I believe that the home must be made a fortress, a place safe and secure, a buttress fortified against the storms assailing from outside. It is our responsibility to build a sanctuary of peace and calm from the storms and the zombie hordes that dwell outside the walls of our castle. We need to create a definite difference between what goes on outside, and what goes on inside our home, our fortress. Our homes are often filled with as much or with more chaos and disorder than there is outside the four walls of your home. Our homes are in dire need of leadership, and that means YOU. Meetings are important at work, at church, and in the community, but far to often only happen in our family when big trouble arises. These are the three keys that I use to make family meetings worth while, productive, and even enjoyable. 1. Keep it brief and orderly, short and sweet and to the point. 2. Cover issues, schedule, and concerns. 3. Each member must be allowed and opportunity to share, in order to keep this in line with number 1 & 2 we ask 4 questions. a. Win for the week? b. Loss for the week? c. What are you reading/learning? d. What do you need help with? No One is Coming to Save You! Where you are today is a result of Your beliefs and the decisions You made based on those beliefs. I intend to help you discover the hero within. Hit the link in the bio for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead 💥My FREE Six Principles Quick Guide 💥My podcast- Prepare. Defend. Lead. 💥My book- Open; Six Life Changing Principles 💥My Coaching Program- Heroes Wanted

Do you want what you say you want? Do your actions reflect your thoughts? If someone judged you based on your actions for a week would it align with what you say? Three keys to to stop spinning your wheels and actually make progress. 1. What do you want? Sounds simple, but most men don't know have an honest, thought out answer to this question. Take the time, pray, meditate, think, ask, but you must have clarity in what it is that you want. 2. What are you willing to sacrifice to get it? With the clarity from step one, acknowledge what is standing in the way and honestly decide if you are actually willing to give it up. If you are not willing to make the sacrifice necessary, now you know and can stop lying to yourself. If you are proceed to step three. 3. You know what you want, you know what's standing in your way, now is the time to act. Give up what is standing in your way, walk away (or run), stop immediately doing what you have decided to sacrifice, set up a plan (gym membership, life coach, diet plan, etc), and apply it. No, second guessing, no excuses, no lies. No One is Coming to Save You! Where you are today is a result of Your beliefs and the decisions You made based on those beliefs. My intent is to equip you to uncover the hero within. Hit the link in the bio for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead 💥My FREE Six Principles Quick Guide 💥My podcast- Prepare. Defend. Lead. 💥My book- Open; Six Life Changing Principles 💥My Coaching Program- Heroes Wanted

Life is a series of problem solving exercises, the more tools you have and the further outside of the box you are willing to think the more options that you will have. Are you overwhelmed, and frustrated by the seemingly endless string of problems that you are encountering in your life? 1. Stop worrying about things that are out of your control, or don't matter. Even if these affect you in one way or another, if you do not have direct control. Put them to the side and focus on the things you do control 2. Prioritize what problem or issue that must be resolved first, second, third, etc. and set the steps and actions required to solve the issue even one baby step at a time. Do not get ahead of yourself, or get overwhelmed by the next step, focus on what you are working on. 3.Take action, fail, learn, Take action, fail, learn, Take action fail, ask questions, seek advice, take action etc, etc,..... Don't let the fear of failing keep you from attempting to solve the problem. Don't allow yourself to get caught up in reading, talking, or "learning", there is no better way to learn than from your own action. No One is Coming to Save You! Where you are today is a result of Your beliefs and the decisions You made based on those beliefs. My intent is to equip you to uncover the hero within. Hit the link in the bio for links to https://hy.page/preparedefendlead 💥My podcast- Prepare. Defend. Lead. 💥My book- Open; Six Life Changing Principles 💥My Coaching Program- Heroes Wanted

I haven't put out a podcast for a couple of weeks, I recorded this IG Live and converted it to a podcast as well to give a bit of an explanation. The sound is a little rough and I did it unscripted, and straight from the heart (Gorilla Traffic Cast Style...if you know, you know). The vision for what I am trying to create only becomes clearer, and the mission has continued to evolve and will continue to evolve as I change and new opportunities arise. The next evolution will be coaching, this will give me an opportunity to serve others in a more personal way, to encourage and challenge other men to raise their game both for themselves and those that they love. I will continue to create content and share my experiences with you, as I get things going and continue to build out my coaching program, don't stay on the sidelines. Join me, and get involved. DM me on IG, FB or email me if you are interested in coaching, or let me know where you are struggling. I am for you. Prepare. Defend. Lead. Your Mission. Own It.

Some of you will remember Eric Voris as a frequent guest on Ever Vigilant. I was excited to have Eric on PDL for the first time and our conversation did not disappoint. Eric is an avid hunter, but came to appreciate hunting at a later age than many. Late to the Game Outdoors was born out of his struggle to figure out how to deal with that inner “primal man” we all still have. Through his videos, writing, podcast and new book 'How to Hunt: A Total Beginner's Guide to Hunting Big Game' he seeks to make hunting as accessible to everyone as possible. https://latetothegameoutdoors.com/ https://preparedefendlead.com/

My Guest in this episode is a Christian, Father, HomeSchool Dad and writer for Caldron Pool. He was an incredible guest on an episode of Ever Vigilant a couple of years ago. I wanted to have him back to speak on the virus and how have played out and continue to develop in Australia. Rod wears his beliefs on his sleeve, but shares his concerns and beliefs in a constructive well thought out and empathetic manner. I really gained alot from this great conversation and believe that you will too. Find my new book OPEN: Six Life Changing Principles at amazon.com or preparedefendlead.com

My 5 favorite things about Texas The journey is has a way of testing your worthiness and commitment to the destination (goal). You will be tested, and challenged, at times every step of the way. Find OPEN: Six Life Changing Principles on Amazon.com or at PrepareDefendLead.com

The first ever Prepare Defend Lead LIVE. Coming to you LIVE from Texas hill country. Honestly I do not know how the video and audio quality will be, this is a learning process for me. I will continue to work out the bugs as I move forward. Thanks. OPEN: Six Life Changing Principles, is available at preparedefendlead.com or Kindle stay tuned for the interactive course. Knowing your destination, is the key to accomplishing your goals. Trouble is coming (its always coming) and it's your responsibility to be ready. Prepare, Defend, Lead ethos can empower you and give you purpose. A review of my favorite LAPG.com Core pants. They have proved themselves indestructible whether doing construction, fixing fences, changing the brakes or going out on a date these are my go to pants.

Your purpose is always serving others. If you don't know what your purpose or mission is, you can find it through serving others.

In this episode I read some excerpts from the sixth chapter 'Open Your Arms' of my new book 'OPEN'. I talk about the importance of meeting new people, building brotherhood, and forming bonds that stand the test of time. I end this episode by giving three bold action steps to begin to implement the principle of Open Your Heart into your life. If you would like to purchase OPEN or an awesome t-shirt to help support the mission. preparedefendlead.com Use code PDL10 to save 10%