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
Understanding Lifeโs Archetypes
In this episode, Tim and Steve talk about four powerful roles we all play at different times in life:
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The Hero โ pushes through hard times with courage and purpose
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The Healer โ helps others and brings comfort
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The Victim โ feels stuck, powerless, or overwhelmed
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The Villain...
"June is the month of potential โ halfway through the year, and still time to become everything you set out to be." โ Unknown
Avoid the corrosion of inaction: If we neglect our space, it can quickly become cluttered with negativity and stagnation โ much like debris filling an empty room. The key is to keep moving and shaking things up! Whether it's going for a run, surrounding yourself with uplifting people, or simply trying something new, these actions can prevent your space from becoming unmovable and corroded. Remembe...
โSummertime is always the best of what might be.โ โ Charles Bowden
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Tradition matters โ in martial arts and in life. It teaches discipline, respect, and perseverance.
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Old-school practices like kata still have value, even if modern systems move away from them.
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Tradition connects us โ like family meals and passed-down customs โ helping us stay grounded.
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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.โ
โI only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.โ โ Nathan Hale
โAmerica without her soldiers would be like God without Hi...
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 important.
Tim shares lessons from his weapons training and Steve explains why "self-protection" is better than "self-defense." This episode will help you think differently abo...
โNo one is dumb who is curious. The people who don't ask questions remain clueless throughout their lives.โ โ Neil deGrasse Tyson
Introducing the Boomerang Theory โ 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.
Whether itโs in faith, relationships, or personal growth, success takes steady effort โ not just being a โweekend warrior.โ
The love an...
โDiscipline is remembering what you want.โ โ David Campbell
The 80/20 Rule for a Better Life is what Tim and Steve discuss on this podcast episode. Itโs a new spin on the 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle:
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Health: 80% eating, 20% exercise
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Wealth: 80% habits, 20% math
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Talking: 80% listening, 20% speaking
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Learning: 80% understanding, 20% reading
โIf a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.โ โ Albert Einstein
Thereโs a powerful, often cyclical connection between teaching and learning. Tim and Steve explore how the best teaching stems from a desire to understand more deeply, and how teaching others is one of the most effective ways to grow ourselves.
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Teaching Is Learning:
Tim shares his personal journey as a teacher and how every lesso...
"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." โ G.K. Chesterton
Tim and Steve dive into what it really means to push through lifeโs tough moments โ taking inspiration from the incredible life and legacy of boxing legend George Foreman.
We talk about resilience, personal growth, and that powerful idea of finding your "second wind" โ that hidden reserve of strength you only discover when youโre tested. Georgeโs journey from an intimidating knockout a...
โLearn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.โ โ Albert Einstein
Thereโs a balance between chaos and order โ in the universe and in our everyday lives. While the world around us can seem messy and unpredictable, we believe our purpose is to bring meaning and structure to it.
Tim and Steve explore the idea that being made in God's image means weโre meant to make a positive impact, even when things feel out of control. They also touch on the impo...
โOnce you choose hope, anything's possible.โ โ Christopher Reeve
Life is a journey โ and much like the belt system in martial arts, itโs made up of different stages of growth. Each stage brings new challenges, new lessons, and a deeper understanding of who we are.
In martial arts, the white belt represents a fresh start โ a blank slate, full of curiosity and potential. As you move through each belt color, you gain more knowledge, skill, and confiden...
โHope is the only thing stronger than fear.โ โ Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games
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