Podcast Episodes

Sept. 20, 2024

Ep 346 - Pride: The Fine Line Between Confidence and Cockiness

Pride is pervasive in modern society. It manifests in various forms, from the bravado displayed on social media to the egos that often dominate corporate leadership. This unchecked pride leads to a false sense of superiority ...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 16, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 09.16.24

“Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress.” — Unknown

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 12, 2024

Ep 345 - Honey Bees and Chickens

Tim and Steve have a lighthearted, yet meaningful discussion of personal growth and lifestyle changes. Tim shares his recent decision to get chickens for organic eggs, highlighting the humor in transitioning from conversation...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 9, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 09.09.24

"It is only when we take chances, that our lives improve. The initial and the most difficult risk that we need to take is to become honest." — Walter Anderson

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 5, 2024

Ep 344 - Embrace the Push

This podcast episode delves into the themes of sacrifice, suffering, and consistency on the path to success. Tim reflects on the enduring relationships cultivated through “The Push” — as he calls it. In his case, it’s martial...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 2, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 09.02.24

“No great achievement is possible without persistent work.” “The end of labor is to gain leisure.” “There is no substitute for hard work. There will be disappointments, but the harder the work, the luckier you will get. Never be satisfied...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 29, 2024

Ep 343 - Critical Thinking and Situational Awareness

Explore the concept of the OODA loop , a decision-making process used in various fields like military and law enforcement, for agile and effective responses in competitive environments and life situations. Learn how adapting ...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 26, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 08.26.24

"Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path." — Paulo Coelho

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 22, 2024

Ep 342 - The Four Rs: Relax, Reflect, Resolve, Return

Explore the importance of relaxation, reflection, resolution, and return in daily life. Discover how these practices can help you become a stronger, more capable individual. Draw inspiration from martial arts philosophy and t...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 19, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 08.19.24

Being taught to avoid talking about politics and religion has led to a lack of understanding of politics and religion. What we should have been taught was how to have a civil conversation about a difficult topic.

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 15, 2024

Ep 341 - The Illusion of Evil

Exploring the concept of free will and choice, Tim and Steve discuss a thought-provoking story about God and evil. Delving into a classroom debate between a professor and a student, they challenge the notion of evil's existen...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 12, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 08.12.24

“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” — General Douglas MacArthur

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 8, 2024

Ep 340 - Embrace the Power of TWO

Want to increase your self-esteem? The respect you receive from others? Your confidence? Your marketability? Your relevance? Basically, do you want to become a stronger, better person? Then place more value on TWO: Your T IME...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 5, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 08.05.24

Your perception is YOUR reality. Everyone sees things differently because each person's perspective is unique. Always keep that in mind. Btw, "crocodile" is spelled just like that.

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 1, 2024

Ep 339 - Be Decisive and Be More Powerful, Eliminate the Gray

In violent situations, such as what we prepare for in martial arts training, there are no rules. One must act swiftly and decisively to address the situation. By being clear and decisive, we become more powerful and better eq...

Listen to the Episode
July 29, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 07.29.24

“8 Mile” from Eminem is a song is about the troubles one goes through trying to become a success.

Listen to the Episode
July 25, 2024

Ep 338 - Find Your Warrior Spirit

Reflecting on last week's episode honoring Corey Comperatore , Tim talks about how we shape our lives and focus our priorities. We all know life can be difficult. Cultivating a warrior spirit will help you focus and tackle li...

Listen to the Episode
July 25, 2024

Ep 338 - Find Your Warrior Spirit

Reflecting on last week's episode honoring Corey Comperatore , Tim talks about how we shape our lives and focus our priorities. We all know life can be difficult. Cultivating a warrior spirit will help you focus and tackle li...

Listen to the Episode
July 22, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 07.22.24

“You must build practices that prevent you from falling prey to those basic instincts that make you a short-term thinker.” — Dave Asprey (best known as the founder of Bulletproof Coffee and the entire Biohacking movement)

Listen to the Episode
July 19, 2024

Ep 337 - Finding Purpose Amidst Tragedy

This episode pays tribute to firefighter Corey Comperatore — the hero. Tim and Steve discuss the recent attempted assassination of former President Trump, emphasizing the importance of focusing on positivity and purpose in li...

Listen to the Episode
July 15, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 07.15.24

In light of this past weekend's attempted assassination of President Trump, we share this quote: "There is beauty and power in unity. We must be united in heart and mind. One world, one people." — Lailah Gifty Akita

Listen to the Episode
July 11, 2024

Ep 336 - Mad at the World? Turn Anger to Action

Tim and Steve discuss the frustrations and anger many people feel about the state of the world today. They talk about ways to channel that energy into positive action and making a difference. Tim draws parallels to the movie ...

Listen to the Episode
July 8, 2024

Kick-Start Your Week - 07.08.24

"For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?" — Bell Hooks

Listen to the Episode
July 4, 2024

Ep 335 - In God We Trust: The Foundation of American Independence

Reflecting on Independence Day, Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman discuss the true meaning of freedom and independence in the United States. They highlight the courage of the Founding Fathers and the sacrifices made throughout his...

Listen to the Episode