On Episode 2 of the Be A Man series , host Matthew Morris and guest Bryan Burkhardt discuss how to balance family duties, career obligations, and outdoor callings. Bryan Burkhardt, a longtime GM executive and Past-President with Compton Traditional Bowhunters, shares how he made time for marriage, fatherhood, faith, and demanding work while prioritizing wilderness time to “recalibrate.” The conversation covers mentorship, setting expectations at home and at work for extended trips, and how solitude in places like Alaska drives reflection and perspective. Brian recounts early adventure hunts inspired by Fred Bear, his first major trip to the Northwest Territories, and being stranded during 9/11, plus close encounters with grizzlies and aggressive moose. He emphasizes priorities, goal-setting, and doing the right things at the right time—without being too hard on yourself.
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