The Hickory Academy Leadership Podcast

How to focus Self Improvement from a place of love and gratitude, over self hate or negativity. Listen, Subscribe, Share and Get Moving!

Concepts for being a better competitor inside the Ring and outside of it too! Some simple concepts to deal with your nerves, and channel them into something positive!

What does the world owe you, nothing. What should you expect from others, nothing? If you are waiting for the world or other people to come and make your dreams come true, reach your goals, or make your life amazing…..odds are you will be waiting for a long time.  AND that's the good news! You don't have to wait on anybody, depend on anyone else's time line, get permission to start….yo...

Where Focus Goes, Energy Flows -Robins "We can choose to focus on the problem, or the solution.  We can focus on what we don’t have, or on the abundance in our lives.  We can look back on what happened, at the expense of what's happening.  Once I heard someone say, if you take all your problems and put them in a pile with everyone elses…..you would jump in that pile to get your problems b...

Quick episode about true wealth, and your access to it right now! I hope it adds value to your day, and you share it with someone you care about! -Sensei

"What happened last year…happened last year. The mistakes you made have already been made, their effects might still be felt, there might still be work to be done to repair them….but the act has already happened and is no longer under our control. Let the act go , stop clinging to what could have, or should have happened. Focus on the solution , on what happens now. How do I keep that from ha...

In life there are some things that are unfortunately unavoidable, especially when you reach any level of success, make any kind of self improvement, become a better student, athlete, competitor…..the list is endless.  What are these unfortunate things, you ask…and by the way I say unfortunate because they are difficult, they will hurt you, cause you pain, but they are not bad, and as always we are...

In life, in competition you will inevitably copy someone as you grow, and possibly not even consciously. I think this is a normal part of development, and as you grow you become more you……however you will see people who don’t emulate, assimilate, or ''facsimilate'' others…..they just plain steal.  You see this in China, with questionable manufacturing practices, even in politics wi...

The answers you were looking for are in the silence you're avoiding.  We live in a world of constant noise.  Online, on screens, in stores, in airpods, glasses, everywhere you turn. In fact, now when you are getting gas for your car….you are subjected to ads!  Noise reduces discomfort, distracts us, and soothes the anxieties of life.  The question is not am I surrounded, inundated, drowning in...

#1) Be consistent. That means training two to three classes a week. Your house does not count, coming in and assistant instructing does not count. You should be on the mat training twice a week if your intention is to get a black belt. If not….you can still get an enormous benefit of training once a week, or twice a week every other week, etc…..you just aren’t going to earn a black belt until you...

Breakdown of Today's Episode! ____We had our annual turkey trot this weekend ….and it was amazing. Our team had 55 runners this year. A record turn out for us and our “sensei’s run club”. The biggest question after the race is….”what was your time.”  ___Measuring your progress is vital and necessary for growth…..until it’s not!  ___Sometimes the best metrics are the ones you don’t track, espec...

"Jobs not Done" AKA having a longevity mindset. TIRED of making a little progress, and then seeing it slip away? If so THIS EPISODE is definitely for you. Enjoy, like, and SHARE with a friend who might enjoy it too!

In this episode: Finishing Strong in 2025 Raising the Bar for your personal success. Raising the Bar for your Circle. Avoiding "Anchors" Who you are today is the result of the last 6 months of your choices.

This episode is all about becoming more successful without having to use talent! 10 ways to improve your success on and off the mat without having to be bigger, stronger, faster, or smarter than your competition. Enjoy, share, subscribe, and get moving!

How to know when to throw in the towel, and when to look for one more move!

How to Avoid common pitfalls to your success in any worth wild endeavor like: ___ Not Being Consistent ___ Under performing ___ Letting Other People Care more about your success than you ___Not be focused on growth ___ Wanting a promotion based on time instead of skill We want you to succeed in everything that you do, and understand that success is never an accident. Get up, get out, and get movin...

This episode covers 7 Ways ways to become a better version of you, and improve as a leader today! Here are the notes from today's episode: Everyone is a leader Leadership is all about what you do not what you say  Being a leader doesn’t mean you have to be perfect, but you do have to be accountable  Leaders make time for self development daily Leaders show the power of consistency  Being a lea...

In this episode we talk about: How to make the most out of difficult situations. How to lead with patience and "recruit" people into your mission. How to plan long term for success, and re-frame failures. Get up, get out, get moving! www.hickorykarate.com

Are you achieving everything you wanted to at the beginning of 2025? We are already 50% done with the year! What is one small change you can make today that will make ripples for the the rest of your 2025? Get up, get out, get moving!

Transform your life today, with a pen and paper. What are you waiting for, grab a pen and get started. Like and Subscribe for more leadership content!

How to do difficult things! Simple tips and concepts to get you on the path of achievement. Grab a pen and paper before you press play!

Quick episode on dealing with negative emotions, how to help others, and the importance of simple kindness. Subscribe and Like for More Content!

5 questions to unlock what you love, what your actions, behaviors, and routines can do to get you closer to those things, and how to make what you want to achieve and what you are doing to get there congruent. Like and Subscribe for more content!

Dealing with, getting past, and overcoming things, situations, and people we can't control! Like and Subscribe for More Leadership Content!

Short series of ideas and concepts to keep you on track and having a successful day! This episode is about watering the right seeds. Get up, get out, get moving!