Attack Life Not Others
We all have an enemy within ourselves that must be defeated. Don't deny that. Realize it. Accept it. Own it. Learn to focus that energy and become a powerful, peaceful warrior — a better, stronger person.
Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman, lifelong martial artists, kick around things like 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, and more — in a way that's appreciated by everyone. Martial artist or not, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Together, we'll 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙀, 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 536
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Ep 396 - Parkinson's Law: How to Maximize Your Productivity
Tim and Steve take a look at the power of small, steady improvements by exploring Kaizen and Parkinson’s Law — the idea that work expands to fill the time we give it. They discuss why setting deadlin…
Kick-Start Your Week - 09.01.25
Tim and Steve talk about how big goals don’t happen overnight — they come from small steps every day. They share how even a champion like Larry Holmes had to win one fight at a time to reach the top.…
Ep 395 - Pay Phones to iPhones, Tradition to Technology
Tim and Steve talk about how things have changed from the old days to now. They remember when food, like McDonald’s fries, used to be made in a healthier way, and laugh about kids today not even know…
Kick-Start Your Week - 08.25.25
“You know, I never looked down the road and said, 'Hey look, one day, the Hall of Fame.' It's always about playing each and every game 100 percent and I thank my teammates for getting me into the Hal…
Ep 394 - True Fame is Lasting Fulfillment
Tim and Steve take a deeper look at what “true fame” really means. It’s not about followers, headlines, or being in the spotlight. Instead, it’s about lasting fulfillment: feeling healthy, secure, co…
Kick-Start Your Week - 08.18.25
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” — Albert Einstein
Ep 393 - The Truth Shall Set You Free
Tim and Steve explore the enduring power of words, reflecting on the wisdom of historical religious figures like Buddha, Christ, and Muhammad, along with Seneca and other Stoics. They discuss history…
Kick-Start Your Week - 08.11.25
“If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.” — Albert Einstein
Ep 392 - From Dead Space to Destiny
Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman dive into how martial arts shaped Tim’s life — and how its principles can apply to anyone seeking purpose. From childhood inspiration to becoming a sensei, Tim shares how…
Kick-Start Your Week - 08.04.25
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Ep 391 - Conversations in the Castle
Tim and Steve talk about the power of everyday conversations — especially with strangers like Uber drivers. Some drivers are quiet, others love to chat — but each ride shows how a small moment of con…
Kick-Start Your Week - 07.28.25
“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” — Marcus Aurelius
Ep 390 - Embracing the Moment
Tim and Steve explore the power of being present and attuned to the moment, especially in how we connect with others. They reflect on how rigid expectations and a linear mindset can hinder growth — …
Kick-Start Your Week - 07.21.25
“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” — Marcus Aurel…
Ep 389 - Steps to Resilience
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Tim Hoover shares how a cancer diagnosis at 36 became a life-changing blessing
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The power of adversity to teach gratitude and perspective
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Why doing the hard work matters — especially when life g…
Kick-Start Your Week - 07.14.25
“I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to get me to say that.” — Jerry Rice
Ep 388 - Endurance: Strength Through Suffering
Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman talk about endurance — how going through hard times builds real strength.
Tim shares how he trains his martial arts students to push through both physical and mental chal…
Kick-Start Your Week - 07.07.25
“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.” — Seneca
Ep 387 - Golden Years Wisdom from an 85-Year-Old Sage
Discipline today creates freedom tomorrow. Tim shares a recent conversation with Bernie, a living example of vitality and wisdom, to explore the true meaning of the "golden years." Bernie talks about…
Kick-Start Your Week - 06.30.25
“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” — Marcus Aurelius