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!
“Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.” — Albert Einstein
Tim and Steve talk about the concept of agency and its significance in all of our personal and professional lives. Acting with agency means making intentional choices that align with your values and …
“When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world.” — Norman Vincent Peale
You'll hear Arnold Schwarzenegger expressing his lifelong commitment to training and feeling good, and how he'll be pumping iron until the day he dies. For similar reasons, Tim, Steve, and millions o…
“The secret to living well and longer is this: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure.” ~ Tibetan Proverb
“Root before you expand” is a concept that can be applied to various aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of a solid foundation before growth. For instance, in martial arts, physical stability…
“I wake the dawn as if to say that the dawn doesn't wake me up!” — King David
On this Thanksgiving podcast episode, as in years past, Tim and Steve discuss the importance of gratitude and being thankful. They emphasize that expressing gratitude on a regular basis can be life-a…
“That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero.” — Stan Lee
Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman's presentation on sacrifice is highlighted — emphasizing the distinction between sacrificing one's life in vain and living a life of purposeful sacrifice. Sacrifice i…
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me … Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of …
Steve recaps a recent program he attended presented by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a leading trainer for military, law enforcement, mental health professionals, and school safety organizations. The power…
"Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you." — Aldous Huxley
underdog /ˈəndərˌdôɡ /
noun: a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest
Tim and Steve reflect on 300 podcast episodes, bringing up the 300 Spartans and the movie "30…
"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open." — Frank Zappa
Maren, Tim's martial arts student, joins him and Steve to talk about buffalo charging. The three reflect on the state of the world — the turmoil, chaos, violence, hatred, and overall upside-down natu…
“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” — Gloria Steinem
Growing older brings wisdom, making us more cautious about our hard-earned possessions and less prone to vulnerability. Tim and Steve delve into vulnerability and value. True worth lies in sharing an…
“I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.” — King David
Do you find it hard to be true to who you are while trying to conform to societal expectations? Tim and Steve talk about this quote from Seneca:
“Inwardly everything should be different but our outwa…