, which he mostly attributes to his Professional Communications class in college. The techniques learned from his instructor gave him confidence to speak in front of people. He also believes podcasting has helped him to become a better communicator—in the beginning his shows were more scripted than now.This is a great conversation with a sharp and perceptive young investor!

My guest is Kisha Kloster. She's a Marriage and Family Therapist from Houston, Texas. She's been working as a therapist since 2012, with a specific interest in working with couples and those experiencing difficulties with anger & intimacy issues.Her goal working with clients is to be as real and authentic as possible. She gives clients the space to feel comfortable to tell their stories. She then helps them to explore the endless possibilities that healthy relationships and self-discovery can provide.Please enjoy this conversation between two friends of 25 years. Near the end, Kisha answers listener questions & my fun questions.

Asad Shah is an aspiring stand-up comedian born in Pakistan. He moved to the United States when he was six years old and says he lived a sheltered and restricted childhood. He jokes that his parents were a little too religious (Muslim).Now 29, Asad has been living in Los Angeles since college, which makes for great stories that he shares with great enthusiasm on this week's episode.He's also very active on Twitter—his following has grown to 17k+ and counting. In addition to Twitter, Asad gives advice via his newsletter on how to make money, escape mediocrity and free your mind.In this episode, we discuss Asad's stand-up comedy experience. He says sometimes you'll walk out on stage and the audience looks like they're mad at you for being there. But says even when you bomb in front of a crowd, you gain confidence. And for any aspiring comedian, he says having "stage presence" and comedic timing are more important than being funny.We also talk about how his life in L.A. is different than that of other social media influencers'. He tells the story of going out to dinner with a group of "influencers" and feeling "some type of way" in his head. But says he's matured since then, choosing to focus instead on financial independence rather than any inferiority he may have felt a few years back.I expected this to be an outstanding conversation based on what I knew of Asad, but this episode far exceeded expectations. Please enjoy!Other topics discussed:Moving to LAWanting to be famousWhat happened to masculinity?Worsening of inter-gender dynamicsDecline of face-to-face interactionRole of modern feminismThoughts on #MeToo movementGirl accusing boyfriend of being "rapey"What L.A. was like when Kobe diedAziz Ansari is awkward & has no "game"What financial freedom means to AsadBrad's Indian friends who don't like PakistanisHow the partition of India & Pakistan went downRampant homelessness & tribal warfare in Pakistan

Solo episode this week. I share a story from my 40th birthday. I woke up that day in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. It was a day like any other. Little did I know, Lady O had plans for me that would ensure my life would never be the same again.I did a poll in my Instagram Stories last week (follow me @Man_Overseas). I asked listeners what they would like me to talk about in this episode.Of four (4) options, the results were a tie between:A deeper dive into 40 Pieces of Life Advice for 20-Year Old MePersonal finance & InvestingSince there was a tie, I decided to dive back into those pieces of Life Advice which have a focus on personal finance & investing.I also tell the story of Lululemon, whether Amazon stock (AMZN) is a BUY and make promises about money & the world based on what I learned visiting far corners of the earth.

My guest is the author of Ten Easy Wins for Easier Fat Loss. Alex Feinberg is a former Sales Rep & Analyst at Google. He now works as the Director of Business Development at a cyptocurrency exchange, but says his true passion is being able to help others achieve their health goals.At just 34 years old, Alex is a strong advocate for health & wellness. The three (3) books he's written endorse his diet manifesto & recipes.In this episode, Alex talks about his early days as a baseball player at Vanderbilt University. He believes Vandy was able to recruit players with high potential not just in an academic setting, but also in sports. He gives examples of Commodore athletes who had extreme intelligence that didn't always translate to the classroom.Also, Alex discusses how being in good shape is an advantage in the "real world." He says people in good shape are almost always going to get preferred at work—something he first noticed at Google. They weren't hiring overweight people.You're likely to get hired if your body conveys that you have the ability to discipline yourself and keep a consistent work schedule. Alex also talks about eating right. He reveals how he found the diet framework that worked for him and how it opened up many opportunities.This conversation was everything I anticipated it would be.

My guest is P. D. Mangan. He is a writer and commentator on health, fitness, and life extension. He's also authored six books.He overcame chronic fatigue largely through his own efforts. Now at 65 years old, he's in better shape than most men half his age.On this episode, P.D. talks about how early humans evolved—the way hunter-gatherers lived, worked, ate and slept.We discuss how mainstream health authorities screwed everything up, why their ideas are mostly wrong, and what you can do to be truly healthy & fit.P.D. believes you can extend your lifespan and healthspan.His website: roguehealthandfitness.com

Dovid Feldman is a licensed Family Therapist who specializes in building great marriages. He has a vibrant twitter feed (@dovidfeldman), and posts & teaches about relationships online.He's been married 30 years & has six children. He's lived both a secular & religious life. Started his career as a tech entrepreneur, and migrated to working with people.In this episode, we discuss inter-gender dynamics, dealing with rejection and whether couples should schedule sex. We talk about our modern world, where traditionally masculine characteristics are now exhibited by women, while traditionally feminine traits are displayed by men.I share what the dating world was like in the 2010s. Men not wanting to grow up and seeking variety. Women's hypergamous nature. Young people no longer engaging in courtship.Dovid discusses the "Manosphere" and why he was blocked by the "Red-Pill" community on Twitter.We cover differences in marrying your high school sweetheart vs. staying a bachelor deep into your 30s, like your not so humble host. And much more.

Keagan Stokoe is a South African writer and technologist. After studying law & finance, he decided to follow his passion for exploring the intersection of ideas related to technology, education & philosophy.He has ambitions of changing the world. And in doing so, looks for ways to use technology to create better thinkers & problem solvers in the future.I wouldn't bet against him.Keagan is one of the clearest young thinkers I know. He writes daily—a habit he says completely changes your perspective of the world, the way you approach problems, and the way you perceive information.He believes technology is our best hope for improving the world we inhabit. Living in Sub-Saharan Africa, he is constantly astounded by the power of the Internet.I've followed Keagan on Twitter for a while. His insightful commentary frequently has me hitting the "like" button. And I couldn't wait to get him on the podcast.

My guest is world-traveler & personal coach Sheila Brown. Sheila Brown is a powerhouse World Traveler, Business Consultant & Internet marketing coach. She helps aspiring entrepreneurs build more income streams to enjoy lives of Freedom.First, we discuss hot topics in America right now—race & politics. And since my audience is mostly male, I ask how a young black man should handle an encounter with police (even if he believes he’s done nothing wrong). Also, I ask Sheila what she thinks about Candace Owens, Kamala Harris and whether she thinks Dave Chappelle is a better comedian than Richard Pryor & Chris Rock. Her answers may surprise you.Prior to dedicating herself full-time to coaching and teaching her students, Sheila Brown worked as a top executive for Fortune 500 companies like Pepsi Cola, Gateway Computers & The Walt Disney Company.

This week is a solo episode—no guest joining me.I turned 40 years old on June 19, 2020. The night before, Lady O suggested I do a Top 40 list to mark the occasion.That night I stayed up till 2:30am writing 40 Pieces of Life Advice for 20-Year Old Me. The piece is likely to be the most helpful article I’ve written to date. At least judging by the number of readers in the first week and positive feedback I’ve received.Many readers sent messages asking me to expound on the advice, which I’ve done here in this week’s episode.

My guest is Nicole Rodrigues. She founded two companies, NRPR Group and the Young Dreamers Foundation. She also hosts the YouTube show, Beverly Hills Boss, and Author of Beverly Hills Boss the book. And she does all of this while being a great mom.This episode is an exercise in candor and "realness." I open with behind the scenes action on the day we recorded. Then I share thoughts on Hollywood celebrities' empathy displayed in viral selfie videos.Nicole & I discuss riots happening near her Beverly Hills home, where Drew Brees went wrong in his recent interview, and how the dating landscape has changed since the advent of social media.Nicole is part of the Oakland Raiders family. She started as a Raiderette, then parlayed that gig into a Public Relations position. In fact, they still come to her today for advice—she helped with the messaging of their move to Las Vegas.This episode also had my favorite "Overrated / Underrated" questions. Nicole answers whether she believes Jon Gruden, Lori Greiner, Arnold Schwarzenneger & Gavin Newsome are overrated or overrated.I also ask Nicole if she's ever been dumped and whether she'd want to be the first of her 8 siblings to go to heaven. This was a wildly fun & insightful chat. Hope you enjoy!

Imagine if your boss wanted you to start selling insurance on your product to make more money. But you knew the whole thing was a scam.As a person of integrity, you'd stand up to your boss—tell him or her what they wanted you to do isn't right.Now imagine your boss is Pablo Escobar. And taking a moral stand against him could get you killed.This scenario isn't made up. It's the predicament my guest found himself in once he got out of prison (the first time).Dr. Jorge Valdes is the author of Coming Clean: The True Story of a Cocaine Drug Lord and His Unexpected Encounter with God. His more recent books are Narco Mindset & Narco Mindset Journal, which helps the reader achieve the "Ultimate Mindset in 12-Weeks."Dr. Valdes grew up under communist rule in Cuba. At age 10, his family escaped religious persecution to settle in Miami, Florida.Age 19, he had a bright future. He became the youngest employee at the Federal Reserve Bank while pursuing a degree at University of Miami. Then his life took a dramatic turn.He accepted an accounting position at a small grocery store in Little Havana (Miami) to help with Spanish-speaking clients. Days into his new job, he noticed a bag with $135,000 cash in the office.The next time he saw a big bag of cash he called the boss to ask what was going on. His boss told him, "We're not grocers. We're drug dealers."Jorge Valdes soon became the biggest cocaine dealer in the United States. His prominent position put him in direct contact with presidents of foreign countries and other recognizable names.In this episode, he mentions dealing with "Somoza" (President of Nicaragua 1974-1979), "Noriega" (Military Leader of Panama 1983-1989) & "Pablo" (Escobar, Dr. Valdes' Columbian boss).Dr. Valdes lived a lavish lifestyle for many years. His income from importing and selling cocaine amounted to $1 million a month. He had mansions around the country and owned $1 million worth of cars. He says money laundering laws in the US were created because of his organization.Now in his 60s, Dr. Valdes is on a mission to change lives. He's earned a PhD and has been invited to the White House to advise the United States government on drug policy.

My guest is Roman Prokopchuk aka "The Digital Savage." Roman was born in Ukraine. As a young boy, he lived under communist rule in the Soviet Union. He remembers waiting in bread lines and KGB agents waiting to see who was attending church services.Roman's family moved to the United States in 1990. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University during the Great Recession. Since job openings were scarce, he became a self-made digital marketer. His 10 years of experience helped him to land several Fortune 500 clients.In this episode, we talk about living behind the "The Iron Curtain," a day in the life of a digital marketer and Roman's determination to live the American dream.

My guest is Man O Podcast veteran Joseph Wells. Joseph is a writer & podcaster focused on self-improvement, systems, and societal issues. He's also fast-becoming the McMahon to my Carson. Or more like the Kimmel to my Carolla.Joseph recently interviewed Peter Boghossian, who is best known for his involvement in the Grievance studies affair. Boghossian and co-authors, James Linsdsay & Helen Pluckrose, attempted to demonstrate the lack of scholarship in much of academia by publishing a bogus study. But their plan backfired.Since the study's authors claimed to have inspected 10,000 dog genitals to show the prevalence of doggy-rape in dog parks, Boghossian was ultimately fired for "fabricating data." Joseph & I discuss Boghossian's grievances and new book: How to Have Impossible Conversations.Joseph also tests my intellectual humility. We share thoughts on liberals vs. conservatives, how to change someone's mind, and get into Jonathan Haidt's book: The Coddling of the American Mind.As a thought exercise, I recommend reading Joseph Wells' recent essay on Compulsory National Service, then decide whether you agree/disagree. Let me know your conclusion and I'll send you a postcard.

Clint Joffrion is born and raised on the bayou in South Louisiana. He’s the youngest of two boys and a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with 9 years of clinical experience.“Joff” & I met at Nicholls State University, where we were college teammates & roommates. He’s one of the few guys I’ve met in my life that I knew the instant I met him we were going to be lifelong friends.“Fado Baby” (he’s got a few nicknames) was a #1 Rep selling Radiotherapeutics, but is currently furloughed due to COVID-19.In this episode, we reminisce on our time living together, discuss how much technology has changed the way we communicate, and laugh more than any other episode.

My guest is Jonathan from Joney Talks! He's a Belgian personal finance blogger & podcaster with a unique approach to life & investing. He believes we're all weird in our own way, so we might as well embrace it.Jonathan pulls from a breadth of life experience—he's lived in Norway, Luxembourg, France & Belgium—to tell stories and educate people about money matters. I found him to be insightful and open-minded.We discuss Joney's successful parking-spot investments. He's also invested in cryptocurrency & individual stocks he says were heavily discounted.You'll enjoy this episode if you ever felt apprehensive about taking financial risks.

Nick Luft is Co-Founder & CEO of Idle, a startup app company. He’s also a musician, record producer, artist, rabid Avett Brothers fan, and occasionally, an amateur stand-up comedian.You'll enjoy this episode if you prefer deeper conversations about life, death & meaning. Nick & I discuss valuable lessons that aren't taught in grade school or in university classrooms. They're lessons learned only when we encounter people of different cultures, beliefs & ideas.I've known Nick since first grade, but this podcast episode is by far the most we've talked. Since we hadn't seen each other in almost 30 years, we made up for lost time. In almost 90 minutes, we cover life & meaning, religion & beliefs and dealing with death and loss.Nick shares how losing his best friend, Cuyler Duncan, greatly impacted his life. His best bud was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in his 30s. Nick says the experience of losing Cuyler taught him the power of the human spirit and the value of positivity in our day-to-day lives.Conversations keep getting better on the podcast.

The best part of having my own podcast? Spotlighting lifelong friends doing BIG THINGS.Brian Roundtree is a loving husband, father of three, successful dentist (Roundtree Family Dentistry) & cancer survivor. I'm proud to call him a friend for over 30 years.When we were kids, Brian was an All-Star athlete. He was one of the "floor generals" on our 12-Year Old World Championship basketball team led by Coach Tom Abadie & Assistant Coach Gwain Roundtree (Brian's dad).In this conversation, we discuss lessons learned from Coach Tom that benefited us later in life. We compare our youth sports experience to kids playing today, especially "travel ballers."Brian later describes the moment his life would forever change. In the mirror one night he noticed a small lump, which turned out to be Hodgkin lymphoma. He talks about his battle with cancer, the importance of a great support system, and how his relationship with God changed after his diagnosis.You'll also hear Brian's story of shattered dreams—his medical school application was denied in favor of a lesser-qualified minority candidate. Feeling dejected, he moved in with his parents to work manual labor jobs. Then one afternoon sitting on the back porch with his 90-year old grandfather, "Checkerboard" said something that altered the trajectory of Brian's life.He applied to dental school, then faced more adversity in the form of Hurricane Katrina. (Brian's storytelling abilities are on par with previous guest, Vincent McGarry).

Matthew Ory embodies everything this podcast is about. His first appearance on the podcast is still elevating new listeners almost a year later. When Pain Becomes Power was raw & inspirational, even emotional at times—round two is even better.Matt is a real estate investor, criminal defense attorney & my lifelong friend. In this episode, he brings mental toughness & optimism to an uncertain time.He says that he's "quarantined" his thoughts about COVID-19's impact on South Louisiana. But not anymore. He says the high infection rate where he lives was inevitable due to the unhealthy lifestyle of most Louisianians. (According to a New York Times article updated daily, there are 255 cases of COVID-19 in New Orleans per capita, making it among the highest infection rates in the US.)Matt's also passionate about the media's mishandling of the pandemic—he believes we're not getting the whole story.We also share feedback we've received from his first appearance, answer questions from listeners & give tips for how to position yourself for a better future by exploring different investment vehicles.

The podcast starts (0:00 - 12:36) with a monologue. I talk about Coronavirus, its economic impact & give recommendations for how to think about investing during uncertain times.We owe a debt of gratitude to health care workers & service providers who are putting themselves at risk for our safety. I'd also like to thank our politicians, scientists & homeschoolers who are working much harder than usual—thank you.Note: This podcast was recorded prior to the Coronavirus outbreak in the US.When I began traveling the world in 2015, one of my goals was to learn Spanish in a Spanish-speaking country. I asked a Spanish teacher from my former high school where I should go and she recommended Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.In Playa, I met the best Spanish teacher on the planet—Sandrita Sandriux. Her personal story is incredible. Born & raised in Cuernavaca, Mexico, a hotbed for narcos, she became pregnant with son, Diego, when she was just 18 years old.She attended university in Cuernavaca with infant son in tow because classes were so small—other students didn't understand why a chica would study Español.After graduating, she was offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to teach Spanish in paradise (Playa). Seven years later, she's still in the touristy beach town, living a life she never thought possible.In this episode, we discuss The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonarda, a Youtube video with > 6 million views. Sandrita gives me an opportunity to rebut its claims, since it paints America as the "the big bad wolf."We also talk about Mexicans' view of Donald Trump, the border wall and why Americans are often perceived as arrogant.

My guest is Vincent McGarry. He is a Safety & Control Systems Engineer who was working on a large project in China when his team learned of Coronavirus. I have long referred to Vince as the smartest, most well-read man I know, so it is a great pleasure to share him with listeners.In this episode, we discuss what he was told about Coronavirus, where he was quarantined, and why he was not allowed to return home. You will hear Vince describe what it was like being stopped by Chinese officials on his way to work, and why he was the only one left at his hotel (and could not leave).Also we talk about other strange happenings while living and working abroad.I have known Vince since I was a teenager—he has been married to my mom for over 25 years.

My guest is one of the most interesting people I know. Steve Sloat was twice appointed Deputy US Marshal by President Ronald Reagan (and once by Jimmy Carter). He's also been a champion race car driver, gone undercover in a high-profile case and authored three fiction thrillers.I wanted to get Steve on the podcast while reading his second book, The Children Whispered, last year—I featured the "page-turner" on ManOverseas.com in March 2019. But decided I wanted to interview him in person (I was out of the country most of last year).In this episode, we discuss his primary responsibility as a sky marshall. I ask about the biggest scare he’s ever had in the air. He talks about which flights are likely to have air marshals on them, where they sit on the plane and what a civilian should do if they see a disturbance.We also get into relationships, his writing process and US politics. When we stopped recording, Steve said, “You ask some really good questions.” I hope listeners agree.

My guest is Michael Green—his story is compelling. He spent four years in prison, which he says was just the amount of time he needed [in “the slammer”] to make him a better person.Now he's an expert house flipper who teaches others how to implement simple systems to find great contractors to get jobs done "ON time" and "ON budget." He also host of the Flip Factor podcast and has flipped over 1100 houses the last ten years.As a kid, Michael had a history of getting into trouble. His dad was a career criminal—something they bonded over. Age 9, he was caught selling fireworks at school. Age 16, he already has his own apartment. Making lots of money enabled him to buy a Corvette as a teenager (and hire an attorney when he was arrested).In this conversation, he talks about daily life behind bars, creative things he did in the pen ("necessity is the mother of invention") and why he says, "You don't want to be a white guy in prison."Michael also tells a great story about a young man who came to work for him for free, parlaying a simple lifestyle & a dream into Hollywood stardom.Other topics we discuss:How he paid off $110,000 in debtWhen Michael first made six figuresHow being 'good at work' is not enoughImportance of getting a broad educationDave Ramsey says "'flipping' is for losers"Michael's advice to get people on track with house-flippingFinding the right Realtor to help with flipsBuyers are intuitiveImportance of pricing a home preciselyCompetitive offer situationsPricing a home according to its market value (with no added emotional value)Building relationship by actually talking to peopleSurrounding yourself with badassesQuestions asked:How many hours where you locked up per day?How did you manage your sex drive while you were locked up?What’s your opinion of tax payers footing the bill for rehabilitation of prisoners?Are you know a happy taxpayer (to help support programs to rehabilitate prisoners)?Did they put you in with the murderers & rapists?What’s the hardest drug you sold?What’s your relationship like now with your dad?Is there anything you figured out how to do [in prison] out of necessity?Is [prison] where your desire to learn more about emotional intelligence started?When you got out of prison, how did you spend your first 72 hours?What do you mean when you say: You don't need resources but you need to be resourceful?Can you walk me through the last 15 years after prison & transitioning into what you are doing now?Are you a fan of Dave Ramsey?How do you think about cost & pricing when approaching a flip?Fun questions:What's the biggest misconceptions of flippers?At what age do you think you will be a multi-millionaire?Do you own any individual stocks or index funds?What was your biggest loss?What would you say to someone who is 31 years old who thinks they haven't "made it" yet?If someone dropped $1 million in your lap tomorrow, what would you do with it?Have you ever had a problem getting money from lenders due to the time you spent in prison?How do you think your life would be different if you had not gone to prison?

Mike Kelso is my guest on the podcast. He’s been a mortgage professional in the Phoenix area since 2005.We discuss whether one should own or rent in today’s real estate environment. We also discuss market predictions for the next 3-5 years.We share our favorite memory when we were baseball teammates at Nicholls State University. I tell a story about playing JUCO Basebal—where there were more people on the field than in the stands— to playing in my first Division I series at Ole Miss.Mike’s best NCAA memory was hitting a homerun with a new batting stance, then scoring even bigger when he met his now-wife—they have four kids. He talks about dealing with foreclosure during The Great Recession, his transformation to being the spiritual leader of his family, and how his faith has impacted his journey.Other topics we discuss:Real estate appreciation rates in the next 5 yearsHow politics might influence investor returnsWhy timing the market is a bad idea“Liar loans”Thinking long-term in salesKobe Bryant’s life & legacyGreatness: innate or learned?How sports helped Brad achieve F.I.R.E.Placing a value on your time & skillsetsTime spent developing professional skills vs time spent being a dadHow to become an inspiration to your childrenUsing visualization & The Secret to help achieve your dreamsBecoming Super DadQuestions asked:What do you think about the appreciation rate [projected] not being much more than inflation?Would you make a decision to purchase a property based on 5-year projected appreciation rates in a particular market?Follow up: If you had to base a decision on whether to invest for the next few years on 75 variables, would . . . [political stats/info you cited] . . . be one of your criterion?Are you a “Dave Ramsey guy?”Can you talk about your faith and what it means to you?Fun questions:What is your favorite personal development book?What stands out as something you wish that you had known sooner [10 or 15 years ago]?What do you hope to tell your grandkids about your 40s?What would you do if somebody dropped $1 million in your lap tomorrow?

Carson Lee is a professional baseball player and creator of the apparel company, One Percent Athletics. In this episode, you'll hear from someone who approaches life & business in the same way he approaches baseball—with a plan of attack.I found Carson to be humble, thoughtful & curious. At a crossroads in his life, he's trying to decide whether or not to continue his playing career overseas. And I gave him my not-so-loosely held opinion.As a pro baseball player & former Boston Red Sox bat boy, he gives great perspective on the Astros cheating scandal. We also discuss our playing days and why chics love baseball players.

Nate is the Co-Founder of FreeeUp, a business he started in 2015 with $5,000. Since we recorded this episode a few months ago, FreeeUp has been acquired by HOTH—congrats bud! FreeeUp is a marketplace for connecting business owners and virtual assistants & freelancers. He started making money online while he was still in school. He viewed his college degree as a backup plan if his online businesses didn't work out. They did. Massively!Listen to him share exactly how he successfully built his current business in the eCommerce & Digital Marketing space to a powerhouse platform worthy of acquisition. Its new owners plan to grow the company from a $20 million company to $50 million in short order.Not only will you come away impressed with Nate's high energy and business acumen, but you might also be convinced you need a Virtual Assistant (VA). We discuss the value of VAs, which I didn't realize until I read Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Work Week (https://amzn.to/3arNdQg).Nate talks about how hiring a VA allows you to buy some of your time back. He's hooked me up with a VA—now I'm hooking you up! Just use this link: https://timeclock.freeeup.com/public/signup?a=365f94ff-23ea-4a16-aa3b-bfa8c845c640. Once you're signed up, send an email to [email protected] and I'll provide you with a $20 credit.Thank you for listening. If you leave a review on Apple or Spotify, use the same email to send me a note letting me know. I'd like to properly thank you with a post card from my current location in the world.

I wanted the first podcast episode of 2020 to be special. So I upgraded my equipment for an enhanced audio experience, flew to New York City and invited back on the show a listener-favorite. Joseph Wells' first appearance, Buying Time-Freedom Before the 4% Rule with Joseph C. Wells, was very popular.Since having Joe on in early 2019, he has become a prolific writer, developed an app called Blogcastr and was accepted into the Write of Passage Fellowship. Not to mention he's completed a half-Iron Man and written a guest post for ManOverseas.com. How to Become the Richest Man in Babylon BY GUEST WRITER JOSEPH WELLS, is an excellent summary of the first book I read after finishing school—the book completely changed the way I think about money.In this episode, I ask Joe about being robbed at gunpoint, we dive deeper into topics previously discussed and each of us shares how we would invest $10,000 tomorrow. (Disclaimer: Every person's financial situation is different—do not make important investment decisions based on a Man Overseas podcast episode.) We also talk about two great articles written by our favorite online writer, Morgan Housel. The Degrees of Confidence & The Advantage of Being a Little Underemployed. Topics we discuss:The story of Getting Robbed at GunpointOnline people he's metUpside of social mediaWrite of Passage BlogcastrImportance of physical fitnessBenefits of writing onlineDoing what you loveObtaining financial freedomPlaying with FIRE Documentary Days in the LifeExercise as a warm-up for mental workoutCommitted to publishing once a weekBeen writing over a year Has written over 50 articlesFeels immense joy when he hits the publish buttonImproving his information collection systemJoe's relationship with Ashleigh (his girlfriend)

Glenda Hoon Russell is a serial entrepreneur who lives in an RV with her husband. She's a speaker, content creator and author. Her book, The Status Foe, will be out in Spring 2020.This was easily one of my favorite conversations this year—deeper discussions stick with me. We talk a lot about focusing on what you can and can't control, Glenda's life on the road, and attaining true freedom & happiness. She and her husband, Chris, have lived in an RV since 2017. He works a full-time job remotely in the back, while she works on projects of her own...from the passenger seat. She joins me on the podcast from that passenger seat!Here are topics we cover:Life in an RV since 2017Focusing on what you can controlStigma of being aloneWomen empoweredBenefits of marriageRedefining 'professionalism'Working for fulfillment RelationshipsGiving space to your significant otherDifferences between men & womenMaintaining trust to clients as they travel around the countryCreating genuine relationships with people who can potentially help you Creating a Great LifeLiving a debt-free lifeGetting in ‘Gazelle Mode’ (Dave Ramsey)Importance of safety netsThe true path to happinessEmbracing StoicismRole of BuddhismHer night routine The QuestionsHow many hours per day do you spend with your husband?How did you make the decision to live on the road full-time?How much did you pay for your RV?How much does it cost for you and your husband to live [every month]?When you save & invest money, what do you do with it?Is there a quote that you've internalized and live by?What do you mean by ‘death should be a positive thing?'Do you have a favorite Podcast (besides Man Overseas)?Is there a book that both you and your husband have read?If life was a game, what game would it be and why?What is one piece of controversy from your book?

Mr. & Mrs. Nomad Numbers enjoyed 13-year careers at major tech companies in Silicon Valley. Then at age 36 and 37, they realized they'd become financially independent, quit corporate America and started traveling the world. They believe life should be lived to its fullest potential. Their blog, nomadnumbers.com, was created to share their nomadic journey of slow travel and show that the cost of traveling the world can be much cheaper than staying at home. [Sounds nuts, but can confirm.]In this podcast episode, we discussing full-time travel, real estate & tech investing and negotiating sweetheart deals with your employer. Other topics include:Mrs. Nomad's initial attraction to Mr. Nomad Having the courage to ask for what you wantWhy they've chosen to remain anonymousEuropeans are better at living in the momentWorking at Yahoo & Amazon6-month plan to travel Southeast AsiaBenefits of meditation before bedMoney Talk:Extreme early retirementSlow travel is less expensiveSpending $30,000 in their first year of travelResisting lifestyle inflationBalancing travel & savingsDecision-process before purchasing anythingWhy they chose to buy rental properties in Houston, TexasUsing Bigger Pockets as a real estate resourceLeasing their rentals for $1500/monthLife & Mindset in Early Retirement:Traveling slowly & mindfully Having goals to stay focused Prioritizing time-managementExpense tracking The glory of FU moneyQuarterly check-ins with spouseTool to Track Cost of Living Around the World:Tool they've developed to help others track expenses around the worldTheir tool is open-source for all to contributeLeaving each place visited a little better than when they arrivedFun questions:What is the simple path to wealth?Is there a book that most impacted your decision to retire early?If you were 17 years old today, would you go to college?If someone dropped $1 million in your lap, what would you do with it?If you were given the chance to visit only two countries next year, which would it be?

Every morning Frank Dekker goes to work at Starbucks. He’s not a barista—he’s an American whose job as a Software Architect allows him to work from anywhere (as long as there’s a Wifi connection). So he moved to Thailand. His story of moving halfway around the world is awesome and hilarious. He met his wife through Facebook and they were engaged a month later.Frank is a Christian living in a country that is 99.5% Buddhist. He appreciates Thai people, who he believes exemplify humbleness and humanity.The podcast starts with a discussion about the 12 soccer players trapped in a cave last year in Northern Thailand. The incident allowed the world to see the selflessness and sacrifice of Thai people. Rescue workers searched for the boys until they were saved 10 days after they went missing—a Navy Seal lost his life during the rescue. We also talk about family, finances and adapting to Thai culture. Other topics include:The selfless attitude of Thai peopleWhite Westerners’ (FARANGs) impact on ThailandStarbucks are opening throughout Chiang MaiFrank’s Journey to Thailand:Leaving America and moving to ThailandHis attraction to Asian womenDeciding to fly and meet his wife in ThailandHis surprise marriage proposal Deciding to live a simple lifestyle Thai Culture:Thai nightlifeThe culture of giving dowry before marriageWhether he would ever move back to the StatesHis study of Asian culture & Eastern languagesTransportation in ThailandBalancing His New Life & WorkConvenience of working at a coffee shop Working remotely as a software architect Putting in 12-hour daysHis family not attending his weddingHis baby is an American citizenThe changes he faced after marriagePersonal Finance:Managing his financesFrank’s savings planWhat does he do about health insurance?Monthly budget for living comfortably in ThailandTaking calculated risksFun Questions:Do you have a favorite book?Favorite passage from The Bible?Have you heard people in Thailand talk about Donald Trump?What advice would you give to your 18-year old self?If someone dropped $1 million in your lap, what would you do with it?

My guest is Leif Dahleen, aka Physician on FIRE. He retired from medicine in August to live a bigger life.I was excited to have POF on the podcast for a few reasons. First, I've recommended POF's insightful blog, PhysicianOnFIRE.com, to several friends of mine over the years. He's been sharing a wealth of knowledge on personal finance, early retirement, medicine and other miscellany since 2016.Second, doctors are notoriously bad with money. In fact, The Millionaire Next Door author Thomas Stanley wrote that doctors are the worst under-accumulators of wealth (UAWs) among high-income professionals. But Leif's a contrarian. He took exception to the UAW moniker and became the change he wanted to see—then started blogging to track his progress toward early retirement.Despite reaching financial independence (FI) at age 39, Leif kept doctoring. Who knew "doctoring" could be used outside of baseball? I digress. Finally, at age 43, he hung up the scrubs, adding RE (retire early) to his FI.Now he's a FIRE'd full-time family man focused on content creation (last year alone POFire.com had over 3.5 million page views). He & his family also plan to do volunteer work in Honduras and travel overseas [POFO?].His travels have already begun—he recorded this episode from Guanajuato, Mexico. Here are topics we discuss:A major uprising in EcuadorWhy his family loves Guanajuato, MXPolitical instability in Barcelona, SpainLanguage learning with DuolingoHomeschooling kids Life as an Anesthesiologist:Why anesthesia made me question my Catholic upbringingExamples of high-stress situations he faced at workGrueling schooling required to be a doctorWhy residents are called residents Blog Life:My theory of why POF is so prolific in producing contentA day in the life of a retired physicianAttending Camp FIThe importance of providing a rich cultural experience for his kidsWebsite he used to plan a trans-pacific international cruisePlans for a 5-month trip (LA to Shanghai)AirBnB tips & advice (use this link for $55 toward your 1st booking) Money Talk:Where he learned the value of a dollarWhat Financial Planners disagree with him onInspiring friends to pursue financial independenceHow Leif handles Twitter trollsTracking & sharing your net worth onlineOnline net worth "pissing contests" More Money Talk:How much POF is withdrawing from his assets to live onHow much POF will spend annually in retirementThe Rule of 72$10 million net worth by age 60How J-Money became a millionaireLeading cause of physician burnoutGetting to FI within 10 years of finishing residency

David Peré is an active-duty Marine who devotes his free time to teaching service members and veterans how to build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship and personal finance.In today's podcast episode, David shares by what age he plans to become a millionaire, and exactly how he intends to do it. You'll also get a sense of his mindset, discipline and determination. You'll hear why it's not a matter of "if," but when, he will become a FIRE (financial independence retire early) millionaire.His blog FromMilitaryToMillionaire.com and Youtube channel, which were started with service members in mind, has grown to reach a much wider audience.Here's what we discuss:A debt of gratitudeFreedom is not freeA veteran in ParisD-Day in Normandy, 1944Military travel:David's favorite country to visitSeeing the sunrise at Mt. FujiHis best memories of his military experience so farHe talks about his sense of purposeWhy he wanted to go back to AfghanistanBig Questions:First investment everyone should makeDetaching yourself from emotionsOur media playing on emotions & fearThe Serenity PrayerSolitude in the militaryDavid's "Why" & Vision BoardHis 25-day mistakeLearning to determine what you can/can't controlThe similarities between Afghans & AmericansControlling his time & creating more time with familyInvesting & Personal FinanceDeveloping a high aptitude for risk-takingRisks you should take at a young ageLearning to take more calculated riskBuy & hold real estate vs. buying flipsDoes he advocate for long-distance real estate investing?Buying a house as a kid's college fundFun Questions:Is it true there are no atheists in foxholes?Have you even met anyone in the military you suspected had Communist sympathies?What personal finance or real estate book has taught you the most?Do you have a favorite FIRE book?By what age do you think you'll be a millionaire?If someone dropped a million dollars in your lap tomorrow, what would you do with it?What are you most grateful for? I'm grateful that I've had a very purpose-filled life so far . . . and that I've been able to build up this community to start creating another purpose for myself, so that when I get out of the service, I'll still have that sense of purpose." - David Peré, Founder of From Military to Millionaire

When I met Paul Benson, host of Financial Autonomy: Financial Independence Through an Australian Lens, in Washington DC, he had a great idea—an impromptu episode without a host. Instead, we'd ask each other random questions that we thought might interest our audiences.Paul is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in Melbourne, Australia, who focuses on financial strategies that give his clients choices. This podcast was an opportunity to learn about wealth-building strategies from an expert. BIG thank you to Paul for putting this episode together.Don't miss Paul telling the story of his first MLB game, which turned out to be the best game of the season. Also, I give my NFL Super Bowl prediction. Here's what else we discuss: A Full-time Travel Lifestyle:Living in a different country for 30 days at a timeWhat it's like to travel full-timeMy writing trip to Costa Rica Real Estate Investing:Why Brad chose real estate for the pursuit of financial independenceDo CFP's discourage clients from investing in real estate?Podcast guest James Lowery from ReThinkTheRatRace achieved FIRE in 3 years Asset Allocation & Risk:How important is asset allocation?What is the right asset allocation for a 39-year old who wants to retire a little early?When & where to make risky investments with 1% of your paycheckDiversification strategy: real estate, equities, bonds, etc. Compound Interest & Knowledge:When your income should skyrocketOne of the first questions Brad asks coaching clientsThe value of compounding knowledge Why the Rich Get Richer:Using leverage (or not) to achieve financial independencesA discussion on low interest ratesProperty value appreciation vs. rental yieldsPersonal returns are not relative Happiness:The Mindset for Happiness & 7 Habits of Highly Happy PeopleMoney can buy a lot of psychological well-being & reduce sadness"Keeping up with 'The Jones'" in America & AustraliaHappiness as progress toward worthwhile goalsExcitement vs. fulfillment

Christian Modjaiso is Founder and CEO of OBSERVE. He is the Xtreme Stress Coach, helping extremely stressed people to deal with their stress by observing it for themselves.Christian lives in Democratic Republic of the Congo. He speaks six languages, was on a university chess team before he went to high school and attended a top engineering school in the US. He has a bachelor’s degree in pure mathematics.This episode wasn’t all love and praise; however, Christian & I had serious disagreements about important topics, including race, relationships and anxiety. But as students of human nature who love to learn, we enjoyed every minute of it.Other topics we discuss:Dikembe Mutombo vs. Michael JordanHis expectations of America vs. his experienceUnderstanding American jokesGetting spanked vs. canedAdapting to American’s perception of child abuseHis favorite African-American comicsMy friend in Zambia, Bonie Getting an American Education:Coming to America [from Africa] at age 19Being a minority for the first time“White people-smart” vs. “black people-smart”Racism in AmericaCulture of dependenceVictim mentalityIncidents of racism he experienced in America American Culture:Attending a top engineering school in the USAGetting a Math degreeWhat Christian thinks of the term “African-American”“Black culture” in AmericaFeelings of inadequacy“Looksism” vs. RacismThe African-American comedians he admiresLatino culture in AmericaDealing with Stress & Anxiety:Ending human sufferingHaving a strong desire not to sufferCatalyst for starting his companyGetting kicked out of schoolUnderstanding your sufferingHow he observes emotional statesHow he became better at handling his own mental stressThe difference between stress and anxietyCapacity for emotional intelligenceSeparating thoughts from emotionsConfidence stemming from preparationCoach Christian’s 3-step program Fun questions:If someone dropped a million dollars in your lap, what would you do with it?What’s your favorite book for dealing with stress?What’s your favorite podcast?What are you most grateful for?The solution to a stressful situation isn’t something you control. The effects [to causes] happen on their own . . . Focus on what you can do . . . Observe the facts . . . The solution will take care of itself. – Christian ModjaisoConnect with ChristianGet free coaching

I introduce listeners to my good buddies because they’re studs. My guest on the podcast today is Michael D’Albor. In this discussion, I learned things about my longtime friend that I didn’t know. Consequently, my respect for him has only grown.A deeply personal chat, Michael talks about the moment he found out his wife was a lesbian after 13 years together (7 years married). He also shares what it was like going through an unexpected and tough divorce.We discuss the split-second of lifelessness that forever changed Michael’s life. He tells me how later that day, doctors told him there was a 98% chance his daughter wouldn’t develop the mental capacity of a little girl beyond 3 years old. He’s now a single father of a special needs child and shares a day-in-the-life. Michael & I became fast friends as baseball teammates at Nicholls State University. When his playing career was over, he earned an MBA and went into commercial banking. We talk about his career, finances, love and money. Also, what he’s learned traveling to places most Americans will never get to see.Other topics we cover:Perception of time when travelingComparing Asheville, NC & Salzburg, AustriaBradley’s attempt to run track in collegeWhether Michael can beat Bradley D in a raceHis unexpected divorce Finding out what his wife was doing behind his backSexual curiosity: men vs. womenDoing everything he could to save his marriagePersonal growth through divorce Michael’s Education & Career:How Michael paid for collegeThe scholarship Michael receivedHis love/hate relationship with sales & financeWhat he would tell a younger brother who was considering an MBA 6 years in consumer lendingHis income in 2008-2009A talk he gave recently to his alma materImportance of budgeting & managing creditNFL players’ financial stressChecking email while on a vacationCareer goals His Daughter Jolie:Michael’s profound love for his daughter (his Lil’ Doo-Bop)Specifics of Jolie’s condition Raising a special needs childDoctors warned of the severity of mental challengesSetting up a will & trust for herHis ex-wife’s new bride joining “Team Jolie” Mental Toughness:How divorce and raising a special needs child aided his mental toughnessWhether Michael wants more kidsWhat most drives you now?Are you excited to get out of bed every morning?His favorite quote is from 2006 Rocky Balboa movie Finances:How he invests his moneyAre you a budgeter?Living on less than what he earnsInvesting in travel – expanded his horizons Fun Questions:If someone dropped a million dollars in your lap, what would you do with it?Do you have a favorite book?Do you have a favorite quote?If you could go to the moon tomorrow and it would only cost $20K, but you had to be gone for six months, would you go?Question for Brad: What are the top three notes in your phone?Is there a travel experience that you learned the most from?What are you most grateful for?

My guests on the podcast this week are Alex Nerney and Noah Riggs. Both are inspiring Internet entrepreneurs I met at FinCon this past week.There’ll always be a place on this podcast for sharp young guys full of energy & ambition. When I met these two men at the Hilton Washington DC, I knew they’d bring a lot of value to a short discussion.We pack a lot into our half-hour chat, including:The best part of FinConAlex & Noah’s working relationshipOur nation buried in student-loan debtROI of Internet coursesBeing featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine & EntrepreneurAlex’s 6-figure blogROI of college tuitionNoah’s plans to finish schoolWork to learn, you will earn laterBecoming an attractive personHow to find good mentorsBeing the hardest worker in the roomHow to ask for referralHow to view investment returnsThe decision to start a blogNoah took Alex’s Pro Blogger courseAlex shares how he met his business partner (hint: Tinder)Their favorite personal development bookHappiness in America vs. other placesMeasuring success in the East vs. WestWhat they would do with a new $1,000,000How we got our investing startInvesting in Pokemon & Basketball cardsHolding stocks for the long-termStocks that Noah & I own in commonMcDonald’s & Microsoft as long-term holdsInvesting in the S&P 500Traveling to Bali (Indonesia)

My guest on the podcast is Nicholas Hutchison of BookThinkers, a fast-growing Instagram platform for book lovers. Nick is from Boston, Massachusetts, and works full-time as a sales professional. We discovered on the podcast we have a lot in common. In addition to books, Nick and I share a passion for self-development & travel. We discuss the value of reading, traveling, and creating a path to financial freedom when you're young.Nick's end-game is what he calls "total freedom." In this episode, he details how he plans to achieve total freedom.A few books we discuss at length are The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss & Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. Other topics we discuss: From BostonNick lives in North Easton, Massachusetts (20 miles south of Boston)Spent 5 years in New Hampshire Living close to Fenway ParkBenefits of living in small community + close to big city Book ThinkersHow BookThinkers startedHas 30K followers on IG and growingTime-managementSetting prioritiesUsing a journal Self-DevelopmentSoftware sales careerHaving flexibility in your job80-20 rule (The Pareto principle)Self-assessment / activity trackerMulti-family real estate investingLearning to say "no"Setting life goals Monetizing Instagram:Automating & scaling a businessBookThinkers mobile appCreating a networkPartnering with authorsKeeping strict accounts Public Speaking:Learning to speak confidently Overcoming anxietySpeaking tricks & tipsTaking constructive criticism Vagabonding: The value of travelingHis first solo travel (Buenos Aires, Argentina)Travel as a spiritual experienceThe personal sacrifice involved in travelExperiencing different cultures of the pastTraveling to places not possible 30 years ago Fun Questions:Why does it feel so wrong to only read half a book?Do you think it's better to read (over the next two years) 100 books twice, or 200 books?Do you think books should be remade for modern audiences?Do you think new writers should write covers the way new musicians do covers?If someone dropped $1 million in your lap what would you do with it?If you were given an opportunity to shadow Xander Bogaerts for three days, would you pay $5,000 to do it?Would you pay $25,000 to shadow Tom Brady for three days?Which is the one book you wish everyone would read? Questions for Brad:Questions for Brad: What is the number one book that you would recommend for someone just starting out in the self-development space?Question for Brad: What book has had the biggest impact on your life?

My guest on the podcast is my good friend of 25 years from Nuremburg, Germany. Jürgen works as a commercial manager at a major German company. He also invests in real estate, managing all 9 properties himself.Jurgen shares insight on German immigration, politics, and perceptions of Donald Trump. We also talk about how we met, if America was what he expected it to be, and the interplay between men & women. Topics we cover:Festivals & Traditions in NuremburgMy first Euro soccer gameWhat he learned about life traveling abroadOur grandfathers' roles in World War IIGerman sentiment when Trump was electedInvesting in real estate as a retirement plan How We Met:Jürgen was turning 18 when he lived in USBeing a high school exchange studentJurgen's first pool party in AmericaCelebrating 25 years of friendshipHis favorite high school memoriesWhy he chose to live one year in Houston His Year Living in America:How proud he was to be in AmericaHow US high school was different from GermanyHow people treated him in the USWhat he remembers about Texan girlsListening to AC/DC, Guns-n-Roses, MetallicaDeveloping confidence in speakingDetermining whether a girl is being flirtatious or nice Jürgen in Paris (and other countries):His time in Singapore, Hong Kong, BangkokDoing his master's thesis in SpainDeveloping an open mind through travelChoosing places far from your own cultureWhy Jurgen doesn't like dining outAppreciating little things World War II:What he learned in his high school history classesNuremburg during the war yearsOur grandparents' WWII storiesHearing screams from the back of trainsDeciding between Army/NavyVisiting Zeppelin Field, Third Reich Museum, Palace of Justice Discussion on Politics:Opinions on German immigrationIncreasing population in NurembergAngela Merkel as Chancellor 14 yearsBuilding border walls Real Estate & Stock Market Investing:Investing in what you knowHome-country bias in investingTypes of loans he uses for investmentAverage price paid for his apartmentsRaising rents in Germany70% of Germans not invested in marketsRelationships:Jurgen's been in a relationship for 6 yearsDifferences in dating in US vs. GermanyMany women think men are imperfect womenFeminism / #MeToo Favorite books on intersexual dynamicsAttracting women through honesty

Matthew Ory is a defense attorney, commercial real-estate developer, and quasi-venture capitalist. He occupies a special place, not only in my life, but in the Man Overseas sphere. I've written about Matt on the blog and referenced him on a big podcast.Matt was my roommate for four years—three years at Nicholls State University and one year during his first year of law school in Houston. Living with Matt helped me to realize the importance of surrounding yourself with people who not only encourage and inspire you, but also plan to do big things with their life.On this podcast, you'll hear someone who has an appetite for life & success that is infectious. Matt's burning desire to succeed fuels high stress-levels, which he uses to his advantage. His sense of urgency, he says, stems from his dad. Dr. Dirk Ory, even at 81 years old, takes 10,000-15,000 steps every day, never eats fast food and exercises every morning. We discuss: Riding in a Mardi Gras paradeDiscipline learned playing college basebalNo excuses.Why he decided to become a real estate investorHabits & hard workLiving with a sense of urgencyGrowth vs. EnoughFocus under duressAccountability Relationships:Caring for yourself to care for othersHow to think about friends (as you get older)Comparing work ethic vs. intelligenceA true friend is a low-maintenance friend Mike Ory (Matt's brother):Mike always saw the good in peopleHad uncanny mental tenacity—read lots of SEAL booksSelfless to the end—diverted funds to those he considered less fortunateSo many people attended Mike's funeral that the start was delayed Lessons from Pain:What Matt went through at the end of Mike's lifeBeing a trans following traumaHow to approach a friend who has just lost someone close to themHe remembers Mike every day, but still can't talk about himMike's spirit is with him at all times—it drives himCrushing blow—sky is now the limitHolding himself accountable to Mike Being a Criminal Defense Attorney:The stress of being a criminal defense attorneyOperating on others' demiseThings he wish he'd known in undergradAdvice to those considering lawWhether movies are accurate portrayals of lawBiggest misconception of defense attorneysThe business side of being an attorneyWhat he looks for when hiringThe gratitude he feels for how hard his staff works

When I started the podcast back in March, I hoped to land guests like Josh Loeske. He was someone I really looked up to as a kid, giving me an example of someone I wanted to be like.Josh was not only the starting quarterback at the local 5A high school, but had a way about him that I admired. He was low ego, high “serve those around him”—none of his achievements as an adult are surprising.He is now CEO/Owner of Quality Sitework Material (QSM). He attributes much of his success in life and business to Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global peer-to-peer network of more than 12,000 influential business owners with 163 chapters in 52 countries.In 2016, he received EO New Orleans Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Additionally, Josh is a loving husband, caring father, and the sort of friend everyone should have.We discuss similarities between sports and business, and how the leadership qualities he learned playing sports help him in his career. Our discussion:Josh attended University of Arkansas-MonticelloPlayed college football and earned a Degree in BiologyI visited UAM with Josh’s family when he was a high school senior and I was 11Josh’s younger brother, Jacob (“Snake”), and I, were good friends Josh’s values:Achieve beyond imagination – celebrate successes, but never settle for good enoughDevour knowledge – the more he learns, the more he realizes he doesn’t knowHe strives to be completely dependableHe’s open to new ideas and continues the search for understanding Josh’s interests:Biohacking for “health span”Books – we discuss severalBusiness (especially entrepreneurship)Human History – we discuss Sapiens by Yuval Harari, one of our favorite books Entrepreneur Organization (EO):How much the EO forum has helped himLearning from others’ mistakesGood personal life helps him to become a good business person Benefits of Good Habits:His meditation habitBooks on his book shelfGetting sufficient sleepEfficient workouts in the morningReducing sugarHis experience with a Keto diet Questions Asked:Do you think you benefited more from the education side of college or the experience of playing college sports?How did the transition happen from studying Biology to becoming a CEO?When someone asks what you do, do you say CEO or Entrepreneur?How do you think about being of service to other people in your career?When was the last time you thought you weren’t good enough?How often do you think about death?What is your favorite 80s band?What is your favorite biography?What are you most grateful for?

I was more excited about this week’s guest than any other. His name is Mr. Tom Abadie. He is the man who first taught me the values of discipline, preparation, and teamwork. His way of coaching had a profound impact on me when I needed it most.He started coaching our All-Star basketball team when I was 10 years old. As 11-year olds, he coached our team to a State Championship in Louisiana. When I was 12 years old, he coached us to a World Championship in 1993. In the locker room after the Championship Game, Assistant Coach David Pope said to our team, “This may not mean much to you now, but someday you guys are really going to appreciate this [Championship].” God was he right.Born in New Orleans, La., on December 15, 1948, “Coach Tom,” as I’ve always called him, grew up one of seven children. He attended Redemptorist High School, where he played basketball and baseball in the competitive New Orleans Catholic League.As a senior, he signed to play centerfield at Nicholls State University (pictured)—I would sign to do the same 30 years later. His college coach was Raymond E. Didier, who he said was a disciplinarian but fair man. When I played ball at NSU, we played at Ray E. Didier Field, which is now affectionately known as “The Did.”Tom is now retired. He invested diligently in his employer’s 401K plan while working in the oilfield for 43 years, including the last 15 years as a salesman for a New Orleans company. He and wife, Judy, still live in Thibodaux, LA. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their 6 grandchildren.

My guest is Dom Brightmon, a toastmaster and bestselling author from Baltimore, Maryland. Dom works as a full-time librarian and likes to spend most of his time reading a book or writing a book.He talks about becoming a better speaker and shares tips on how to think better. Dom also shares the men who've most influenced him and many book recommendations. Also included is an interesting story about the Levi Strauss empire. The man who invented denim created billions in generational wealth.

Julia Va is a young woman from Vlodivostok, Russia, whose passion for travel has taken her around the world.Born in 1991, Julia's dad strongly encouraged her to learn English. She decided to study Tourism after traveling to Thailand with her family as a teenager. She also gives interesting insight into what it was like growing up in Russia in the 90s. Also, I ask her opinon of Vladimir Putin.

James Lowery from ReThinktheRatRace.com shares exactly how he and wife Emily achieved their financial independence number is just three years. I'm confident after hearing James's inspirational story, you'll want to accelerate your own path toward early retirement. He shares the math behind FIRE (financial independence retire early). Hint: You must accumulate 25x your annual spending or be able to live on 4% of your net worth per year. But those number won't tell you how to get there in three years. For that, you'll need to tune in!

Ted Agon is an author and speaker who has lived a rich life filled with exploration and adventure! He gained life-altering perspectives from other cultures and languages, and has been largely influenced by living in the environments of three of the world's largest religions.

Josh is a sharp young attorney from Toronto. He runs his own law firm by day, and by night helps solopreneurs navigate the difficult and often lonely journey of starting a business.If a friend of mine asked me about starting their own business, I'd say, "You should talk to my buddy Josh." He's been through the ups and downs of starting his own businesses, and generously shares his thoughts, struggles, and triumphs in a 3-times a week email.

My guest is a native Houstonian with a passion for real estate and interior design. She got her real estate license and started successfully flipping houses after being inspired by HGTV.She says HGTV has increased competition for flips: "Now everybody thinks they can do it." But Laura is successful because she's willing to do things others aren't willing to do. Plus, as you'll see in this interview, she's uniquely confident, personable and likable. This interview could be used as a "how-to" manual for getting started flipping houses. It will also give you a sense of the tenacity required to be a highly profitable house flipper.