Being A Better Man

Today we are talking about the skill of decisiveness. It truly is a skill…a skill that can be developed, improved, honed, and used to great advantage as we go through the world being better men everyday. As men, we have the power and ability to shape the world around us, we have the power within us to design and craft our lives in the way we want them to be. Unfortunately…a lot of guys do not take advantage of this power they were born with. What’s the difference between the guys that make an impact on their life and the guys that don’t? It could be…decisiveness. Because decisiveness is the thing that makes it possible to accomplish what you set your mind to. The post 015 – The Skill of Decisiveness appeared first on Being A Better Man.

DEVIL BIKE! Every Wednesday we depart from the regular format and we have Story Time. This is where I tell a story from my strange and interesting life, it could be funny, sad, serious, or even disturbing. Afterwards I talk about the moral of the story…the lesson learned that pertains to being a better man. The message is always consistent here regardless of what episode you listen to; be a better man today, than you were yesterday. The post 014 – DEVIL BIKE appeared first on Being A Better Man.

Work Ethic & Fatherhood, Two things that go hand in hand with being a man. Tanel Jappinen is a fellow podcaster, he produces a show called Brand New Father. When I heard his story I really wanted to get him on the show. He is from the country of Estonia but has worked extensively in the US. In this podcast you will hear his inspiring tale in his own words; how he designed his life and got where he is today through good old fashioned hard work and focus. He shares some great tips with us about how to break down life into smaller parts and focus on a couple things at a time rather than trying to think about everything at once. He talks about the incredible journey of fatherhood, not giving up, focusing on priorities, not judging people and much more. At just 31 years of age Tanel has learned the importance of setting priorities and focusing on them, and we can all get some value out of that example. What one man can do…another can do. The post 013 – Work Ethic & Fatherhood, with Tanel Jappinen appeared

What do you spend your time doing? It's important...because that is what you are. Talk is cheap, we can tell ourself and the rest of the world all kinds of things about ourselves, but unless those words are backed up by action, they are meaningless. So, what are your priorities? Chances are, you spend the greatest amount of time on your priorities, which means those are the things that define what and who you are. What kind of man you are. If, through some self analysis you determine there is something you don't like, something that needs improvement, then it may be time to re-prioritize. The post 012 – Men are what they DO! Not what they say. appeared first on Being A Better Man.

Every Wednesday we depart from the regular format and we have Story Time. This is where I tell a story from my strange and interesting life, it could be funny, sad, serious, or even disturbing. Afterwards I talk about the moral of the story...the lesson learned that pertains to being a better man. The message is always consistent here regardless of what episode you listen to; be a better man today, than you were yesterday. This particular story is one from 1968, but the moral of the story is relevant to men of any age. I hope you enjoy it. The post 011 – Sink or Swim? appeared first on Being A Better Man.

ATTRACTION vs. ADMIRATION Yes, it is Valentines day today, and in honor of that I have brought a guest onto the show who I think is an expert on such things...my very own wife, Lulie Herigstad! In this episode, besides the industry known as "Valentines Day" we will be discussing a very important topic that deals with romantic relationships; Attraction vs. Admiration. They both start with 'A', they both have ten letters...but thats where the similarities stop. Men and women operate differently in some areas, and it is both important and helpful to understand those differences. In this episode we dissect some of those differences and frame them in a way that can be useful to you right now. The post 010 – Valentines Day – Special Guest appeared first on Being A Better Man.

What's the deal with Alf's beard? That is the topic of today's show. A lot of people wonder about my beard, they wonder what would possess me to make this particular fashion choice. I don't want all that wondering getting in the way of your paying attention to what I'm saying. So this episode is intended to clear the air and answer your questions, so we can move on. The post 009 – What’s the deal with Alf’s beard? appeared first on Being A Better Man.

This is the 2nd Wednesday installment of Story Time. Story time is a deviation from the usual Being A Better Man format. During Story Time Alf tells one of the many stories from his life, it is these stories that ultimately comprise the sum total of the Being A better Man philosophy. At the end of every story Alf will discuss what the lesson learned was...the "moral" of the story, and how we can all apply that to our current mission of being a better man today, than we were yesterday. The post 008 – The Walnut Tree appeared first on Being A Better Man.

Gregg is a producer, a writer, and a podcaster. His podcast is called “Tiny Leaps, big changes” and it is jammed packed with great content that helps us all improve by making a series of small leaps of improvement in our daily lives, so it fits right in with the philosophy we have here on Being A Better Man. In the podcast, we talk about a lot of things like the importance of mentors and what motivates us. Gregg mentions one of the books that had a big impact on his life; Awaken the Giant Within - Tony Robbins. Gregg also challenges all of us with some actionable Man Hacks we can do right now to make a difference in our life. I am taking him up on that challenge…in fact I have already started and I encourage you to as well. The post 007 – Guest: Gregg Clunis appeared first on Being A Better Man.

This is a departure from the usual routine. I have decided to squeak in these little extra episodes between regularly scheduled podcasts. Don't worry...it is still in keeping with the mission to be a better man, it's just something a little different. I hope you find it entertaining and worthwhile. The post 006 – Electric Man appeared first on Being A Better Man.

This episode features the very first ever guest on Being A Better Man. He is 33 yrs old, a writer, a musician, a husband and a dad and an aspiring podcaster himself. He is also my son Clinton Herigstad. I wanted to have Clinton on the show because he is the living, breathing real life example of my philosophy in a way, because I raised him. In the episode we talk about several things involving not just being men, but being better men than we were yesterday. The post 005 – Guest: Clinton Herigstad appeared first on Being A Better Man.

In this episode we will define that manly virtue that everyone wants and needs...confidence. We will analyze it, break it down into its smaller parts to understand it better then we will talk about the reasons it is good and discuss if it has any down sides. Finally...we will talk about the ways in which a man might go about acquiring confidence, or obtaining more than he currently has. It isn't easy...but hey, if it was easy everybody would be confident. The real secret I am sharing is that everybody CAN definitely live the life of a confident man. The post 004 – Defining Confidence appeared first on Being A Better Man.

What does Being A Better Man really mean? What am I talking about? How is it accomplished? These are some of the questions I explore and try to answer in this episode. On the surface the idea of Being A Better Man might sound simplistic...but actually making that phrase mean something real in your everyday life is another matter entirely. Too often humans say things ONLY because they sound good, I will try to give you some practical, applicable advice, along with the reasons why it matters. The post 003 – What does being better mean? appeared first on Being A Better Man.

Rites of Passage, a term not used too often anymore, sadly. The mysterious process of a boy transforming into a man, the delineation of manhood. In this episode we talk about the necessity and importance of Rites of Passage in regard to the lives of men, and also the fact that even if you never had one...it's not too late. The post 002 – Rites of Passage appeared first on Being A Better Man.

In this episode I tell you about the concept, the vision, and what you will get out of listening to this podcast. I also tell you what you will NOT get out of listening to it. Here it is, I hope you enjoy it. If you are left with any questions PLEASE feel free to drop me a note in the "Your Show Ideas" tab on the main menu. The post 001-Introducing: Being A Better Man appeared first on Being A Better Man.