The Simple Life with Gary Collins

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Ep 103: Remso Martinez – Are Extra Terrestrials (Aliens) Already Amongst Us? Aug 10, 2021

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Today, I have a very special guest and fellow extraterrestrial/UFO believer. Are we part of numerous UFO groups, or travel around the world looking at rocks with ancient carvings? No, but we are enthusiastic about figuring out how us hairless apes truly came to be. God? The Devine? Celestial Intervention? Little Grey Beings? We don't know, but we both believe something extraordinary happened for humans to exist. That is the beauty of being here, and not knowing for sure how or why we exist. Would things change if we discover the answers? Would society collapse, well, even further than it seems to be at the moment? We will discuss all this, and hopefully open your mind to different ways of thinking about why we are here, and how we should spend our years on this spinning rock. Topics Discussed: * What does extraterrestrial really mean… * How and why UFOs are no longer a fringe topic * Could God be an alien * What are the odds we are alone in the universe * Is Skinwalker Ranch proof of extraterrestrials * If Remso and I, were aliens what would we think of humans on planet earth * Has the U.S. purposefully kept us in the dark that we are not alone * Is there evidence all over earth of unexplained ancient cultures * Why both, Remso and I, believe in the Soul * Biblical references and the unexplained * Is there really good and evil in us and the world Episode Resources: * Remso’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-run-with-remso-w-martinez/id1513587449 * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 102: Why Living by The 10 Commandments isn’t a Bad Thing Aug 03, 2021

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So I decided to mix it up a bit... you know me never going to do the same old, same old. A podcast I have been listening to got me thinking more about The Commandments and their meaning. I have often said, no matter what your religious beliefs are, living by the philosophy of The 10 Commandments wouldn't be such a bad thing. So today, I dig into each of The 10 Commandments and tell you what I think are the lessons contained in each one. Topics Discussed: * I dig into my religious philosophy a bit… not preachy I promise * Why I decided that reviewing The 10 Commandments would be a good idea * Why even if you are not religious following The Commandments is not a bad idea * I go through each Commandment and give my opinion on what I think they mean (I could be totally wrong) * How we have lost our way in not having a basic set of moral rules to live by * Why being a good person is much easier than being a bad person * And many more random “Gary” thoughts Episode Resources: * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 101: Former Navy SEAL Brent Gleeson Steers You on to The Road of Success Jul 27, 2021

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Do you lack the motivation to get shit done? Do you want to start your own business, but don't know where to start? Or do you need help pushing your leadership skills and/or business to the next level? Today I have a very special "get it done" guest, Brent Gleeson, motivator and author of the best-selling book "Embrace the Suck." I guarantee you will leave this interview ready to tackle any obstacles in your life and veer into the fast lane of success. Decorated Navy SEAL, successful businessman and world-renowned speaker Brent Gleeson shares his revolutionary approach to navigating and leading change in the workplace. Inspired by his time as a Navy SEAL and building award-winning organizations in the business world, Brent Gleeson has created a powerful roadmap for today’s existing and emerging business leaders and managers to improve their ability to successfully navigate organizational change. Over the past ten years since leaving the SEAL Teams, Gleeson has become a well-respected thought leader and expert in business transformation. In TakingPoint, Gleeson shares his ten-step program that he has implemented in his own companies and for his high-profile clients – giving leaders and managers actionable insights and a framework for successful execution. With a strong emphasis on communication, culture, engagement, accountability, trust and resiliency, Gleeson’s methods have helped hundreds of companies around the world transform the way they think about change and can help yours do the same. Topics Discussed: * Why Brent left his cushy civilian life as a financial analyst and decided to become a Navy SEAL * What are the Three P’s for success * What are the three categories of resilience * What is the difference between growth vs. fixed mindset * How to use pain and suffering to find enlightenment * How to move past blaming life’s obstacles that are out of our control * Why you have to not fear failure in order to succeed * Why you should choose wisely what you will suffer for * Why you need to get off your ass and execute your plan Episode Resources: * Brent’s Website: https://takingpointleadership.com/ * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 100: What Happened To Practice What You Preach? Jul 20, 2021

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Yes, today is a huge milestone... The Simple Life podcast has made it to episode 100! I struggled a bit trying to figure out what this episode should be about, but I finally decided to discuss the importance of "Practicing what You Preach." Today we are surrounded by so many BS artists who love to tell you what to do when they have never done it themselves, not to mention, they have no intention of ever doing it. I firmly believe a huge part of our problems in our society today is people love to "talk the talk, but not walk the walk." Yes, we are in strange times, but taking the initiative to change yourself for the better and then showing others by leading by example is better than doing a google search and telling people how smart you are. I find it criminal that some people love to use their power and influence over others when they hugest hypocrites in the room. Living The Simple Life is not following and not being one of these people. Topics Discussed: * How we and why we have become surrounded by “False Prophets” * Again, why you are either part of the solution or the problem * Why if you don’t know what you are talking about you need to shut the F*ck up! * Just because you know how to use Google doesn’t make you a genius * Why you need to help yourself before you need to help others * Why it appears learning from our elders who “have been there done that” is no longer considered important * Are Libertarians some of the biggest offenders? * Why utilizing the “Three-Legged Stool of The Simple Life” is a big piece of the puzzle * Why the media can no longer be trusted * Why should be careful taking advice from the supposed “Intellectuals” in this world Episode Resources: * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 99: Dealing With Burnout Update Jul 13, 2021

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Topics Discussed: * I talk about some of decisions I have made recently, and why * The Simple Life is not going anywhere it is here to stay * Why it is important to pivot when things are not going the way you would like or have planned * Dealing with stress during the complicated times * Doing the best you can * How I come up with my plans and change them often when needed * The Simple Life is not going anywhere it is here to stay * And of course random Gary thoughts as they come to me Episode Resources: * Episode 95 The first “Dealing with Burnout Episode” https://thesimplelifenow.com/ep-95-dealing-with-burnout-and-where-im-going-from-here/ * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 98: Matt Erickson Todays World of Wokeism Jul 06, 2021

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Today, we will take another deep dive into the "woke culture" with Matt Erickson, co-host of Wealth, Power, and Influence podcast and host of his show KingPilled on Youtube. In the prior episode with Matt (ep 96) we discussed the origins of “wokeism,” Today, we will dig into the current state of “wokeism” and why these people are totalitarians and are full-blown “do as I say, not as I do” frauds. As always this is a good one and I always enjoy talking with Matt. Topics Discussed: * What is modern “wokeism” * Why do powerful companies and politicians bow to the “wokeists” * How “wokeism” and Non-Character Player (NPC) in video games are related * Genesis and how it relates to my idea of “The Church of Dirt” * Why you should vote with your feet to avoid the “woke” crowd * Why most people are walking around as empty vessels today * How the “woke” movement is directly tied to Communism * How the people at the bottom suffer the most from the “woke” influence * Why the “useful idiot” is an important part of the “woke” movement Resources and links: *Prior interview (Episode 96) with Matt: https://thesimplelifenow.com/ep-96-matt-erickson-and-the-origins-of-wokeism/ *Prior interview (Episode 68) with Matt: https://thesimplelifenow.com/e68/ * Matt’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO5dU75bwIN9zLQafpr_Bgw/ * Matt’s Twitter handle: @realkingpilled * Belong to The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: https://thesimplelifenow.com/betterlife * The Simple Life website: https://thesimplelifenow.com

Ep 97: Dan Cerrillo – From Navy SEAL, Dealing with Addiction and PTSD, to Helping Others Jun 29, 2021

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Today, we talk with former Navy SEAL Dan Cerrillo and instructor at Spartan Seven Executive Adventures. This is another good one, as Dan and I talk about a multitude of topics concerning leadership, addiction, hard work, and changing your life for the better. There is so much to unpack in this one, I will just give it the “must listen” check mark! About Spartan Seven Executive Adventures: At Spartan Seven Executive Adventure we seek to provide high net worth clients and organizations the leadership, communication, offensive mindset, and advanced situational awareness skills developed by Navy SEALs. To provide a hands on approach to teaching our clients advanced skills in shooting, driving, hand to hand combatives, travel safety, home defense, and personal defense through realistic mission based scenarios. At course completion our clients will have increased skills in leading by example, effectively communicating under duress, accomplishing goals and projects through an offensive mindset, and paying acute attention to detail through advanced situational awareness. About Dan: Dan served as a Navy SEAL with multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After leaving the Navy Dan was selected as one of the founding members of the Paul Allen’s Executive Protection Team. During his tenure at Vulcan Inc. he founded CrossFit Bellevue the largest most equipped CrossFit Training Center on the West Coast as well as Lake Hills CrossFit, CrossFit Inter-bay and CrossFit Ad Alta. Dan now serves on the Board of Directors for the Navy SEAL Fund and is the Tennessee Ambassador for the Navy SEAL Foundation. Dan is also one of the founding members of Global Support and Development a privately funded humanitarian outreach team. From 2008 - 2016 Dan served as the Director of Training for SEALFit.com and helped expand and develop the 50-hour Endurance Event Kokoro, SOF Immersion Academy and Turning Steel. Dan is also an accomplished high school football strength and conditioning and Linebacker coach were until 2016 he was part of the Bellevue Wolverine Coaching Staff and won and unprecedented 13-state championships and 2013 National Championship. Dan now serves as the Chief of Staff for American Addiction Centers the largest addiction treatment company in the world. Topics Discussed: * How Dan’s life journey of a troubled youth, hard work, and a bar brawl led him to being a Navy SEAL * Dan and I, learn we had very similar experiences growing up * How he became one of the most successful high school football coaches in the country * How family tragedy made him finally get help for his addiction and PTSD * How Dan used “experimental” treatments to fix his brain and stop his addiction * How stem cell treatment is given and how it works * How never giving up is the true quality that will make you successful * Why we need to learn how to let go of the hate and love each other more * What is the main mission of Spartan Seven Executive Adventures * How did Dan become involved with American Addiction Centers * How Dan set up a program for Vets to get help for addiction, PTSD and brain trauma Resources and links: *Spartan Seven Executive Adventure’s Website: https://www.spartan7adventure.com * American Addiction Centers Website: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/ * Belong to The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: https://thesimplelifenow.com/betterlife * The Simple Life website: https://thesimplelifenow.com

Ep 96: Matt Erickson and The Origins of Wokeism Jun 22, 2021

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Today, we will take a deep dive into the "woke culture" with Matt Erickson, co-host of Wealth, Power, and Influence podcast and host of his show KingPilled on Youtube. This one will surprise you as Matt goes back literally thousands of years to get to the root and beginning of today's "woke" movement. Topics Discussed: * A bit about Matt * What is wokeism * Where did the “woke movement” originate * What are some of the basic principles of wokeism * How does religion and wokeism intersect * How religion shapes all forms of cults and culture * How culture is downstream of religion * Mysticism and wokeism Resources and links: *Prior interview (Episode 68) with Matt: https://thesimplelifenow.com/e68/ * Matt’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO5dU75bwIN9zLQafpr_Bgw/ * Matt’s Twitter handle: @realkingpilled * Belong to The Simple Life Insider’s Circle: https://thesimplelifenow.com/betterlife * The Simple Life website: https://thesimplelifenow.com

Ep 95: Dealing With Burnout and Where I’m Going From Here Jun 15, 2021

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Well, some things have been going on personally, in America, and with my business, and I have definitely hit a stage of burnout because of this. Just because I live a simpler life than most doesn't mean I'm immune to what everyone else experiences. I'm a type A, and a critical/analytical thinker, so I can go down some dark roads at times as well. I always try to stay positive, but some recent events have made me take a deep look at how I want to spend my remaining years on this planet. In this episode, I delve into my thought process and inform everyone on where The Simple Life brand and I are going. Topics Discussed: * I explain how I have arrived at this “burnout stage in life.” * I haven’t lost hope, but I think we are going to experience a rough ride in the future * Why I feel I’m no longer chasing dreams, but chasing time * Dealing with chronic pain for 25 plus years has taken its toll * What will be the direction of The Simple Life brand from here on out * Why I will consider myself somewhat retired as an entrepreneur * How I think we have reached critical mass with our health in America * How and why we are destroying the last place of true freedom * And the usual random thoughts of society, my life, and the future Episode Resources: * Episode 67 The Three-Legged Stool of The Simple Life https://thesimplelifenow.com/e67/ * Episode 72 The Five Principles of The Simple Life https://thesimplelifenow.com/e72/ * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

Ep 94: Thriller Author Connor Sullivan Jun 08, 2021

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Today I talk with new Thriller author Connor Sullivan. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of his debut book Sleeping Bear, and really liked it. For those who like mega best-selling author Jack Carr’s books (he has been on the podcast in two prior episodes) I know you will enjoy Connor’s book as well. As always, don’t tune out, as we dig into a lot of different topics besides Connor’s new book! Connor Sullivan attended the University of Southern California, where he was the recipient of the Edward W. Moses Award for Creative Writing. During college, he interned for Warner Brothers reading screenplays before relocating with his family to the Gallatin Valley in Montana. His first novel is Sleeping Bear. What some people are saying about Connor’s debut novel: “SLEEPING BEAR is one of the very best thrillers you’ll read this year. It’s one of those rare novels that keeps getting better and better and better.” — James Patterson— James Patterson “SLEEPING BEAR clamps you in its jaws and doesn’t let go. A fierce, relentless beast of a novel!”— Tess Gerritsen “Authentic, compelling, and utterly gripping.”— Robert Dugoni “SLEEPING BEAR is the best kind of thriller, an ice-water hit to the veins. With enviable talent, Connor Sullivan introduces himself to the book-loving public, earning a spot on the shelf among Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Jack Carr. Don’t miss this stunning debut.” — Gregg Hurwitz Topics Discussed: * What was it that inspired Connor to become an author * How Connor overcame a major sports injury, and had to change his direction in life * Why did Connor use Alaska for his story as his primary location * How he was an odd-ball while going to film school at USC * How he came up with his writing process * Why hard work can allow you to overcome most obstacles in life * How even though his father is a best-selling author himself Connor had to find his own way * Why becoming an author and making a living at it is so difficult * Why books just don’t happen they take years to write * Understanding everyone sucks when they learn something new it is just the way it goes * Why having focus and organizational skills is important in everything you do * Some advice for those looking to become a writer * Why Gary and Connor recommend Stephen Pressfield’s book “The War of Art” * How the housing boom in Montana is completely out of control and pricing locals out of their own hometowns * Why you shouldn’t buy a house right now * Gary’s opinion on the housing market and why this one is a little different than previous booms Episode Resources: * Connor’s website: https://connorsullivanauthor.com/ * Gary’s online courses for living more rural and finding the simple life: https://thesimplelifenow.com/course-catalog/ * The Simple Life Website: https://thesimplelifenow.com *Make sure to signup and be a member of The Simple Life Insider's Circle at: https://thesimplelifenow.com/the-simple-life/

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