Attack Life Not Others

Stop waiting for someone else to give you the answer Learn to be your own leader by trusting your gut and listening more Rather than aptitude — it's your attitude that determines your altitude

Chelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition offers advice on nutrition to help with inflammation and keeping your immune system strong. Last week we talked about the role our minds play in our overall health — now we talk about food we consume and its effect on how we feel.

Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC joins us as he talks about the role our mind plays in our overall health, well-being, and performance. Hear his advice on how to stay motivated and sharp, even if we can't be as active as we'd like. Contact Jarrod if you're interested in his keynote speech for business leaders or his signature keynote speech for athletes .

Tim shares a neat story of how during the pandemic he's been forced to quiet his mind and rewire his brain — strengthening inner senses: Instinct Intuition Inspiration Imagination

Life Coach Dr Bernie joins Tim and Steve to talk about "The Camouflage Effect" — and how it's more prevalent these days because of the stress the world is feeling with the pandemic. In other words, people's true colors are coming out more often. On this episode: How to know who you can trust Learn what "The Camouflage Effect" is What to do if you realize someone is hiding an agenda Everyone gives...

Refuse to waste this time There's nothing quite like "the fight" A few simple words can greatly help others We all must be fighters as we step into "the unknown"

"Happiness consists more in conveniences of pleasure that occur every day than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom." — Benjamin Franklin Don't rely on outside sources for happiness — not people, nor things You must actively do what it takes to make yourself happy — before you can help others "It isn't what you have — or who you are — or where you are — or what you are doing that...

91-year-old "Pop Pop" joins us to share some life wisdom. He's seen a lot over his years and he has lived through tough times before. Hear how he is handling the coronavirus pandemic. Hard work pays off Sacrifices are necessary Strength often comes from family

We continue where we left off from last week's show talking about firearm safety with Mark Schlofer from Eastern Arms and Outfitters . Whether you're a current firearm owner or are considering purchasing one, do it the right way — legally, safely, and wisely.

Mark Schlofer from Eastern Arms and Outfitters joins us to discuss the current uptick in gun sales due to the coronavirus pandemic and because it's an election year. Violence of all types is also increasing. With everything going on in the world, we're all feeling the pressure. Now, more than ever, we must strive to control our emotions. Our podcast says it all: "Attack Life, Not Others!" Whether...

Len joins Tim and Steve as they discuss: The importance of just showing up Aspire to inspire — before you expire! The enemy of "great" is simply being "good" We are not defined on regular days, but rather by our most difficult moments "True strength is the courage to admit our weaknesses." — Simon Sinek

Self-awareness is "an awareness of one's own personality or individuality". If we're made of three parts — mind, body, and spirit — it only makes sense that when all three are balanced we're at our best. To achieve that — we either need to evaluate objectively, or trust family and friends to help us consider the facts, rather than our personal feelings. Otherwise, our ego takes over and we become...

The more you give, the more you receive Practice "physical distancing," not "social distancing" — we must be socially connected There are all kinds of free opportunities to connect virtually — engage in these online opportunities and possibly try something you've always had interest in

No one knows for sure what the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic will be in 6 months — let alone 6 years. The world is changing, and a phrase being tossed around is the "new normal." But it's important to realize "new normal" is an oxymoron. It's a contradiction. Things can be "new." Or they can be "normal." But they can't be both — not for some time yet. It may seem as if we're quibbling o...

Len joins Tim and Steve as they discuss: The "new normal" Say goodbye to the handshake Use this time to reset, recalibrate, and reflect "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon

Hear life lessons Tim picked up from the early years of developing his martial arts schools, and how his observations can help everyone during the coronavirus crisis. Grit and Sacrifice — What are you doing during the COVID-19 pandemic? Taking it on? Or packing it in? After most hardships throughout history, came times of greatness. Bridging — While earning one belt after another, martial artists...

During this coronavirus pandemic, acts of loving kindness matter not only to others, but they hold more spiritual weight for your own soul. Dr Bernie joins Tim and Steve as they focus on the Spirit component of Mind, Body, and Spirit. They talk about our Creator, how we have been given free will to choose between good and bad, and how our choices define us. "It's not what happens to you, but how y...

Many of us are driven by external factors — such as training for a race, or looking good in a bathing suit. Many of these external motivators currently don't exist or won't be happening because of the coronavirus pandemic. So how do we stay motivated when no one's watching? Chelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition joins Steve with thoughts from her blog including: Create new routines pertaining to...

"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." — Victor Hugo, Les Misérables "When you face difficult times, know that challenges are not sent to destroy you. They're sent to promote, increase and strengthen you." — Joel Osteen "I don't count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting. When I feel pain, that's when I start counting because that's when it really counts." — M...

From a scrawny kid with asthma who was abused and bullied, to a world champion martial artist with multiple black belts — Matt Stait is our guest on this episode. When Matt was a teenager his father committed suicide. Shortly after that, he was diagnosed with PTSD. He spent many years working as a bouncer and a bodyguard, and now runs a martial arts gym in the UK. He is the CEO and co-founder of T...

"A truly great person is not disturbed even when suddenly confronted with an unexpected event or crisis …" — Gichin Funakoshi Now, more than ever, with the coronavirus pandemic, we should be cautious of what we consume — this includes food we eat and thoughts we take in It's also very wise to have greater awareness, so that we don't overreact or underact Tim shares how every day he prays for: Fait...

As the world struggles to contain COVID-19, many are stricken with fear. Fear is an emotion triggered by a perceived threat. Notice we said "perceived." Make sure your reality is your perception , and not dictated to you by someone else or some thing else (such as the media). The coronavirus outbreak is reminiscent of past global epidemics like SARS, MERS, the Zika virus, and the swine flu — and j...

Lenny DiNote joins Tim and Steve to share some very personal, powerful, and profound words. He sees adversity coming in two forms: The adversity we bring on ourselves. We still have to decide on how to deal with this adversity, but it's a result of our choices — either directly or indirectly. The adversity that we have no control over. It presents itself in our lives. The only thing we control is...

The Inklings, the Victorians, and the Moderns reminds us of the importance of creativity and imagination. The author, Chris Butynskyi, joins Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman to discuss: Faith requires imagination We were made to be communal Education, meditation, religion, and spirituality should act as tools to get us where we need to be Why creativity and imagination are the keys to our humanity — h...

In martial arts a Sensei is a person who has knowledge and is willing to teach that knowledge to others. The title of Master is used to describe or address a very experienced practitioner. Mastery in life, however, is very elusive. It might never be possible to achieve. Once a person starts believing they are different, that often is the beginning of their failure.