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Ep: 54 Briefing Topic: Why You Should Be Obsessed with Failure Mar 09, 2017

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Dr. David Klinger was a guest on this show. A former LAPD officer, now a college professor, and author of the phenomenal book, “Into the Kill Zone,” says that law enforcement must be preoccupied with failure. I agree. Listen to this short briefing episode to learn more. And if you haven’t, read his book. A […]

Ep 53: The Will to Survive with Green Beret Kevin Flike Mar 07, 2017

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Kevin is a former Green Beret with two combat deployments to Afghanistan. On September 25, 2011, Kevin was shot in the abdomen while on a patrol. Pinned down by enemy fire, an Afghan commando risked his life to save him. Kevin was left with some debilitating injuries that required six surgeries and thousands of hours […]

Ep 52: Shift Briefing: Turning Pro Feb 27, 2017

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Not getting the life you want? Maybe you haven’t turned pro.

Ep 51: Shots Fired! with Sgt. Rick Burkmier of Scottsdale Police Department Feb 23, 2017

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Sgt. Rick Burkmier of the Scottsdale Police Department has been a FOS (friend of the show) since the beginning. He claims that we were the inspiration for him to start his own podcast on police fitness called Forty Caliber Fitness. You can get it here on iTunes. Listen to episode 12 where he has some […]

Ep 50: I Was a Dirty Cop with Former LAPD Officer Ruben Palomares Feb 14, 2017

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Ruben Palomares’ life reads like the script of a Hollywood movie. Born and raised in some of the toughest barrios of Los Angeles, surrounded by abuse and no father figure, Ruben stayed strong and avoided the siren call of gang life that claimed so many of his friends and family members. Ruben learned he had […]

Ep 49: Greg Amundson on Building a Positive Practice and Following Your Path Feb 01, 2017

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Greg Amundson is an official “FOS” That’s Friend of the Show. Greg’s teachings, books, and leadership have been instrumental in my own development and I know that many of you feel the same way. I know this because more than anyone else, I get emails asking to get Greg back on the show. Lucky for […]

Ep 48: 2016 Year in Review Jan 23, 2017

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This is a short episode about 2016 and the ass-kicker that it turned out to be. Interview episodes will return in two weeks so sit tight. In the show, I mention our first t-shirt for 2017, a memorial for the 140 officers lost in the line of duty last year. The back of the shirt […]

Ep 47: Developing the Mindset of a Modern Gunfighter with Green Beret Aaron Barruga Dec 13, 2016

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Green Beret and founder of Guerrilla Approach Training returns to the show to talk about what it takes to survive these days as a cop. Since Aaron’s last appearance on the show – a very popular episode 36 – he’s been traveling around the country engaging with law enforcement from all over the country. He’s […]

Ep 46: The Return of Traver Boehm: Darkness, Wilderness and Living with Death Nov 16, 2016

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Traver Boehm returns to the show after a wild adventure all over the western hemisphere the last 11 months. Listen to episodes 1 and 2 to learn more about Traver, and to episode 23 to hear about what happened in his life that provoked him to begin the “Year to Live” project. It’s all pretty […]

Ep 45: John Welbourn NFL Veteran, Founder of CrossFit Football and Power Athlete HQ on How To Be A Tactical Athlete Oct 26, 2016

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John Welbourn is a lot of things. 9-year NFL veteran with the Eagles, Chiefs and the Patriots with 3 NFC Championship appearances. The founder of CrossFit Football CrossFit Games Athlete in 2008 CrossFit Level 1 & 2 coach. Creator of Power Athlete HQ and JohnnieWOD John has his own podcast, Power Athlete Radio that dives deep […]

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