Asymmetric Habits with Jonathan Pishner and Jerry Handley

✨ New Episode Drop! ✨ “Using Gratitude to Recalibrate Your Attitude” Gratitude isn’t just about being nice — it’s a powerful tool for rewiring your mindset and boosting resilience. In this episode, we break down how small moments of appreciation can spark big shifts in how you show up in life. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to use gratitude as a habit that pays off in outsized ways. #AsymmetricHabits #...

Unlock the power of simplicity! Tune in to Asymmetric Habits as we dive into Using Simple Solutions , Not Complicated Nonsense. Discover how simplicity can revolutionize your life!

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Dive into the world of Asymmetric Habits with Jonathan Pishner and Jerry Handley as we explore the real cost of overspending - not just money , but your precious Time , Energy and Attention!

In this inspiring episode, we dive into the art of starting small to win big. Listen as we explore how creating and achieving small goals can set you on the path to accomplishing your larger dreams . Discover practical tips, r and actionable strategies to break down daunting goals into manageable tasks.

Empower your journey! Join us a Asymmetric Habits Podcast with Jonathan Pishner and Jerry Handley as we dive into the strength of saying 'No'. Discover how setting boundaries with purpose can fuel your physical and mental well-being.

In this episode from the Archives, we discuss the stories in our lives! Most of us think of stories as the makeup of movies, books, even video games; that stories are works of fiction. What many of us also don't realize is that the most powerful stories of all are the ones inside of our own heads that we tell ourselves each and every day, guiding our life. ***** If this episode resonates with you...

In this episode of Asymmetric Habits, we dive into the importance of scheduling regular couples' check-ins and how these dedicated moments can strengthen your relationship. We’ll explore why busy schedules, family demands, and personal goals often push relationship upkeep to the back burner, and how intentional check-ins can keep you and your partner aligned, supported, and thriving together. List...

In this episode from our Archives, we cover "Gratitude" practices. Gratitude practices believe that the act of purposefully acknowledging things you are grateful for on a regular basis can improve happiness in your life. It can sound a little too "woo-woo" for a lot of people, but in reality there is a very supportive blend of research that supports Gratitude Habits as a great way to improve your...

Another episode from the Archives! In this 2022 “Asymmetric Habits” episode, Jonathan and I challenge the idea that constant self-improvement is the only path to success. You don’t need to be in a perpetual state of “upgrading” yourself. Tune in as we discuss how to recognize your strengths, set meaningful goals, and embrace the value of being as much as becoming. ***** If this episode resonates w...

Despite whatever its initial promises may have been, one undisputable effect of the internet has been the ability for strangers to argue online. ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a life...

We're calling out a common struggle—having your focus spread too thin, always thinking 9 steps ahead. It's easy to get overwhelmed when you're juggling a million goals at once, but real progress happens when you zero in on the step right in front of you. Join us as Jonathan and Jerry dive into why narrowing your focus not only keeps you grounded but also sets you up for long-term succe...

When you’re getting back into shape after long layoffs, people don’t talk much about the mind games. It’s like a trickier version of the newbie mistake thinking they’ll “see” results in just a couple of weeks. When you were in great workout shape before, you know what that FEELS like, and you know what YOU felt like. So if that’s you, when you’re getting back into it and get those good workouts th...

* Fixed after a missing file was uploaded by accident earlier! * In this episode, we dive into the science and strategies behind making sure your restful activities actually provide the rest you need. From mental to physical recovery, learn how to maximize your downtime for better overall performance and well-being. Whether you're unwinding after a workout or taking a mental health break, we&#...

Hello listeners! This week's broadcast comes to us from December 2021, so sit back and enjoy some of the early days of Asymmetric Habits! ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelon...

One of the top sources of anxiety, fear, and even embarrassment in our lives today is conflict. Some amount of conflict though is unavoidable, and oftentimes what we want, or even what we need, is on the other side of a conflict. That can be a pretty tough pill to swallow for many of us especially if we're not used to navigating conflict in a healthy manner or were never taught good strategies...

Hello listeners! This week's broadcast comes to us from November 2021, so sit back and enjoy some of the early days of Asymmetric Habits! ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a professional counselor who loves working out and is a lifelon...

In today's broadcast of "Asymmetric Habits", we continue our dive into Negative Circumstances. As covered in our last episode there are times to tolerate, times to overcome, and times to change your exposure to certain negative circumstances. One useful tactic is to set deadlines. Deadlines give you time to see if circumstances will improve or can be fixed, or alternatives found, wit...

We’ll all find ourselves in negative circumstances sometime in our life, whether it be a bad job fit, financial troubles, relationship troubles, or any other of the countless troubles that can make up life. To some degree - we tolerate it, if the end result seems worth it. Sometimes we can overcome it. But we can only tolerate negative circumstances for so long or put in the energy to overcome the...

In this new episode of Asymmetric Habits, Jonathan Pishner of Apex Counseling and Jerry Handley of Viking Performance Training consider the differences in Intense Work versus Relaxed Work, and why BOTH are important to achieving your goals in a healthy manner. *****  We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR...

After a little break for Spring, Asymmetric Habits is back with new broadcasts and episodes beginning with today's episode! Today's topic - Doing appropriately hard things is good, inappropriately hard is bad! We live in a society with some interesting dichotomies. On the one hand, with growing automation it's easy and even expected to do "less" work in many ways, or at least...

* Archives * As Jerry finishes up a healthy travel schedule, it’s the perfect time to publish one of the first ever episodes from the live broadcasts of Asymmetric Habits – Rebuilding Your Enthusiasm! ***** We hope this episode helps you or someone you know lead a happier, more satisfying life. If you like it, SHARE it, LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW, and make sure to SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Pishner is a pr...

* Archive * Face it - we all have to "deal with" people that seem to be bad fits for us. It might be a tough boss or coworker you just don't seem to click with... For kids, teens, and young adults it may be a coach who you don't feel respects you or the rest of the team, "but gets results"... or a teacher who just feels TOXIC but is the only choice your student has for...

* Archives * The new year is a time that brings "Change" to the forefront since practically all of us have goals we want to hit, bad habits to break, or new habits to make, but if we're honest most of us are constantly looking to change SOMETHING about our lives - fitness, finances, our job, relationships, mindset, relationships... the list can be endless! Two reasons it can seem so...

I remember several years ago when I started taking self- and business development seriously was when I first heard the term "Success Zombies", describing people who to go conferences and seminars to learn but then never apply the new knowledge. This same description can be applied in many areas or our life - we learn new tactics, come up with new ideas, or make new promises... but if we...