Attack Life Not Others
We all have an enemy within ourselves that must be defeated. Don't deny that. Realize it. Accept it. Own it. Learn to focus that energy and become a powerful, peaceful warrior โ a better, stronger person. Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman, lifelong martial artists, kick around things like ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐, ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ, ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ, ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ถ๐๐ต, ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐น๐, ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณ-๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐, and more โ in a way that's appreciated by everyone. Martial artist or not, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ. Together, we'll ๐ผ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ค๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐จ!
Episodes
As technology races ahead, artificial intelligence is becoming part of nearly every corner of life. This episode explores how we can use AI to enhance learning, boost productivity, and spark creativity without losing what makes us human.
Steve shares his take on schools restricting AI for research and assignments, suggesting that while students should learn to think independently, AI c...
"Fear is natural, but panic is fatal. You train your mind as much as your fists to stay cool under pressure." โ Gene Tunney
The Breath of Greatness: Tim and Steve talk about commitment and what it really takes to be great at something.
They share a story about a young football player who wants to learn from a retired coach. The boy keeps asking the coach to teach him, showing how much he really wants it. Finally, the coach agrees โ but he teaches the boy in a very surprising way.
"A happy life consists not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships." โ Helen Keller
For any task, you need the right tool to get the job done โ for instance โ a hammer for a nail, a screwdriver for a screw. Having the right tools and information makes success easier.
Tim and Steve discuss staying open to new tools, people, and experiences that push you to improve.
"Don't speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn't know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that's why it's called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself, and you can change your life." โ Bruce Lee
Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman dive into what it truly means to live in a "ready stance." Drawing from lessons in martial arts, they explore how readiness isn't just physical โ it's mental, emotional, and spiritual. The conversation expands beyond the dojo, reminding listeners that in today's chaotic world, no one's coming to save you โ you must be prepared to rely on yourself.
Tim share...
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." โ Aristotle
In this 400th episode of Attack Life Not Others, Tim and Steve reflect on 8 years of podcasting and over 600 episodes:
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They share lessons from their martial arts journey, including how tragedy reshaped teaching to focus on resilience, awareness, and positivity
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They address recent feedback from last week's episode, reaffirming their commitment...
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." โ Robert Collier
Mindset and action are what Tim and Steve discuss, opening with the quote from Carl Jung: "You are what you do, not what you say you'll do."
Their message is clear: real growth requires consistency, effort, and a willingness to struggle. Change comes gradually, but only when mindset and actions truly align.
"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." โ Vincent van Gogh
Habits โ good or bad โ are powerful. Steve shares a quote from Samuel Johnson: "The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken." It's a reminder that habits can sneak up on us, and building the right ones takes effort but pays off in the long run.
Tim and Steve touch on how it usually takes a few weeks to make a new routine stick and how too many peo...
"Pressure is a privilege" โ Billie Jean King
Consider pressure to be a privilege. It doesn't happen TO you, it happens FOR you. It means great things are expected of you.
Tim and Steve break down why keeping life simple makes things easier and more meaningful. They touch on Hick's Law โ the idea that too many choices slow us down โ and show how focusing on a few core habits and skills leads to better results.
With personal stories and down-to-earth examples, the guys remind us that health, family, and simple moments matter most.
"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning." โย Benjamin Franklin
Tim and Steve take a look at the power of small, steady improvements by exploring Kaizen and Parkinson's Law โ the idea that work expands to fill the time we give it. They discuss why setting deadlines (and beating them) is a game-changer, freeing up more space for the things that really matter.
They share real-life stories, from martial arts lessons to a friend's passion for restoring cars, showing how dedication to little steps c...
Tim and Steve talk about how big goals don't happen overnight โ they come from small steps every day. They share how even a champion like Larry Holmes had to win one fight at a time to reach the top. The message is simple: stick to a winning process, focus on little wins each day, and you'll get closer to your dreams.
Tim and Steve talk about how things have changed from the old days to now. They remember when food, like McDonald's fries, used to be made in a healthier way, and laugh about kids today not even knowing what a pay phone is. They explain how life with Siri and smartphones can be helpful, but we still need old-school habits like moving our bodies, sitting up straight, and eating real food.
"You know, I never looked down the road and said, 'Hey look, one day, the Hall of Fame.' It's always about playing each and every game 100 percent and I thank my teammates for getting me into the Hall because football is a team sport, not an individual sport." โ Jerry Rice
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