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.
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.
We’ll be reaching out to each of you soon to setup a time to meet in person to review and/or set any goals you may have for 2020. We want you to get out in front of things and crush the new year!
Which brings up a great question; How do you set a goal and how do you succeed? It’s not easy but we go over some things you could do to help super-charge your goal getting.
Blackbelt
Ib talks with Gene a bit about his Blackbelt and what was involved in achieving that goal. Now testing for 2nd degree in January how have things been going as he ramps up for this next challenge.
