Built Elite: Recent Episodes
Calen Martens
This Podcast is for those who understand life is a choice. Life has a meaning and we're not sure where to start. But we want success.
Our friends are partying on the weekends and all we want is a life worth living. What's next and where do we go from here? How do we create a life worth living when we have just graduated High School?
Or have found ourselves turning 30+ and don't know where we are going. And life seems to be sliding out from underneath us.
Those who want to change. And want to be apart of something bigger than themselves. A way of life. To be Built Elite.
Discovering the power in how we talk about ourselves and how we can make our words work for us discovering the RAS and how it guides us to what we want in life!
Walk with me through a day in the life of the average human and their habits that lead to a feed back loop that they will never escape unless they are intentional and give more attention to the one resource we don't have enough of and can never get back....
Look like I missed the count on my Episodes. So this is episode 64.5. Where I talk about the attention to scheduling and challenging your mindsets. Fatherhood is not just a Its all I have ever known.
Every decision you make is a vote for the person you choose to become. So take care in your decisions and be intentional about your actions. They lead to results that are either controlled by you, or those you choose to surround yourself with.
Come join me in a discussion around Fixed mindsets and Growth mindsets.
Talking about two heavily predicting factors of the success of your relationship. If you want to help your relationship to thrive and become stronger and grow. Then you can be sure to trust these Tools as you implement and start moving forward with how you show up!
Dive into the one thing that has guided me to the life that I have today. That Has blessed me with opportunity, A wife, a Son, a Business, and a podcast.
Come hangout for a quick session on why we do what we do when it comes to the lowest points in our lives.
Hitting Home with this one. As we Navigate life and see all it has to offer. What Happens when we were left without a father? Or the circumstances left us without a fatherly figure? I became a father 364 days ago and I wanted to share with you just the opening perspectives of the initial thoughts and questions I had as I counted down the days until I became a father!
Its starts at the core. The Core of who you are. We have 18 Different Struggles in life.
Take a dive with me into one of those tools for your tool box. How it can guide your actions and decisions. Finding you where your at and guiding you to a better well deserved future!
Today we dive into the Victim Mindset. What we can do to battle it the mindset shift and tools we use to get what we want out of our lives. Extreme or not extreme we need to Take action on what we want in this life by first taking......
Breaking down the common misconceptions around motivation, Woman, Belief systems, and more. We Want you to walk away from this podcast ready to fight your 20s like a champion and not as a consumer. You have what it takes I promise. Lets get you started on the right path.
Join me on a journey of self sabotage, What and why?? and How can we take over in our lives when it comes to destroying our Careers, relationships, and social circle!
Came across this podcast and wondering what episode to listen to?
Its this one. I Talk about the why, and where we are going.
2024 is you year, your chance, and your success. Are you ready?
Today, and every day, I recognize my Calling.
I acknowledge that I am destined for greatness, and it is my duty and purpose to fulfill my vision and mission. My unique talents, skills, and passions are gifts meant to be shared with the world. I will embrace every opportunity that aligns with my calling, and I will pursue my goals with unwavering determination.
I understand that my decisions shape my destiny. I will make choices that are in line with my vision and values. I will cultivate important traits such as resilience, patience, and perseverance. I will form habits that empower me: the habit of continuous learning, the habit of gratitude, and the habit of self-reflection. These habits will guide my decisions, ensuring they reflect the best version of myself.
I promise to take care of my body and mind. I will nourish myself with healthy food, exercise, and sufficient rest. I will engage in activities that bring me joy and peace, nurturing my mental and emotional health. I recognize that a strong and healthy body provides the foundation for a focused and clear mind.
I am aware that temptation and distractions are obstacles on my path to success. I will resist the allure of instant gratification and stay true to my goals. I will minimize distractions, knowing that my time and energy are valuable resources. I will be mindful of how I spend my time, ensuring it is in alignment with my purpose.
Every day, I will take steps, no matter how small, toward my goals. I will face challenges with courage and setbacks with resilience. I will celebrate my victories, both big and small. I trust in my abilities and believe in my dreams. With focus, determination, and unwavering faith in myself, I will fulfill my Calling and create a life of purpose and fulfillment.
You been put on a boat that isn't going to help you succeed. Are you going to acknowledge it and start taking action or... let it consume you and run your life. Its your choice.
Are you effective at taking action in your life regardless of your emotions? No? Then it’s time to get to work.
do you promote a creative and curious environment fueled with passion and empathy for your kids? No? Then it’s time to get to work.
Are you quick to anger in a disagreement with your wife?
Are you riding an emotional rollercoaster with highs and lows of action and inaction?
Are you reacting to minor inconveniences like the world is ending?
Do you believe that the world is against you and that they are the problem?
Then it’s time..
It’s time to take control of your future.
It’s time to take control of your emotions.
It’s time to take control of your actions.
The Podcast That Redefines What It Means to be a Emotionally Intelligent Man! Its time to man up. Navigate the world on your own terms. And be a leader at your job and at home.
3 Things Holding you back from you.
A common sense approach to life.
If you do these things and you will live a life to the fullest.
Lets talk Logical thinking the thing that will change the way you operate in life. The way you talk about yourself to others, And the Way you talk to yourself. Lets get you another tool for the arsenal.
What does it mean to carry your last name? What track record do you hold in your actions? Is it honorable? And why should you care?
Today we Discuss the statistics behind what we are doing wrong as a society. Now more then every we must unite as men.
If you live a goal-orientated lifestyle, you will experience what i would call the rollercoaster effect. And most people hate being on the rollercoaster but don't know how to get off. When you're motivated to do things, you slam them out. You are unstoppable, and this time varies for some, from a day to a couple months. You will have an exciting couple of months of productivity, and then without any notice, you are on the downswing you let things slip. Life gets to Quote Busy end quote. Life seems to just take hold, and for some reason, you can no longer take care of yourself, your shit list, or the mundane tasks that keep your house organized and effective. Everything falls apart. And you live like this for an extended period until something happens. You may get a spark of inspiration to clean your house. You just decide that you're gonna do more than you did yesterday. Or for some, and maybe for most, your now years down, that life is getting too busy, and you have left yourself way worse off than you had ever imagined. So what's next for you, and why does it seem like every time you think you have discovered some momentum in your life, it all comes crashing down?
It's because we have been conditioned for goals, not values. Since you were in school, the goal was to finish your homework. Your goal was to get a passing grade. Your goal was to finish the year and pass. the goal was to court a partner and be in a relationship. the goal was to get a car, a house, and a family. There has always been a goal. For some, it has been effective and has served them very well. But for others that end up on the rollercoaster, I wanted to show you that there is another way to orient your life and direction to help you achieve things more effectively and on time.
This will help you develop the right habits, characteristics, perspectives, and beliefs to get you wherever you want to go.
So what is a value-oriented lifestyle look like? Listen in!!!
Based on the society of our past we have been told that men are just providers. You job is done once you have provided a home, food, and a place to sleep. But that is such a small aspect of what life is really meant to be!
Why would you adopt the Fit Dad Mentality and how would it serve you and let you enjoy so much more in your life?
Good Morning! Here are the best Resources for your morning Decisions and Actions for your journey!
- Fasted Cardio
Are There Benefits of Fasted Cardio? (healthline.com)
- Cold Exposure Frequent Extreme Cold Exposure and Brown Fat and Cold-Induced Thermogenesis: A Study in a Monozygotic Twin | PLOS ONE
Also An Amazing Article on Linkedin with 60 References: Cold Thermogenesis and The Brain (linkedin.com)
- Food Impact of Dietary Fats on Brain Functions - PMC (nih.gov)
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Reading/ Learning The Science of Brainwaves - the Language of the Brain | NeuroHealth Associates (nhahealth.com)
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Meditation Meditations Book by Marcus Aurelius
Liberty (libertyfund.org) - Connect with Other Men
Way of Men - Jack Donovan
The Way of The Superior Man - David Deida
Hard Times Create Strong Men - Stefan Aarnio
Becoming Unstoppable on your journey! Lets GOO
As men, we play a vital role in shaping the character, values, and overall well-being of our families. Our actions and choices are influenced by a set of guiding principles that form the moral foundations upon which we build our lives. By understanding and embracing these principles, we can create a positive impact not only within our own lives but also within the lives of our loved ones.
So, let's explore some of the key elements that contribute to building strong moral foundations.
Integrity and Honesty
The first crucial element of building strong moral foundations is integrity and honesty. Integrity means aligning our actions with our values and principles. It involves consistently acting in a manner that reflects our true character. Honesty, on the other hand, involves being truthful and transparent in all aspects of life. When we prioritize integrity and honesty, we cultivate trust, credibility, and authenticity within our families.
Respect and Empathy
The second element is respect and empathy. Respect forms the cornerstone of healthy relationships and interactions. By treating others with dignity, fairness, and kindness, we create an environment that fosters trust and understanding within our families. Additionally, cultivating empathy allows us to understand and share the feelings of our loved ones, promoting deeper connections and emotional well-being.
Responsibility and Accountability
The third element is responsibility and accountability. Personal responsibility entails taking ownership of our actions, choices, and commitments. It means fulfilling our obligations and striving for personal growth. Similarly, family responsibility reminds us of the importance of our roles within our families. By actively contributing to the well-being, support, and nurturing of our family members, we create a culture of accountability and reliability within our households.
Compassion and Service
The fourth and final element we'll explore today is compassion and service. Cultivating compassion involves showing kindness, understanding, and concern for the well-being of others. By prioritizing the needs and emotions of our family members, we foster empathy, forgiveness, and strong bonds. Additionally, serving others with selflessness and generosity instills values of altruism, gratitude, and social responsibility within our families.
Building strong moral foundations is an ongoing journey that requires conscious effort and self-reflection. As men, we have the power to shape our own lives and the lives of our families through the principles we embrace and embody.
So, let's take a moment to reflect on the guiding principles we've discussed today: integrity and honesty, respect and empathy, responsibility and accountability, and compassion and service. These principles lay the groundwork for creating a nurturing environment where our families can flourish.
Thank you for joining me today on this exploration of building strong moral foundations. I hope this episode has inspired you to reflect on your own guiding principles and how they shape your life and relationships. Remember, by consciously embracing these principles, we can become better men and create a lasting positive impact on our families.
Here We are on a Monday morning talking about something you probably already started doing today..... So Are you happy with the result or did you wish things were different?
Common Misconception as a Man is that our purpose is to provide. But this is less then half they purpose that we have as men. If we don't STEP UP in other key essential rolls in our lives we will become stale and lose our ambition, momentum, purpose, and maybe even our lives. If your not living your dying. Lets get busy!!
We will always have inputs in our lives from news, social media, friends, family, podcasts, books. What are are you doing to regulate what is serving you and what is influencing your actions, and decisions. Lets have a quick talk about it today!
Just sharing Something I was Feeling passionate about in the moment. Lets get After it this week!!!
Monday Morning Madness !! Its the 3 Key Components to successfully implement any new Habit, Belief, Perspective, Skill, Talent, Hobby, and much more. When ever you are trying something new for the first time you are going to encounter the first but eventually move to the second then with some hard work and dedication you will finally move to the third. Looking forward to the discussion!!
Jam packed with a theory, Perspective, and a Belief. Lets lake a look at your mindset and how it could be Tearing you down!!!
When is comes to your most Elite Self and those Forks in the road it can be challenging to know which way to take. Intuition or that gut Feeling might be just what you need to take that leap of faith. Tune in for a short podcast where I give you an introduction to intuition and how we can build it up.
After 4 weeks of silence I'm back with an episode to give you an update on how it feels to be a new father. The Ups and Downs, some tips and an overview of the impact and emotions that come with becoming a father.
Embarking on a self development journey can be like drinking from a fire hose. He is a practical way to start your journey with some questions and skills to develop over time to help you become your most ELITE self.
Do we understand what we want? Whats holding us back? how we can become more effective and efficient?
Why am I here? What is my mission? I tried to discuss it but maybe got a little off topic. Value Packed Perspective shifts and mindset development!
We all have problems... Its how we handle them that separate us from society. What could you do differently today to make sure your getting where you need to tomorrow?
Short and sweet, Something to get you going into your week as you navigate the Monday blues!!! Lets get if fam!!!
We are talking about Journaling for men and all it has to offer our lives. I give some helpful tips on how to use this to to see the best results. Understand that this tool needs to be used over an extended period of time to see benefits. Give it a listen and you might just be journaling for the first time tonight
It has been way to long and I'm sorry. Have a listen and I hope you like what you hear! Lets get after it this week!
Have you met your reflection? Do you see the person you wanted to be? or are you so far from who you could be?
How are you seeing the world around you? Is it against you? How are you playing a roll around you?
Making you think into a deeper perspective of how we see the world. Is it this complicated?
As we navigate this life and out thoughts we can be consistently challenged by the negative ones that keep us from progressing. I hope after this short listen you can begin just a small part to a bigger journey. Thanks for listening.
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains Mature subject matter. You may not want to hear what I have to say and that's okay with me.... but it could change the trajectory of your life. I dive into a sensitive topic that I know full well won't apply to all of you. But for those it is for this is going to cut deep and your gunna hate me for it.
One of the biggest misconceptions when it come to obtaining knowledge is our beliefs surrounding our ability to read. Here we discuss a perspective and a mindset to hopefully understand the potential and ability that many of us have with in us that has con undiscovered.
An understanding of 3 key areas of knowledge based around values.
I give you questions to consider and help you understand areas of your life.
Lets get after the future we desire and not the one we run away from every weekend.
Mario is a teacher and coach for young adults and men. Come join us as we discuss different perspectives of identity, desires, and more.
This episode addresses some Values and Beliefs that the younger generation may Value and how its been misinterpreted and put on a pedestal. I know I have fallen into this trap in the past and I want to share with you my perspective, philosophy, Values and Opinion on how we can change and adapt a new healthier belief and values.
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We all want to be rich! But what does rich mean to you?
In this episode we will talk about the 7 things that have had the biggest impact in my life and my pursuit for success.
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Men struggle to. We all have different perspectives of what it means to be a man. We are all raised differently, have different perspectives and beliefs. What defines us is what we accept as who we are. So who is that? lets dive into a perspective of what a man looks like.
Affirmations Take a lot of time. which is a big problem in todays society. We live in a world that lives for immediate gratification. The constant scrolling on social media feeds. What we can type into or browser and feel satisfied a couple min later.
This creates a emotional reaction and ultimately leads us to believe that if we haven't received anything from our actions immediately its not worth our time. its not worth our attention. and it must be a lie.
But why affirmations don't work for you is because you haven't been doing it long enough for it to become a belief, or apart of you. You try it for a couple weeks maybe a few days and oops nothing happened must not work for me.
So here's a way and a perspective that can help you believe your affirmations faster and more effectively.
- Tell the world! but not really. Tell those who you are close to and those who are immediately around you. a spouse, friends, and family.
Listen for the other 4 Steps!
I see a lot of younger adults lost in this world as they take on their self development journeys. They start to lose friends as their interests shift away from the alcohol, drugs, and partying. Struggling to find someone to talk with about how they can reflect on their past decisions and how to make better ones for the future. The journey of self development, self mastery, and self growth does not need to be lonely.
I know your immediate surrounding friends might not be ready for the journey you have started on but I promise you there are a lot of men just like you all over the world waiting, and wanting to talk and have support on their journey as well. If you are feeling alone among your friends and need someone to talk to go check out my Discord server sign up and also find us on Facebook at Built EL1TE. We can come together and support each other with accountability, sharing our stories, and lessons learnt.
Please leave a comment or review to let me know what you thought of this style of podcast. I look forward to serving up more valuable content in the near future. Until next time you host Calen Martens.
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Thoughts can be tricky. Getting where we want in life can be hard. I share some of the things I've learnt along the way.
I bring you the role models and where I began on my journey in self development. I hope you can find value in the story at the end! Look forward to seeing you all next week!
Earl NightengaleEarl Nightingale was an American radio speaker and author, dealing mostly with the subjects of human character development, motivation, and meaningful existence.
The Strangest Secret
You become what you think about.
Napoleon HillAmerican self-help author. He is known best for his book Think and Grow Rich
Desire
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Jim RohnAmerican Entrepreneur, author, & motivational speaker
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Eric ThomasAmerican motivational speaker, author and minister.
Youtube Channel Where I found the most Value
Tony Robbins
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Awaken The Giant Within
Thanks for joining me on this journey.
Investments:
Everything you do right now is an investment for your future. From the food you eat to the knowledge you gain. The reason I say "investment" is because there are good, bad, and risky investments. But one would have to educate themselves on that to really understand the differences, or else they would just continue to invest blindly and leave it to chance. The risk is high for someone who doesn't consider a healthy meal, Simple daily exercise, and the obtainment of knowledge.
You are going to continue your life based on your values and beliefs. You create a world of pain or enjoyment based on your investments. You can create an abundance of happiness and success. But it will always come down to your investments. It's perfectly healthy to have hobbies. This will bring you friends and community. Provided that you value such connection with the world.
Have you ever considered taking the time away from society? Away from social media. Away from the needs of others. Away from all others' expectations. To confirm that your values, beliefs, character, and personality align with who you wish to become.
It can get cloudy out there. Your judgment starts to surprise you. You say things that you usually wouldn't. But that's not all...
The Good Investments.
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Nutrition
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Relationships
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Mental Health
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Knowledge
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Finances
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Hobbies
Where are you spending your time?