In this episode, Aaron and Gene talk about the benefits of delegation and having a strong team, as well as the concept of “flow state” and how it can improve productivity and well-being. They also discuss the importance of setting goals and using visualization to achieve them, and the role of self-care in maintaining a healthy mindset. They also emphasize the value of learning from failures and using them as opportunities for growth.
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The Book of Five Rings is a treatise on swordsmanship and martial arts written by Miyamoto Musashi. IMHO the top five concepts introduced in the book include: No Mind, The Void, Three Modes of Attack, The Way of the Sword, The Five Rings
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Review of the top books in the WM library for 2022. What are some of yours that you would add to the list?
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Talking through what it takes to get from beginner to Blackbelt with my son Thomas. It’ surreal to have shared the journey with him both through his own accomplishments and my own. What a great conversation we had here.
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Have you ever heard about Musashi’s last duel before he wrote the Book of 5 Rings? Then the second half talking about showing appreciation for those that support you and help you grow.
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Discussion on this post titled Powerful Habits from the World’s Top Achievers about the following habits you can create for yourself;The 5 Hour Rule, The Power of Doing Nothing, The High-Five Habit, No Electronics at Bedtime, Flow State Ritual
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Fiona joins me a discussion on Triathlons, Ultras, her training and making her way through a world that doesn’t exactly support an outdoor fitness lifestyle when it comes to sharing the physical environment we all live in.
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Will has a really great thought process and approach to how he balances his work and life. Taking a sabbatical and focusing on personal growth has helped pave the way to being prepared for the things to come in his life so far.
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Talking with Coach Michael Brazell about the ins and outs of coaching and connecting with the people we coach in a meaningful way. Being present and mindful of where we are in life is always an aspect of how Coach Mike approaches his craft.
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Talking with Sherard “Shekeese” Duvall about some things going on media (social media) wise lately and why learning what media literacy is and why is it so important to get a handle on it for your own self defense.
What are routines or habits that you have in your life? What rituals do you have in place to help you perform better or feel more connected? What’s the difference?
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There is a lot of talk about being a Lone Wolf. It can be seen as a positive strategy or negative one. Who are we to judge you, but we will still give you our 2 cents on it.
How would you even know you were a workaholic or not? You may be experiencing some poor physical symptoms born out of stress, or feeling a ton of anxiety about things. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to see how you’re stacking up.
We are joined by Dr. Scott Padgett to talk about his journey through the 12 steps. A very humble conversation about what it takes to make your way through the program form his own personal experience.
What are the basics of the 12 Laws of Kharma and how can you utilize these to live a better, more purposeful life?
Being authentically you at both work and at home means taking action on the things that make themselves known to you, confronting the things you fear most and walking the walk with the promises you make.
Although we don’t like the term “gaslighting” too much, the concept is a real one and it’s extra divisive when we wind up doing it to ourselves.
Fight Club is a great movie (and book), in this episode we are investigating it’s literary wisdom by making our way through a really great post on the same subject.
Do you thrive on challenges, stay calm during change, look at failure as an opportunity to grow? Then you may have a Growth Mindset.
What are some of the ways your Ego shows up in your every day life and how can we use the Stoic way of thought to be better humans.
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Here is part two of 16 things that are not fair but you need to hear and deal with in your life.
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Here is part one of 16 things that are not fair but you need to hear and deal with in your life.
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Breaking down a few thought provoking social media posts that get us into a better mindset when dealing with our emotions and the emotions of others.
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Aaron and go over these three things that make up what willpower means to the stoics.
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Aaron and I talk through this wonderful post from Gregory Admunson (the OG Fire-breather) that are labeled as “A road less traveled.” These are the things that easy in concept but very difficult to liv
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What you allow in your presence is the standard. What behaviors from others or from yourself do you tolerate?
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A short biography and review of the founder of Kyokushin Karate, a sect of karate known for their emphasis on physical conditioning and full-contact sparring.
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What does it mean to “detach” Round 2 – Learn to detach from a situation or person and how it can help you make better decisions in business and in life.
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In this episode I talk with Coach Matt Walmsley about his approach to coaching and his personal growth as it relates to his own fitness and coaching.
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Heather and I discuss the book written by Sensei Larry Isaac “Wherever the Path Leads”. A gripping and honest look at a martial artist making his way through the 60’s in America to Vietnam and training Karate in Okinawa.
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