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!
"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:
Chaos is the universe's default; order must be intentionally created
You can't control everything โ focus on the controllables
Disciplined systems help you respond, not react, to chaos
Rituals and routines create structure and stability
"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:
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
Tim and Steve cut through the fluff and get real about leadership and teaching. A leader isn't your friend or parent โ their job is to push you toward your goals, even when you don't know what they are. Listening beats talking, every time.
They share stories about teachers who were tough but fair โ the kind who demanded respect and made people grow.
They also talk about spotting potential in others before they see it themselves. Th...
"Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one." โ Eleanor Roosevelt
Tim and Steve take a closer look at what "meta" really means โ not just in tech or gaming, but in everyday life. It's about self-awareness, reflection, and the inner work needed for real growth. Through the lens of martial arts, the discussion breaks down the balance of mind, body, and spirit. True strength comes from looking inward.
The takeaway: understanding yourself is the key to i...
"We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it as not as dreadful as it appears, discovering that we have the strength to stare it down." โ Eleanor Roosevelt
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.
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