The Warrior’s Ascent Podcast: From Healing to High-Performance

-Have you ever wanted to push yourself, try something new, set a stretch-goal, or take on a compelling challenge or opportunity only to stop short and play it safe for fear of failure or looking like a fool? -Once committed to taking action and embarking on such an endeavor, have you ever lost focus on the objective or gotten sidelined once the impediments to your action began to present themselve...

Have you ever wanted to push yourself, try something new, set a stretch-goal, or take on a compelling challenge or opportunity only to stop short and play it safe for fear of failure or looking like a fool? -Once committed to taking action and embarking on such an endeavor, have you ever lost focus on the objective or gotten sidelined once the impediments to your action began to present themselves...

Warrior Operating System Have you ever felt like you were going through the motions? Like some mindless unenthusiastic  drone or automaton just showing up and executing.  "Time to make the donuts".  Are you interested in learning some ways to tap into that motivation and enthusiasm and the mindset shifts required to push through and get things done?  Todays episode focuses on motivation and how to...

 Have you ever felt like you were going through the motions? Like some mindless unenthusiastic  drone or automaton just showing up and executing.  "Time to make the donuts".  Are you interested in learning some ways to tap into that motivation and enthusiasm and the mindset shifts required to push through and get things done?  Todays episode focuses on motivation and how to spur yourself into acti...

From Healing to High Performance We've all had days where something was amiss.  It was hard to put your finger on it but something wasn't quite right.  Maybe not outright despondence or despair but not feeling like yourself.  Languishing, flat, apathetic, etc.  Whether your focus is healing (ie getting back on track) or high-performance (executing a the high level) it's important to have a system...

 We've all had days where something was amiss.  It was hard to put your finger on it but something wasn't quite right.  Maybe not outright despondence or despair but not feeling like yourself.  Languishing, flat, apathetic, etc.  Whether your focus is healing (ie getting back on track) or high-performance (executing a the high level) it's important to have a system that gets you there.  Part diagn...

A Jump TOC (Tactical Operations Center) is a command and control function that is mobile around the battlefield. This allows the command team the ability to view and command the battle from an appropriate vantage. Join Mike Kenny and Matt Hastings as we search out Warriors that are living examples of living the Warrior Ethos. Those Warriors will be highlighted be given the opportunity to discuss t...

Mike and Matt walk back through the tools and techniques discussed over the previous episodes. The subjects and techniques delivered should come with the label: "Hard Work Ahead", nothing worth completing is going to be easy, there is no easy button here.

Thank you for an amazing experience as we put out our first season. We hope to become a favorite spot to visit for great information, and stories on how we can march forward together as Warriors!

Have you ever felt your motivation wain and wondered why that is or what you could do about it? Have you ever had an ambition or goal only to lose hope in being able to achieve it? Today we will discuss the art and science of motivation and hope and how to use this to persevere. Mental Models: Motivation equation: Piers Steel "Procrastination Equation"   Motivation = Expectancy x Value/ Impulsivit...

Have you ever felt your motivation wain and wondered why that is or what you could do about it? Have you ever had an ambition or goal only to lose hope in being able to achieve it? Today we will discuss the art and science of motivation and hope and how to use this to persevere.   Mental Models: Motivation equation: Piers Steel "Procrastination Equation"   Motivation = Expectancy x Value/ Impulsiv...

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions? Not miserable but not motivated either. Just kind of lost, a ship adrift? Does that describe it for you? The term for this is languishing. Flourishing is what we are striving for. Abraham Maslow, the psychologist who brought you the hierarchy of needs, states "What one can be, one must be." This need for self-actualization is very powe...

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions? Not miserable but not motivated either. Just kind of lost, a ship adrift? Does that describe it for you? The term for this is languishing. Flourishing is what we are striving for. Abraham Maslow, the psychologist who brought you the hierarchy of needs, states "What one can be, one must be." This need for self-actualization is very powe...

Having trouble relaxing and staying focused? Looking for the benefits of Ritalin (focus) or Prozac (anti-anxiety, relaxation) without the pharmaceuticals? Exercise (cardio, resistance) raising heart rate and dialing in your nutrition greatly improve your focus, energy, and relaxation. Mental Model Flywheel concept: slow inexorable momentum, all connected and related, incremental gains over time (T...

Having trouble relaxing and staying focused? Looking for the benefits of Ritalin (focus) or Prozac (anti-anxiety, relaxation) without the pharmaceuticals? Exercise (cardio, resistance) raising heart rate and dialing in your nutrition greatly improve your focus, energy, and relaxation.   Mental Model Flywheel concept: slow inexorable momentum, all connected and related, incremental gains over time...

What if I told there was a pill you could take that would increase your energy, focus, cognitive abilities, sense of wellbeing, and reduce the effects of aging. How much would you pay for that? What if I told you it was free? Sleep-Breathe Mental Model: The SUCCESS PATH. Not the only path but a proven once. Walk the path, stay on the path, everyday. If you stray, get back on, quickly. No shame. Re...

What if I told there was a pill you could take that would increase your energy, focus, cognitive abilities, sense of wellbeing, and reduce the effects of aging. How much would you pay for that? What if I told you it was free? Sleep-Breathe Mental Model: The SUCCESS PATH. Not the only path but a proven once. Walk the path, stay on the path, everyday. If you stray, get back on, quickly. No shame. Re...

Episode 4 Tending the Mind: Healing and High-Performance -CBT, A-B-C, cognitive distortions, limiting beliefs, metacognition, system 1 & 2 thinking, emotional intelligence. -Prudence, sagacity: logic, reasoning, critical thinking, sound decision-making Theoretical Framework 1: -Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow: System 1 & 2 Thinking   Personal anecdotes: -Matt Hastings: flight sch...

-CBT, A-B-C, cognitive distortions, limiting beliefs, metacognition, system 1 & 2 thinking, emotional intelligence. -Prudence, sagacity: logic, reasoning, critical thinking, sound decision-making Theoretical Framework 1: -Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow: System 1 & 2 Thinking Personal anecdotes: -Matt Hastings: flight school (learning: slow, deliberate), flying (remedial action:...

Episode 3 The Warrior Ethos:  - on the other hand, is a set of values and beliefs that are commonly associated with warriors, soldiers, and other individuals who have chosen to live a life of service, sacrifice, and discipline. The Warrior Ethos emphasizes the importance of integrity, courage, loyalty, selflessness, and service. While the Warrior Archetype and the Warrior Ethos share some similari...

The Warrior Archetype is a psychological construct that represents a set of universal human characteristics that are often associated with warriors, such as bravery, courage, strength, and honor. The Warrior Archetype is present in many cultures and mythologies and is often used as a symbol of the human struggle against adversity.   www.warriorsascent.org  

Episode 2: Embracing the Warrior Archetype and Living the Warrior Ethos   -Key takeaway/So What?/Practical Application: The Warrior Archetype is critical and powerful.  Its absence is debilitating but so too is it overuse.  Abide by the Golden or Virtuous Mean (Not too little, not too much).  Don't bring the Warrior to every situation, but be prepared to lean on the Warrior when times get tough. ...

Living the Warrior Ethos involves embodying a set of values and beliefs that are commonly associated with the Warrior archetype. Here are some ways to live the Warrior Ethos: Integrity: Live by a strict code of ethics and morals. Be honest and true to yourself and others. Courage: Face your fears and take risks. Do not back down from challenges, but rather confront them head-on. Honor: Uphold your...