“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” — Marcus Aurelius
Tim and Steve explore the power of being present and attuned to the moment, especially in how we connect with others. They reflect on how rigid expectations and a linear mindset can hinder growth — whether in personal relatio...
“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius
Tim Hoover shares how a cancer diagnosis at 36 became a life-changing blessing The power of adversity to teach gratitude and perspective Why doing the hard work matters — especially when life gets tough The vital role of comm...
“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%...