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!
Tim and Steve discuss insights from business guru Alex Hormozi. Believing you have plenty of time is false. First, tomorrow is never guaranteed. Second, tomorrow will arrive sooner than you think. Su…
“Any new beginning is forged from the shards of the past, not from the abandonment of the past.” — Craig D Lounsbrough
Ponder on living in the moment and the importance of mindfulness, through the lens of two significant moments: the moment we live and the moment we lose.
Feelings of doubt, fear, anxiety, and anger d…
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot.” — Michael Altshuler
Tim shares a heartfelt conversation he had with 83-year-old Bernie, who shares his reflections on the importance of staying relevant and connecting with genuine people.
As Bernie continues to embrace…
“I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring.” — David Bowie
Tim shares a valuable nugget of wisdom from his daughter, a nutritionist, who reminds him that "motion is the lotion."
It far too easy to succumb to discomfort and inactivity, opting for sedentary ha…
“The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson
We should not expect the cosmos to neatly fit into our preconceived notions. These mysteries are reminders to embrace…
The impact of words and actions carry a responsibility. Tim and Steve reflect on the irreversible nature of choices made in anger, illustrated by a metaphor of a wolf chasing a bird off a cliff.
It’s…
“You are what you eat. You are what you think. You are who you hang out with. You are what you watch and listen to. You have more control than you think fellas.” — Bedros Keuilian
Tim and Steve liken the new year to boarding a flight — Flight 2025.
If you lose your positive attitude under pressure, we suggest reaching up for a prayer, which will be activated by faith. This fai…
The importance of nothing.
“You get up every day, you're entitled to … nothing. Nobody owes you … nothing. You could have talent, but if you don’t have discipline, if you don’t execute, you don’t foc…
There is a critical distinction between motivation and discipline. While most people believe motivation is essential to cultivate discipline, the reality is that discipline must come first.
Tim and S…
“Fear is an insidious and deadly thing. It can warp judgment, freeze reflexes, breed mistakes. Worse, it's contagious.” — Jimmy Stewart
THE POWER OF APPROPRIATE CONFRONTATION
Build Strength by Facing Your Weaknesses: Confronting (different than confrontational) is key to personal growth
Personal Insight: Steve shares how bullying led…
“Love the giver more than the gift”
Timely and appropriate for Christmas — as it reminds us to cherish the love, generosity, and thoughtfulness behind the act of giving, which embodies the true spiri…
Tim and Steve talk about innovation versus tradition, highlighting the importance of thinking outside the box to solve problems. They reference Albert Einstein's assertion that we cannot solve proble…
Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard.
Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard.
Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard.
Communicatio…
In this brief episode, Tim and Steve highlight the value of sparring with more skilled opponents to learn and improve — rather than taking the easy route.
The takeaway: Embrace challenges, learn from…
Never take advice from people who are not where you want to be.