099 – Become A Leader - a podcast by Alf Herigstad

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BECOME A LEADER…
As you know, if you are a regular listener to this show Friday’s are where I kind of talk about whatever is on my mind, but I do try and keep it relevant to the mission of Being a Better Man. In fact, if you ever hear me babbling about something that is not relevant to being a better man I want you to write me immediately and question it, ok?
Whats on my mind today is the fact that this is episode 99.  My next episode on Monday will be number 100.  That’s a big deal for me…it’s a milestone.  When I started this podcast I had no idea how far it would go…but, here we are and its all thanks to you, the listeners. It really has been an incredible journey so far. Before I get into today’s episode, I’m going to warn you…it’s a little different, I’ll be talking about an idea that could have great value for you…or maybe not.  It might even sound like a great big commercial, I’m not sure yet, but I hope you bear with me, because what I’m talking about could have tremendous value for some of you and it could play a big part in your journey of being a better man.
When I started this I had no idea what I was doing…I didn’t know anything about websites or mp3’s or microphones or anything.  All I knew was that I wanted to try and make a difference in the world.  I had listened to some podcasts with my wife and I recognized the medium of podcasts as a possible method of conveying a message.So, in spite of tremendous odds and tremendous ignorance…I went for it.  Here is the part where I tie this in to being a better man.
I’ve gotten a lot of great feedback from you guys, that’s really what keeps me going…knowing that I am making a difference to someone out there.  Hearing from people that this show has gotten under their skin and now they think before they act, they look for opportunities to be better men every day.  That’s amazing and that is EXACTLY why I am doing this.All this feedback got me to thinking…beyond the message of the podcast itself, I should share the method.  Perhaps there are those among you out there who also have a message to share with the world, your own agenda that you are passionate about. 
What if this podcast, Being a better man, was able to spawn a few more podcasts by galvanizing a few of you to pick up your own torch and bring your own unique passion to the world in the form of your own podcast?You don’t have to talk about the same stuff I talk about, it doesn’t even have to be about self improvement at all…it can be about your hobby, your family, or other things that interest you or make you angry or whatever.  Whatever your message is…there will be other people who share an interest in that message.  If you do that, now you have become a leader.  A leader of other people in the discussion of your topic, whatever it is. 
Maybe you are passionate about the life cycle of the beef tapeworm, you find it fascinating for some reason…kinda  weird, but OK…do a podcast about it and find other weirdo’s that think thats really cool.  Now you have become a leader and a community builder…and those are both very manly things to become.In my case, I simply invited you the listener to join me on a journey I was already on; the journey of being a better man today than I was yesterday.  Now I feel kind of guilty because I may be getting more out of it than anyone else.
When I prepare these episodes and figure out what I’m going to say or talk about, it helps ME be a better man.  It helps me validate and organize my thoughts so that not only you can understand them…but so that I can too.That’s the way it works.  So whatever your particular topic or passion is, be prepared to become immersed in that thing if you decide to do a podcast about it.
If you are remotely thinking that this sounds like a good idea, then I have something that might interest you.Like I said, when I started I was starting from scratch, with no

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