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
- 537
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.26.24
“Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.” — Arthur Conan Doyle
Ep 316 - Impact and Influence: Students and Teachers
Steve talks about a TV pilot episode he shot for a new show that reunites teachers of all kinds (school teachers, professors, coaches, senseis) with former students to explore their lasting impact on…
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.19.24
“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.” — John F Kennedy
Ep 315 - Don't Let The Old Man In
Lifestyle choices have a direct impact on the preservation and quality of our lives. Everything from our diet and sleep patterns to the company we keep shapes our existence. The concept of self-defen…
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.12.24
“Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.” — John F Kennedy
Ep 314 - Be the Bee
Through a personal anecdote about a large beehive, Tim underscores the connection between humans and bees in maintaining a harmonious relationship with the environment. On this podcast episode with T…
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.05.24
“True happiness is found in simple, seemingly unremarkable things. But to be aware of little, quiet things, you need to be quiet inside. A high degree of alertness is required. Be still. Look. Listen…
Ep 313 - Being An Adult is Stupid
Some of the topics Tim and Steve discuss on this podcast episode:
- Starting the day with a prayer, fostering a positive mindset and connecting with spirituality
- Daily reflection on accomplishments t…
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.29.24
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview to life's coming attractions.” — Albert Einstein
Ep 312 - In God's Image: Exploring Our Desire to Create
Consider that God desires humans to be creative beings and to collaborate with Him in creating good things. Tapping into the creative part of the brain and bringing something cool to life is one of t…
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.22.24
“Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth.” — Chuck Norris
Ep 311 - Dojo to Detective: Finding Real in a World of Fake
Last month, Tim and Steve explored the word agency — both in terms of personal purpose and as a physical agency, such as a private detective agency.
As a seasoned private investigator, Tim has witnes…
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.15.24
"The distinction between what is real and what is fake is often blurred, for reality is shaped by perception and perception can be manipulated." — Anonymous
Ep 310 - Unleash Your Creativity, Design the Life You Want
Earlier this week, on Monday’s KYW episode, Tim and Steve discussed René Descartes' famous philosophical principle: "Cogito, ergo sum," or "I think, therefore I am."
On today's episode they delve int…
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.08.24
“Cogito, ergo sum” (“I think, therefore I am") — René Descartes
Ep 309 - How much do you really CARE?
Reflect upon the level of significance you attach to your actions and the manner in which you carry them out. Consider how deeply you care about both what you do and the way in which you do it. This …
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.01.24
“A worthy New Year's resolution, perhaps, is to take no hatred into the New Year without requiring it to restate its purpose.” — Robert Brault
“You expect good things from the New Year, you expect ho…
Ep 308 - In 2024 Find Clarity Amidst Chaos
A topic Tim and Steve often discuss is how nobody can control what happens, but we can all control how we react to what happens. Tim tells a story of a recent series of events that occurred, where th…
Kick-Start Your Week - 12.25.23
“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things, not the great occasions, give off the greatest glow of happiness.” — Bob Hope
“Peace on earth will come to stay when we live …
Ep 307 - There are No Coincidences in Your Life
We dive into the concept of coincidences and their impact on all of us. Earlier this week, on Monday’s KYW episode, Tim and Steve discussed the famous quote by Einstein: "Coincidence is God's way of …