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
Attack Life Not Others
“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
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Ep 407 - The Magic of the Grand Ole Opry
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Tim and Steve dive into how powerful experiences can reconnect us to our emotions and the world around us. Steve shares a recent trip to the Grand Ole Opry — a night of clean humor, incredible acoustics, and nostalgic energy that reminded him what it feels like to be fully present. The guys talk about feng shui and how the spaces we live in can boost our mood, focus, and creativity. They reflect on how inspiration can hit anywhere — on a walk outside, at home with family, or in those quiet moments when everything just feels right. It’s a conversation about joy, presence, and the...
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Kick-Start Your Week - 11.17.25
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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
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Ep 406 - Recognizing Potential to Lead the Way
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Tim and Steve cut through the fluff and get real about leadership and teaching. A leader isn’t your friend or parent — their job is to push you toward your goals, even when you don’t know what they are. Listening beats talking, every time. They share stories about teachers who were tough but fair — the kind who demanded respect and made people grow. They also talk about spotting potential in others before they see it themselves. That drive to push people forward is what keeps them passionate about teaching and leading.
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Kick-Start Your Week - 11.10.25
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“Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
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Ep 405 - Meta Arts: Effective Tactics for Life
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Tim and Steve take a closer look at what “meta” really means — not just in tech or gaming, but in everyday life. It’s about self-awareness, reflection, and the inner work needed for real growth. Through the lens of martial arts, the discussion breaks down the balance of mind, body, and spirit. True strength comes from looking inward. The takeaway: understanding yourself is the key to improving in all areas of life.
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Kick-Start Your Week - 11.03.25
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“We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it as not as dreadful as it appears, discovering that we have the strength to stare it down.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
info_outlineTim 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:
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Repetition builds discipline. Small actions done daily create real change.
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Grow in little steps. Progress comes from consistency, not big leaps.
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Choose purpose over comfort. The hard things are usually the things that help us grow.
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Find good people. The right mentors and community can push you to be better.
They also talk about why staying committed is tough in a world full of distractions — and why sticking with something meaningful pays off. An honest look at how steady effort, good guidance, and a strong community can help anyone grow.