Warrior: The Art of War for Life - A Podcast on Winning

Have you ever found yourself wondering: How did I end up here again? Why do I keep ending up in the same situations over and over? In this episode of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life" we discuss two critical abilities that people who excel at winning their daily battles, governing victory, and manage defeat possess. We discuss the importance of cultivating a compelling vision of our way...

In this episode of Warrior: The Art of War for Life, we continue our discussion of Sunzi's (Sun Tzu's) seven principles for achieving the greatest victory in life. The final three principles are: 5. It Doesn’t Take Wisdom or Fame, Bravery or Accomplishment to Get Started – Just Stop Doubting Yourself! 6. Put Yourself in Undefeatable Positions and Don’t Miss Out on Your Opportunities to Win...

What is victory? How do we know when we've "won?" What does it mean to win in life? How do we define that in our own personal lives? In this episode of Warrior: The Art of War for Life, we dive deep into Chapter 4.3 of Sunzi’s Art of War , extracting profound principles for defining and achieving our own greatest victories in life. Join us as we explore these four principles: 1. Envi...

Discover how to break free from defensiveness, scarcity, and limiting beliefs in this empowering episode of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life" on Spotify. Sunzi's seven profound insights will challenge your mindset and open doors to a life of abundance and growth. Join us as we explore these seven insights: 1. A defensive mindset comes from a belief that we cannot win. 2. A warrior m...

In this episode we talk about Sunzi's six strategies for having an impenetrable defense and a powerful offense. They are: 1. Pick Your Battles 2. Keep Holding On – Don’t Give Up 3. Make Your Move, Take Your Shot 4. Dig Down Deep – The Secret to Holding On 5. Strike Fast, Strike Hard – The Secret to Making Your Move 6. Don’t Hold Back: Leaving Nothing Behind – Leave it all out there on the batt...

Have you ever wondered why some people just always seem to unphased by challenges, undeterred by difficulties, and have an unconquerable attitude? Have you ever wondered how to develop that within yourself or if it was even possible for you? If so, then this is for you! In this episode, I discuss Sunzi's (Sun Tzu's) top priority for winning the battles of life, four principles for becoming...

In this episode of Warrior, I discuss the famous passage from Sunzi's (Sun Tzu's) Art of War: "If you understand others and understand yourself, you will not be in danger of breaking -- even in a hundred battles. If you don't understand others but understand yourself, for every victory there will be a price to be paid -- a burden to bear. If you don't understand others or your...

Have you ever wondered if you were going to win?  Have you ever wondered if you were on the right path – the path of victory?  How can we know that we are doing the right things to achieve victory in our lives? Are there any signs or guarantees along the way to encourage us to keep moving toward our ultimate victory? In this episode, I discuss five principles from Sunzi's (Sun Tzu's) Art o...

In this episode of Warrior Mindset Unplugged, I interview former Air Force special operator and Combat Controller (CCT) Christopher Satterwhite. Born and raised in a shack on a farm western North Carolina where he learned hard work, problem-solving, and the importance of educating himself, Chris worked his way through community college, before receiving his Bachelor's degree. In the wake of 9/...

Have you ever been on the road to accomplishing something you really want only to sabotage it? In this episode of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life" I discuss the "Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Sabotage" and how to overcome them in our own lives. They are: 1. Spinelessness: Lack of Self-Leadership and Personal Accountability 2. Pushing Things Too Far 3. Giving Up Too Soon & Aba...

In Episode 23 of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life ~ A Podcast on Winning," I go unscripted to reflect on the "Five Essential Leadership Attributes" first introduced in Episode 3 and discussed in great detail in Episode 4. They are: wisdom, trust, empathy, courage, and disciplined determination, or grit. In the months, since I first introduced them, I have developed some quick...

Do you ever feel like your life is not yours? That you are not in charge? That things are just spinning out of control? In Episode 22 of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life ~ A Podcast on Winning" we look at Sunzi's Six Tactics for taking the offensive and picking our battles in life. They are: 1. Surround & Encircle 2. Take the Offensive: Strike! 3. Divide & Conquer 4. Pick Yo...

Have you ever come on too strong?  Ever swarmed someone with attention only to send them running in the opposite direction?  Ever taken massive action, poured your heart and soul into an endeavor, only to not get the results you were expecting? Ever been so obsessed with wanting something so badly, wanting it now, that you’ve even become angry or impatient, frustrated or resentful that you didn’t...

In this month's Warrior Mindset Unplugged, I interview Cadet Third Class Jessica "Fish" Fisher, a Filipino-American whose inspiring story shows us that we are never too young to take charge of our lives and never too small to make a difference in the lives of others! Jess shares lessons learned from overcoming a learning disability, becoming a blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do, embracing her...

In this episode of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life ~ A Podcast on Winning," I go off script for a new segment to just have a conversation and share some thoughts on how the warrior mindset from Episode 1, the six traps of self-deception and self-sabotage from Episode 6, and the four steps to attack your day in Episode 18 came together in a recent real-life example.

Do you ever feel like you aren't getting what you want out of your days? Do you feel like your days just slip away from you? Do you ever look back at the end of the day and wondered what happened? In Episode 18 of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life ~ A Podcast on Winning," I discuss four dual actions for attacking our day.  They are: 1. Strike Down Our Self-Sabotaging Plots and Strike...

Do you ever feel conflicted?  Embattled?  Like you are being pulled in too many directions?  Do you ever go back and forth on decisions in your life?  Like you are at war with yourself?  Like even the victories take a toll? In Episode 17 of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life ~ A Podcast on Winning" I talk about three principles for achieving the most excellent personal victory in our lives.  They a...

In this third edition of the "Warrior Mindset Unplugged" I am pleased to share an interview with my good friend, All-American volleyball player, competitive weight lifter, Brazilian Jiujitsu champion, Army Military Police Captain, and the first female strength and conditioning coach at the United States Air Force Academy. With wit and humor, authenticity and vulnerability, she shares lif...

In Episode 15 of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life ~ A Podcast on Winning" I discuss six "be-attitudes" for kicking butt and taking names in the battlefield of the mind to become the master of our own destiny! They are: 1. Believe in the Value the Victory We Are Winning 貴勝 2. Be Proactive: Don’t Value Protracted Problems 不貴久 3. Become a Warrior: Understand the Battles We A...

Have you ever wanted to feel better and more motivated? Have you ever longed for greater abundance in your life? Have you ever wanted to be stronger, physically, mentally, or emotionally? In this episode of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life," I discuss Sunzi's "Three Tactics for Boosting Morale, Maintaining Motivation, and Growing in Abundance and Strength." They are: 1. Re...

In Episode 13 of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life ~ A Podcast on Winning" I present Sunzi's (Sun Tzu's) Three Secret Strategies for Overcoming Our (Inner) Enemies, which are: 1. 殺敵 Slay Your Enemies: Know Who the Real Enemy Is that We Need to Slay 2. Master Your Motivations, Part I: 怒 Indignation -- Know What We Are Fighting Against? 3. Master Your Motivations, Part II: 貨 Ta...

In Episode 12 of "Warrior: The Art of War for Life ~ A Podcast on Winning," we present our second segment of "Warrior Mindset Unplugged with USAF (retired) Brigadier General Paul Pirog. During his 37 year career, he was a "Cold War" B-52 navigator before going to law school and becoming an Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG), after which he went on to serve four tours a...

Do you ever feel like you're in over your head, that you're outnumbered, outmatched, or overwhelmed? Do you ever feel like you're running on empty, that something is missing from your life, or that you just aren't making any progress? Do you ever feel like you are missing out on opportunities, are always a day late and a dollar short, or constantly suffer from burn out? In Episode...

In Episode 10, I share Sunzi's (Sun Tzu's) five full-send commitment tactics for when we hit the walls of life (and we will). They are: 1. 貴勝: Visualize the Value of the Victory 2. 久暴: Don’t Delay: Avoid the Atrophy of Indecision – Take Decisive Action Now! 3. 力屈: Eliminate the Entropy of Failing to Fully Commit – Stop Chasing Your Own Tail 4. 攻城: Stop Throwing Yourself at the Wall – Try S...

Have you ever wanted to achieve something but weren't sure if the prize at the end was worth the price of the process?  In Episode 9 of Warrior: The Art of War for Life, we will discuss three sets of questions to help us get clear on our "Big Deal."  They are: 1. The Cost of NOT Achieving: What is it costing me right now to NOT achieve this, to NOT change this in my life?  What oppor...