A Brothers' Creed

#24 - Freedom through Self-Reliance - You cannot give what you do not have

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed podcast, we discuss the freedoms and joys that self-reliance can bring. We discuss what it means to be self-reliant from secular and a religious perspective. We then share personal stories of how self-reliance has manifested in our own lives. Ethan shares the excellent story of Hugh Glass who was attacked by a bear and left for dead in the wilderness. We round out the episode talking about how we can improve our own emotional, physical, financial, and social self-reliance. We share our personal thought on the importance on why it is important to be self-reliant:

"Through the practice of self-reliance, we become more enabled to serve those around us. One cannot give what one does not have." - Jared Thomas

“An independent man is in a spot to help others overcome their situation. If you are prepared you will feel calm before the storm. When others panic you will feel settled and ready. Help where you can to lift others up” - Ethan Thomas

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#23 - We must protect this House!- Home tactIcal and situational preparedness

A man's home is his castle, is your castle in order? Are you prepared to handle any unexpected situation in and around your home? With fires in California, artic weather in Texas, global pandemics, and civil unrest there are endless reasons for preparedness. In this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast we talk with Tobe Gagnon. Tobe is a man of many talents and who takes home preparedness very seriously. First, we talk about tactical readiness and what threats you will most likely encounter in your home. Having a plan ahead of time on how to respond to situations like a house fire, break in, or a first aid emergency can make all the difference. Tobe also talks with us about the top 4 needs to consider when prepping. Water, food, shelter, and heat (in that order) are the most important human needs that must be met for survival. This episode will motivate and inspire you to make your emergency plan and get your family ready for anything.

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#22- Self-Awareness - The key to acting Intentionally

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed we discuss the importance of self-awareness in our lives. Being in self-aware in the modern age is incredibly important, between micro and macro aggressions it is easy unintentionally offend someone. That does not mean we need to always walk on eggshells, but it is important to understand the impact our words and actions may have on others. We discuss how being self-aware makes people more fulfilled, more confident, better communicators, better leaders, more honest, and have better relationships. We share stories and talk about how not to be "that guy". You know, the one who clips his toenails in the middle of the office, while his fish is cooking in the microwave. Self-awareness and acting with intention, enables us to become better people and improves the lives of those around us.

“If you shoot at a target over and over again without checking where you are hitting you will never be able to make the appropriate adjustments to hit the intended spot. Through self-awareness we can be more intentional about our actions to become the person we want to become.” -Jared Thomas

“Be cognizant of how your actions affect those around you. Learn to speak with people in a considerate way and be willing to take criticism from those you care about.” -Ethan Thomas

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#21- Virtuous Leadership - Lessons on how to be a true leader

On this episode we sit down with Frank Schwartz who is the president of the men’s organization F3 and owner of G3L consulting. Franks mission is to teach true leadership principles that can be used both professionally and personally. Frank believes that the culture of a company is a result of the quality of leaders in place. Frank describes the critical formula to success as first- getting yourself 'right' with your God, second - Living right, third - Leading right, and finally Leaving right. We dive into how you can find your purpose in life and how developing your personal Creed will make all the difference in along your path. Frank talks with us about how setting up guard rails in our lives keep us from straying away from our life’s mission. If you want to be a better leader it starts with personal discipline. 

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#20- Humility - An attribute of strength, not of weakness

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast we talk about how the world sees humility as a weakness but we prove how it can be an attribute of strength. We compare and contrast the worlds definition on humility to our own. We share personal experiences of how being humble and grateful are truly the twin characteristics of happiness. We share historic examples of humble men who despite great achievements did not pridefully boast of their accomplishments. Developing humility can be challenging in such a competitive world but without it we lose site of our humanity. Fostering humility within ourselves and our families will fortify us against the negative influences of society.

“When there is a lack of humility it can lead to pride and judgement. This can lead to anger and the destruction of relationships.” - Ethan Thomas

” Humility is the doorway and pride is the door. By removing pride and great pearls of wisdom will enter your life by the mouth of others and by the mouth of god. The more you can get that door out of the way the more blessings and wisdom can enter your life” - Jared Thomas

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#19- Hunting the American Buffalo- Tales from Bison hunting guide and entrepreneur

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast we sit down with Jayden Brian. Jayden is a talented man with an entrepreneurial mindset who follows his passions. He started a company called Bull Mountain Outfitters, where he is a hunting guide of American Bison in the Henry Mountains of Utah. Jayden talks about the outfitter business and shares stories of some close encounters and one of a 900-yard takedown shot. We also get into some of the other businesses that he has started by identifying a need and finding the solution. Jayden shares a part of his personal creed with us about the importance of being capable, well rounded, and able to adapt and thrive in any situation.

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#18 The Eagles Nest- The positive influence of Boy Scouts of America in the lives of young men

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast, we sit down and chat about the Boy Scouts of America program. Both of us achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as youth and have served in scout leadership in our adulthood. We talk about the beliefs and creed of the boy scouts and how that has shaped our own creeds in life. We talk about the responsibility, leadership experience, and growth that young men in the program get to experience. These formative years of a young man’s life need to be shaped by an environment where they are influenced by positive role models and given opportunities to have fun and grow. We talk about how Scouting should be a supplement to fatherhood and is not a replacement for being a well-rounded dad. At the end of the episode, we give an overall verdict on whether the program is worth it for young men these days.

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#17- Rentals, Airbnb, Flips and more - Lessons and experiences from a real estate investor and Airbnb manager

On this episode of A Brother's Creed Podcast, we chat with Ashley Class who is a Charlotte North Carolina real estate manager, investor, flipper, and more. Ashley shared with us her experience with acquiring and managing long-term rentals, Airbnb properties, fix and flip properties, and more. She talks with us about how someone can get started in the industry and what things to watch out for as a new investor and rehabber. She shares a handful of resources that can be useful to anyone looking to get into the business and discusses the importance of staying in your niche. Get your notepad ready and take some notes as Ashley drops some great pointers and advice on how harness the power of investing in real estate.

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#16- Overcoming failure- Strengthened by our trials

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast, we discuss and reflect the psychology of failure. We share personal and popular stories about failure and how we and others have become stronger through those trials. We talk about Ethan's struggle with dental school admittance and Jared's trials with standardized tests. We discuss the importance of failure and the role it plays in teaching us throughout our lives. We share our personal quotes on failure:

 "Sometimes the pain of failure leaves scars that can hurt for a long time, but what separates true failure from success is how we respond to it. Not learning from things that don’t go how we planned is the true definition of failure” - Ethan Thomas

“If you are afraid to fail, you'll be afraid to try new things, if you don’t try new things you will never grow to meet your full potential. Falling short of your potential is the true failure. “ – Jared Thomas

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#15- Inside scoop on Cryptocurrencies- Interview with a Cryptocurrency hobbyist and miner

In 2021 Bitcoin reached the top 10 list of the most valuable global assets by market cap. Cryptocurrencies are becoming more influential as some of the breakthrough technologies held within them are being implemented more broadly. Matt Koehler, a cryptocurrency hobbyist, joins us to share his experiences with mining for coins and investing in the market. Matt has been involved in the mining and tracking of currencies for over 4 years and educates us on what cryptocurrencies are and what the real-world applications might be. He specifically talks about Ethereum and the game changing impact the coin’s technology might have on the world. We talk about ways someone can participate in this wild market and Jared shares a cautionary tale of how he made and lost a fortune back in the 2018 cryptocurrency crash.

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