Warrior Mindset

Will has a really great thought process and approach to how he balances his work and life. Taking a sabbatical and focusing on personal growth has helped pave the way to being prepared for the things to come in his life so far. I’m joined by Will Weatherly to talk about how he planned and took at sabbatical from his 9-5 career to better himself and prepare for the “things” to come. We wound up tal...

We are joined by Coach Michael Brazell ( Facebook & Instagram ). CrossFit Coach, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, intuitive heale Grief Companion, and Death Doula as well as being a long time Martial Artist. Some of Coach Mike’s competencies and spaces: CottonTown Crossfit Coach – Level 2 CrossFit Trainer (working on L3) Yoga & Meditation Teacher intuitive healer Grief Companion Death Doula Ve...

Talking with Sherard “Shekeese” Duvall about some things going on media (social media) wise lately and why learning what media literacy is and why is it so important to get a handle on it for your own self defense. What are some things that you’ve seen on social media that you at first believed but later found out was untrue or at the very least had an agenda behind it. Media literacy is very impo...

What are routines or habits that you have in your life? What rituals do you have in place to help you perform better or feel more connected? What's the difference? "The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights." - Muhammad Ali It is a common misconception that rituals and routines a...

There is a lot of talk about being a Lone Wolf. It can be seen as a positive strategy or negative one. Who are we to judge you, but we will still give you our 2 cents on it. Via https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/being-a-lone-wolf-a2e7d02082b0 The most difficult walk you can take is the one you take alone, but it is also the one that strengthens you. This is the walk that will help you develop...

How would you even know you were a workaholic or not? You may be experiencing some poor physical symptoms born out of stress, or feeling a ton of anxiety about things. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to see how you’re stacking up. We turned the microscope on ourselves and when through the following questions to see how we both stacked up to being a workaholic. Turns out we really aren...

We are joined by Dr. Scott Padgett to talk about his journey through the 12 steps. A very humble conversation about what it takes to make your way through the program form his own personal experience. Link to earlier podcast on the SOCO Show with Dr. Scott. – https://socoshow.com/scott-padgett/ 12 Steps as defined by Alcoholics Anonymous: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol–that our lives h...

What are the basics of the 12 Laws of Kharma and how can you utilize these to live a better, more purposeful life? According to the article on the Well and Good website: When you live in accordance with these 12 laws of karma, you create good karma in your life, theoretically increasing the likelihood for good things to happen. So what does it all look like in your every day life? How do you live...

Being authentically you at both work and at home means taking action on the things that make themselves known to you, confronting the things you fear most and walking the walk with the promises you make. 1. Becoming “The most common form of despair is not being who you are.” - Kierkegaard The art of "becoming" is found in intentionally choosing/designing who we are to become. 2. Responsi...

Although we don’t like the term “gaslighting” too much, the concept is a real one and it’s extra divisive when we wind up doing it to ourselves. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self-doubt and confusion in their victim’s mind. Typically, gaslighters are seeking to gain power and control over the other person, by distorting reality and forcing...

ight Club is a great movie (and book), in this episode we are investigating it’s literary wisdom by making our way through a really great post on the same subject. — This great post by Shreya Badonia on Medium ( Post LInk ) about Fight Club and how it helped her question her life in a positive direction. Aaron and I decided to do the say by way of her post. Bravo Shreva! 6 Quotes From Fight Club T...

A growth mindset means that you thrive on challenge, and don't see failure as a way to describe yourself but as a springboard for growth and developing your abilities. 7 Signs someone has a GROWTH MINDSET They have active minds They learn from criticism Self-discipline is essential for them They have a positive attitude Resilience They are passionate learners They are inspired by the success...

Ryan Holiday https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VbGyix7GOozgg8sry2Tmr?si=54MX_JKsRlmNlTo1EX2C0w https://ryanholiday.net/ryan-holiday-books/ They Punish Themselves First https://dailystoic.com/they-punish-themselves-first/ Remove Your Ego https://lukas-schwekendiek.medium.com/remove-your-ego-4ccb89d70cb1 Your ego is an entity of pride that tries to self-sustain you, and therefore itself, by keeping...

Here is part two of 16 things (8-16) that are not fair but you need to hear and deal with in your life. No one is coming, it’s up to us. Everything has a price. Either before or after. What works for someone else, may not work for you. Whatever it is, you probably did it to yourself. There is no ‘happily ever after’, you must work on your relationships. Talent will only get you so far, your work e...

Here is part one of 16 things (1-7) that are not fair but you need to hear and deal with in your life. No one is coming, it’s up to us. Everything has a price. Either before or after. What works for someone else, may not work for you. Whatever it is, you probably did it to yourself. There is no ‘happily ever after’, you must work on your relationships. Talent will only get you so far, your work et...

Breaking down a few thought provoking social media posts that get us into a better mindset when dealing with our emotions and the emotions of others. @MarkManson Let go of your certainty. You don't know what you're talking about. None of us do. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-G415sMce/ @MarkManson Support them, don't carry them. https://www.instagram.com/p/Caw9bdJMgGj/ @tomdeblass St...

Willpower Isn’t One Thing, It’s Three: 1. One part of willpower concerns the ability to do what is disagreeable, 2. Another part concerns willingness to not do something, and 3. A final part concerns knowing what you truly want in the first place. These are, in short, your will-to, will-not-to, and want-to powers. The first has to do with desires and aversions …. The second, with cases of choice a...

Aaron and I talk through this wonderful post from Gregory Admunson (the OG Firebreather) that are labeled as “A road less traveled.” These are the things that easy in concept but very difficult to live. Gregory Admunson IG Post (w/Coach Divine) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFVUBNAqmK/ Self mastery in service of others is the key to happiness, purpose, and fulfillment. The cause of the effects in...

You can’t control how people act, but you can control what you accept from them. 1: Being talked down to. 2: Disrespect of your time. 3: Gossiping about others. 4: Manipulation. 5: Losing control of self-talk. Read the original article here: https://jamesmsama.medium.com/5-behaviors-mentally-strong-people-dont-tolerate-7b502e7a88a --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/w...

A short biography and review of the founder of Kyokushin Karate, a sect of karate known for their emphasis on physical conditioning and full-contact sparring. NOTES *Oyama devised the 100-man kumite; which he went on to complete three times in a row over the course of three days. He was known for his toughness. If you blocked one of his strikes you would in turn be injured. He was injured during t...

at does it mean to “detach” from a situation or person and how it can help you make better decisions in business and in life. – “You have to detach from those emotions—step back from them a little so they don’t control you. You can do that by taking a deep breath and telling yourself to calm down.” ― Jocko Willink “Hey all I’ve listened to Jocko talk about detaching on his podcasts but am not unde...

In this episode I talk with Coach Matt Walmsley about his approach to coaching and his personal growth as it relates to his own fitness and coaching. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warriormindset/support Send us Fan Mail Learn with us at warriorfitnessma.com More at warriormindset.us Never give up. Never quit. Kaizen. Get after it.

Heather and I discuss the book written by Sensei Larry Isaac “Wherever the Path Leads”. A gripping and honest look at a martial artist making his way through the 60’s in America to Vietnam and training Karate in Okinawa. — In this autobiography of Sensei Larry Isacc’s life through being a Marine in Vietnam during the 60’s and chronicling his history through training Martial Arts across the world....

What it means to work on your self improvement, the coaching life, therapy through psychedelic exploration and generally being the best human we can be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warriormindset/support Send us Fan Mail Learn with us at warriorfitnessma.com More at warriormindset.us Never give up. Never quit. Kaizen. Get after it.

Heather and I talk through one of Ryan Holiday's posts on humility. Turns out there's more to it than you may have thought. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warriormindset/support Send us Fan Mail Learn with us at warriorfitnessma.com More at warriormindset.us Never give up. Never quit. Kaizen. Get after it.