Meet Justin Jackson. There’s no friend I admire more. In fact, he’s my new favorite podcast guest and will be back for Round 2 in October. Justin’s a former Marine gunship pilot with over 25 years of service, who transitioned from combat deployments to entrepreneurship. He’s built companies ranging from a cybersecurity firm with elite
How Your Childhood Shapes the Person You Become with Harvey Yergin
Harvey and I met in 2021, when he and his college sweetheart, and wife of 17 years, Amie, joined my wife & me, at Cafe Dumonde in New Orleans, for beignets & Cafe Au Laits. And we’ve stayed in touch since. Harvey’s a proud dad to Brinley (14), Harvey the 5th (12) and Clara June
European Cities, Optimal Experience, My Epstein Theory
In this episode, I check in from Gdańsk, a city in northern Poland on the Baltic coast. I talk about what it’s been like exploring this part of the world—how Gdańsk surprised me with its charm, walkability, and its history. World War II started here. And unlike Kraków or Warsaw, it has beaches! And fewer
Fear of Abandonment, Mamba Mentality, The Mystery of Faith with Michael Loomis
LB is short for “Lil Bro.” Michael Loomis is my 3rd guest from the Man Overseas Retreat in Costa Rica. Michael & I have logged hundreds of hours on the phone, and I couldn’t wait to finally meet him. Plus, he reminds me a lot of a younger Man, hence the nickname—except he’s a lot
Body Counts, Swinger Lifestyle, Real Estate Commissions with Lauren McAlister Andrews
Lauren Mac, as I used to call her, is one of my favorite people from high school. If we’d kept in touch better, she’d be like my Chase or Capt. Byro, but female. But Lauren’s been busy raising 3 kids and and building a successful real estate career. Plus, I travel overseas a good bit.
On Raising a Daughter
Parenting is one of life’s most transformative experiences. For Man O, it means talking about myself in the third person. Not really. It’s more a unique opportunity to blend my personal philosophies on how to live a good life with a worldly perspective. After all, my kid was born “Baby O!” I’ve had readers/listeners send
Candid Camera, Freakonomics, Grab ‘Em By the Pu$$y
In this 17th solo episode, I talk about a beautiful mindset. And it’s all mindset. A cheerful disposition and a grateful attitude, that can change everything, regardless of your circumstances. Everyone experiences pain, whether physical or emotional/psychological. Knowing this makes envy disappear. Jealousy goes poof! I also talk about love and a connection to the
Brad & Chase (AI), Tesla Investing, Ninjas in Paris
In this 16th solo episode, I get into Biden’s pardons and the theatre of politics that seems like something you’d be kind & rewind when done watching that day. But nope, this is real life. I also talk Tesla stock, and unpack Elon Musk’s entrepreneurial endeavors that’ve helped humanity. Tesla is making huge AI &
5 Ways to Simplify Personal Finance
Personal finance doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, simplicity often leads to the best results. As someone who wanted to achieve financial independence as soon as possible, I’ve learned mastering the basics and staying disciplined & consistent are the keys to long-term success. Here I’ll give you the five (5) keys to that success,
What Men Respect, Looks that Kill, Is He Gay or European?
In this 15th solo episode, I break down the Trump-Zelensky Oval Office meeting—another masterful display of negotiating we wouldn’t normally be privy to. I see if I can explain what a lot of people missed. For example, why respect between men is so important you might want to wear a suit to the most important
Don’t be a Sucker: Know Who the Bad Guys Are
When you arrive at the table, you’ll want to quickly identify the sucker. Otherwise, the sucker may be you. The sucker is the bad guy—the one who’s been cheating to win. He’d be indignant if asked to verify whether he’s been playing by the rules. So don’t be fooled by appearances (this article isn’t about