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
We often turn simple, ordinary things into something mystical, when the truth is usually much simpler. The black belt in martial arts wasn't born from magic โ it began as a white belt that was worn down over years of training, sweat, falls, and perseverance. Its transformation came from consistency, not mystery.
Life works the same way: confidence, wisdom, strength, and success aren't ...
"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." โย Albert Camus
The concept of Kaizen, the idea of making small, steady improvements over time is what Tim and Steve discuss. They explain how focusing on baby steps helps people avoid feeling overwhelmed and keeps them moving forward.
Using examples from martial arts, business, health, and everyday life, they show how progress comes from consistency, not big breakthroughs. Even setbacks are OK โ as long as you keep moving forward. The message is ...
"Every single year, we're a different person. I don't think we're the same person all of our lives." โ Steven Spielberg
Tim and Steve break down why life's hardest moments happen in the gaps โ and why you're not meant to cross them alone. Using the powerful image of Superman laying himself across broken train tracks, they point to a biblical truth: "Two are better than one" and we are called to "bear one another's burdens."
This episode challenges listeners to stop powering through solo, trust God's des...
"A man is great not because he hasn't failed. A man is great because failure hasn't stopped him." โ Confucius
This episode challenges listeners to stop hesitating, take ownership of their actions, and lead โ on the mat, in conversations, and in life. Tim and Steve break down a powerful idea that applies far beyond self-defense: whoever acts first controls the outcome.
Drawing from a real-world drill, they show how being even a split second late puts you at a serious disadvantage. In self-defen...
"I can't believe it's been a year since I didn't become a better person." โ Unknown
Whether it's the holidays or all year long, giving matters. Tim and Steve share a short quote from St Francis of Assisi: "It is in giving that we receive."
They explain that giving is not only about gifts. It can be spending time with people, listening, and being there for someone. Time is important and something everyone can give.
Life can be busy and full of distractions....
"He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree." โ Roy L Smith
Controlling chaos through disciplined systems is what Tim and Steve discuss:
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Chaos is the universe's default; order must be intentionally created
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You can't control everything โ focus on the controllables
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Disciplined systems help you respond, not react, to chaos
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Rituals and routines create structure and stability
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"Christmas is not a time or a season, but a state of mind." โ President Calvin Coolidge
Life runs on patterns โ and the faster you learn to spot them, the faster you grow. Tim and Steve break down how recognizing patterns in your career, relationships, and personal habits becomes a superpower.
Just like AI and in martial arts, once you read the rhythm, you can adapt, respond, and win. Pattern recognition isn't just awareness โ it's the key to living smarter, stronger, and more intentionally.
"Every moment one lives is different from the other. The good, the bad, hardship, the joy, the tragedy, love, and happiness are all interwoven into one single, indescribable whole that is called life. You cannot separate the good from the bad. And perhaps there is no need to do so, either." โ Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Tim and Steve break down how steady practice โ in martial arts or anything else โ can shape who we become at any age. They share how training together strengthened their friendship and why the core principles matter far beyond the dojo.
Key ideas they highlight:
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Repetition builds discipline. Small actions done daily create real change.
"Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do." โ Bruce Lee
In this special Thanksgiving 2025 episode, Tim and Steve explain that saying "thank you" is good, but gratitude means really feeling thankful in your heart.
Steve talks about teaching kids to enjoy the small things. Tim shares how laughing in the dojo helps people stay positive.
They remind everyone to celebrate the good things in life โ family, friends, and blessings. Happ...
"If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of." โ Bruce Lee
Tim and Steve dive into how powerful experiences can reconnect us to our emotions and the world around us. Steve shares a recent trip to the Grand Ole Opry โ a night of clean humor, incredible acoustics, and nostalgic energy that reminded him what it feels like to be fully present.
The guys talk about feng shui and how the spaces we live in can boost our mood, focus, and creativity. They reflect on how inspiration can hit anywhere ...
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." โ Eleanor Roosevelt
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