Podcast Episodes

“I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to get me to say that.” — Jerry Rice

Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman talk about endurance — how going through hard times builds real strength. Tim shares how he trains his martial arts students to push through both physical and mental challenges. He explains that n...

“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.” — Seneca

Discipline today creates freedom tomorrow. Tim shares a recent conversation with Bernie, a living example of vitality and wisdom, to explore the true meaning of the "golden years." Bernie talks about the four pillars of a ful...

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” — Marcus Aurelius

Seneca’s quote, "No man was ever wise by chance," sets the tone for this episode as Tim and Steve explore how wisdom isn’t a byproduct of aging alone, but the result of intentional effort, experience, and learning. Aging alon...

“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.” — Seneca

Tim and Steve share a heartwarming Father's Day story that shows why the little moments in life matter most. In this episode, Tim talks about how his daughter Chelsea surprised him to train together — just like they did when ...

“Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” — Anne Geddes

Understanding Life’s Archetypes In this episode, Tim and Steve talk about four powerful roles we all play at different times in life: The Hero – pushes through hard times with courage and purpose The Healer – helps others and...

"June is the month of potential — halfway through the year, and still time to become everything you set out to be." — Unknown

Avoid the corrosion of inaction: If we neglect our space, it can quickly become cluttered with negativity and stagnation — much like debris filling an empty room. The key is to keep moving and shaking things up! Whether it's ...

“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” — Charles Bowden

Tradition matters — in martial arts and in life. It teaches discipline, respect, and perseverance. Old-school practices like kata still have value, even if modern systems move away from them. Tradition connects us — like fami...

Some fitting Memorial Day quotes: "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." "Home of the free, because of the brave.” “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my co...

Sensei Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman talk about a scary real-life incident where a woman was threatened and attacked in a movie theater parking lot. They break down why being prepared and aware in dangerous situations is so im...

“No one is dumb who is curious. The people who don't ask questions remain clueless throughout their lives.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson

Introducing the Boomerang Theory — the idea that what you put out comes back to you. Tim shares a childhood story about learning to throw a boomerang and how it taught him the value of practice, patience, and consistency. Whe...

“Discipline is remembering what you want.” — David Campbell

The 80/20 Rule for a Better Life is what Tim and Steve discuss on this podcast episode. It’s a new spin on the 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle: Health: 80% eating, 20% exercise Wealth: 80% habits, 20% math Talking: 80%...

“If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.” — Albert Einstein

There’s a powerful, often cyclical connection between teaching and learning. Tim and Steve explore how the best teaching stems from a desire to understand more deeply, and how teaching others is one of the most effective ways to grow ourselves. Key...

"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." —

Tim and Steve dive into what it really means to push through life’s tough moments — taking inspiration from the incredible life and legacy of boxing legend . We talk about resilience, personal growth, and that powerful idea of finding your "second...