Co-Host Warwick Cairns (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/cairns) Well, you've heard me talk about how we as men tend to slip into the 'suburban sleepwalk' in this life. Everything is safe, sanitized and dinner comes from the supermarket or a fast-food joint. So along comes Warwick Cairns, author of a book called How To Live Dangerously, which exhorts us as men get back to our roots. That is, a life with a whole lot more danger in it. This is, of course, a wildly controversial stance in today's Western world. But our masculine nature craves it, and Warwick is still here to tell the story, so clearly what he talks about can be satisfied in us without killing ourselves over it. To start things off, Warwick wastes no time getting to how so much of what we think is 'dangerous' is actually relatively safe, while plenty of what we think is safe is actually pretty hazardous. What is it that distorts so many people's perceptions in this regard? And how has danger itself evolved within very recent human history? Of course, that has to affect our perception of it in principle as well. I mean, has post-modernity actually created its own form of 'danger' even as the world at large has gotten so much safer? All of that said, Warwick's book is on how to bring MORE danger into our lives. What does that mean? What is it he is actually advocating? And what is he personally doing that's so dangerous at age 62...and at what price? On the other hand, what's up with those guys who live incredibly dangerously and still somehow die of old age? And what's the true 'low hanging fruit' for people who want to start living dangerously? And last, but certainly not least, how dangerous is it really to approach women and ask them out? Download all the free goodies at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Confidence is the very foundation of success with women. But do we just one day become confident? Is it just a decision we make or a switch we flip? Of course not. There are stages of confidence...a continuum, if you will. In this episode I'll reveal what those are, and why most of them are part of a good solid progression toward ultimate confidence. But beware...two of the steps should be skipped altogether, even if most guys don't realize it. More at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Co-Host John O'Brien (https://mountaintoppoodcast.com/rude) My first-time guest is executive coach, author, speaker and university instructor John O'Brien, whose book Rudeness Rehab caught my eye immediately. After all, there's no doubt that common civility has taken a dive in our culture over the past several decades, right? I mean, as men it's perfectly good to be a bit rough around the edges and be assertive when we need to, but dude...it's like people have lost all sense of being decent to each other nowadays. Along with that, even simple self-awareness and regard for others has gone out the window. What happened there? Surely, it's not all easily passed off as the fault of social media and COVID, right? And more importantly, how do we reclaim civility as men without looking like some sort of passive milquetoast pansy or something? Well, the first step, of course, is to clearly define what we're talking about here when we refer to 'incivility'. How does incivility wreak havoc at home, at work, in our social lives and when relating to women? And even if we have our own selves under control, what are the best ways to better manage rudeness in others? I mean, are so many people being rude and socially inept on purpose, or is self-awareness still at an all-time low out there? And aren't there just some people out there who really want to get at you? How do you keep your composure with them? Or should you? And is who we are when we're around the people we're most comfortable with who we really are? And who are--perhaps ironically--the least civil people in our entire life? What advice would John give to guys who are going out meeting women, but finding most of them to be rude? Get in on the latest Masterclass and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Have you noticed a different vibe out there in the world lately? Of course you have...we ALL have. Now that the election cycle is over, people are talking and acting differently. Are they even THINKING differently? In this brief episode, I'll explain the psychology behind what's going on, and why it's affecting women in particular...all for the better. Most importantly, what should YOU be doing as a man in response to this current zeitgeist RIGHT NOW, and going into 2025? More at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Co-Host Derek Loudermilk (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/derek) My long-time friend and returning guest Derek Loudermilk may be the most curious guys I know. Every time I talk to him, he has been exploring and considering the kind of ideas that few men dare to. So what's the latest way Derek's creative approach to life positively affect YOUR fortunes with women? Well, a lot of times we think of being successful with women as 'getting lucky', even as most reputable dating experts would proudly proclaim that luck has nothing to do with it. But wait a minute...what if you can proactively--and intentionally--engineer what most people would chalk up as pure luck? Well, Derek believes he's uncovered realistic, practical ways to do exactly that. What's more, he describes how to make miracles happen...again with intention rather than waiting around for happenstance. For example, what if you could go from where you are right now to the state of being you desire without having to wait a period of time and/or acquire newer, more complicated skills? Could you make a 'quantum leap' to getting better with women...miraculously? Would that be attributable to pure luck? How does Derek get positive responses to unreasonable requests? And how does what you speak of affect your actual reality? For example, could it be that people who identify closely with their disease or disorder are actually perpetuating their illness? I mean, how are we programming ourselves to be unlucky? And what are the practical steps to turn that around so we're luckier than ever? Get in on the masterclasses, talk to me for free for 25 minutes and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === We as men are primally wired to seek purpose and meaning in life. But for better or worse, most of us are also hard-wired in another way that blocks us from finding it. It doesn't have to be that way, though. In this brief episode I'll reveal a whole new, out-of-the-box way of thinking about purpose that will not only supercharge your ability to find purpose, but will most likely greatly increase your fulfillment in whatever you accomplish and however you make the world a better place. Best of all, it's an easier and less stressful an approach to it all. More at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Co-Host Matt Cook (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/mattcook) I know...the title of this episode completely flips the expected script, doesn't it? Well, that's purely intentional. My returning guest Matt Cook has been up to some very interesting research on how our body chemistry as men can either make or break our attractiveness to women. He kicks off the show by revealing what he has been studying lately. For example, he has been amazed by how much men can increase their results with women as well as their positive feelings toward their significant other just by making a few simple tweaks that don't involve meds, supplements, dietary changes or anything like that. How can you keep your relationship with a woman from feeling stale or boring? And what's more, how does accomplishing that mission actually contribute to you becoming a wealthier man? How should your 'sexual schedule' be adjusted if you take certain maintenance meds? How do we physically 'reset' ourselves into the mode of giving women sexual pleasure rather than simply wanting to 'get off'? (No...it's not the obvious answer!) And here's a good one...how can we as men have full-body orgasms the way we've been told women do? And what is the weird problem that happens in our relationship when we ejaculate to porn too often? (Hint: It's not what you think.) And how can breakups with women actually be more equitable and drama-free...even though the sex was amazing? And finally, how can we get our significant other on board with the changes in our sex life Matt is suggesting? Get in on the Masterclasses For Men, download free goodies and so much more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com 

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=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === Last week I described how most men go about 'getting physical' with women from an inherently flawed mindset. But far be it from me to point out problems without offering solutions. So as promised, in this brief six-minute episode I'll show you the nearly foolproof way to inspire women to be sexually interested in you. Sure, it involves some out-of-the-box thinking, but that only means YOU will have the clear advantage with women from now on over most other guys. More at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Co-Host Ed Nissen (https://mountaintoppoddast.com/nissen) Despite so many accusations of toxic masculinity out there, deep down every man of character out there wants to be a hero...especially in his relationship with the right woman. This is not to be confused with being a 'simp' or some kind of pushover. This also isn't another 'Hero's Journey' talk, either. We're talking about real, actual heroism here...as the woman in your life sees it. My guest is psychotherapist and author Ed Nissin, who has thought enough about this subject that he actually wrote a book called Song Of The Hero. For starters, listen for the warning signs as Ed describes what was going on--or not going on--in his own relationship with his wife, inspiring him to make changes. What should we do when being a leader, provider and protector is met with resistance by the woman in our life? Should we just back off? Well, the good news is if you're actually trying to be a hero, you're probably already on the right track...or at least not being seen as a villain (not by sane women, right?) The next step is to understand women's behavior patterns with regard to all of this, which Ed explains how to do. How does our evolution since caveman days actually make being a hero far more complex and difficult? And what's the real world difference between simply protecting and providing and being her hero? Truly an important discussion for any man who wants a successful relationship with a high-quality woman. Check out the latest Masterclass For Men and more at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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=== SNIPPETS FROM THE SUMMIT === I get calls all the time from guys who are trying to get women to have sex with them, but it's just not happening. I can hear the frustration in their voices. Well, almost every time a very specific issue is affecting their success. In this short episode, I'll not only define what it is, I'll show you exactly why it doesn't work. How do I know? Because it definitely doesn't work when women try the same thing with us as men. And not to worry...in next week's SFTS, I'll show you what TO do instead. More at https://mountaintoppodcast.com

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Co-Host Raiford Palmer (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/raif) The term 'break-up' itself inherently implies damage, doesn't it? But just because you're splitting up with a woman--or even heading into a painful divorce--it doesn't mean bitterness and hate has to rule the day, or that you have to hand over all of your hard earned assets to the family law profession. My guest Raiford Palmer from STG Divorce Law in Chicago, and author of the bestseller I Just Want This Done is yet another good, solid divorce law veteran who works for his clients from a position of ethics and accountability. So, what are the warning signs that a relationship is beyond repair? And what's the very first thing any man should do when he feels a divorce is imminent? How exactly does our masculine instinct to provide and protect work against us when a relationship is failing? When the divorce actually happens, should you litigate or mediate? What are the very real, and sometimes 'hidden' complications of children being caught up in the divorce? What does Raif tell people when they call him up, tell him their story and ask him whether or not they should divorce their spouse? (His answer will surprise you.) What is the value of getting an actual divorce coach, as opposed to depending on your attorney for anything other than legal support? And what is the single most costly mistake (literally) that men tend to make when sitting across the table from their soon-to-be-ex-spouse? Overall, a great conversation that will serve as a good insurance policy against losing your shirt in family law court, even if you're not currently going through that ordeal. If after listening to this show you'd like to talk about divorce coaching in particular, check this link out: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/divorcecoaching

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