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
"A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks." — Charles Gordy
"A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks." — Charles Gordy
Fear is universal. Every one of us feels it. The question isn't whether fear exists — it's whether you're going to obey it.
Tim and Steve tackle one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives: fear. Left unchecked, fear becomes anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, and missed opportunities. But when disciplined and confronted head-on...
We've learned that:
We can always pray for someone when we don't have the strength to help them in any other way.
Tim and Steve welcome Sammy back for Part 3 of our Flow series as they explore what happens when we lose our flow — and how to get it back.
In This Episode:
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Why flow is essential for physical, mental, and emotional health
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The connec...
We've learned that:
"One should keep their words both soft and tender because tomorrow they may have to eat them." — Andy Rooney
The conversation on "flow" continues — diving deeper into purpose, discipline, and staying focused in a world of distractions.
They explore the shift from old-school workplace culture — built on face-to-face interaction, accountability, and shared mission — to today's remote, always-online world, where focus and motivation h...
We've learned that:
Sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
Tim, Steve, and Sammy dive deep into "flow" — and why it feels harder than ever to access in today's distraction-heavy world.
They break down how flow isn't accidental — it's trained. With earlier generations, focus was built through repetition, silence, and discipline. Today, the constant pull of the iPhone,...
"We do not rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training." — Archilochus
Steve Mittman and Tim Hoover cut through the self-help fantasy and get brutally honest about the difference between motivation and discipline. Motivation is temporary. Discipline is the engine. Waiting to "feel inspired" is why most people stay stuck.
The conversation drills into a hard truth: external motivation fades fast. Videos, quotes, c...
"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement." — Marv Levy
Being "good" is comfortable. Greatness isn't. The difference between average and exceptional rarely comes down to talent — it comes down to who's willing to suffer for the outcome they say they want.
This conversation hits on the war between comfort and growth, why complacency quietly destroys potential, and why pain is often the price ...
"If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion." — Mia Hamm
Life doesn't hit you when you're ready — it hits you when you're exposed. That's why this episode goes straight at the truth most people avoid: If you only train from a position of strength, you're lying to yourself.
Tim and Steve break down how real martial arts — and real life — are won from disadvantage. Not when you're c...
"We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action." — Dr Henry C Link
This episode is direct and unfiltered: your mind is prime real estate — and too much is living there rent-free. Tim and Steve break down the idea of a "chaos-brain barrier" — a mental self-defense system against distractions, stress, and noise that quietly drain your focus and energy.
Key Takeaways
"To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can't just accept the ones you like." — Mike Gafka
This is a tribute episode to Chuck Norris — a man who defined discipline, control, and quiet strength.
Tim and Steve revisit the rise of martial arts in the late 60s and early 70s, highlighting Norris's impact alongside Bruce Lee. His role in The Way of the Dragon wasn't just iconic — it helped ignite a generation.
"When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him he will win." — Ed Macauley
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