PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE - *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.
*2nd Best Comedian *Whitest Boy Alive, I'm a Christian, Army Veteran & Stand-Up Comedian. World Travelled, & World Experienced. Dive into the mind(s) of Psychological Warfare, - where trials, daily tests, and progress meets with mind's goals. IG: @BenjaWelldone Site: www.BenjaWelldone.com Biz E-Mail: Benja@WelldoneComedy.com Merchandise: www.WarAndLaughs.com
Episodes
We talk through the strange way clarity arrives after confusion and how training, lists, and relentless focus restore momentum when life feels like a whirlwind. The lens is comedy, work, and jujitsu, but the tools work for any heavy season.
• using checklists to anchor focus under pressure
• jujitsu as a mental reset that sharpens writing
• balancing comedy reps with a demanding day job
• choosing...
We turn a tough political banquet into a playbook for presence. Two questions reshape the room: can you hear me and are you listening, with practical fixes for sound, engagement, and momentum.
• ocean and surfboard metaphor for crowd energy
• hearing versus listening as separate checks
• why sound checks and backup gear matter
• when crowd work fails and how to qualify targets
• laughter and s...
We trace a personal shift from chasing comparisons to building a distinct creative lane, guided by Romans 12:2 and a simple daily practice to renew the mind. A short verse fuels a bigger decision: stop conforming to the industry’s patterns and craft work that can’t be compared.
• Romans 12:2 as a compass for creative choices
• resisting comparison and trend-chasing in comedy
• designing a lane where d...
We reflect on how Romans 8:31 reframes confidence, calling, and effort, and why repeated moments of alignment feel less like coincidence and more like direction. We talk gifts, resistance, and the daily choices that turn faith into focused action.
• church moments that feel personal and timely
• Romans 8:31 as a lens for courage
• divine support versus coincidence
• gifts as entrusted work to stew...
Finding balance is essential for mental health and creativity. My jiu-jitsu practice serves as that escape from overthinking, though my training schedule recently changed.
• Almost skipped a promotion ceremony believing I didn't deserve recognition
• Friend encouraged me to attend, saying others might see progress I couldn't recognize
• Coach's message validated this: "You don&apos...
Overcoming procrastination requires putting yourself physically where you need to perform your creative work. Steven Pressfield's book "Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be" offers practical wisdom on defeating the resistance that keeps us from our gifts.
• Self-sabotage and distraction often prevent us from doing important creative work
• Steven Pressfield's books frame procrasti...
Consistency is the foundation of success in every aspect of life. Making multiple small, correct decisions over time leads to great results – the same way that going to the gym consistently is the only path to physical improvement.
• Consistency equals results – not the other way around
• Success is not a lottery ticket but the compound effect of small, correct decisions
• The first step of failure is...
Self-care isn't just crucial for mental health but forms the foundation for all personal relationships and achievement. Prioritizing your own wellbeing first enables you to show up better for others and pursue your life mission with greater focus and effectiveness.
• Taking care of yourself first is essential before attempting to help others
• Creating quiet moments allows your mind to connect ideas ...
I recently discovered a game-changing approach to testing comedy material by identifying and targeting people who already share my sense of humor. This scientific method for joke development has dramatically improved my stand-up performance and writing efficiency.
• Find individuals who already have your sense of humor to test material on
• Use the scientific method for comedy: hypothesis, test, analyze, ...
Having a mission in life is essential to finding meaning and purpose. Without goals to progress toward, we risk falling into the dangerous trap of merely maintaining, which actually means we're moving backward in life.
• Maintenance is one of the most dangerous mindsets – in relationships, skills, and personal growth, we're either improving or declining
• Important areas like comedy and jiu-jits...
Life throws curveballs that force us to adapt our routines and test how committed we are to our goals. When my schedule shifted from starting at 4AM to 9AM, I had to completely reimagine my approach to productivity, success, and personal growth.
• Shifting from a 4AM to 9AM start time requires completely rethinking my established routine
• True commitment means wanting success more than wanting to complai...
Journaling through video helps me remember life lessons and serves as additional mental repetition for skills ranging from comedy to martial arts. Speaking thoughts aloud as if addressing an audience allows for clearer thinking and better memory retention than keeping thoughts internal.
• Martial arts principles from Marcelo Garcia's seminar focus on three key actions: submit, sweep, escape
• When un...
Procrastination kills productivity, but there's a science to getting things done that involves understanding our psychology and implementing simple yet powerful techniques to overcome our tendency to delay.
• The Double-Check Method: Mark tasks BEFORE starting them (and after completing) to signal to your brain it's time to begin
• Traditional checklists only have one check mark after completion...
Comedy requires constant evolution—you're either improving or declining, with no middle ground. I approach stand-up like an explorer seeking uncharted territory, always looking for bigger venues and unconventional spaces where comedy hasn't been performed before.
• Need to level up my comedy career within the next 2-4 weeks by recording a new set at TK's
• Planning to create a laser-tight 1...
Thursdays are the absolute worst day for holidays because you have to return to work the very next day, creating a disjointed break that feels unsatisfying and disruptive to the normal workflow.
• Holidays should be celebrated on their actual date but observed on Fridays to create long weekends
• Thanksgiving's scheduling on the fourth Thursday of November is unnecessarily confusing and arbitrary
Forget everything you think you know about mental health awareness months. This raw, unfiltered take cuts through the noise to deliver hard truths about what real mental strength looks like.
Mental fortitude isn't built through sympathy or designated calendar dates—it's forged through daily discipline, controlled chaos, and relentless self-improvement. Drawing from military examples like Navy SEAL ...
I'm thrilled to share my sooj to be experience seeing Wu-Tang Clan live at Dickies Arena with backstage passes and front row seating.
• Wu-Tang Clan and Queen are my favorite musical groups because of their unique ensemble approach and range
• The Hulu series "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" reveals how nine rivals from different parts of New York created something extraordinary
• Wu-Tang&ap...
A quarter-million dollars slipped through my fingers, and oddly enough, I'm grateful for it. When Newsmax went public, I had planned to invest $10,000 at the initial $10 per share price. Just 48 hours later, those shares hit $250 each – a potential $250,000 windfall lost because I was "too busy." Yet this missed opportunity became the catalyst for my renewed commitment to stock trading.
• The s...
I've decided to stop being a consumer and start being a producer, flipping the switch to become a money-making machine instead of constantly buying things I don't need. This mindset shift has transformed my relationship with money, helping me prioritize experiences over stuff and break free from the endless cycle of consumption.
• Questioning how many shirts, jeans, or other items one person actuall...
The psychology behind why we value certain things more than others often defies conventional wisdom. Through a fascinating personal experiment, I discovered how raising the price of a TV I was selling dramatically increased buyer interest overnight. After listing a nearly-new television at $400—less than half its sale price—I received zero inquiries for days. On a whim, I increased the price, and suddenly received twe...
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