WARRIOR MINDSET

NEVER GIVE UP.   NEVER QUIT.   KAIZEN.

The Kids Are Alright: Rethinking Parenting, Legacy, and Masculinity

The Kids Are Alright: Rethinking Parenting, Legacy, and Masculinity

In this candid and often hilarious episode, we unpack the rollercoaster of modern parenting—from the pressures of youth sports and living vicariously through our kids, to the deeper questions of legacy, masculinity, and whether parenthood truly lives up to its promise. We reflect on how fast life shifts, both in the spotlight and at home. With humor and heart, we explore generational shifts, family dynamics, codependency, and the strange satisfaction of hearing your kids finally echo the advice they once rolled their eyes at.

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Mindset Mastery The Lost Strategies of Mas Oyama

Mindset Mastery The Lost Strategies of Mas Oyama

Step into the world of Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, and discover how his philosophy can reshape your mindset. From self-exile and brutal mountain training to the principle of Ichigeki Hisatsu, “one strike, certain death,” Oyama’s journey reveals the power of total commitment and resilience. We explore his famed 1,000-day rule, a lesson in patience and persistence that stands in stark contrast to today’s culture of instant gratification. Through Oyama’s example, learn how embracing discomfort, eliminating retreat, and training the mind before the body can ignite your inner warrior and forge an unbreakable spirit for life.

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Intuition and Influence in the Digital Age

Intuition and Influence in the Digital Age

A wide-ranging episode featuring Mark Devine and Tony Blauer as we explore the power of intuition, from sensing danger in self-defense to reading subtle social cues in daily life. We then dive into how social media has redefined fame, examining the antics of Elon Musk and Kevin Durant to show how platforms manufacture virality and blur the line between notoriety and influence. Shifting gears, we unpack marketing’s obsession with buzz over clarity, using American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney campaign as a case study, and discuss Gen Z’s workplace challenges with feedback and fundamentals. We round out with humorous takes on persistent sales tactics and Mark Zuckerberg’s martial arts pursuits, blending insight, critique, and a dash of levity.

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Building Skills and Integrity in Business and Martial Arts

Building Skills and Integrity in Business and Martial Arts

Aaron and I explore Elon Musk’s controversial productivity methods, cutting meetings, ditching jargon, and challenging workplace hierarchies, alongside the importance of structure and respect. Shifting to martial arts, we unpack the controversy of Moneyberg’s rapid black belt and contrast it with Helena Crevar’s inspiring rise under John Danaher. Featuring insights from Secret Service veteran Scott Bryson, we share self-defense strategies, mindset tools, and training frameworks that build real-world awareness. This episode delivers hard-hitting lessons on leadership, integrity, and personal growth, on and off the mat.

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Brutal Honesty Is Overrated: Why You Shouldn’t Always Say What You’re Thinking

Brutal Honesty Is Overrated: Why You Shouldn’t Always Say What You’re Thinking

After earning a red card at a youth soccer game, Aaron and I reflect on emotional control, brutal honesty, and the power of self-censorship. Inspired by Jefferson Fisher and “Self-Censorship Is Actually Good,” we role-play ways to speak truth with empathy. From sideline chaos and parenting stress to stoic communication principles, this episode blends humor, humility, and hard-earned lessons. Learn to navigate social tension, say “no” with confidence, and speak wisely—especially when emotions run high.

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Lactic Acid Coaching Explained: Burnout, Bullshit, and Becoming Your Real Self

Lactic Acid Coaching Explained: Burnout, Bullshit, and Becoming Your Real Self

Greg Storey (LinkedIN, Same Team Partners) joins us to explore “Lactic Acid Coaching,” a raw approach to personal growth rooted in discomfort, honesty, and dismantling imposter syndrome. We discuss modern career transitions, Greg’s Jump Ship program with Ryan Rumsey, and how today’s challenges demand new coaching strategies. From accountability to AI’s role in self-development, we uncover tools for resilience, clarity, and confidence in an unpredictable professional world, where the real work begins in the most uncomfortable places.

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