School of Man

Cole Rodgers

The School of Man podcast is pure alpha talk with the sole mission to better each man by helping him focus on what matters most. Raw and real, School of Man provides you a no bullshit approach to life by introducing you to real men with real stories. Buckle your chin strap, get prepared for battle with your former self, and emerge reborn on the other side. This is the School of Man. read less
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Ep 37: The Dream with Zack Cox, Brotherhood Class 001
20-10-2022
Ep 37: The Dream with Zack Cox, Brotherhood Class 001
The Core (Consistently Optimizing Real Energy) Five as the men of SoM like to call it are – Live, Love, Learn, Lead, and Legacy.  These five key pillars are the heartbeat of the SoM Culture.  In this Episode, Cole invites you into a behind the scenes look of what really goes on in SoM on … Ep 37: The Dream with Zack Cox, Brotherhood Class 001 Read More » The post Ep 37: The Dream with Zack Cox, Brotherhood Class 001 appeared first on School of Man.
Ep 37: The Dream with Zack Cox, Brotherhood Class 001
20-10-2022
Ep 37: The Dream with Zack Cox, Brotherhood Class 001
The Core (Consistently Optimizing Real Energy) Five as the men of SoM like to call it are – Live, Love, Learn, Lead, and Legacy.  These five key pillars are the heartbeat of the SoM Culture.  In this Episode, Cole invites you into a behind the scenes look of what really goes on in SoM on … Ep 37: The Dream with Zack Cox, Brotherhood Class 001 Read More » The post Ep 37: The Dream with Zack Cox, Brotherhood Class 001 appeared first on School of Man.
Ep 36: Vacation Mindset and the 4 Seasons of Business and Life
13-10-2022
Ep 36: Vacation Mindset and the 4 Seasons of Business and Life
Vacation mindset is real. It sends men for one hell of a feedback loop and oftentimes looks a lot like summer. Each season has a different meaning: Spring – A time where everything is blooming. Summer – A time where vacation mindset kicks in. Fall – A time where the leaves change colors and they … Ep 36: Vacation Mindset and the 4 Seasons of Business and Life Read More » The post Ep 36: Vacation Mindset and the 4 Seasons of Business and Life appeared first on School of Man.
Ep 35: The Midnight Murph
28-09-2022
Ep 35: The Midnight Murph
You can do it in your sleep takes on a whole new meaning when you actually try…to perform a task half asleep. Cole has been training for over 2 years now to set the world-record for most Murphs in under 24 hours.  Periodically he will challenge himself to test his why.   Just recently he did … Ep 35: The Midnight Murph Read More » The post Ep 35: The Midnight Murph appeared first on School of Man.
Ep 34: How To Go Up Another Level By Creating A Story
21-09-2022
Ep 34: How To Go Up Another Level By Creating A Story
If you walk around SoM Headquarters long enough you will hear guys say, “meow, meow” to each other.  In fact, you might even earn a patch that has “meow, meow” on it. It is to remind you to focus on the hard and the things that matter most…and when you don’t do what is hard, … Ep 34: How To Go Up Another Level By Creating A Story Read More » The post Ep 34: How To Go Up Another Level By Creating A Story appeared first on School of Man.
Ep 33: The World Class Routine
14-09-2022
Ep 33: The World Class Routine
So you want to be successful? Simply do the shit others are not willing to do.  That is the Ethos of Cole and the Ethos of men who are setting the world on fire. In this episode Cole takes you through his time honored principles of waking up before 5 a.m., cold therapy, silence, meditation, … Ep 33: The World Class Routine Read More » The post Ep 33: The World Class Routine appeared first on School of Man.
Ep 32: Magic Moments Are What Life Is About
07-09-2022
Ep 32: Magic Moments Are What Life Is About
The second paragraph of the School of Man Ethos calls for you “To be the hero and father your children need.” But the reality is, we as men are battling with the addiction to distraction, e-mails, deadlines, growing a business, and putting food on the table.  All of the sudden we look up and the … Ep 32: Magic Moments Are What Life Is About Read More » The post Ep 32: Magic Moments Are What Life Is About appeared first on School of Man.
Ep 31: The Lightining Bolt Run
02-09-2022
Ep 31: The Lightining Bolt Run
“The reasonable man adapts to the world.  The unreasonable man makes the world adapt to him.” – George Bernard Shaw Cole is back with a power packed episode.  He takes you on a recent journey and adventure of his where he ran through the lightening, rain, and thunder to get to his destination.  One minute … Ep 31: The Lightining Bolt Run Read More » The post Ep 31: The Lightining Bolt Run appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 30: You Fight How You Train
23-05-2022
Ep. 30: You Fight How You Train
Everyone has a plan until you are punched in the mouth and then you find out who you are at the core. When the fight starts, men typically fall to the lowest level of their training and in today’s world where 99% of men are average, training is poor. In this episode explore WHY it … Ep. 30: You Fight How You Train Read More » The post Ep. 30: You Fight How You Train appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 29: Redemption and Rebirth with Bobby Baldwin
02-03-2022
Ep. 29: Redemption and Rebirth with Bobby Baldwin
Cole is joined by Bobby Baldwin to share his story of redemption and rebirth today. Bobby wasn’t raised under the easiest circumstances, which led him to battle addiction throughout his young life. Despite the adversity he faced, Bobby was able to realize that life is happening for him, not to him, and change his life … Ep. 29: Redemption and Rebirth with Bobby Baldwin Read More » The post Ep. 29: Redemption and Rebirth with Bobby Baldwin appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 28: Boring the Devil
23-02-2022
Ep. 28: Boring the Devil
Cole is approaching this episode like a therapy session by opening up and talking about where he’s been. Before the beginning of the year, one small hurdle happened within his family. Little did he know that this “small hurdle” would have a domino effect over the next month of his and his family’s life. It’s … Ep. 28: Boring the Devil Read More » The post Ep. 28: Boring the Devil appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 27: Second Chance
26-01-2022
Ep. 27: Second Chance
On this episode of School of Man we’re joined by guest Caleb to talk about his journey with us. His story begins with grief, loss, and pain, which hit him hard from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he was overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety and apathy. He was able to find support with his … Ep. 27: Second Chance Read More » The post Ep. 27: Second Chance appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 26: How Your Upbringing Impacts Your GOALs
19-01-2022
Ep. 26: How Your Upbringing Impacts Your GOALs
Today, let’s discuss motivation and why it’s not something you can rely on, especially when resistance comes into play. In order to become the man you want to be, you have to focus on embodying the qualities that make the “one percent man.” It’s also crucial to explore your upbringing and how it influences your … Ep. 26: How Your Upbringing Impacts Your GOALs Read More » The post Ep. 26: How Your Upbringing Impacts Your GOALs appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 25: No One Is Coming To Save You
05-01-2022
Ep. 25: No One Is Coming To Save You
Today we’re touching on an important concept: no one is coming to save you. As men, we have to constantly remind ourselves of this idea. We live in a world of instant gratification, and often we expect the process of our own growth to be much the same. You should still raise your hand when … Ep. 25: No One Is Coming To Save You Read More » The post Ep. 25: No One Is Coming To Save You appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 24: Intentional vs. Conditional Thinking
29-12-2021
Ep. 24: Intentional vs. Conditional Thinking
What does it mean to be an intentional man versus a conditional man? The most successful men don’t drift their way to success​​ – they act intentionally with a fulfillment mindset. The intentional man has a crystal-clear picture of who he is, what he wants, and where he’s going. On this episode of School of … Ep. 24: Intentional vs. Conditional Thinking Read More » The post Ep. 24: Intentional vs. Conditional Thinking appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 23: Be the Standard
22-12-2021
Ep. 23: Be the Standard
This episode of School of Man is all about the value of trust, vulnerability, and remaining humble when you’re being called out or lovingly held accountable. It’s important that you be willing to receive honest feedback so you can identify your shortcomings, and then you can do something about it. As a man, you need … Ep. 23: Be the Standard Read More » The post Ep. 23: Be the Standard appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 22: Bourbon and Bullshitting with OG Jon Kennon
08-12-2021
Ep. 22: Bourbon and Bullshitting with OG Jon Kennon
We’ve got Jon Kennon, a School of Man original member, with us in this week’s show. He and Cole are going to have a long conversation and talk about so many things from their lives. Jon and Cole use this episode as an opportunity to discuss the importance of outsourcing, how limiting beliefs can hold … Ep. 22: Bourbon and Bullshitting with OG Jon Kennon Read More » The post Ep. 22: Bourbon and Bullshitting with OG Jon Kennon appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 21: Blind Trust with Josh Gonzales, SoM 006
01-12-2021
Ep. 21: Blind Trust with Josh Gonzales, SoM 006
On this episode of School of Man, we’re joined by Josh Gonzalez. Even though Josh is still young, he’s experienced tremendous growth in his personal journey. He has been through a lot of pain in an effort to discover his true self. Josh learned to befriend his pain by listening to it and running towards … Ep. 21: Blind Trust with Josh Gonzales, SoM 006 Read More » The post Ep. 21: Blind Trust with Josh Gonzales, SoM 006 appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 20: The Darkside To Masturbation
24-11-2021
Ep. 20: The Darkside To Masturbation
Today’s episode is about a topic that might make you a little uncomfortable: masturbation. It’s an important topic and there’s no need to demonize it. Cole will discuss the unhealthy side of it and how it has affected his own marriage. We’ve got nothing to hide and everything to gain with this topic. Cole explains … Ep. 20: The Darkside To Masturbation Read More » The post Ep. 20: The Darkside To Masturbation appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 19: Why Am I Doing This Again?
17-11-2021
Ep. 19: Why Am I Doing This Again?
There’s plenty of content out there on how you need to find your “why.” But today, Cole is taking a different approach to it while providing some examples from his life. This will show you the importance of putting yourself in a position where you are forced to grow. Cole describes some of the issues … Ep. 19: Why Am I Doing This Again? Read More » The post Ep. 19: Why Am I Doing This Again? appeared first on School of Man.
Ep. 18: The Beggars Bowl
27-10-2021
Ep. 18: The Beggars Bowl
Today we’re talking about an unhealthy addiction. You probably don’t even think that this is an addiction, but it’s one that plagues a lot of healthy, alpha men. Cole first sets the tone by telling a story about The Beggars Bowl, demonstrating the human addiction to validation. Seeking validation is like a drug, and it’s … Ep. 18: The Beggars Bowl Read More » The post Ep. 18: The Beggars Bowl appeared first on School of Man.