Live Life Aggressively Podcast W/mike Mahler & Sincere Hogan

Jon Hinds (http://www.monkeybargym.com/) is thefounder of Monkey Bar Gym, inventor of Lifeline USA equipment, bodyweight strength coach, & vegan athlete. For over 30 years, Jon has successfully trained a variety of clients, from NBA and major league baseball players, to the everyday hard-working joe and jane, to some of the top celebrities in Hollywood. During episode #32 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Jon joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Jon shares how the early days of his career training celebrities, professional athletes, and helping clients make amazing transformations helped create his Monkey Bar Gym training system Jon's secrets to training celebrities and the most common mistakes many trainers make when focusing on training celebrities  What's the connection between Jon's company, Lifeline USA, Jon's dad, & former mob boss, John Gotti? What are the benefits of training with resistance bands vs. weights What training equipment has consistently improved Jon's jump training for the

Actor Roger Cross (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003078/) is best known for his roles as CTU agent Curtis Manning from the iconic series "24," Travis Venta from the SyFy channel hit "Continuum," & Lucas Hilton on the #1 show on the CW, "Arrow."During episode #31 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Roger joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: How the show began withRoger vs Sincere  & how they "really" felt about the UFC 167: GSP vs. Hendricks decision. aka: Canada vs. Texas 2 Roger shares how he goes against the norm by consistently finding new acting roles each year, since his start in 1989 and how you can apply this to your own life Roger discusses who had the suckiest character ending, his character Agent Curtis Manning (24) or fellow "Arrow" co-star Manu Bennett's character, Crixus (Spartacus)  How close to reality is the storyline of Roger's current hit show, "Continuum" (Syfy) to the issues of today's world Why Sincere won't ever upgrade his flat screen TV or buy an Xbox Kinect When having goo

Mark Philippi (http://www.philippisportsinstitute.com/) is a world renown and highly respected strength coach, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark & his wife Tracey, who is an equally renown nutrition expert, are the owners of the Philippi Sports Institute. Their clients range from high level professional athletes, such as Jason Giambi, pro MMA fighters, as well as high school athletes. Mark is also known for his time as the head strength and conditioning coach for UNLV, as well as a top competitor in the World's Strongest Man competitions. During episode #30 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, Mark joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Mark's assessment differences and similarities used to asses the variety of athlete he and his coaches train How he and his coach keep their athletes, pro and young, accountable to their nutrition programs What is the in depth process Mark's wife, Tracey utilizes during her 90 min nutrition assessment with clients, and why How Mark responds to over-bearing parents that a

It's the listener Q&A segment of episode 29 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: Mike & Sincere share their tips to increase grip strength Why taking pictures of ripped and bloody hands & posting on Facebook should not be seen as a badge of honor How one grip training technique can help take your jiu-jitsu &/or Muay Thai clinch game to the next level Mike & Sincere ponder on the origins of the lifting terms, Jerk, Clean, Swing, &  Snatch What are the benefits of the Tense:Relax technique & when is the best time to include it n your programming The health benefits of juicing (& we're not the kind that involves a syringe) What are the biggest mistakes in juicing & how to avoid them Mike & Sincere's top juicing & shake combos  The real testament to know if your diet is working Why avoiding one particular nutrient is a sexual disaster waiting to happen Why you shou

Episode 28 of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is available right now. During this episode, Mike & Sincere discuss: Which airline is most like to add an on-board gym The difference between 5 star hotels in Dubai & 5 star hotels on the outskirts of Kenya What kettlebell certification Mike whole-heartedly endorses & why The #1 rule every public speaker or workshop host can learn from DJs What entrepreneurs can learn from the most popular DJs about become a rock star in their own industry Why some of the greatest perks of being a DJ were the biggest reasons Sincere was happy to leave it and transition to being a fitness professional Sincere shares a Robert Downey Jr./Less Than Zero-isque DJ story & how the story of the guy tapped to be bigger than Michael Jordan in the NBA, played a part in how Sincere responded to that situation Why trying to start a business of your own & continuing to work for someone else is like dating two people at the same time How to c

Episode 27 marks the beginning of the twice-weekly broadcast of the Live Life Aggressively podcast right now, as this week Mike & Sincere discuss: Mike shares his recent trip to the UK & how flatulence tends to always greet him in the friendly skies Why making yourself scarce is sometimes great for business What's the one thing that keeps most people from valuing a great opportunity When doubt and not knowing can and doesn't work in your favor What you can learn from Eckhart Tolle about approach the present and future The beauty of having conversations with older people Why fried chicken in Paris is NOT a great idea Why you want to feel like 1 year was actually "a long time ago" When the phrase "life is too short" is not accurate The benefits of a "staycation" What situation would make Sincere promise to live under a bridge rather than choose that particular situation Mike & Sincere's UFC 166 recap Why UFC fighter Chael Sonnen might need Jack Bauer Resources mentioned in the show: 1. "The Power

Jason Fertig (http://twitter.com/profjayf) is an assistant professor of management at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. His main intellectual interests include credentialing, online education, and management history. He has published commentaries for the National Association of Scholars and the John W. Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, in addition to scholarly work in journals such as Human Resource Development Review and the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies.During this week's Live Life Aggressively podcast, Jason joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: How today's education system greatly affects you in various ways, whether you have children or not Why today's education system in the U.S. is very similar to spending 2 hours in the gym Similar to Mike's 5 Pillars of great training program, Jason shares his 5 pillars of an efficient education What is the one particular skill the average college attendee has over those who have never attended college? It's not wh

Transitions Global's co-founder James Pond  (http://www.transitionsglobal.org) returns to the show to give us an update on the T.G. upcoming projects, progress, and more. In case you missed our first discussion with James on episode #10, he and his wife Athena created Transitions Global in order to provide comprehensive, restorative aftercare for girls rescued from sex trafficking. Each girl at Transitions receives personalized care to heal from her past and provide opportunities for her future. A girl who finds her home at Transitions finds a new beginning. As stated on the non-proft organization's website, each young lady finds hope, and with holistic trauma therapy, life skills and sustainable career training, she finds a dream for her future. During this week's Live Life Aggressively podcast, James joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Part One: Transition Global's latest work researching sex trafficking in the U.S., in particular, in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay area Some of the various scenarios in wh

Nadine Hays Pisani (http://www.happierthanabillionaire.com) and her husband Rob, decided to escape the stressful life of running their financially successful chiropractic practices in New York and moved to Costa Rica. As Nadine states on her website, although Costa Rica it is not an island, they did find their own paradise. In Nadine's witty, but informative book, Happier Than A Billionaire, she does not just focus on all of the good experiences on dropping everything and moving to paradise. She describes the ups and downs, she and her husband experinced. In fact, Nadine's been bitten by a bullet ant, slept with scorpions between her sheets, and hiked into a cave where a frisky crocodile was waiting for her.  Yet, as she so elegantly says, "And you know what?  It is still better than a day in the office." During this week's Live Life Aggressively podcast, Nadine joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Part One: What events led to the ultimate decision for Nadine & Rob to drop everything, leave it all, and

Anthony Roberts (http://romanoandroberts.com.mx) is who Mike likes to refer to as, the "Walter Cronkite of the supplement industry." Anthony is the go-to guy with all things ethical and "unethical" in the behind-the-scenes world of the supplement industry. Anthony also shares both sides of the never-ending steroid and performance enhancing drugs issue.During this week's Live Life Aggressively podcast, Anthony joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: What poplar supplement company's product is reportedly linked to hepatitis What are some of the necessary steps you have to go through in order to be an ethical company in the supplement business How Anthony played an important part in Mike's creation of his Aggressive Strength Testosterone Booster  Anthony shares what he thinks is one of the greatest supplements he's ever tried and why Anthony tries to help clear the confusion surrounding the current Progenix lawsuit Is the "grass-fed" whey protein powder craze really just another supplement scam? Why Monsanto may

Daniel Coyle (http://thetalentcode.com)  is  a New York Times best-selling author of the widely acclaimed book "The Talent Code," "The Little Book of Talent," "Lance Armstrong's War," and "Hardball." In part 1 of ths week's Live Life Aggressively podcast, Daniel joins Mike & Sincere to discuss: Part One: Daniel explains the difference between genetic potential  and deliberate practice, in terms of the keys to success ad getting good at any skill The power of "struggling" and how it helps you to find your sweet spot for learning The effects of failing in terms of brain growth Why coaching is so important to attaining mastery of a skill What it takes and what is needed in order to be a master coach How environment shapes our work ethic How the 10,000 hours for mastery of a skill is often misinterpreted What part of the brain is very important to accelerate learning any type of skill and  what you can do to enhance this part to the brain Why "Someone is great, because they were simply born that way" is the

We are joined this week by the official "Veteran Voice of the Octagon," announcer for UFC events, Bruce Buffer (http://bufferzone.net). The author, martial artist, entrepreneur, world class poker player, radio show host, and all-around great guy joins Mike & Sincere this week to discuss:Part One: Who does Bruce thinks "really" won the Jones:Gustaffson match up What is Bruce's thoughts on the greatest MMA fight of all time His regimen used to prepare for rigorous travel, as well as his ring announcing & how he keeps his voice in tip-top shape How he met his brother, famed boxing announcer Michael Buffer, managed his career, and together generated over $400 million dollars from 5 simple words What Bruce learned from his father that helped him become so successful What is the "B.S.C." that Bruce bases his life on in order to become the best at anything he chooses and how you can apply the same principles to lead you down the road to success How to deal with haters, as well as bounce back from missteps

Comedian Ali Siddiq (http://alispeaks.com) is known for his appearances on Def Comedy Jam, BET's One Mic Stand, Cedric The Entertainer presents, is currently on tour with comedian Bill Bellamy, and has 3 comedy albums available on iTunes. This week, Ali joins us for Episode 20 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, which is now available for download Part One: Ali joins us this week to discuss: What do hip hop classics such as "The Scenario" & "The Symphony" have to do with how most of today's comedians are perceived Why one can argue that Michael Jordan was "NOT" the greatest basketball player of all time The difference between slapstick comedians & humorous social commentary, and which category best describes Ali Why teachers should sue parents for negligence Why homeschooling is becoming a viable option What has more and more teachers heading to happy hour? Ali shares what he learned from performing shows in different countries and how he successful engages those audiences, despite cultural diffe

Fitness industry pioneer, visionary, author, and lifestyle transformation expert Shawn Phillips (http://www.mystrengthforlife.com/) joins us for Episode 19 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, which is now available for download Part One: Shawn joins us this week to discuss: Shawn discusses the early days of co-creating Muscle Media Magazine and supplement giant EAS, and how the unconventional vision paved the way for many of today's fitness industry staples How Body For Life became the blueprint for the body transformation programs that are so popular in the fitness industry Shawn shares the tools he utilized to help Body For Life continue to live a successful healthy lifestyle, beyond the 12 week transformation contest The advantages of being a maverick in your business industry and in life, and why going against the grain is a good thing The misconstrued views of failure and how what most view as failure is all wrong Advice for those seeking fitness over 40 Why is Mike talking about St. Ides malt liquo

Episode 18 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is now available for your downloading & listening pleasure, and is a "must-download!"  This week, we are joined by best-selling author, Sam Sheridan (http://worldismadeoffire.com). Sam  is best known for his books, "A Fighter's Heart," "A Fighter's Mind," & "The Disaster Diaries," and has also appeared in the movie "Warrior." Part One: Sam joins us this week to discuss: What Sam learned from MMA legend Renzo Gracie about coming back from a loss/failure and how that can also help you in competition, business, and life The pros and cons of Work ethic vs. Ability What Sam learned by personally getting into the trenches of prepping for a doomsday scenario, while writing "The Disaster Diaries" Why planning, based on fear, is highly detrimental in business, training, and life How recognizing that knowing what you don't know is actually a good thing Sam shares which top level MMA ex-champion should take some time off from fighting, and also why Sam thinks th

Episode 17 of The Live Life Aggressively podcast is another great episode, as we discuss a topic that affects or has affected all of us in some form or fashion; depression. Depression can be very detrimental to our career, personal life, mental health, as well as our physical health and training programs. On this episode, Dr. Kelly Lambert (http://http://www.kellylambertlab.com/), a highly regarded expert in the field of behavioral neuroscience and author of the critically acclaimed book "Lifting Depression" & the newly released "Lab Rat Chronicles' joins us, on this week's LLA podcast. Part One: Kelly joins us to discuss the following topics: How a more automated world contributes to depression How movement has played the part in the evolution of our species, as well as its role in alleviating depression Which types of movement is essential to assisting the alleviation of mental illness Why utilizing you hands can serve as a "mental health vitamin" Why cooking could be a lot more beneficial than just f

Be sure to download Episode 16 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast right now, as this week Mike & Sincere discuss: The universal law of the weekly bar attendee A review of a few of our favorite apps to aid in quality sleep Transdermal alternatives to sublingual melatonin and DHEA Sincere's prediction for fitness bootcamps Louis Gossett Jr., Angela Bassett, + Halle Berry going topless? Why prolonged 100% focus may not always work in your favor Sincere's thoughts on using Mindfulness Walks to help improve kettlebell jerks, ankle mobility, and balance Mike & Sincere share there tips to help improve grip strength Tense-Relax techniques to improve lockouts and box jumps Listener Q & A How to effectively get results from a strategic partnership Finding success in times of turmoil What entrepreneurs can learn from underground hip hop and mixtape DJs Sincere's thoughts on the movie "The Butler" The value of hardships on the road to success Mike's upcoming workshops, supplements, & Sincere's upcomi

Episode 15 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is now available for your downloading & listening pleasure, and is a "must-download!"  This week, we are joined by speaker and best-selling author, Robert Greene (http://powerseductionandwar.com). Robert is best known for his highly influential and controversial books "The 48 Laws of Power," "Mastery," "The 50th Law," in which he co-wrote with 50 cent, and more. Part One: Robert joins us this week to discuss: Is it possible to be a good person and follow the "48 Laws of Power?" How working in Hollywood played a part in the themes of Robert's books Why Robert got a thrill out of revealing the taboos of everyone's desire for power Why "everyone" should be aware of the 48 Laws of Power What you can learn from Mozart about finding your own path, despite what your others have told you...including your parents Why competing for the same position (even as an entrepreneur) can be detrimental to your success Robert's view about the popular "10,000 hour rule" attri

Be sure to check out Episode 14 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, which is now available for your downloading & listening pleasure. This week, we are joined by renown strength coach, Charles Staley (http://targetfocusfitness.com). Part One: Charles joins us this week to discuss: Charles explains why he has not been as visible in the "fitness business" public eye How Charles is rebounding in the biz after personal setbacks What many fitness pros & the band Hollywood Undead have a lot in common What Charles learned about being a good instructor and an even better businessman Knowing when and what to outsource, in your business Charles shares what he learned from the mistakes he made early in his career We discuss the "one" investment all entrepreneurs should be making Charles shares his experience with TRT, Aggressive Strength Testosterone Booster, & other supplements Charles shares training tips for the 50+ trainee & how his training has improved with age & experience How focusing mor

Be sure to check out Episode 13 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast, which is now available for your downloading & listening pleasure. This week, we are joined by our good friend, top branding, fitness and personal development entrepreneur, John Spencer Ellis (http://johnspencerellis.com). Part One: JSE joins us this week to discuss: Why John should stick to marketing and branding, and forgo his dreams of a being a plumber The common mistakes John sees a lot of fitness professionals making in their businesses What John & 50 Cent agree on The system John uses to create something new every 23.5 days How Justin Bieber & Wayne Gretsky are referenced within the same minute of this discussion Why entrepreneurs should bot follow the path of the "One Hitter Quitters" What John learned about authenticity & how you can learn from his past mistakes The benefits of being "bitch-slapped" Why simply having a great idea is not enough to build a successful business The curious case of "Seminar Junkies" JSE