Podcast Episodes

This week, in honor of Independence Day here in the United States, Tim and Steve explore the relationship between freedom and happiness. They discuss the fundamental principles that shaped America and acknowledge the sacrific...

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius

Tim and Steve explore the concept of self-discipline and its significance in personal development. They bring up the "six selves," which include discipline, respect, control, confidence, defense, and awareness. Tim highlights...

"A leader is best when people barely know he exists. When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves." — Lao Tzu

Ben Mudge joins Tim and Steve again to emphasize the importance of appreciating what we have and cultivating a positive internal dialogue. Ben encourages his clients to focus on the things their bodies can do, rather than wha...

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." — Marcus Aurelius

Hear why Tim chooses to be a weed. The long and short of it is: weeds don’t just survive, they thrive in tough times. He reflects on events such as 9-11, COVID, and the recent wildfires burning in Quebec and …

"Everything is the product of one universal creative effort. There is nothing dead in Nature. Everything is organic and living, and therefore the whole world appears to be a living organism." — Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Sammy Kelly, Tim, and Steve discuss the importance of being intentional about where you choose to spend your time and energy, and how letting others make decisions for you can pull you in directions that aren't best for you. ...

“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.” — Dalai Lama

This episode’s message is clear: Find the truth, speak the truth, and you will live a more authentic and fulfilled life. When you’re in the “arena” of life, you must fight the fight and continue doing good work. That includes...

"Enjoy life now. This is not a rehearsal." — Bob Marley

Heading into the Memorial Day weekend, this episode reminds us of how great we all have it in the United States. Thanks to the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation with their selflessness and u...

“If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present — gratefully.” — Maya Angelou

This episode was prompted by a recent testing event at Tim's karate school , during which parents were asked what they hoped their children would gain from their training, with many responding that they wanted their kids to g...

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." — Albert Einstein

Brian Miller returns to the show with Tim and Steve, continuing the conversation about "the process" that he introduced in his previous appearance . He shares a compelling story about his experience with obstacle course racin...

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” — Tony Robbins

You'll often hear people telling you to "enjoy the journey" rather than just the destination. However, sometimes you just need to do what it takes to get past difficult moments in order to get to your destination. Tim recount...

"You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them." — Ray Bradbury

Ben Mudge is a social media influencer, life coach, personal trainer, and fitness model (who happens to look like the superhero Thor) — and he joins Tim and Steve. Ben lives in Ireland, but will be in the Lehigh Valley …

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says “I’m possible!”" — Audrey Hepburn

Abraham Maslow was a famous American clinical psychologist. He became best known for his theory on the Hierarchy of Needs. The model depicting this is known as Maslow’s pyramid. On this episode Tim and Steve discussed the fol...

"There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate." — Linda Grayson