Ep 412 - A Genuine Gift: Presence Over Presents
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Whether it’s the holidays or all year long, giving matters. Tim and Steve share a short quote from St Francis of Assisi: “It is in giving that we receive.” They explain that giving is not only about gifts. It can be spending time with people, listening, and being there for someone. Time is important and something everyone can give. Life can be busy and full of distractions. This episode is a good reminder to slow down and make time for people who matter.
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Kick-Start Your Week - 12.22.25
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“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” — Roy L Smith
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Ep 411 - Control the Controllables
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Controlling chaos through disciplined systems is what Tim and Steve discuss: Chaos is the universe’s default; order must be intentionally created You can’t control everything — focus on the controllables Disciplined systems help you respond, not react, to chaos Rituals and routines create structure and stability Modern life (news, social media) feeds chaos and distraction Remove temptations and distractions proactively Discipline = choosing order over chaos, consistently Systems make the right choices easier over time You can’t eliminate chaos — but you can manage...
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Kick-Start Your Week - 12.15.25
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“Christmas is not a time or a season, but a state of mind.” — President Calvin Coolidge
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Ep 410 - Navigating Life by Recognizing Patterns
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Life runs on patterns — and the faster you learn to spot them, the faster you grow. Tim and Steve break down how recognizing patterns in your career, relationships, and personal habits becomes a superpower. Just like AI and in martial arts, once you read the rhythm, you can adapt, respond, and win. Pattern recognition isn’t just awareness — it’s the key to living smarter, stronger, and more intentionally.
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Kick-Start Your Week - 12.08.25
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“Every moment one lives is different from the other. The good, the bad, hardship, the joy, the tragedy, love, and happiness are all interwoven into one single, indescribable whole that is called life. You cannot separate the good from the bad. And perhaps there is no need to do so, either.” — Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
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Ep 409 - Martial Arts Life Lessons at 50 and 70
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Tim and Steve break down how steady practice — in martial arts or anything else — can shape who we become at any age. They share how training together strengthened their friendship and why the core principles matter far beyond the dojo. Key ideas they highlight: Repetition builds discipline. Small actions done daily create real change. Grow in little steps. Progress comes from consistency, not big leaps. Choose purpose over comfort. The hard things are usually the things that help us grow. Find good people. The right mentors and community can push you to be better. They also talk...
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Kick-Start Your Week - 12.01.25
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“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” — Bruce Lee
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Ep 408 - Thanksgiving Reflections
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In this special Thanksgiving 2025 episode, Tim and Steve explain that saying “thank you” is good, but gratitude means really feeling thankful in your heart. Steve talks about teaching kids to enjoy the small things. Tim shares how laughing in the dojo helps people stay positive. They remind everyone to celebrate the good things in life — family, friends, and blessings. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Kick-Start Your Week - 11.24.25
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“If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” — Bruce Lee
info_outline“A happy life consists not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships.” — Helen Keller