What should a man be teaching his children in today’s chaotic, confusing, rapidly changing world?What do you do when you keep trying and pushing to solve an important problem … yet it just won’t budge?What’s the difference between commitment and DEVOTION in relationship?IMPORTANT NOTE: I recorded this episode a few years before Mikki released his infamous conspiracy film and then got caught up in stormin’ our nation’s capitol. I fully disavow the dangerous and absurd ideas his conspiracy film put forth, and I was deeply angered by his participation in the July 6 insurrection. However, I’ve decided NOT to take down his interview here, because I do believe our conversation here is an incredibly valuable one (no conspiracy-theories or sideways-patriotism here!), and I do believe at his core he is a good man – though I’ll let time be the ultimate judge of that.Mikki Willis is an award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer, story-teller, and is regarded as a pioneer in the world of transformative media. The founder of Elevate Films, Mikki and his film crews have produced over 400 productions, including network TV shows, movies, commercials, and music videos for multi-platinum artists from the Black Eyed Peas to Alannis Morissette. Mikki was also in New York, inside the twin towers, on the morning of September 11th, 2001, just hours before they went down, and he stayed for 3 days after to help conduct search and rescue efforts. I first met Mikki in 2011 when I was managing music band, Here II Here, and we performed one evening at an event at Elevate Mansion in Ojai, CA, where Mikki and his crew were both living and making movie magic. It was an unforgettable evening. A few months later, I went to Mikki’s mansion for Thanksgiving dinner, figuring I’d stay a few hours. I didn’t end up leaving for 4 days. I didn’t know I’d just checked in to Hotel California. Nothing in me wanted to leave Mikki’s enchanted world, and it was the last time I went to dinner anywhere in California without a change of underwear in the car. Since then, Mikki has taught me, personally – and the world through his short videos he regularly posts on facebook with his two young sons and lovely wife, Nadia – about how to create a beautiful, thriving relationship and family. You’ve probably seen the one where his son, all bright eyed and smiley, proudly holds up the barbie doll he just bought at the toy store. Yeah, that video went viral with something like a bazillion views. Mikki and his family recently lost their home in a massive California wildfire, an excruciating experience he somehow managed to recreate as an inspiration for millions … which is why I invited Mikki to my podcast. Be sure to stay tuned for Mikki’s 5 Key Takeaways at the end of Men, This Way. Alright …  Let’s dive …SHOW NOTES