Gene Crawford

Warrior Mindset

Health EN ↓ 305 episodes

My mission is to be your guide as you make your way through life getting better 1% every day. I believe that life is lived, truly lived, through adversity. Nothing easy is ever worth it in the end. I believe in the warrior ethos and support those that choose to walk that path. Live an epic life, fight an epic fight, love with epic love.

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Gene Crawford

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Health

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warriormindset.us

Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

Ego: Stoic Approach to Controlling Yourself 05.07.2022

Ryan Holiday https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VbGyix7GOozgg8sry2Tmr?si=54MX_JKsRlmNlTo1EX2C0w https://ryanholiday.net/ryan-holiday-books/ They Punish Themselves First https://dailystoic.com/they-punish-themselves-first/ Remove Your Ego https://lukas-schwekendiek.medium.com/remove-your-ego-4ccb89d70cb1 Your ego is an entity of pride that tries to self-sustain you, and therefore itself, by keeping...

Things that are NOT fair, but you still have to deal with… Part 2 27.06.2022

Here is part two of 16 things (8-16) that are not fair but you need to hear and deal with in your life. No one is coming, it’s up to us. Everything has a price. Either before or after. What works for someone else, may not work for you. Whatever it is, you probably did it to yourself. There is no ‘happily ever after’, you must work on your relationships. Talent will only get you so far, your work e...

Things that are NOT fair, but you still have to deal with… Part 1 20.06.2022

Here is part one of 16 things (1-7) that are not fair but you need to hear and deal with in your life. No one is coming, it’s up to us. Everything has a price. Either before or after. What works for someone else, may not work for you. Whatever it is, you probably did it to yourself. There is no ‘happily ever after’, you must work on your relationships. Talent will only get you so far, your work et...

Debrief 24: Traits in others that reflect traits in yourself 06.06.2022

Breaking down a few thought provoking social media posts that get us into a better mindset when dealing with our emotions and the emotions of others. @MarkManson Let go of your certainty. You don't know what you're talking about. None of us do. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-G415sMce/ @MarkManson Support them, don't carry them. https://www.instagram.com/p/Caw9bdJMgGj/ @tomdeblass St...

Willpower 31.05.2022

Willpower Isn’t One Thing, It’s Three: 1. One part of willpower concerns the ability to do what is disagreeable, 2. Another part concerns willingness to not do something, and 3. A final part concerns knowing what you truly want in the first place. These are, in short, your will-to, will-not-to, and want-to powers. The first has to do with desires and aversions …. The second, with cases of choice a...

9 things that are easy in concept but difficult to live 22.05.2022

Aaron and I talk through this wonderful post from Gregory Admunson (the OG Firebreather) that are labeled as “A road less traveled.” These are the things that easy in concept but very difficult to live. Gregory Admunson IG Post (w/Coach Divine) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFVUBNAqmK/ Self mastery in service of others is the key to happiness, purpose, and fulfillment. The cause of the effects in...

Behaviors Mentally Strong People Don’t Tolerate 02.05.2022

You can’t control how people act, but you can control what you accept from them. 1: Being talked down to. 2: Disrespect of your time. 3: Gossiping about others. 4: Manipulation. 5: Losing control of self-talk. Read the original article here: https://jamesmsama.medium.com/5-behaviors-mentally-strong-people-dont-tolerate-7b502e7a88a --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/w...

Mas Oyama 22.04.2022

A short biography and review of the founder of Kyokushin Karate, a sect of karate known for their emphasis on physical conditioning and full-contact sparring. NOTES *Oyama devised the 100-man kumite; which he went on to complete three times in a row over the course of three days. He was known for his toughness. If you blocked one of his strikes you would in turn be injured. He was injured during t...

Detachment 11.04.2022

at does it mean to “detach” from a situation or person and how it can help you make better decisions in business and in life. – “You have to detach from those emotions—step back from them a little so they don’t control you. You can do that by taking a deep breath and telling yourself to calm down.” ― Jocko Willink “Hey all I’ve listened to Jocko talk about detaching on his podcasts but am not unde...

Matt Walmsley: Coaching, growth and personal fitness 04.04.2022

In this episode I talk with Coach Matt Walmsley about his approach to coaching and his personal growth as it relates to his own fitness and coaching. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warriormindset/support Send us Fan Mail Learn with us at warriorfitnessma.com More at warriormindset.us Never give up. Never quit. Kaizen. Get after it.

Wherever the Path Leads – Book Discussion 21.03.2022

Heather and I discuss the book written by Sensei Larry Isaac “Wherever the Path Leads”. A gripping and honest look at a martial artist making his way through the 60’s in America to Vietnam and training Karate in Okinawa. — In this autobiography of Sensei Larry Isacc’s life through being a Marine in Vietnam during the 60’s and chronicling his history through training Martial Arts across the world....

Dan Jackson: Self Improvement, Coaching, Psychedelic Therapy & the best you can be 14.03.2022

What it means to work on your self improvement, the coaching life, therapy through psychedelic exploration and generally being the best human we can be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warriormindset/support Send us Fan Mail Learn with us at warriorfitnessma.com More at warriormindset.us Never give up. Never quit. Kaizen. Get after it.

How to work at HUMILITY 07.03.2022

Heather and I talk through one of Ryan Holiday's posts on humility. Turns out there's more to it than you may have thought. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warriormindset/support Send us Fan Mail Learn with us at warriorfitnessma.com More at warriormindset.us Never give up. Never quit. Kaizen. Get after it.

Laws of Combat / Mindset for Victory Part 2 27.02.2022

In this two part show Aaron (Grizz) and I talk through Echelon Front's (Jocko) post on the mindset for victory and how they can apply to your every day life and business. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFzqJIMSle/ Part 1: Laws of Combat Cover and Move - Teamwork, no silos, if your team fails everyone fails. Simple - Simplify the mission, keep communication simple, clear and concise. Prioritize...

Laws of Combat / Mindset for Victory - Part 1 20.02.2022

In this two part show Aaron (Grizz) and I talk through Echelon Front's (Jocko) post on the laws of combat and how they can apply to your every day life and business. https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFzqJIMSle/ Part 1: Laws of Combat Cover and Move - Teamwork, no silos, if your team fails everyone fails. Simple - Simplify the mission, keep communication simple, clear and concise. Prioritize and e...

Boba Fett and His Lessons of Leadership 13.02.2022

It is a story about a single freelancer  (bounty hunter)  who is learning how to be a strong leader  (crime syndicate boss) . It is a compelling arc for anyone who is charged with a leadership role in their job or is an owner operator at their own small business. Let's dig in... SPOILER WARNING, DON'T LISTEN IF YOU HAVNE'T SEEN THE SERIES YET. :) --- Support this podcast: https://po...

Anger 06.02.2022

Some in’s and out’s on Anger and how it can manifest itself into Aggression, as well as how you can control your emotional reactions to it all. Heather and I talk through some different aspects of ANGER based around this really compelling article on it and how it manifests itself into aggression. We talk through some ways to look at your emotional vocabulary as you work to come to terms with contr...

Detachment 31.01.2022

Some ways that detachment can become part of your strategic tool set in dealing with stressful situations and making life decisions. According to Meriam Webster the definition of “Detach” is; to separate especially from a larger mass and usually without violence or damage. Jocko Willink cites “Detachment” often on his podcast when he’s discussing how he led his team of Navy Seals in Iraq. Remainin...

Types of toxic people you should avoid 23.01.2022

Some different types of people you should look out for in your life and some good times you should stay quiet. 6 types of toxic people you should avoid https://www.instagram.com/p/CWaoXwrgXKQ/ The Vampire AKA - parasites, creepers or climbers They’ll use you either emotionally or financially (or both) and suck the best out of you. The Cactus AKA - jealous Always jealous of your success profesional...

Tactics for handling anxiety and building metal resiliency 17.01.2022

Some straight-forward tactics for working on your mental strength which in turn will help battle anxiety and stress in everyday things. Accept your thoughts Accept them for what they are. Don’t try to suppress them, they won’t just go away. You need to explore them - even if they are insane or silly or scary. Build Your Gratitude Try to think about 2-3 things you are grateful for, or for someone y...

New Year, new stuff to work on? 10.01.2022

Not doing anything… doing nothing. If you don’t use it, you lose it - physical, mental, cognitive… Reseach/Learn new things Go for a walk, get active Pick up a hobby Your Phone/laptop/tablet/digital device It’s your best weapon, but also your worst enemy There is a direct link between screen time and depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5574844/ Dopamine, Smartphones & You:...

How angry are you? Some ways to look at changing your overall mindset. 03.01.2022

We discuss ways you may be angry and not really know it as well as ways to look at changing your overall mindset - we also dig into some of the "Great Resignation" and what we've seen with that so far as it relates to mindset and anger. You might be angrier than you think you are https://medium.com/personal-growth/5-signs-youre-angrier-than-you-think-72ccc4acd0b1 There’s nothing wro...

Journaling or “making notes” for a better mental state 27.12.2021

Talking about journaling and note taking to help you deal with life stress, planning and other things like anxiety. There are five different categories of information that have the biggest impact on your future self. 1. Creative ideas 2. Big wins 3. Cues and signs 4. Big lessons and questions 5. Actions and experiments https://medium.com/better-humans/the-5-bullet-log-a-note-taking-system-to-incre...

Time for some self reflection; how do you do some of these? 20.12.2021

Here are some great topics that Heather and I cover that you may be doing or not doing; Dream, Listen, Read, Snooze, Connect & Chill. Nice topics from an older ‘Robinhood’ email newsletter: h ttps://snacks.robinhood.com/newsletters/ D ream: Why focusing too much might prevent you from doing your best work. Feeling burned out because you are doing too much self improvement or just plain working...

“3 Ideas That Can Change” Your Life Review 13.12.2021

Going over Mark Manson’s “3 Ideas That Can Change Your Life” PDF with Co-Host Heather Bauer. This is a good one. “3 Ideas That Can Change” Your Life Review b y Mark Manson Check the full PDF out on GoodReads here you can also get it by getting his Email Newsletter here All changes are based in ideas. Ideas give us new perspectives and from those new perspectives we’re able to change our behaviors....

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