Warrior Mindset

Gene and Dan catch up on their lives since their last meeting in this podcast episode. Dan talks about his various occupations, including being a teacher at Kennesaw State, part-time lifeguard, and coach for CrossFit athletes. They touch on the topic of success and failure, with Dan explaining how failure can often lead to eventual success. The conversation shifts to Dan's involvement in the...

In this episode, Gene and Sherard explore the world of entrepreneurship and personal development. They discuss the importance of being self-aware and taking responsibility for the impact of one's actions on loved ones. Sherard shares his personal experiences, from his DJing and production days to his current venture in video production, and the future of the industry. The conversation covers...

Let’s talk about the topic of self-improvement and how you can use three powerful concepts to grow and improve yourself. These concepts include controlling your mind, never stopping learning, and being selfless. Self-improvement is a journey of personal growth and development, and it is an important aspect of living a fulfilling and successful life. By implementing these concepts, you can take con...

In 2016, Jen was faced with a life-changing event when she discovered a brain tumor. Determined to beat the odds, she underwent a craniotomy and took a break from her business for six months to recover. During this time, she wrote a book about her experience, "I Believe in Everything", which took her six years to complete. However, despite her efforts, the book faced rejection and Jen to...

6 Best Mental Health Advices If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up within 48 hours. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for taking care of. A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. The critical judge in your head does not tell the truth, and it does not have your best interest at heart. Your brain can’t be grateful and anxious at the same time. When anxiety takes hold, look for gr...

Everyone loves a great story and Kelvin is no exception. While working as a public school art teacher he was “discovered” as a menswear model. The thing is though he had been grinding nightly building his blog and online presence as a body positivity menswear influencer – he was just ready to go when he got the call up to the big leagues.https://www.instagram.com/kelvindavis/Kelvin Davis is the fo...

In this episode Aaron and Gene discuss the importance of delegation in their personal and professional lives and the benefits of having a strong team. They also discuss the concept of "flow state" and the benefits of being in a flow state for productivity and overall well-being. The hosts also discuss the importance of setting goals and the role of visualization in achieving those goals....

Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, and writer who lived from 1584 to 1645. He was renowned for his skills in the art of sword-fighting and wrote the famous book “The Book of Five Rings”, which is still studied by martial artists today. Musashi was also known for his distinctive fighting style, which involved using two swords simultaneously. He was considered one of the greates...

Review of the top books i've made my way through in 2022. Breathe: A Life in Flow by Rickson Gracie https://amzn.to/3u83R2r The Gift of Fear Paperback by Gavin de Becker https://amzn.to/3XEN7xj The Book of Five Rings: Deluxe Slip-case Edition (Arcturus Silkbound Classics) by Miyamoto Musashi https://amzn.to/3Vz8NJt Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great...

Talking through what it takes to get from beginner to Blackbelt with my son Thomas. It' surreal to have shared the journey with him both through his own accomplishments and my own. What a great conversation we had here. Thomas doesn't know this but he has become one of my heroes. He works hard to be the best version of himself he can be every day. We have a shared experience with both of...

Have you ever heard about Musashi’s last duel before he wrote the Book of 5 Rings? Then the second half talking about showing appreciation for those that support you and help you grow. Miyamoto Musashi vs. Sasaki Kojirō Musashi’s final duel before he sequestered himself in a cave to write his Book of 5 Rings is a thing of legend. I think it’s definitely worthy of study and reflection. Via WIkipedi...

Discussion on this post titled Powerful Habits from the World’s Top Achievers about the following habits you can create for yourself;The 5 Hour Rule, The Power of Doing Nothing, The High-Five Habit, No Electronics at Bedtime, Flow State Ritual Powerful Habits from the World’s Top Achievers @elonmuskthing https://www.instagram.com/p/Cipb7LcvJIG/ The 5 Hour Rule Spend 1 hour a day for the 5 working...

Fiona joins me a discussion on Triathlons, Ultras, her training and making her way through a world that doesn't exactly support an outdoor fitness lifestyle when it comes to sharing the physical environment we all live in. There is so much to Fiona's approach to life that honestly It can't all fit into just one episode. She is a multi-faceted athlete who enjoys Triathlons, Ultras an...

Will has a really great thought process and approach to how he balances his work and life. Taking a sabbatical and focusing on personal growth has helped pave the way to being prepared for the things to come in his life so far. I’m joined by Will Weatherly to talk about how he planned and took at sabbatical from his 9-5 career to better himself and prepare for the “things” to come. We wound up tal...

We are joined by Coach Michael Brazell ( Facebook & Instagram ). CrossFit Coach, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, intuitive heale Grief Companion, and Death Doula as well as being a long time Martial Artist. Some of Coach Mike’s competencies and spaces: CottonTown Crossfit Coach – Level 2 CrossFit Trainer (working on L3) Yoga & Meditation Teacher intuitive healer Grief Companion Death Doula Ve...

Talking with Sherard “Shekeese” Duvall about some things going on media (social media) wise lately and why learning what media literacy is and why is it so important to get a handle on it for your own self defense. What are some things that you’ve seen on social media that you at first believed but later found out was untrue or at the very least had an agenda behind it. Media literacy is very impo...

What are routines or habits that you have in your life? What rituals do you have in place to help you perform better or feel more connected? What's the difference? "The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights." - Muhammad Ali It is a common misconception that rituals and routines a...

There is a lot of talk about being a Lone Wolf. It can be seen as a positive strategy or negative one. Who are we to judge you, but we will still give you our 2 cents on it. Via https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/being-a-lone-wolf-a2e7d02082b0 The most difficult walk you can take is the one you take alone, but it is also the one that strengthens you. This is the walk that will help you develop...

How would you even know you were a workaholic or not? You may be experiencing some poor physical symptoms born out of stress, or feeling a ton of anxiety about things. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to see how you’re stacking up. We turned the microscope on ourselves and when through the following questions to see how we both stacked up to being a workaholic. Turns out we really aren...

We are joined by Dr. Scott Padgett to talk about his journey through the 12 steps. A very humble conversation about what it takes to make your way through the program form his own personal experience. Link to earlier podcast on the SOCO Show with Dr. Scott. – https://socoshow.com/scott-padgett/ 12 Steps as defined by Alcoholics Anonymous: We admitted we were powerless over alcohol–that our lives h...

What are the basics of the 12 Laws of Kharma and how can you utilize these to live a better, more purposeful life? According to the article on the Well and Good website: When you live in accordance with these 12 laws of karma, you create good karma in your life, theoretically increasing the likelihood for good things to happen. So what does it all look like in your every day life? How do you live...

Being authentically you at both work and at home means taking action on the things that make themselves known to you, confronting the things you fear most and walking the walk with the promises you make. 1. Becoming “The most common form of despair is not being who you are.” - Kierkegaard The art of "becoming" is found in intentionally choosing/designing who we are to become. 2. Responsi...

Although we don’t like the term “gaslighting” too much, the concept is a real one and it’s extra divisive when we wind up doing it to ourselves. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self-doubt and confusion in their victim’s mind. Typically, gaslighters are seeking to gain power and control over the other person, by distorting reality and forcing...

ight Club is a great movie (and book), in this episode we are investigating it’s literary wisdom by making our way through a really great post on the same subject. — This great post by Shreya Badonia on Medium ( Post LInk ) about Fight Club and how it helped her question her life in a positive direction. Aaron and I decided to do the say by way of her post. Bravo Shreva! 6 Quotes From Fight Club T...

A growth mindset means that you thrive on challenge, and don't see failure as a way to describe yourself but as a springboard for growth and developing your abilities. 7 Signs someone has a GROWTH MINDSET They have active minds They learn from criticism Self-discipline is essential for them They have a positive attitude Resilience They are passionate learners They are inspired by the success...