My guest on the Move The Chains Podcast this week is my buddy Brian Barney, a professional bowhunter who writes for Eastman’s Hunting Journal and hosts the Eastman’s Elevated Podcast. 

We discuss Brian's journey of turning his love for hunting into a lifestyle, the importance of self-investment, overcoming fear, and achieving financial freedom. Brian shares insights on developing an unbeatable mindset, mastering skills, maintaining a positive attitude, and the significance of timing and strategy in both hunting and life. He emphasizes the value of consistency (Move The Chains!) and hard work in pursuing your goals, and shares actionable tips for you to improve any and every area of your life.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Brian Barney and His Journey

• 03:22 Building a Passion-Driven Career

• 09:26 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action

• 13:51 Financial Health and Lifestyle Design

• 20:24 The Concept of Shrinking Mountains

• 25:56 Maintaining a Positive Mindset in Adversity

• 29:10 The Power of Positive Mindset

• 30:47 Timing and Strategy in Hunting

• 33:21 Effort vs. Productivity

• 38:21 Future Goals and Mentorship

• 41:14 Preparing for Hunts: Mental and Physical

• 47:41 Sharing the Journey: Podcasts and Films

Takeaways

• Mastering a craft requires dedication and self-investment.

• Fear of failure should not hold you back from pursuing your dreams.

• Financial health allows for greater freedom in life choices.

• Consistency and hard work are key to achieving goals.

• A positive mindset can help overcome adversity.

• Timing and strategy are crucial in both hunting and life pursuits.

• Preparation is essential for success in challenging environments.

• Visualizing success can enhance performance in high-pressure situations.

• Life is about finding joy in the journey and pursuing what you love.

Links:

• Connect With Brian

  • Instagram: @brian__barney

  • Weekly Podcast: Eastmans' Elevated

  • Biweekly Podcast: Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter

  • YouTube: @EastmansHuntingJournals --> Beyond The Grid

• Connect with Ryan:

  • Website

  • Follow Ryan on Instagram

  • Subscribe to Ryan's YouTube Channel

  • Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn

• Get Your Copy of  F*ck Your Feelings

  •  Audible

  • Amazon

• Save 10% on your first melin hat, the world's best hats: Use the code MoveTheChains10 at melin.com