Man of War: Forging Men into Warriors
Rafa Conde
Every episode, Rafa J. Conde, a combat-proven law enforcement veteran, combatives expert, and unapologetic leadership coach, reveals what it truly takes to become a Tier 1 man. This show goes beyond surface-level motivation and exposes how modern warriors are built. How they think, how they live, and how they lead in every area of life, from combat to business to fatherhood.
You’ll hear raw, unfiltered stories from elite performers. Men who have faced adversity head-on and emerged stronger. These conversations will dismantle your excuses and equip you with the mindset, discipline, and confidence needed to become the warrior you were meant to be.
You’ll hear raw, unfiltered stories from elite performers. Men who have faced adversity head-on and emerged stronger. These conversations will dismantle your excuses and equip you with the mindset, discipline, and confidence needed to become the warrior you were meant to be.
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Oct 23, 2018 • 52min
108. Rawness; The Road Less Traveled | Jay Paisley
On this say it like it is episode we keep it as real as it gets. We take you through a road less traveled and dive into life and business with the rawness of a special forces operator.
Our special guest today is 20 year Army Special Forces veteran and Jay Paisley. This guy is a tactical firearms instructor, entrepreneur and a modern day warrior.
We dive deep into Jay's mindset and way of life. He is a straight shooter and speaks from the heart.
Many people believe that everything is rainbow and fairy tales. We discuss the monsters and the evil that roam our planet and active shooter incidents that have crushed so many lives.
We also talk about violence of action, self defense, turning your switch on, immersing in your training, discipline, investing in yourself, and the making of a warrior.
This is an episode that every warrior minded individual should listen to. Turn up the volume and enjoy.
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Oct 21, 2018 • 16min
107. Jump Off The Vicious Circle of Life | Warrior Chronicles
On this warrior chronicles we make a hard stop and re-direct you from walking the vicious circle of life.
The goal is to wake you up and to help you realize that if you are zombie walking through life, banging your head against the wall over and over again it is time for a change.
Warriors take action with precision and commitment and refuse to go back to the well over and over again.
Rafa breaks down how success may be defined differently for everyone however being happy and feeling like you matter are key components to success.
Jumping off the vicious circle of life may take internal fortitude, it may take something deeper than you have ever done before. It is however well worth the discomfort in the end.
Stop and take a look around you and be honest with yourself. Ask the question…Is this where I want to be? If the answer is no and for most of you it will be, the time is now to jump of the vicious circle of life.
As always listen at your own risk.
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Oct 16, 2018 • 59min
106. The Power to Believe in Yourself | Nick Bare
On this straight up episode we search for the power to believe in ourselves. As warriors we must have the confidence and the tenacity to step up and succeed in life. Some of us come around at different stages or ages in our life.
Our special guest today is a veteran entrepreneur Nick Bare, he is the CEO of BPN Bare Performance Nutrition and a Social Media Influencer and Vlogger.
Nick is under 30 and has the tenacity and drive to believe in himself. His company continues to grow and his brand continues to evolve. In a market place that is flooded with fly by nights we discover how Nick has been so successful.
Join us in this dynamic conversation where we go from fitness and health, to mindset and back around to entrepreneurship.
There are so many elements that you can gather up from here and start implementing them into your life no matter what your age is.
Take the time to listen to this episode from beginning to end, you don't want to miss this powerful message.
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Oct 13, 2018 • 20min
105. Stop Lying To Yourself | Warrior Chronicles
Join us on this in your face Warrior where Chronicles Rafa and Kevo do not pull any punches.
A good chunk of our society lives in their own lies. This can be seen from social media “influencers” to posers and pikers all over. The reality is that lying to yourself is not the road to success. It is a shady road that will lead you down a path that will leave you in the dust.
The time is now in your life to take a good look in the mirror and see who you really and where you want to go. This is the only way to really take it up to the next level and start living a life that truly embodies the warrior spirit.
The time is now to take action and make a change. Please note that this episode is not for the faint of heart.
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Oct 9, 2018 • 1h 5min
104. Get Serious About Health and Fitness | Dr. Brett Osborn
On this powerful episode we get serious about our health and fitness. As warriors honing our mindset and skillset are very important however our health takes the top spot.
Our special guest today is a man that exemplifies health and fitness. Dr. Brett Osborn is considered to be one of the top neurosurgeons and anti aging and fitness experts in the country.
With over 40 years of experience in health and fitness, Dr. Osborn pulls no punches and tells it like it is. He strips away the bull shi* about dieting, supplements, exercising and mindset.
Join us in this deep conversation about living an optimally healthy lifestyle. As Dr. Osborn indicates, ages are a just a number. Anyone can get in good health if they adjusted their lifestyle. We are not talking about body builders here, we are talking about eating well, supplementing and exercising.
Whip out a pen and paper and take notes because this is one of the most profound episodes we have ever had about health. There are so many strategies, tips and just great information on this show which you can implement into your life right now!
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Oct 6, 2018 • 21min
103. There is No "Best" Martial Art | Warrior Chronicles
On this Warrior Chronicles episode Rafa and Kevo ruffle some feathers. We dive deep into a conversation about why there is no such thing as the best martial art.
Training in the martial arts should be a way of life. There is no such thing as the “Best” martial art. There is a massive difference between rolling around on the mat and fighting against a hyper violent attacker on the street. You have the choice to train for the street, for self development, for competition or a balance of these elements.
Most of our society wants instant improvement. They don’t devote the time to training and have a tendency to hop from school to school. There is no question that training in the martial arts will be powerful and transformative if you maintain your discipline and train. Fortifying your mindset, discipline and confidence should be at the forefront of your training.
So find yourself a good school and go train your ass off. It will be life changing.
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Oct 2, 2018 • 1h 1min
102. The Courage To Succeed | Patrick Bet David
On this powerful episode we focus on the mindset and the tenacity it takes to be successful in business and in life.
Our special guest is Patrick Bet David. He is the CEO of PHP Agency, The Creator of Valuetainment and an elite social media influencer.
His amazing story starts with his family immigrating to America when he was 10-years old. His parents fled Iran as refugees during the Iranian revolution and were eventually granted U.S. citizenship. After high school Patrick joined the U.S. military and served in the 101st Airborne before starting a business career in the financial services industry. After a tenure with a couple of traditional companies, he was inspired to launch PHP Agency Inc., an insurance sales, marketing and distribution company – and did so before he turned 30. PHP is now one of the fastest growing companies in the financial marketplace.
Join us in this straight forward conversation where you will learn how elite entrepreneurs succeed and how they operate to get to the next level.
We dive into just about every area of Patrick's life and gain some very useful information.
Don't miss this episode and as always re-listen to it and take down important notes that you can use to integrate the elements you learn in this episode to your life.
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Sep 29, 2018 • 17min
101. Move To a Position of Superior Advantage | Warrior Chronicles
On this Warrior Chronicles episode 101 we discuss the importance of always moving into a position of tactical advantage in life and in the battlefield
Many people live their lives bouncing around from one thing to another, you know them all too well. They believe that the grass is always greener on the other side. These are the same types of people that run from challenges and sadly do not have the fortitude to overcome obstacles in their own lives.
Life is about taking actions and sometimes even taking a leap of faith, however in the end diving into something without mitigating your risk is down right stupid.
Rafa and Kevo break it down for you in simple terms. The reality is that moving for the sake of moving is not a strategic move at all. Moving into a position of advantage is. With that said you must have some knowledge or have researched the area before you dive in head first.
Always evaluate before you move. Take these lessons and implement them into your life right away.
As always listen at your own risk.
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Sep 25, 2018 • 1h 3min
100. A Man on a Mission To Eradicate Child Sex Trafficking | Craig "Sawman" Sawer
On our 100th episode we bring you one of the most explosive episodes we have ever recorded. This is an exclusive conversation with a warrior who has focused his life on dismantling and eradicating child sex trafficking.
Craig Sawyer, AKA “Sawman,” grew up near Houston, TX and got his tactical start in the U.S. Marine Corps. He quickly transitioned to the U.S. Navy to pursue high-level Special Operations as a U.S. Navy SEAL. As an Operator at SEAL Team One, Craig gained critical combat experience in Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
After returning from Desert Storm, Craig served as a SEAL Sniper Instructor until being promoted to DEVGRU. While serving at SEAL Team One, Craig fought in various Martial Arts tournaments in South-East Asia, as well as SCARS (Special Combat Aggressive Reaction System) hand-to-hand training under Jerry Peterson and Lew Hicks. These experiences built upon his Martial Arts history of fighting various tournaments.
After serving in the Navy, Craig signed on as one of the “Original 33” Federal Air Marshals, who were in place prior to the 9/11 attacks against the U.S. Craig remained there for 5 years reaching the management rank of J-Payband ATSAC (GS-14). At that point, Craig began contracting in the various combat zones, running tactical teams and protecting high-level U.S. Dignitaries.
In the realm of “International High-Threat, Mobile Security”, Craig has served as Agent In Charge, contracting for the U.S. Dept of State and other U.S. Gov’t agencies running the specialized teams responsible for providing mobile security for their high-ranking officials while in high-threat war zones.
Craig is also the founder of Vets4ChildRescue which is an organization focusing on rescuing kids from a 150 billion dollar industry of child sex trafficking.
This is an exclusive interview where Sawman opens up about how human trafficking directly affected his life.
Make no mistake about it, this is a very raw and emotional episode. We dive deep into how child trafficking continues to occur in record numbers and how our own country is the largest consumer. From Hollywood to the government these
This is a very timely episode and one that must be shared so others could really understand the magnitude of human trafficking in this country.
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Sep 22, 2018 • 17min
099. Increasing Your Self Worth | Warrior Chronicles
On this Warrior Chronicles Episode we lay the law down focusing on self worth. Unfortunately many people walk around with a lack of confidence and a with very low self worth. Some may call it self esteem. Most of the time self worth is connected to the lack of self confidence and fear.
Rafa and Kevo break it down in two facets, business and Life. Rafa discusses personal branding and the importance of investing in yourself and Kevo lays down the foundation of spiritual beliefs and parenting.
Join us on this quick fired up segment where, as always we say it like it is. Start increasing your self worth today and never de-value who you are. Listen at your own risk!
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