Podcast Episodes

Enough fear already. We’ve grown weak and it’s long past time to get our inner strength back. If you feel weak and afraid — you must replace that with hope and courage. If you feel brave and strong — you must become even stronger for others, especially children who are having an even tougher time making sense of the world right now. Our martial arts systems are reality based. We know reality. We also know fear. And we know that if you allow fear to run rampant, aggression sets in. With aggres...

Any boxer, martial artist, or any kind of athlete knows what it's like to be in the "zone" — where you're not thinking about the past, the future, or anything else — you're just in the moment. That's mushin. You might have experienced this while mowing the lawn, painting, or playing a musical instrument (like Eric Mintel talked about on last week's show). Mushin in Japanese is a mental state. Zen and Daoist practitioners attempt to reach this mental state during everyday activities. We all...

Eric Mintel joins us for part 2 of our conversation. (Check out last week’s show, where we spoke about the universal rhythm and cadence in music, martial arts, and all things in life.) Find mentors that live (or have lived) the lifestyle you want (Eric credits Dave Brubeck) Prioritize your time and focus your attention (Eric credits Bruce Lee) Surround yourself with like-minded people

We’ve talked extensively about the desired balance between the "crash" and the "flow.” Homeostasis wants to occur. It can be seen all through nature, systems, structures, and relationships between all kinds of things. There’s a universal rhythm and cadence that can be found. Just by realizing that, we’re better able to navigate and “dance” through life. Jazz music might be one of the finest examples of that crash and flow at play. When a song is expertly composed and performed, we are natural...

It’s our 200th episode! Tim and Steve talk about what Attack Life, Not Others means to them. We have an all-star cast of special guests — including Master Tim Hawk, Dr Jarrod Spencer, Chelsea Hoover, Len DiNote, and Dr Bernie. Make sure to listen all the way to the end for a surprise appearance! What does the phrase “Attack Life, Not Others” mean to you? Please tell us in the comments.

We often fear change because the outcome may be unknown. However, there's a difference between just change and purposeful change. It's OK to not always be in control of things, especially when the purpose behind change is out of love for another. We can't change: The time period we were born in The location where we were born The parents who we were born from What we can do is purposely change to be a better person — and better for those around us. “You never chang...

Dave Pohlmann shares an inspirational story of willpower, grit, love, and support.

In past episodes, we’ve discussed Bruce Lee’s famous quote pertaining to water. On one show in particular we said: “When in an adversarial situation, take the path of least resistance and ‘flow’ with it.” After contemplating that further, we clarify our thoughts on when you should and when you should not go with the flow. We want balance between the "crash" and the "flow.” Hopefully, we’ll have the right thoughts to think, the right words to speak, the right choices to make, and the right act...

Tom Parker is back to continue where he left off from last week discussing character development. What does developing your character mean? Where does one cultivate bravery, integrity, intelligence, and other traits for a winning personality — in today’s difficult world?

Tom Parker takes his expertise from the corporate world managing “soft work” (interpersonal skills) and “harder work” (facts, figures, and research) as he, Tim, and Steve discuss: Education: content, knowledge, intelligence Character: bravery, honesty, faithfulness, integrity Performance consists of not only what we do — but how we do it The true purpose of education is to create intelligence plus character — not just one

Chelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition talks about using food as medicine and the power of nutrients and antioxidants that come from foods such as: Dandelion Cinnamon Mushrooms

Steve Turoscy joins Tim and Steve to talk about group energy. Thoughts discussed include: Share your energy with those around you, because what goes around comes around True leaders don’t need titles or letters behind their name to be a leader Having compassion is a form of sharing your energy

"Get comfortable being uncomfortable." — The US Navy SEALs "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself." — Rumi "Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." — George Bernard Shaw

Tim Hawk is back to continue where he left off from last week discussing a few things we can do to improve our energy — including exercise and meditation.

Tim Hawk joins us to discuss energy from his perspective — with a background in philosophy, psychology, and spirituality.

Last week Tim and Steve talked about surrounding yourself with positive people who support and motivate you — while staying away from people who are often negative and are "energy vampires." Other ways to get more energy — and therefore have more joy and happiness in your life include: Put yourself first Volunteer or help others Do more of what you love

Energy. It’s elusive. We all need it. What can we do to maintain what we have and get even more of it? Tim and Steve discuss this in Part 1 of a series on energy. energy | (ˈenərjē) (noun) — the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity

Many people are feeling disconnected. If this describes you, this episode may help. We talk about finding a way around obstacles and excuses. These obstacles or "walls" that we put up might be labeled as anxiety, depression, fear, confusion, insecurity, self-doubt, or countless other things. Life Coach Dr Bernie joins Tim and Steve talking about busting down these self-imposed walls — or taking the path of least resistance — like water. Either way, you must move forward. "Be w...

Around 75 to 100 tons of food is what each of us consume in our lifetime. We hold on to the nutrients in order to live and continually reshape and rebuild our bodies. How much mental vigor and spiritual energy do we take in? And aside from the quantity — what is the quality of what we’re putting in to our minds and spirits to keep them vital?

Having consistency, intensity, and purpose can be used for good or for evil — as in the yin yang principle. There’s a lot of “noise” in the world right now. Life Coach Dr Bernie says most of it is nonsense. He joins Tim and Steve as they talk about these things and more: Life can be confusing, chaotic, indifferent, and cruel If you allow it — it will swallow you If you stay focused and disciplined — you’ll move forward As long as you have faith and remain a good soul, you a...

Moves, techniques, skills — all those can be taught and learned. Some people will always be better than others with physical expressions, and everyone can improve upon them, but that's the "hardware." The "software" inside us, as part of our programming, includes consistency and intensity. Most of those internal traits are driven by how strong we feel our purpose is. “We need emotional content ... I said emotional content, not anger!" — Bruce Lee In Enter the Dragon (one of the most influenti...

Tim shares a recent incident that happened to him and what we all can take from it: Time and place Two sides to every story Three fights — internal, external, the law We were never meant to be on this journey alone The right thoughts to think, words to speak, choices to make, actions to take "And you may find yourself In another part of the world And you may find yourself Behind the wheel of a large automobile And you may find yourself in a beautiful house With a...

Your thoughts. Your words. Your actions. Are they “absolutely” yours? Or have they been programmed by others? If you’re consistently unhappy and don’t know why, Steve contends the possibility of an internal struggle as the cause — and what to do about it.

What are electrolytes and why are they important? Chelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition talks about these essential elements and compounds that occur naturally in our bodies — and how they control crucial physiologic functions. Electrolytes include: Calcium Chloride Magnesium Phosphate Potassium Sodium