Substratum 611

Jay Johnson is a former United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant, Muay Thai Kru, purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a kind-hearted man. Kinda switched stuff up a bit. This episode is not as linear as other episodes. Starting points:00:00 Intro 01:11 Stories from Jay's time in the Marines 23:06 Reflections on childhood 30:27 Ending questions 34:33 Start of the episode 44:42 Internal sta...

Rachel Yarnell Thompson is the author of "Marshall: A Statesman Shaped in the Crucible of War", Marshall Historian, and docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor. Buy Rachel's book: https://www.georgecmarshall.org/gift-shop/p/marshall-a-statesman-shaped-in-the-crucible-of-war Additional notes: https://www.substratum611.com/episode-notes/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Why St...

William (Joe) Rudd is a shooting survivor, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and co-founder of Mission Athletics. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro and Disclaimers (02:09) The Shooting Event: July 27, 2013 (19:42) Psychological Impact and Recovery (28:20) Situational Awareness and Jiu-Jitsu's Role in Recovery (41:37) Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu Background (01:04:35) Being a Beginner and Mental Endurance...

Dr. Robert C. Holcomb is a former Army lieutenant colonel, has a Ph. D. in Information Technology, and is a docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor. Timestamps: 00:00 Situational Awareness Speaking Truth to Power 07:03 October 1917 and General John J. Pershing 15:11 November 1938 and President Franklin D. Roosevelt 19:46 November 1943 and Sir Winston Churchill 32:39 Convenient Communicatio...

Alena Dimopoulos is a mother, teacher, and a woman full of joy. Timestamps: 00:00 How Do Women Think? 05:11 High Energy, Low Cognitive Resources 14:14 Making Temporary Sacrifices 19:50 More Logical than Emotional 26:00 Sexual Abuse Story (!) 38:56 Social Judgement and Defining Love 51:04 Relationship Love 01:00:13 Women and Implicit Communication 01:10:13 Being An Emotionally Straightforward Woman...

Vincenzo Speroni is the Chief Sack Officer of Gotchies and one hellva ambitious entrepreneur. 00:00 Gotchies: The Healthy Underwear Company 15:10 The Value of What I Bought 27:42 Vince's Parents and Their Impact 31:54 The Discipline of Consistency 39:10 How Would You Define Feeling Fear? 47:31 People Avoiding And Ignoring Their Feelings 01:04:16 Friction in Relationships 01:08:05 What's Yo...

Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and a very emotionally intelligent woman. 00:00 - Loving Yourself and Relationships 01:54 - Self-worth and relationships 04:42 - Self-Love as an Excuse to Avoid Responsibility 10:37 - Identity and Personal Growth Looking Back 14:48 - Biggest Hurdle of Motherhood 22:39 - Lessons Learned from Hookup Culture 32:04 - Ideal Qualities in a Partner Trying to figure out...

Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and a very emotionally intelligent woman. 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Cultural Background and Family 05:28 - Parenting Values and Discipline 07:26 - Personal Core Values and Three Biggest Fears 12:12 - Taking Calculated Risks 19:37 - Definition of Happiness 27:19 - Pursuit of Growth 33:24 - Respect for Women ________________ Website: https://www.substratum611.com Shop...

Hanah Desherow is the top producing real estate agent in Northern Virginia, "the only Hanah who spells her name with one N", and a woman with a heck of a lot of mental fortitude. Timestamps: 00:00 - Fear of Complacency in Men 07:09 - Memories and Grief 09:48 - Fear of Abandonment 20:33 - How Do You Make Friends? 26:53 - Mindset Shift from 20s to 30s 41:53 - Getting Caught in the Work-Ind...

Zak Ruppert is a firearms instructor at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a father, and one hellva warm hearted guy. Amiability is the quality of being friendly, pleasant, and kind in manner. It refers to a person's warm, approachable, and good-natured disposition that makes others feel comfortable and at ease around them. 00:00 - Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable 03:09 - Men's Pu...

William Simkins is the President of Velvet Suite Financial, Co-Owner of Karambit.com, and Team Principal of Vision Motorsports. Use code SUB611 at Karambit.com to receive 5% off on orders over $100! Use code SUB611 at Vision. Racing to receive 5% off on your entire order! Will discusses the journey of establishing Vision Motorsports, an international professional racing team. The conversation delv...

William Simkins is the President of Velvet Suite Financial, Co-Owner of Karambit.com, and Team Principal of Vision Motorsports. Use code SUB611 at Karambit.com to receive 5% off on orders over $100! Use code SUB611 at Vision. Racing to receive 5% off on your entire order! In this candid conversation, Will shares his journey from aspiring fighter pilot to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the...

Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and (I think) a woman (but the jury is still out on that one). Intellectual Synergy is when two or more people come together and their combined thinking creates ideas, insights, or solutions that are greater than what any one of them could have achieved alone. It’s not just teamwork — it’s mental chemistry. Intellectual = relating to thought, reason, and understa...

David Porter is the Director of Martial Arts at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. 00:00 - Take Action When It Is Good Enough 01:40 - Don't Give Respect To Those Who Don't Put In The Work 06:44 - Beauty Standards and Confidence 15:04 - Removal Is Quicker But 30x More Painful 23:03 - Show Me The Jagged Scar 35:00 - Men...

Dennis Boykin is a 24 year military veteran with combat experience, holds an MBA in Organizational Development and Operations Management, has been awarded the Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm, and is an expert in Federal Government Contracting growth strategies. Timestamps: 00:00 - Getting Kicked Out of Army National Guard 06:38 - Navy and Aerial Photography 13:36 - Desert Storm Experienc...

Jason Key is the Executive Chef at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a graduate of La Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy, and a seasoned catering and corporate dining professional. ________________ Website: https://www.substratum611.com Shop Substratum 611: https://shop.substratum611.com Social Media Links: https://www.substratum611.com/social-media-links This video is for entertainment purposes only. T...

Kay Willett is a mother, former Master Sergeant in the United States Army Band, and vocal & piano teacher. ________________ Website: https://www.substratum611.com Shop Substratum 611: https://shop.substratum611.com Social Media Links: https://www.substratum611.com/social-media-links This video is for entertainment purposes only. The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspect...

Mark Ferguson is a Senior Market Leader Mortgage Lender, Father, and guided by faith in God. _____ Timestamps: 00:00 "Watching my children succeed personally, professionally, and spiritually." 14:48 The Not So Hidden Art of Giving 24:03 Just Let Them Fail 28:30 The Recurring Fear of Failure 37:45 Old People, Instant Gratification, and Counterproductivity 50:34 Skull Games, Flags of Valor...

Stephen Marlo is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Deer Hunter, and a man with a big heart. Phronimos is a person of practical wisdom who consistently makes virtuous and well-reasoned decisions in real-life situations. Timestamps: 00:00 Deer Hunting And Self-Sufficiency 06:00 BJJ: The Unfortunate Reality Of Being An Expert 14:39 Pain, Growth, and Consistency 35:36 Illusion Of Need, Break The Ru...

David Porter is the Director of Martial Arts at XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness, a Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Timestamps: 00:00 The Holocaust Story of David Tenenbaum 18:22 BJJ: Manipulating the Body of Another Apex Predator 34:52 Instant Gratification of Convenience Kills Ambition 51:56 Earning Bronze: 3rd Place Is Better Than Second 01:08:48 Self-Def...

John Caesar is a student, digital marketer, and (still) self-proclaimed genius. :) ________________ Website: https://www.substratum611.com Shop Substratum 611: https://shop.substratum611.com Social Media Links: https://www.substratum611.com/social-media-links This video is for entertainment purposes only. The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with...

Tim Wallen is a Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, down to earth thinker, and on his path to being the World Champion. Voracity refers to an insatiable hunger or eagerness, often in the context of consuming food or pursuing something with extreme enthusiasm. ________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Learn, Lose, Win 10:43 Tim's Path, Obsession, Jiu-Jitsu Mentality 22:41 Preparation, Fight, Recovery, Repeat 41:12 P...

Judy Willis is an 85 year old mother of five, grandmother of ten, with 38 years of experience as a realtor, reminiscing about her journey through life. Timestamps: 00:00 Life's Trials Shapes Our Strongest Bonds 27:48 Growth Thrives In The Journey, Not At The Destination 37:37 Learn To Let Go Of The Pain ________________ Website: https://www.substratum611.com Shop Substratum 611: https://shop.s...

Rod Harris is a 800+ client tax accountant, a joyful father, and a man who doesn't lower his standards for anyone. Timestamps: 00:00 "People come into your life for a reason or for a season." 9:06 Trust, Bad Clients, High Standards 18:16 First Clients, Tax Refunds, Playstation 25:00 Work/Life Balance, Tupac, Judgement Day 38:39 Women Power, Relationship Roles, and Humility 47:22 Extr...

John Caesar is a student, digital marketer, and self-proclaimed genius. Timestamps: 00:00 The Opportunity Cost of Pride and Humility 17:13 The Coexistence of Ambition and Contentment 29:40 The Dilemma of Performing Fulfilling Tasks that Fails to Nourish 43:01 The Limits To Emotional Boundaries And Comfort In Discomfort ________________ Website: https://www.substratum611.com Shop Substratum 611: ht...