by Gene Crawford | Feb 2, 2026 | Podcast
Modern life is designed to eliminate friction. Faster apps. Fewer clicks. Instant results. But what does that cost us?
In this episode of Warrior Mindset, Gene and Aaron unpack the idea of friction by design and why effort, resistance, and intentional obstacles are essential for awareness, discipline, and growth. Drawing from martial training, stoic philosophy, and real-world experience, they explore the difference between useful friction that builds presence and pointless suffering that wastes energy. This is a conversation about discipline, attention, and why ease isn’t always progress.
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by Gene Crawford | Jan 19, 2026 | Podcast
Most people think recovery is about fixing the past. It isn’t. It’s about stopping the unnecessary drain on your life.
In this episode of Warrior Mindset, Gene sits down again with Dr. Scott Padgett for a blunt conversation about energy, control, and maturity. Not just in recovery, but in life. They unpack a simple truth that most people resist: if you are constantly angry, resentful, or obsessed with things you cannot control, you are leaking energy every day.
Addiction trains people to pour attention into the wrong places. Sobriety does not automatically fix that. Many people stay exhausted because they keep feeding grudges, replaying old arguments, and trying to control outcomes that will never bend to them.
This conversation is about discipline, not positivity. About restraint, not repression. About learning when to disengage, when to let go, and when silence is the strongest move available.
You do not become powerful by carrying everything. You become powerful by choosing what is worth carrying at all.
This is not a recovery episode. It is a conversation about energy, clarity, and the cost of holding on.
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by Gene Crawford | Jan 12, 2026 | Podcast
Motivation feels powerful, but it’s unreliable. That’s why most people stay stuck in cycles of starting, stopping, and starting over again.
In this episode of Warrior Mindset, we break down why motivation fails, why discipline actually works, and how to build a simple system that removes negotiation from your goals. No hype. No waiting to feel ready. Just practical structure that creates real progress.
This is about discipline as a system, not punishment. About consistency without drama. And about building momentum when motivation disappears.
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by Gene Crawford | Nov 24, 2025 | Podcast
What if heaven wasn’t a peaceful escape, but a battleground for warriors? In this episode, we explore the myth of the Einherjar, Norse warriors who trained for Ragnarok in eternal preparation. But this isn’t just myth, it’s a mindset. We connect their legendary grit to modern challenges like discipline, failure, growth, and inner strength. Through repetition, not perfection, you’ll learn to train, fall, rise, and repeat. We fuse Norse myth with samurai philosophy to help you reframe struggle as sacred. Whether in fitness, business, or daily life, this episode gives you the tools to meet your personal Ragnarok with purpose.
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by Gene Crawford | Oct 6, 2025 | Podcast
What would happen if you committed to a single pursuit for 1,000 days, no breaks, no excuses? In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, and the transformative power of the 1,000‑Day Rule. From post-war isolation in the mountains to legendary feats like fighting bulls and conquering the hundred‑man kumite, Oyama’s relentless discipline forged an unbreakable spirit. We translate these lessons into practical strategies for modern life, whether fitness, business, or personal growth, showing how sustained effort, daily habits, and embracing discomfort can reshape who you are. This is a blueprint for mastery.
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