Cultivation of Man: Recent Episodes
Jeffrey Stirland
Jeff Stirland, full-time farmer, entrepreneur, and reformed theologian, speaks to all areas of life from a biblical worldview. The shows will range broadly from agriculture to theology, philosophy, history, business, finance, and skill development in order to aid men in growing in stature and wisdom. Men need range, and this podcast was created for men to cultivate the skills necessary for work, health, life, education, and family.
Cultivation of Man 010 - 3 Strategies for Increasing Your Risk Tolerance
Men need to be more risk tolerant, as we live in a culture inundated with Safetyism. I provide you with three ways to improve your tolerance for risks in business, investing, and even your lifestyle. This episode is not your standard advice, but seeks to uncover the true risks associated with many decisions that are often seen as not very risky. Join me if you want to maximize your ability to analyze risks and make wise decisions that will impact your business and your personal wealth.
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January 25th, 2023
Cultivation of Man 009 - The Most Valuable Investments for 2023 - Invest Where Your Feet are Planted
What do I believe are the most profitable and prudent investment options for 2023? They are most likely not what you think! This discussion is focused on the philosophical underpinnings of where true value is derived, and how we as men can focus our time, money, and energy in order to maximize our growth, yield, and dividends throughout the course of our life. Listen in to learn how to invest in a way that will impact your closest sphere of influence and the people you love the most, and that will produce compounding results for your family, your community, and your legacy.
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January 17th, 2022
Cultivation of Man 008 - 3 Principles to Become a Man of Your Word - Building Trust and Reputation
My focus this afternoon is on cultivating trust and reliability by being a man of your word. Here are 3 simple principles you can apply today that will allow you to keep a promise, exceed expectations, and build trust in your life. Listen in if you desire to build a legacy of trust and a reputation of honor in business, in your family, and in your life. A man is to live and die by his word; we must cultivate this discipline in order to continue to grow more influential and impactful within our sphere of influence.
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January 10th, 2022
Cultivation of Man 007 - Self Employment: Life as a Business Owner
This episode is my own personal take on why being self employed is superior to being an employee. I discuss the flexibility, income potential, quality of life, and community impact that owning your own business provides. This episode dives deeply into the truth about owning your own business, and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur starting your own business.
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January 4th, 2022
Cultivation of Man 005 - 5 Essential Habits for Productivity
Today I dive into the 5 habits I believe are fundamental to establishing a productive lifestyle for 2023. These 5 habits are daily disciplines that will bring you more confidence, energy, focus, and purpose as you continue to seek to grow in your life. The 5 habits are things that I have practiced over the years that together have made a substantial impact on my understanding of work, life, and goals. Thank you for listening to Cultivation of Man, and we aim to bring you valuable content that will help improve your mind, body, and soul.
The 5 Habits
1. Wake Up Early
2. Read Every Day
3. Track your Finances
4. Plan your Tasks and Goals
5. Reflect on your Day
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December 27th, 2022
Cultivation of Man 005 - Living the Slight Edge - Keys to Success in Every Area of Life
The Slight Edge is a personal development book written by Jeffrey Olson, and today I am going to share with you how to apply this principle to your life. Small actions repeated consistently over the long haul with a positive outlook is the key to success in every area of your life. Success is not found in the extravagant, but rather in the mundane. Learn what the 5% of people who reach the level of success they desire do in order to reach their goals and accomplish their dreams.
Link to "The Slight Edge" - https://www.amazon.com/Slight-Edge-Turning-Disciplines-Happiness/dp/1626340463
Start of the New Year on the right foot by forming habits and disciplines that are in line with your values and goals. Cultivation of Man, where men come to be sharpened in body, mind, and soul, and to cultivate wisdom in every area of life.
December 16th, 2022 ● Cultivation of Man 004 ● Vocation and the Protestant Work Ethic ● What is work and why do we do it? Today I dive in to the Reformation doctrine of vocation and calling, discussing why we should strive in our business and work to think in terms of vocation rather than career ● John Calvin stated that all work is sacred if it is done to the glory of God, and this is the foundation for vocational thinking in a specialized and career oriented culture. If you enjoy this episode please leave a rating or review on iTunes or Spotify, subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to it. Continue to cultivate a life of wisdom, honor, and truth in every of life.
December 17th, 2022Cultivation of Man 003 - Building Wealth - The 8 Forms of Capital This episode of Cultivation of Man is focused on wealth building, using permaculture design systems of thinking. The 8 forms of Capital as I lay out today are originally coined by Ethan Roland of Appleseed Permaculture, and have been influential to my thinking about how to build wealth that is robust and well-rounded. The 8 Forms of Capital include Material, Intellectual, Experiential, Cultural, Social, Natural, Spiritual, and Financial. This system of thinking will allow you to consider how to be wealthy not only in terms of money or finance, but in terms of health, life, knowledge, wisdom, and experience. Join me as we consider how this system is a useful tool in cultivating wisdom, honor, and truth in every area of our lives. https://www.7thgenerationdesign.com/creating-resilient-wealth/http://www.appleseedpermaculture.com/8-forms-of-capital/Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, or Google Podcasts. Leave us a review, it will help this podcast grow substantially due to the algorithms. Thank you for listening, reach out to me with any show ideas, questions, comments, or concerns.
December 16th, 2022Cultivation of Man 002 - Starting a Profitable Farm from Scratch - The Story of Spur Hollow FarmThis episode of Cultivation of Man is focused on our business venture, Spur Hollow Farm. After graduating from Grove City College with a Mechanical Engineering degree, I decided to venture into regenerative agriculture in the form of small scale vegetable market gardening. In one year, we created a 1/2 acre vegetable farm that produced $50,000 worth of revenue in our first season! Listen in to hear our story, and to learn about our philosophy of farming, or methods and strategies for farming and selling food, and the importance of a vibrant local economy for food security.The inspirations for our farming career stem from men like Greg Judy, Joel Salatin, Eliot Coleman, and JM Fortier. These men have taught us the importance of growing food in healthy and robust soil to produce a high quality food product that nourishes the body. Our farm business is one of much trial and error, as we have very little experience growing food let alone farming. If you enjoy this episode please leave a rating or review on iTunes or Spotify, subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen to it, and share it with your friends and family. Continue to cultivate a life of wisdom, honor, and truth in every of life.
December 15th, 2022 Cultivation of Man - 001 The Purpose of Cultivation of Man This intro episode to Cultivation of Man gives you the goals of this podcast as well as the topics we will consider. From Reformed theology, to philosophy, to regenerative agriculture, to investing and finance, this podcast will be a media outlet for men to grow in every area of life. Jeff Stirland, your host, seeks to grow as a man of God and a Husband, Father, Farmer, Teacher, and Businessman as he brings you alongside to help one another become well-rounded men. Contact me at spurhollowfarm@protonmail.com leave a review on Spotify or Itunes, share this podcast with friends and family. Thank you all, may the Lord bless you all.