Man of War: Forging Men into Warriors

On this Warrior Chronicles we dive into the battlegrounds of spirituality in our daily lives. One of the key components that separates warriors from average men is the fact that they are connected to their spirituality and recognize a higher power. Spirituality is not about a religion, it is much more about believing your beliefs and bringing those beliefs to the center of your world. Your relationships in life will be stronger because of your spirituality and your family will thrive on having a deep connection with your beliefs. Warriors are meant to be the spiritual head of the household, the leader of faith and clarity within their domain. Don’t fall into the trap of being detached from a higher power. It is very clear that we are not, as much as we want to believe we are, in control of every aspect of our lives. Win the daily battle of spirituality and you will bring much more clarity to your life. This is the way of a Man of War. DO NOT MISS THE MOST POWERFUL EVENT OF THE YEAR BRINGING TOGETHER WARRIORS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE! For more information go to: www.conclaveofwarriors.com Grab Your FREE Warrior Manual at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Join the Warrior Development Academy at www.forgingawarrior.com (14 Days FREE) Grab Your Man of War SWAG...Shirts , Hats and Hoodies at https://www.manofwarswag.com For more show notes go to http://www.manofwar.live/mow/88

On this dynamic episode we start pushing the limits of life. As warriors we should constantly be seeking to overcome challenges. The goal is to get stronger in body, mind and spirit and they only way to get there is by pushing our limits. Our special guest today is no stranger to pushing his limits. John Bartolo is the CEO of Falkor Defense, Dracos Barrels and is also a World Class Athlete. His mindset is one that will inspire you and set you on the right track. John is a straight shooter who has a plethora of knowledge in the fitness and tactical world. His perspective of life is passionate and humble. He lives a life that truly embodies the warrior spirit in everything he does. Learn how to cultivate passion and a strong mindset to re-energize you from the inside out. This my brothers, is the way of the Man of War. Secure Your Ticket Now For The Most Empowering Event of The Year! Miami December 1-2 The Conclave of Warriors Will Change Your Life Go To: www.conclaveofwarriors.com Grab Your FREE Warrior Manual at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Join The Online Warrior Development Academy at www.forgingawarrior.com Check out all the show notes at https://www.manofwar.live/mow/87

On this Warrior Chronicles be prepared to get smacked in the face if you don’t make a change. Rafa breaks down fear in a very simple manner. He cuts through the BS and tells you like it is. Learn how to move forward to the other side crossing fear and growing from it. The biggest success killer out there is fear. It feeds on your emotion and keeps you paralyzed. To get to where you want to go, you must overcome fear. You will be stronger in mind, body and spirit during the journey to your destination. It’s time for you to step up and crush your fears on your road to living a life that embodies the warrior spirit! Join Us at the Rawest most empowering event of the Year. The Conclave of Warriors Dec 1-2 Miami! For More Info Go To www.conclaveofwarriors.com Grab Your FREE Warrior Manual at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Join FREE for 14 days The Online Warrior Development Academy ! www.forgingawarrior.com Go Check out all the show notes at: https://www.manofwar.live/mow/86

On this very interesting episode we dive deep into the underworld and the making of a warrior under very dangerous conditions. We travel into the Mexican Drug Wars through a narcotics agent’s experience and discuss the spiritual and mystical side of these drug cartels. Our Special Guest is Robert Almonte who is the Former Appointed U. S. Marshal of the Western District of Texas. Robert was also the Deputy Chief for the El Paso Police Department. He has 32 years of law enforcement experience with expertise in narcotics investigations and undercover work. He previously served 25 years with the El Paso, TX Police Department where he spent the majority of his career in narcotics investigations and retired as a Deputy Chief. As the Narcotics Commander with the EPPD, he championed innovative programs like the Hotel/Motel Narcotics Interdiction Unit and the West Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Stash House Task Force, both of which yielded successful apprehensions through community-policing initiatives. Robert Almonte has received numerous awards, including the 1999 White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) award for National “Outstanding HIDTA Task Force Commander”, as well as Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in 2003. He has provided training to thousands of law enforcement officers throughout the United States and Sweden. He has spent years conducting extensive research on the Mexican drug trade, and how they pray for protection from law enforcement. He is also the creator and producer of the DVD; “Patron Saints of the Mexican Drug Underworld”. Join us in this deep conversation where you will be taken into the underworld of the drug trade and how a warrior developed his mindset and leadership skills in an arena that is full of dangers. There is so much to learn here. What Robert talks about can be applied to anyone's life who wants to live a life that embodies the warrior spirit. Don't Be Left OUT! Secure your seat now for the Conclave of Warriors Miami December 1-2. For more information go to: www.conclaveofwarriors.com Go grab your updated Warrior Guide FREE at: www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Join The online Warrior Development Academy at (14 Days for FREE) Go to: www.forgingawarrior.com Check out all the show notes at: https://www.manofwar.live/mow/85 Grab some Man of War Swag, get shirts and hats at: https://www.manofwarswag.com

On this episode of Warrior Chronicles we amp it up a bit. We dive into what it takes to be the King of Your Castle. Contrary to popular belief that a King needs to be a ruler and dictator we immediately break that myth. In the modern age, a King must be a powerful man. He must earn the respect from his family members by being an example. This is not about laying the law down, its about being present , caring and sorting out through your life priorities. A king leads from the front and cares about others. He puts his family’s problems and concerns before his own, because he cares. If the King falls the Kingdom collapses around him. He is the staple, the ground and the spiritual head. Make no mistake, a King needs fuel from his Queen but when the sh*t hits the fan and in the darkness of moments the King must rise. His family and those close to him will look to him for guidance. If you easily get offended, I urge you to listen to this podcast. You will either hate it or resonate with it. This episode is for warrior minded men and women who need to re-energize their spirit and their family structure. Listen at your own risk. Join Warriors from all over the world at the most empowering event of the year...The Conclave of Warriors! Reserve your tickets at exclusive early pricing go to: www.conclaveofwarriors.com Grab The Updated Warrior Manual at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Join the Online Warrior Development Academy at www.forgingawarrior.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel https://bit.ly/2u66z9a Grab some Man of War SWAG! https://www.manofwarswag.com

On this energetic episode we dive into living a fit life from a warrior’s perspective. We are not talking about hitting the gym or going on some steroid wave. We are talking about making a life change and being prepared physically and mentally for anything that comes your way. As a warrior you must be always be battle ready. Our Special Guest is Navy SEAL Stew Smith who is the founder of Stew Smith Fitness and a best selling author of over thirty books. This guy is an expert on Tactical Fitness. Join us in this conversation where you will learn why it is so important to be fit not just for your health but to protect your life and the life of your loved ones. Being fit is part of the warrior culture. You can start off slow and work it in slowly until you progress into a higher level. You want to create habits that increase your discipline and strengthen your mindset. Whether you are 25 or 55 this episode is for you. You don’t need weights, you don’t need a gym, just get your ass out there and do some type of functional physical activity. It’s time to step up and change your life. Develop the mental toughness to win in life. The time is now! DO NOT MISS The Most Empowering Event of The Year! The Conclave of Warriors Miami Dec 1-2 For More Information Go To: www.conclaveofwarriors.com Check out Our New Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2u66z9a Go Grab Your FREE Warrior Manual at: www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Join the Warrior Development Academy at: www.forgingawarrior.com Check out all the show notes: https://www.manofwar.live/mow/83

On this Warrior Chronicles Episode episode 28 we go to an ugly place that most people do not talk about. Rafa breaks down and tells it like it is. Assholes and lazy ass people that take advantage of the system are the leaches of society. As warriors you cannot let these people ruin your days or for that matter your vacations. Haters are born and bred by our society and they will continue to be there in your face causing havoc. It is how you react to these people that makes it challenging. Learn to navigate through life maintaining a calm yet alert state of mind. We call this a battle ready mindset. Calm enough to enjoy life yet ready to pounce on evil doers. Hop in for a ride and as always, listen at your own risk. Don't miss the most powerful event of the year where we bring warriors from all walks of life on one stage for 2 days! Reserve your tickets at www.conclaveofwarriors.com Go grab your FREE Warrior Book at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Support and Subscribe to our new youtube channel https://bit.ly/2u66z9a Check Out all the show notes at https://www.manofwar.live/mow/82

Join us on this must listen to episode about performance, healing and finding your why. As warriors attack life day in and day out with tenacity, grit and determination. We may take our bumps and bruises along the way and just absorb them, ignore them and continue with the task at hand, never stopping to heal. This is a huge mistake, our bodies need time to heal and so does our mind. Our special guest today is Dr. Tommy John who is a Performance and Healing Expert. You might know him as All-Star Baseball Player Tommy Johns’ son. The world renowned Tommy John surgery was named after his father who played an amazing 26 seasons. Dr. TommyJohn is the founder of the Dr. Tommy John Performance and Healing Center and the author of a newly released book Minimize Injury, Maximize Performance. This energetic conversation is an important one to have. We discuss shifting your mindset, finding your why, understanding your body, how we have become soft, the importance of understanding the healing process and why breath is so important so much more. Grab a pen and paper and start taking notes to make changes in your life today. Get Ready for The Rawest Most Powerful Event of The Year. The Conclave of Warriors is bringing together 7 elite warriors under one roof for an immersive experience like you have never experienced. Reserve your seats at early special pricing at www.conclaveofwarriors.com Grab Your FREE Warrior Manual at www.forgingawarrior.com Subscribe to our New Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2u66z9a Join The Online Warrior Development Academy at: www.forgingawarrior.com Check Out All The Show Notes at: https://www.manofwar.live/mow/81 Get Your Man of War T-Shirts and Hats at https://www.manofwarswag.com

On this Warrior Chronicles Episode 27 we bring back the lost art of “Not Giving a Fuck”. As warriors we need to weed out what is important to care about and what is not. There are times that we give a fuck about something that has no meaning, something that may bring you down because you just can’t let it go. Rafa shares a few strategies that have worked for him in preventing things from weighing him down. Nowadays life is complex, especially of you are an entrepreneur, executive or a warrior minded. Learn to throw out the garbage and start moving through life more swiftly and efficiently. This can be done when you stop giving a fuck about things that bog you down Get your head out of the sand and make a commitment to stop caring about useless none sense in your life. Join Us for the Rawest Most Powerful Event of The Year Downtown Miami...Get More Information at: www.conclaveofwarriors.com Grab Your FREE Warrior Guide at: www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Subscribe To Our Brand NEW YOUTUBE Page at: https://bit.ly/2u66z9a Join the Online Warrior Development Academy at: www.forgingawarrior.com Check out all the show notes at https://www.manofwar.live/mow/80

On today’s explosive episode we dive into the heart of of the Overcome Mindset and focus on the pillars of performance. As warriors our life is focused on becoming better, becoming stronger and more efficient. In order to become efficient and operate at a higher level we must overcome challenges and obstacles daily. Our Special Guest is Navy SEAL Jason Redman. On September 13, 2007 while acting as Assault Force Commander on an operation to capture an Al Qaeda High Value Individual LT Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he along with two other Teammates were wounded in the ensuing firefight. Despite being shot twice in the arm and once in the face, as well as multiple rounds to his helmet, Night Vision Goggles, body armor, and weapon, Jason and his Team fought valiantly winning the fight, ensuring everyone came home alive. Jason is a best selling author of “The Trident” where he tells his story, he is also a world renowned motivational speaker and the founder of Combat Wounded Coalition. Turn up the volume and let it sink in. We talk about mindset, overcoming challenges, fear, spirituality, self-confidence and so much more. There is so much to learn here. Redman opens up about his challenges in his life both on and off the battlefield. You will make a connection with him that will inspire you to make a change. Step up and make a change and start a journey of self discovery on your way to living a life that embodies the warrior spirit. Jason is a Special Guest Speaker at The Conclave of Warriors Miami where the brotherhood of warriors will unite on December 1-2. For more information or to reserve your pre-sale tickets go to www.conclaveofwarriors.com (Would Love to Meet You There!) Go Grab Your Free Warrior Manual at www.forgingawarrior.com/manual Grab Your Man of War SWAG-Get T Shirts, Hoodies and Hats at https://www.manofwarswag.com Join The Online Warrior Development Academy at: www.forgingawarrior.com Check out all the show notes at: https://www.manofwar.live/mow/79