Attack Life Not Others

Around 75 to 100 tons of food is what each of us consume in our lifetime. We hold on to the nutrients in order to live and continually reshape and rebuild our bodies. How much mental vigor and spiritual energy do we take in? And aside from the quantity — what is the quality of what we're putting in to our minds and spirits to keep them vital?

Having consistency, intensity, and purpose can be used for good or for evil — as in the yin yang principle. There's a lot of "noise" in the world right now. Life Coach Dr Bernie says most of it is nonsense. He joins Tim and Steve as they talk about these things and more: Life can be confusing, chaotic, indifferent, and cruel If you allow it — it will swallow you If you stay focused and disciplined...

Moves, techniques, skills — all those can be taught and learned. Some people will always be better than others with physical expressions, and everyone can improve upon them, but that's the "hardware." The "software" inside us, as part of our programming , includes consistency and intensity . Most of those internal traits are driven by how strong we feel our purpose is. "We need emotional content ....

Tim shares a recent incident that happened to him and what we all can take from it: Time and place Two sides to every story Three fights — internal, external, the law We were never meant to be on this journey alone The right thoughts to think, words to speak, choices to make, actions to take "And you may find yourself In another part of the world And you may find yourself Behind the wheel of a lar...

Your thoughts. Your words. Your actions. Are they "absolutely" yours? Or have they been programmed by others? If you're consistently unhappy and don't know why, Steve contends the possibility of an internal struggle as the cause — and what to do about it.

What are electrolytes and why are they important? Chelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition talks about these essential elements and compounds that occur naturally in our bodies — and how they control crucial physiologic functions. Electrolytes include: Calcium Chloride Magnesium Phosphate Potassium Sodium

The concept of "to whom much is given, much will be required" is that we are responsible for what we have been blessed with — talent, wealth, knowledge, time, etc. We should use these blessings to be a good soul and help others . Tim and Steve are joined by Phillip Causey , who until recently was a complete stranger to them . In Phillip's journey, he has found pain to be inevitable — but misery an...

Tim and Steve talk about how dojos can be microcosms of the world, but at the same time — they're very unique environments — unlike any other places. "There are more good people than bad people, and overall there's more that's good in the world than there is that's bad. We just need to hear about it, we just need to see it." — Tucker Elliot "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose inf...

We can all agree the last year or so has been very difficult. Now it's time to quit whining and get tough. Tim and Steve talk about this quote: "Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times." — G Michael Hopf

To say 2020 was a difficult year is an understatement. In this episode, hear what Tim's family did to literally and figuratively bury the year. #FaithFamilyFriends And as Dr Jarrod Spencer said last week : the good of the past, and the bad of the past — they're both in the past. The difference is — we can learn and become stronger from the bad — if we allow ourselves to. "Out of these ashes beauty...

Tim and Steve continue the conversation from last week with Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC . Some of the things you'll hear include: Reset every morning with prayer Another reminder to focus on today, because yesterday does — not — matter — anymore "What-ifs" occur when our minds drift too long, too intensely, or too fearfully into the future Look for those who have done what you...

Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC is an expert on emotional health and how to handle anxiety . He's back with Tim and Steve to share more helpful tips and to talk about his exciting new series with iFIT involving workouts to strengthen your mind . A few of the things you'll hear include: Catastrophizing — what it is and how to avoid it Find a mentor and emulate them if you like how t...

In combat sports, feinting is used often to deceive an opponent. For example: pretending to hit the body but then going for the head instead. If you react to every feint in life (as in something that will hurt you minimally or not at all) you'll live in constant fear and anxiety. It's that "What-if" state we've been discussing . Learn to build yourself up to take some of those lesser blows — so th...

A couple weeks ago Tim mentioned he's noticed that more and more he's appreciating certain things his dog does . And Steve just got a new puppy. So this episode has "gone to the dogs!" We're joking around, but in all seriousness, there are so many things we can learn from dogs — from their behavior, personality, and resilience — to their unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship until their v...

Fear of all the "what-ifs" slows you down, inhibits you, and reduces the quality of your life. This fear leads to chronic anxiety. Tim and Steve talk about eliminating these "What-Ifs" — living in the silent space of your mind (the gaps between thoughts), ignoring the unnecessary "chatter," and developing your true inner voice. Strengthen your inner self — your feelings, intuition, values, beliefs...

Tim has noticed that he's become more ritualistic the older he gets. He's realized to get the things he wants, to feel the way he wants to feel, and to have a happy life — the importance of consistency and rituals cannot be understated. Tim Hawk is also on this episode, reminding us to make rituals "our own."

"If you love life, don't waste time — for time is what life is made up of." — Bruce Lee Time is the most valuable commodity. To get ahead in life, we must not waste time . Choose wisely who and what you spend your time on . In the 70s, when the song "22,000 Days" by The Moody Blues was written, it represented the average life expectancy of a person — around 60 years. In recent years, that has incr...

A couple weeks ago when Master Tim Hawk joined Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman he talked about the benefits he's experienced from training in the martial arts for 60 years — including confidence, discipline, patience, and fitness. Continuing where he left off, he discusses what he's gained mentally and spiritually.

Can you have too much discipline? What about confidence? Can it get out of control? Speaking of control — can one have too much self-control? Or how about being so aware of everything that you become paranoid. Life is all about having a perfect balance. It's the ancient philosophy of yin and yang . "I hold this as a rule of life: too much of anything is bad." — Terence

After training for 60 years, Master Tim Hawk has learned a thing or two that have carried over to everyday life. He shares his observations with us on these things and more: Confidence Discipline Patience Fitness

Soon-to-be Doctor Cyrus Sholevar joins Tim and Steve to discuss how the martial arts have impacted his life. He attributes self-discipline to being able to focus on reaching goals, achieving difficult tasks, and overcoming discomfort — while pushing himself to new heights.

Getting back to basics is the simplest way to find calm in this chaos. Forget biohacking or looking for the next healthy fad, let's stick with straightforward, commonsense health basics. "There is absolutely nothing more important than meeting our basic human needs." — Abraham Maslow "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful." — Eric Thomas

Bernie shares his version of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which he views as: Ignorance Gullibility Stubbornness Foolishness He, Tim, and Steve also talk about fear — how some use it for control to make you do or say things you might not otherwise. Focus and awareness are good — and both are necessary — but too much focus (and not on the right things) can lessen your overall awareness. "Lis...

"Life is everything and nothing all at once." — Billy Corgan Tim and Steve talk about seeing nothing while seeing it all, along with: Attitude Awareness Focus

"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude." — Zig Ziglar Len, Tim, and Steve talk about faith, family, friends, and fellowship. If you have something positive to share, it's important to do so, because you can never underestimate the effect you may have on others. After listening to our podcast episode, watch this video with Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly: