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**This is Part 2 of our exclusive Targeted Podcast interview with New York Times bestselling author Eric Blehm—and there is much more from this conversation still to come.**
Eric Blehm joins Atlas Aultman for a deeper conversation about *Fearless*, Adam Brown, SEAL Team Six, Special Operations, *Legend*, Roy Benavidez, warrior culture, and his newest work, *Haunted by Heroes*.
If you are searching for **new books about Special Operations, Navy SEALs, SEAL Team Six, military history, elite warriors, or what to read after *Fearless***, this series takes you directly inside the stories—and the process of preserving them—with one of the world's best-known American special operations nonfiction authors.
In Part 2, Blehm takes us behind the books.
He discusses the extraordinary story of Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavidez and how *Legend* became more than the story of a single American hero.
Blehm explains how he tracked down the men who were there, including members of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, to reconstruct the mission from both the air and the ground—and give recognition to men whose contributions had largely been overlooked. The conversation also explores the difficult experience of Vietnam veterans returning home, the evolution of America's warrior culture, and the difference between the politics of a war and honoring the men and women who serve in it.
Then the conversation turns toward Adam Brown as a basis for his new book, HAUNTED BY HEROES.
Blehm explains what it takes to earn the trust of Special Operations veterans and military families when asking them to revisit some of the most difficult moments of their lives. He discusses extensive interviews with Adam Brown's wife, Kelly Brown, Adam's teammates, and the people who knew the man behind the story that millions encountered through *Fearless*.
Blehm also reveals why *Haunted by Heroes* is different from anything he has written before—calling it the closest he has come to writing a memoir.
For readers of *Fearless*, this conversation offers another look into the people, relationships, memories, and experiences surrounding Adam Brown's remarkable story. And **this is only Part 2.**
More of Atlas Aultman's conversation with Eric Blehm is coming to Targeted Podcast, including more on *Haunted by Heroes*, the stories behind Blehm's writing, Special Operations, sacrifice, brotherhood, and the extraordinary people whose lives continue to influence him.
**Subscribe now so you don't miss the next part of the Eric Blehm interview.** ERIC BLEHM BOOKS DISCUSSED: *Fearless* *Haunted by Heroes* *Legend* *The Only Thing Worth Dying For* *The Last Season* *The Darkest White* ABOUT ERIC BLEHM Eric Blehm is a New York Times bestselling nonfiction author whose work explores extraordinary stories of courage, Special Operations, military service, survival, sacrifice, and the outdoors.
ABOUT TARGETED PODCAST Targeted Podcast with Atlas Aultman features long-form conversations with bestselling authors, veterans, Special Operations figures, leaders, survivors, champions, and extraordinary people whose experiences offer lessons about leadership, resilience, purpose, and life.
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New York Times bestselling author **Eric Blehm** joins Atlas Aultman on the Targeted Podcast for a rare conversation about the true stories behind *Fearless*, Adam Brown, SEAL Team Six, Special Operations, *The Only Thing Worth Dying For*, and the trust required to document the lives of America's elite warriors.
Eric Blehm has become one of the most respected nonfiction writers covering the U.S. Special Operations community.
But he didn't serve in Special Operations himself. So how did an outsider earn enough trust to tell stories from communities where trust has to be earned every single day?
In this episode, Blehm reveals how it happened. Eric takes Atlas back to his unlikely beginning as an aspiring professional snowboarder, the life-changing words his mother gave him before her death, and the journey that eventually led him into journalism and bestselling nonfiction.
They explore the extraordinary story behind *The Only Thing Worth Dying For* and ODA 574, including how Blehm earned the confidence of Special Forces soldiers and Gold Star families while reconstructing one of the defining early missions of the war in Afghanistan.
Then Eric tells the remarkable origin story of *Fearless* and Navy SEAL Adam Brown—a story of addiction, redemption, Christianity, family, perseverance, and ultimately sacrifice.
You'll hear how:
• Eric Blehm earned the trust of the Special Operations community
• ODA 574 helped launch his career writing military nonfiction
• Families of fallen warriors entrusted him with their stories
• *Fearless* almost never became a book
• Adam Brown overcame addiction and devastating injuries to reach SEAL Team Six
• Adam's wife Kelly and his family became central to his redemption story
• The death of Osama bin Laden unexpectedly changed the publishing opportunity for *Fearless*
• Blehm approaches OPSEC, classified information, accuracy, and military history
• Stories from *Fearless* continue spreading online—sometimes without attribution
• His mother's final advice helped determine the direction of his life
Blehm also discusses *The Last Season*, his seven-year investigation into missing backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson, and why preserving someone's story sometimes means spending years obsessively researching details others might overlook.
And this is only the beginning.
Eric Blehm's newest book, **Haunted by Heroes**, takes readers even deeper into the people and stories behind the Special Operations world. If you've read *Fearless*, followed the story of Adam Brown, served in the military, studied Special Operations history, or simply want to understand how extraordinary true stories are preserved, this conversation is for you.
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LINKS:
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https://www.ericblehm.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ericblehmofficial/?hl=en
https://americasunsung.com
 
CHAPTERS:
00:34 Eric Blehm Joins Targeted
03:09 Why Special Operations Trusts Eric Blehm
06:04 From Snowboarding to Journalism
07:18 The Advice From His Mother That Changed Everything
09:03 The Only Thing Worth Dying For & ODA 574
12:31 Earning the Trust of Gold Star Families
15:33 Meeting Hamid Karzai
17:04 Why Accuracy Matters in Military History
18:37 Eric's connection to DC Shoes
19:07 The Last Season & the Missing Ranger
23:00 When Podcasts and bloggers take an Author's Work
30:37 Special Operations teams that Eric Blehm has interviewed
36:04 Addiction, Faith & Redemption, the Story of Navy SEAL Adam Brown
36:32 How Fearless Began
39:23 Why Eric Almost Didn't Write Fearless
42:16 The Night Osama bin Laden Was Killed and getting Access to the SEAL Team 6 story
43:18 Haunted by Heroes — What's Coming Next
 
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Dave Hoopes is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, self-defense instructor, martial arts gym owner, and founder of Empowering You Self-Defense in Arizona. In this episode of **Targeted Podcast with Atlas Aultman**, Dave Hoopes explains how practical self-defense, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), situational awareness, and mental preparation can help ordinary people protect themselves and their families. ### Who is Dave Hoopes? Dave Hoopes is a first-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with years of martial arts training and teaching experience. He helps adults, children, businesses, churches, youth organizations, and other groups learn practical self-defense techniques designed around awareness, confidence, escape, and personal safety. He also teaches and trains at **Ethos Martial Arts in Queen Creek, Arizona**, where Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts, personal development, and community are central parts of the training environment. ### What does Dave Hoopes teach about self-defense? According to Hoopes, one of the biggest self-defense mistakes people make is **ignoring their intuition when a situation doesn't feel right**. Effective self-defense isn't about looking for a fight. It's about: • Recognizing danger early • Trusting your instincts • Maintaining situational awareness • Avoiding unnecessary confrontations • Escaping dangerous situations when possible • Staying calm under physical pressure • Knowing when you must defend yourself • Developing practical skills through repetition • Protecting yourself and the people you love ### Does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu work for self-defense? Hoopes explains how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches people to use **technique, positioning and leverage instead of relying exclusively on size or strength**. He also discusses how years of BJJ training can condition someone to remain calm while experiencing extreme physical pressure. ### Can Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu help children? Dave Hoopes discusses how martial arts and BJJ training can help children develop: • Confidence • Discipline • Humility • Emotional control • Physical fitness • Resilience • Social skills • Healthy ways to manage stress He also explains what he has observed when children dealing with behavioral problems or bullying begin consistently training martial arts. ### What should beginners look for in a BJJ or martial arts gym? Hoopes recommends finding a martial arts gym where the culture matches your goals. A good gym should prioritize: • Safety • Quality instruction • Respect • Community • Personal development • Appropriate training intensity • Helping students improve Dave explains why beginners should consider visiting multiple gyms and finding an environment where they feel safe, supported and comfortable learning. ### Can companies hire Dave Hoopes for self-defense training? Yes. Dave Hoopes provides practical self-defense instruction for businesses, organizations, churches, youth groups and other teams. His self-defense workshops can also function as interactive corporate team-building and employee-safety experiences. During the conversation, Dave discusses training employees who work alone or interact with the public, including professionals in sales, real estate, healthcare and service businesses. His typical self-defense training can be structured for smaller groups, larger organizations, conferences and breakout sessions. ### Topics discussed in this episode: Self-defense training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ for beginners Situational awareness Personal safety Corporate self-defense training Employee safety training Martial arts for kids Bullying prevention Mental toughness Stress management Choosing a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym Technique vs. strength Protecting your family Queen Creek Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Arizona self-defense training ### Connect with Dave Hoopes Dave Hoopes is the founder of **Empowering You Self-Defense** and can be contacted regarding self-defense classes, corporate training, group instruction, youth programs and speaking or conference opportunities. Website: https://www.empoweringyouselfdefense.com/ Gym website: https://ethosmartialartsaz.com/ Instagram: @dhoopes22 ### About Targeted Podcast **Targeted Podcast with Atlas Aultman** features conversations about leadership, resilience, personal development, mental toughness, martial arts, self-defense and the experiences that help people perform when pressure is highest. SPECIAL OFFERS & SPONSORS: - getFIGHTSCRUB.com - 10% off with code FIGHTSCRUBATLAS - GRAVITY-FORCE.com - use code ATLAS15 - BuckedUP.com - 20% off with code ATLAS25 - LEADERS-KIT.com: Leadership consultations - Targeted MERCH: https://blackeaglecustoms.us/collections/targeted-podcast - Contact show/GUEST APPLICATIONS: win@leaders-kit.com If this conversation helped you, subscribe to Targeted Podcast and share it with someone who wants to become more capable, confident and prepared. No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

Can you actually defend yourself—or do you just THINK you can?
Self-defense expert, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, David Hoopes joins Atlas Aultman on the Targeted Podcast to break down what actually works when a dangerous situation becomes real.
David Hoopes is an owner of Ethos Martial Arts and brings roughly 15 years of martial arts and self-defense experience alongside 30 years of corporate leadership and sales experience. His work includes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, practical self-defense, women’s self-defense training, situational awareness, and corporate self-defense/team-building programs.
In this episode, Atlas and David dig into a question every man should consider: Could you actually protect yourself and the people you love when something goes wrong?
They discuss: • How criminals may identify vulnerable victims • Situational awareness and the “five levels” of awareness • Why transition spaces like parking lots can increase vulnerability • The first warning signs that someone may be approaching with bad intentions • Why your gut feeling or “Spidey sense” matters • Verbal self-defense and de-escalation • Why avoiding a fight is often the smartest form of self-defense • Whether carrying a firearm can create a false sense of security • Why training and repetition matter under pressure • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in real-world self-defense • Martial arts techniques that may not translate to an actual fight • Dangerous self-defense advice being taught online • How quickly someone can lose consciousness in a properly applied choke • Why confidence can make you a less attractive target • Protecting your wife, children and family without living in fear • The difference between being AWARE and being AFRAID
One of the biggest lessons from this conversation: You don't need to walk through life afraid.
You need to walk through life aware. David’s philosophy is simple: recognize danger early, listen to your instincts, create distance, use verbal de-escalation, get away if possible—and fight only when you have to. If you're a man who takes protecting yourself and your family seriously, this episode is worth watching all the way through. Subscribe to Targeted Podcast for conversations about leadership, resilience, self-defense, mindset, masculinity, personal development and becoming harder to break when life gets real.
GUEST: David Hoopes Owner, Ethos Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Self-Defense | Situational Awareness | Corporate Leadership
HOST: Atlas Aultman
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Links:
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Filmed in World War Studio, Arizona, U.S.A.
Topics:
- Can You Actually Protect Your Family?
- David Hoopes: From Corporate Leader to Self-Defense Expert
- Why Corporate America Needs Self-Defense Training
- The #1 Skill That Prevents Most Attacks
- The Five Levels of Situational Awareness 
- Why Parking Lots and Transition Spaces Matter
- Trusting Your Gut When Something Feels Wrong
- Why People Overestimate Their Fighting Ability
- Does Carrying a Gun Make You Safer?
- How Criminals Choose Their Victims
- Put Down Your Phone: Stop Making Yourself an Easy Target
- The First Sign Someone May Be About to Attack You
- Verbal Self-Defense: What to Say
- Avoid, De-Escalate, Fight
- Does Martial Arts Actually Work in a Street Fight?
- The Self-Defense Myths That Can Get You Hurt
- The 3 Things David Tells His Own Family
- Awareness, Not Fear

The Idaho In-N-Out shooting shocked the country—but beyond the headlines are lessons about courage, leadership, situational awareness, self-defense, emergency preparedness, and the decisions ordinary people make in extraordinary moments.
Atlas Aultman, who is not a stranger to combat zones, disruption, and firearms training through his 27-year career working with elite units in the military, law enforcement, and foreign defense fields, breaks down the Idaho mass shooting from the perspective of self-defense leadership, combat decision-making, and crisis response.
Topics include: • Idaho In-N-Out shooting analysis • The armed citizen response • The off-duty police officer • Leadership under pressure • Situational awareness • Run. Hide. Fight. • Self-defense mindset • Concealed carry responsibility • OODA Loop explained • Medical preparedness • Mental resilience during emergencies • What every American should know
This episode isn't about politics.
It's about preparation.
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Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:08 The Idaho Shooting That Changed Everything 01:24 What Kind of Person Are You when everything goes wrong? 02:13 The Armed Citizen Who Fought Back 05:13 Leadership Before Authority, Off-duty Police Officer 06:30 The Lady who picked up a Jammed pistol and then realized it was not usable 07:30 Why Training Matters, cop takes action and so does armed citizen 08:01 Jordan Salinas's Action 09:43 The OODA Loop Explained 10:00 Haters hating 10:28 Prepared vs just being present 11:30 Being Armed vs Being Capable are two different things (Hero or Liability question) 12:15 Run. Hide. Fight. 13:29 Some of my training drills, tools, mindsets on being a responsible gun owner 14:20 What Every American Should Learn 15:11 Are you capable, have awareness, have medical or communications skills 18:15 Unarmed face to face encounter with the gunman 19:19 Fight, Flight, Freeze - how we saw examples of all 19:48 No leaders were appointed 20:32 How Monday morning quarterback and, 21:39...authorities didn't see the same story 21:57 The Five-Second Question 22:26 The full run down of the events, summarized 29:16 Final Lessons for a warrior mindset
 
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What does masculinity actually mean in today’s world?
In this powerful episode of Targeted Podcast, Atlas Aultman sits down with communication coach, TEDx speaker, martial artist, and author Kane Masters for a raw conversation about modern masculinity, brotherhood, mental resilience, martial arts, leadership, communication, suicide prevention, and the struggles men face today.
From brutal life lessons and combat sports to TEDx speaking strategies and emotional resilience, this episode dives deep into what it really means to become a grounded, capable man in a world that often attacks traditional masculine values.
Topics include:
- Modern masculinity
- Martial arts & disciplin
- Brotherhood and male friendship
- Communication mastery
- TEDx speaking strategies
- Suicide among men
- Toxic masculinity debate
- Leadership under pressure
- Mental resilience
- Jiu-jitsu and personal growth
- Why men need purpose
- The importance of emotional strength
- Building confidence through adversity
 
If you’re a man trying to improve yourself, build discipline, lead better, become mentally stronger, or find your purpose, this episode is for you.
 
CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro
00:47 – Meeting Kane Masters & Podcasting Philosophy
02:45 – The Importance of Storytelling
03:55 – UFC Legends, Yakuza Stories & Enson Inoue
05:05 – The Cancer Fighter Who Refused To Quit - TJUN's story
08:20 – What Real Masculinity Looks Like
09:45 – Why Modern Men Feel Lost
10:36 - Doing the right thing (Erik Aude example)
11:06 – The Truth About “Toxic Masculinity”
12:00 – Martial Arts & Becoming Dangerous
15:38 - Atlas tells us why he doesn't care for Andrew Tate
16:20 – Why Being Weak Can Make You Stronger
17:04 – Male Suicide & Emotional Vulnerability
18:28 – Brotherhood & Saving Men’s Lives and preventing suicides
19:13 - George Hayworth Example
19:40 - My Dad's doctor fell victim
22:12 – Kane Masters’ TEDx Talk
25:24 – How To Become A Better Speaker
27:20 – Communication Skills That Change Lives
33:00 – Advice For Young Men
36:12 - Gift for coming in from FIGHT SCRUB
36:35 - Find Kain Masters
37:22 - Show Close out
39:05 - Special Offers and discounts
 
Links:
Instagram @ Kain Masters
You Tube @ Termainally Curious
Kain's Book: https://a.co/d/08iI4mc8
 
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Everyone is connected. Yet somehow, we've never been more alone.
In this powerful conversation, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Sean Klicka sits down with Atlas Aultman to discuss why social media is creating fake happiness, how to build genuine friendships, why purpose matters, and the difference between motivation and discipline.
This isn't another motivational interview.
It's a conversation about becoming someone you're proud to see in the mirror. Whether you're struggling with loneliness, trying to find your purpose, building your confidence, or looking for better people to surround yourself with, this episode will challenge the way you think.
In this episode
✔ Why social media creates fake happiness
✔ How to stop comparing yourself
✔ Building authentic friendships
✔ Finding your purpose
✔ Why men need a tribe
✔ The power of common interests
✔ Motivation vs discipline
✔ Building confidence
✔ Mental health
✔ Self-improvement
✔ Personal growth
✔ Why your environment matters
✔ Creating a better life
✔ Becoming the person you respect
👇 What lesson hit you the hardest?
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Quick hit
00:25 Introduction
00:49 Why social media Is making people miserable
01:40 Dad Jokes and why they are powerful when reversed
03:06 Fake Happiness vs Real Life
04:19 Making a message out of the messes we live through
05:19 Building Your Inner Circle
05:51 Why Common Interests Matter
07:34 Assessing process for an inner circle
09:23 Why Faking it till you make it doesn't work
09:41 The Power of Community and checking up on people
10:58 Cards Against Humanity & Friendship
11:08 Explaining Cards against Humanity and why it's a taboo game
14:22 Advice to My Younger Self
15:59 How to stop doom scrolling / Why Purpose Changes Everything
16:43 The thoughts we have about being invited onto podcasts
17:18 What Sean Klicka wants to do with his life, leave a legacy
17:33 Motivation vs Discipline
19:19 Sean's Final Message
21:13 Closing show
21:27 Exit
21:41 Invite to join our community here FREE by subscribing to this podcast
22:21 Entrepreneurs invite, how to apply to be on the show
 
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Some people make excuses. Sean Klicka keeps making history.
Born without hands, Sean refused to let what other people may call "limitations" define his future. Instead, he earned a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, built a life around discipline, overcame devastating personal loss, and developed a mindset that is contagious and continues to inspire everyone around him.
In this episode of Targeted, Atlas Aultman sits down with Sean Klicka to discuss mental health, resilience, overcoming adversity, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, depression, grief, PTSD, dogs, leadership, confidence, and why your greatest disability is often your own mind. Whether you're an athlete, veteran, entrepreneur, first responder, or simply fighting your own battles, this conversation will challenge the way you think about hardship and personal growth. In this episode ✔ Born without hands ✔ Becoming a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt ✔ Mental health for men ✔ Depression and anxiety ✔ Losing parents and friends ✔ Suicide awareness ✔ Why dogs save lives ✔ Building confidence ✔ Self-reliance ✔ Farm life ✔ Leadership ✔ Paddle boarding for mental health ✔ Why details matter ✔ Living with purpose ✔ Never giving up 👇 What lesson impacted you the most? Subscribe for more conversations with world-class performers, veterans, entrepreneurs, athletes, and leaders every week. CHAPTERS
00:00 Born Without Hands
00:35 Meet Sean Klicka
01:20 Farm Life & Raising Your Own Food
02:08 Why Dogs Save Lives
03:40 Mental Health & PTSD
05:10 Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
09:12 Living Without Hands
11:30 Why Details Matter
13:18 Building Confidence
15:40 Paddle Boarding & Mental Health
18:50 Losing Friends
24:05 Losing His Father
27:20 The Mindset That Changes Everything
34:00 Final Lessons
 
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Welcome back to Targeted Podcast, one of the fastest-growing Men's Mindset Podcasts, hosted by Atlas Aultman.
What separates people who succeed from those who quit?
In Part 2 of this conversation with the founders of Gravity Force Sports Nutrition, Cameron Evans and Nate Mitchell, Atlas dives beyond supplements into the mindset required to build a business, stay disciplined, overcome setbacks, and pursue a vision that most people are too afraid to chase.
From building an American-made nutrition company to discussing faith, leadership, consistency, recovery, entrepreneurship, and mental toughness, this episode is packed with practical lessons for men who want to become stronger in every area of life.
In this episode you'll learn:
Why discipline always outperforms motivation
The mindset required to build a successful business
Why consistency creates long-term success
How elite performers recover mentally and physically
Building habits that compound over time
Faith, family, and entrepreneurship
Why most people quit too early
The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
Health, longevity, and performance
How to develop championship habits that last a lifetime
 
Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, father, coach, business owner, or someone trying to become the best version of yourself, this conversation delivers actionable lessons you can apply immediately.
Targeted Podcast features conversations with elite performers, military leaders, bestselling authors, athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, and world champions who share the mindset required to win in business and life.
If you're searching for a Men's Mindset Podcast focused on leadership, discipline, resilience, entrepreneurship, faith, fitness, and personal development, you've found your community.
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LINKS: https://gravity-force.com/  https://www.instagram.com/gravityforcesportsnutrition  https://www.facebook.com/gravityforcesports/ 
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Teaser, Lightning round
01:19 - Intro begins
01:34 - The Vision: Becoming the Nike of Nutrition
02:54 - The Most Overrated Supplements
04:24 - Expert opinions on the Collagen on the market today, isn't as effective as people think
05:25 - Fish Oil, yes or no?
05:48 - Vitamin D reality
06:29 - Steroids, Performance & Long-Term Health
09:30 - What Makes a Supplement Company Trustworthy and not "Bro Science"
10:24 - Introduction to how to become a Gravity Force Nutrition affiliate (use IG link above)
11:05 - Building an American-Made Brand
12:47 - How a subscription gets you up to 50% discount, shipped to you
15:50 - Scaling a Business Without Losing Quality
16:30 - Living 8 months ahead of schedule
18:29 - How to work with Gravity Force / Creating a Winning Partnership
19:27 - Should Teenagers take pre-workout? (suggestion is 18 and over)
20:19 - Lightning Round / Coffee vs. Pre-Workout, HITS, Recovery, Cardio or lifting
22:05 - Lightning Round /Most over-rated fitness trend
22:41 - Fitness Advice for Busy Men
24:20 - How do you use meditation, consistency to maximize mental performance - Samuri Secret 3 second decision timeline and Zen practices
25:08 - The result of meditation
27:01 - Massage and Sleep and cupping
30:46 - How do you communicate as co-founders in business
31:88 - Advice you'd give yourself 10 years ago and why most people quit too soon
33:08 - David Goggins back in the Air Force
35:00 - Building a Business Through Faith
35:50 - The Story Behind Gravity Force
37:25 - Closing Targeted with tag line "aim for excellence and stay on target, goodnight."
37:59 - Offer for Entrepreneurs who are currently winning to apply to be on the show
 
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No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.

Welcome back to TARGETED Podcast, the fastest growing podcast for men's health and success. This week, we are talking breakthroughs in sports nutrition.
Success isn't built in the gym—it starts with discipline long before anyone is watching.
In this episode, Atlas sits down with the founders of Gravity Force Sports Nutrition, Cameron Evans and Nate Mitchell, to discuss the mindset behind building a premium supplement company, maintaining elite fitness habits, balancing family life, and creating products that prioritize performance over marketing hype.
From waking up at 3:59 every morning to training for Ironman competitions, overcoming health challenges, and refusing to settle for average, this conversation explores what separates high performers from everyone else.
You'll learn:
Why discipline beats motivation
Building successful habits before sunrise
The mindset required to build a business from scratch
Entrepreneurship and leadership lessons
Why clean nutrition matters
The truth about today's supplement industry
Health, longevity and performance
Faith, family and business balance
Why consistency creates extraordinary results
How elite performers structure their daily lives
Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, father, coach, or simply trying to become a stronger man, this episode delivers practical lessons that extend far beyond sports nutrition.
If you're searching for a Men's Mindset Podcast focused on leadership, discipline, self-improvement, business, health, fitness, and becoming the best version of yourself, you've found your community.
But wait, there's more.
They're target - become the NIKE of the supplement world. Watch them grow.
LINKS: https://gravity-force.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gravityforcesportsnutrition https://www.facebook.com/Gravityforcesports/
LEAVE YOUR HONEST REVIEW OF GRAVITY FORCE HERE: https://share.google/lbYfoiNqvdJABce2p
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro begins
01:07 - Team Gravity Force Sports Nutrition
01:27 - Say Hello to Cameron Evans
03:39 - Say Hello to Nate Mitchell
05:46 - Thoughts on Dad Bod’s and why they are bad
07:10 - Introducing the Gravity Force Sports Nutrition brand
08:39 - why some pre-workouts make your skin crawl
09:20 - The most surprising thing you found during years of research on pre-workouts available on the market today / facts about fillers
09:50 - How'd this partnership begin
10:41 - Facebook community page building communications and merging like interests
11:01 - The God factor and how faith plays a role
12:34 - Atlas’s personal 30 day test of replacing coffee with Gravity Force Pre Workout
13:11 - How Gravity Force almost didn’t happen
14:25 - Another pre workout? What’s different?
15:24 - The research journey
16:30 - The first test and what happened with an all natural pre-workout
18:31 - The results of gravity force pre-workout
19:12 - Continued testing and development
20:01 - How long does it take for Gravity Force Pre Workout to start to work = 5-15 mins
21:36 - How it’s designed to be able to take on an empty stomach
22:20 - Where is it made - It’s all American made in U.S.
23:01 - The biggest lie that supplement companies are pushing today, the R&D process uncovered “we’re underdosed”
24:26 - Why are recommended doses so high? “it’s what consumers are asking for”
25:04 - Experts living in the comments
26:11 - Why I used Gravity Force and my friends comments
27:21 - The technology war/bots
28:02 - What supplement should I buy on a tight budget, I only have $50?
29:00 - Time under tension, proven and will give results - Pre workout increases this time
29:09 - The $50 answer for training specific to outdoor activities, high heat climates, + endurance sports = electrolytes
30:20 - Why's Gravity Force Electrolytes different?
31:49 - MMA athletes praises
31:42 - Unfortunate truth about water that many new athletes don’t realize
33:00 - Vacation testimony
33:40 - Can anyone take it?\
34:10 - IV drip compared to electrolytes, how to avoid the needle
34:40 - Almost died from COVID, newly developed/available electrolytes would've worked
35:53 - Age 9-109 - real talk on electrolytes, the Costa Rica Story
36:50 - Reading ingredients from product label
37:50 - Ahman Green endorsement
40:20 - What customers don’t see?
40:53 - “There is no off switch”
42:39 - The personal / spiritual efforts needed to make this all work WITH “the no’s”
43:54 - the ups and downs of business AND how teamwork makes it easier to grow
46:51 - “We’re not done yet” “we’re not satisfied yet”
 
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No matter what your choices - aim for excellence and STAY ON TARGET.