Attack Life Not Others
419 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe all have an enemy within ourselves that must be defeated. Don't deny that. Realize it. Accept it. Own it. Learn to focus that energy and become a powerful, peaceful warrior — a better, stronger person.
Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman, lifelong martial artists, kick around things like 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁, and more — in a way that's appreciated by everyone. Martial artist or not, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Together, we'll 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙀, 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨!
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Ep 262 - LOVE: Unpredictable, Undefinable, and Unconquerable
February 09, 2023 12:53 - 13 minutes - 13 MBWith Valentine's Day coming up, and the experience Tim just had this past weekend (of which he tells the beautiful story), he and Steve decided to talk about L-O-V-E. Love is considered one of the most profound human experiences. It's very hard to define, and it can take many forms — including romantic love, familial love, platonic love, and self-love. There's nothing weak about love. In fact, love makes you stronger. Also, love should have no agenda. Love can bring happiness, joy, and ful...
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.06.23
February 06, 2023 09:30 - 3 minutes - 3.83 MB“The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget.” — Thomas Szasz
Ep 261 - Chicken or Egg: Accountability or Rituals?
February 02, 2023 08:30 - 6 minutes - 6.54 MBWhen you think of rituals, you probably jump to religion; however, rituals don’t have to be religious. They're often part of religious communities — but that's not what makes them rituals. A ritual is simply a sequence of activities involving gestures, words, or actions performed according to a set sequence. Just like anything, there can be good rituals and there can be bad ones. Additionally, too much of even a good ritual can become a bad thing. Meaningful rituals can enhance our lives a...
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.30.23
January 30, 2023 08:30 - 1 minute - 2.16 MB“Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” — Albert Camus
Ep 260 - Ordinary People Are Easily Disturbed; Don't Be Ordinary, Be Great
January 26, 2023 08:30 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBEven good people can do bad things in moments when emotions are high. It’s all too easy to lose control. We must strive to have a certain level of stoicism. And that must be maintained. Funakoshi emphasized that karate training is about spiritual development and the perfection of character. Tim and Steve discuss this and more on this episode. "A truly great man is not disturbed even when suddenly confronted with an unexpected event or crisis, nor angered upon finding himself in situations ...
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.23.23
January 23, 2023 08:30 - 1 minute - 1.86 MB“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” — JK Rowling
Ep 259 - Breaking News: You CAN Combat the Chaos
January 19, 2023 08:30 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBJaciel Cordoba, Steve Mittman's colleague at WFMZ-TV, joins us to discuss some ways to reduce the impact that alarming news has on our mental health. Filling our minds with good things combats the negative Working on the “inside” helps us deal with the “outside” Rituals make our lives richer and create a framework
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.16.23
January 16, 2023 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.08 MB"In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” — Robert Frost
Ep 258 - Live How You Want or Let Others Dictate Your Life
January 12, 2023 08:30 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB”I’m the one that has to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.” — Jimi Hendrix Tim and Steve talk about what they feel this quote from Hendrix means. At first they agree. Then they don't. Then they do. Like many other things, this can't just be black or white. Much of its meaning is determined by the context around it. What are your thoughts on this? We want to hear from you. Leave a comment. Or better yet — send us a voicemail by hitting the button ...
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.09.23
January 09, 2023 08:30 - 2 minutes - 2.77 MB"If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything." — Mark Twain
Ep 257 - New Year, Exciting New Things
January 05, 2023 09:30 - 5 minutes - 5.59 MBIt's a new year, we've got new tools under our belts to attack life and some exciting news: Stand-alone website: AttackLifeNotOthers.com Featuring a voicemail system. Leave a voicemail for Tim and Steve directly from the website. Comments, questions, topic suggestions — we want to hear from you. All podcast episodes will still be on HooverKarate.com/podcast You no longer have to wait a week for a new episode. We now have two episodes per week! “Kick-start” your week every Monday with ins...
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.02.23
January 02, 2023 09:30 - 56 seconds - 1.61 MB"Be the change you wish to see in the world." — Mahatma Gandhi
Ep 256 - Hold Yourself Accountable First
December 29, 2022 08:30 - 12 minutes - 12 MBForget New Year's resolutions. Instead, make the decision to first hold yourself accountable, then find accountability partners — and you'll see changes in your life take place. Accountability begins with accepting responsibility for your own actions. Show up! And when you show up — don’t just be there — be 100% there. Here’s to accountability in 2023! Happy New Year! EXCITING NEWS: You no longer have to wait a week for another episode! We will now have two episodes per week! “Kick-sta...
Ep 255 - Have A Plan, But Roll With The Punches
December 22, 2022 08:30 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBA plane trip, an encounter with a young woman and her credit card, a 5-year plan, some life wisdom, and philosophy — hear that and more on this episode. One thing's for sure: not much is free these days, certainly not on a plane. "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face." — Mike Tyson "Water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend." — Bruce Lee
Ep 254 - Are You A Warrior?
December 15, 2022 08:30 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBThe word "warrior" is thrown around a lot today, even being used in marketing and on names of products that have nothing to do with warriorship. So what is a warrior? What do you think being a warrior means? That's what Tim and Steve discuss on this episode. warrior | (ˈwȯr-yər) (noun) — A person engaged or experienced in warfare; a soldier (noun) — A person who has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness (noun) — One who is engaged aggressively or energetically in an activity or ...
Ep 253 - Realize This Journey is Yours Alone
December 08, 2022 08:30 - 3 minutes - 3.68 MBBesides your Creator, you are alone on this journey. It’s YOUR body, YOUR mind, and YOUR spirit having this experience, taking this trip. Your choices, your mindset, your decisions to move forward — they’re all yours to do what you want with. Bernie shares his “closet concept” (similar to Jodi’s real story) with Tim and Steve to put all of this and more into perspective.
Ep 252 - You'll Regret Not Taking the Time to Listen
December 01, 2022 08:30 - 9 minutes - 9.34 MBThe MOST valuable thing anyone has, more than money, real estate, gold, stocks — more than ANYTHING — is time. Time is the most valuable commodity. That’s indisputable. And we all have the SAME amount of it! Let that sink in. We all have 24 hours in a day. No one has more, no one has less. On a daily basis, we all have the same amount of time to spend. Choose to spend it wisely so that you: Don’t have regrets at the end of your tape measure (you’ll understand after listening) Do good thi...
Ep 251 - Imagine Appreciating Every Day Like a Holiday
November 24, 2022 08:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBThis episode originally aired 4 years ago — on Thanksgiving 2018. It is so appropriate and relevant today that we decided to replay it. As you’ll hear, Steve and Tim even kicked it off stating the subject matter will still be relevant years from now. With more chaos than the world has seen in a long time — you might even say it’s MORE timely than before. This is a testament to all we talk about on this podcast. We discuss universal principles that transcend time and space. We don't talk ab...
Ep 250 - Mindful Eating, Take Charge
November 17, 2022 08:30 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBWith the holidays coming up it’s a good time to discuss something most of us, if not all of us, do wrong: eating. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — you’re only as good as the quality of things you consume. That includes everything you consume — mentally, physically, and spiritually. Obviously, quality food is a major component of your health. Chelsea joins Tim and Steve to discuss “Mindful Eating” — because WHY you eat, WHAT you eat, and HOW you eat all matter. We often talk...
Ep 249 - What It Takes To Be A Leader
November 10, 2022 08:30 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBLeadership is in every one of us. You just need to recognize what traits all leaders have. First, you must understand that the most important person you'll ever lead is yourself. A true leader: Must have a clear purpose and intent — the mission has to be agreed upon by all involved Doesn't let obstacles, intersections, or forks in the road get in the way — neither for themselves, nor for who they are leading Sometimes leads from the front and sometimes from the rear — with patience an...
Ep 248 - Energy: Belt It Out to Bring It Up
November 03, 2022 07:30 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBEnergy is everything. If we don't have energy we can't do much of anything. It's important for you to have energy not just for yourself, but so you're there for others. Furthermore, we may have energy — but what if we're full of negatively-charged energy? Students of many Okinawan, Japanese, and Korean martial arts styles — including Shotokan, Taekwondo, Aikido, Karate, Goju-ryu, Kobudo, Kendo, Kyokushin, and Judo — use a kihup (sometimes spelled kiai, kihap, or kyup) to startle an opponen...
Ep 247 - Why You Must Choose Your Words Wisely
October 27, 2022 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBJodi Jill from last week’s show joins Tim and Steve again. She is so passionate about puzzles that she has designed about 12,000 puzzles and has even created #NationalPuzzleDay. She sees life like a puzzle consisting of many pieces, and we get to decide how we want all those pieces to fit together. As she says: letters are symbols that when put together make words. Words makes sentences, sentences make paragraphs, and books are made of many paragraphs that transfer information. That inform...
Ep 246 - How to Become Laser-Focused
October 20, 2022 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBFor the first decade of her life, Jodi Jill basically just survived one day to the next in a storage unit — with one meal a day, not going to school, and always wondering about the outside world. She didn’t even learn to read until later on in life. Despite all of that, she always maintained hope and faith. These days, Jodi lives by the simple premise: Make someone smile every day. She has learned to develop a laser-like focus — working to stop thinking about where she came from, and inste...
Ep 245 - How to Navigate the Journey of Life
October 13, 2022 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBLife is both a privilege and a responsibility. Tom Parker joins Tim and Steve to discuss that. Also hear about the "Journey Field" — the unique outdoor training facility that challenges Sensei Tim Hoover's martial arts students and pushes them to their limits.
Ep 244 - Man's Best Friend
October 06, 2022 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.71 MBLast year Tim and Steve talked about Lessons We Can Learn From Dogs. On this brief episode Tim reflects further about “Man’s Best Friend” and how it’s a good thing they can’t speak. He brings up deception, communication, body language, and more.
Ep 243 - Cause and Effect
September 30, 2022 02:51 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBTim and Steve talk more about The Ripple Effect including: Inspire before you expire What you do for others stays behind Some decisions are easy, some are not The theory of Karma, the cycle of cause and effect Make a conscious effort to help others and do the right thing
Ep 242 - Do You Really Want to "Live in The Moment?"
September 22, 2022 20:50 - 9 minutes - 9.21 MBTom Parker, Tim, and Steve talk about being in the moment. Certainly there’s value to being aware, being present, and being mindful. But living in the moment is not always attainable — and we might not desire it as much as we’re led to think we should with how often the mantra is used. That and more is on this episode.
Ep 241 - Do You Have What It Takes?
September 15, 2022 14:27 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBYou can’t give what you don’t have. No matter what it is — if you don’t have it, you can’t give it. The more you strive to get it, the more elusive it may become. It is many things. It is all good. It is what Bernie, Tim, and Steve talk about this week. It needs to be pursued It is having awareness It is compassion It is confidence It is gratitude It is energy It is grace It is love. It’s simple: First you must have love for yourself before you can have love for others.
Ep 240 - The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday
September 08, 2022 07:30 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MB“The only easy day was yesterday” — US Navy SEALs This mantra should instill true hope in us. We say true hope because the only thing worse than no hope is false hope. We should all strive to have positive outlooks. But we also must be grounded in reality. Expecting no obstacles is not realistic, and that sets you up for failure. Alternatively, if you wake up realizing there's a good chance there for challenges and obstacles in the coming day — you will be better prepared to handle whate...
Ep 239 - Nothing but The Truth
August 30, 2022 16:34 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBIn this brief, yet profound episode, Tim talks about the truth. First, what is truth? "A man who lies to himself, and believes his own lies, becomes unable to recognize truth, either in himself or in anyone else." — Fyodor Dostoyevsky From Britannica: Truth is the aim of belief; falsity is a fault. People need the truth about the world in order to thrive. Truth is important. Believing what is not true is apt to spoil people’s plans and may even cost them their lives. Telling what is not ...
Ep 238 - Stick with Principles, Improve Everyone's Lives
August 25, 2022 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBA couple weeks ago, Tim Hawk, Tim Hoover, and Steve Mittman discussed some differences between principles and trends. Some trends can be good, but it's principles that most often help you and those around you live a better life. This is Part 2 from that conversation — basic, yet profound: Principles can have long-term effects There are mental, physical, and spiritual principles Some of these “eternal” concepts apply to your mind, body, and spirit all together Embracing tried-and-true, ...
Ep 237 - Maintain Your Vehicle
August 18, 2022 07:30 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBYour martial arts training becomes a vehicle — allowing you to experience things in life that you may not have been able to access otherwise. All things at some points hit plateaus. If it's a priority for you, and you value its purpose, you need to push through. Martial arts is exactly that — an “art.” It becomes YOUR art. It becomes YOUR vehicle. Maintain your vehicle. It will take you many places.
Ep 236 - Principles vs Trends
August 11, 2022 17:29Principles stand the test of time. Trends, similar to fads, come and go. Principles are fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for systems of belief or behavior. Trends are the directions in which things develop or change. In martial arts — and life in general — time and trust are two of the major differences between principles and trends. Some trends can be good, but it's principles that most often help you live a life with greater pride and fulfillment. Tim Hawk joins Tim Hoov...
Ep 236 - Principles vs Trends
August 11, 2022 17:29Principles stand the test of time. Trends, similar to fads, come and go. Principles are fundamental truths that serve as the foundation for systems of belief or behavior. Trends are the directions in which things develop or change. In martial arts — and life in general — time and trust are two of the major differences between principles and trends. Some trends can be good, but it's principles that most often help you live a life with greater pride and fulfillment. Tim Hawk joins Tim Hoov...
Ep 235 - Big Things Start with Little Words
August 04, 2022 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBTim shares a recent experience where the wrong words were spoken. "Words have meaning and names have power." — Author Unknown "Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often." — Mark Twain “I AM: Two of the most powerful words, for what you put after them shapes your reality” — Gary Hensel "Some day we’ll be able to measure the power of words … They get on the walls. They get in your wallpaper. They get in your rugs, in your upholstery, and your clothes, and finally in to yo...
Ep 234 - Attack Life with Good Nutrients
July 28, 2022 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBTo attack life you must stay physically active with at least some type of exercise. Chelsea Hoover, MS, RD, LDN from Fuel for Thought Nutrition tells us how get the most out of whatever activity it is that you do — martial arts, running, strength training, etc. She talks about coconut water and other natural sources of electrolytes, omega 3s for your joints, beetroot juice, and more.
Ep 233 - Find Your Network
July 21, 2022 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBOn this episode Dave, Tim, and Steve discuss the importance of finding a "second" family. Surround yourself with like-minded individuals. Or better yet — surround yourself with positive people who uplift and empower you, and perhaps those you aspire to be like. "Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future." — Dan Peña “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” — Jim Rohn
Ep 232 - Finding Your Authentic Self
July 14, 2022 23:06 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn this episode Tom, Tim, and Steve discuss these things and more: A reason, season, and a lifetime The importance of finding your true, authentic self What might be the most engaging aspect of a person The question Tom almost always asked a job applicant How we have a lot of false images and projections of people The Scorpion and Frog fable which teaches that a bad person can’t resist their true self “Don’t try to be someone or something you’re not — it’s just a waste of time in whic...
Ep 231 - 18 Spiritual Practices for Personal Renewal
July 07, 2022 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBLast week Tom, Tim, and Steve discussed the book Sacred Pauses by April Yamasaki. This is Part 2 from that conversation. As Yamasaki says — in a fast-paced world full of distractions, these pauses offer ways to find everyday personal renewal. How many of these 18 "Pauses" are part of your life? Creating space Slowing down Becoming quiet Engaging scripture Praying it like it is Getting outside Being alone without being lonely Valuing relationships Giving Praying the Lord's Prayer...
Ep 230 - Are You Juggling Too Many Balls?
June 30, 2022 07:30 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBDo you feel stuck in the rat race? Are you unhappily going through the motions in life — feeling unfulfilled, unchallenged, and uninspired? Do you feel as if you're not accomplishing anything unless you're constantly busy? Tom Parker joins Tim and Steve in the first of several episodes discussing "Sacred Pauses" and the importance of creating a type of oasis from the chaos and busyness of life. “And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack And you may find yourself in another par...
Ep 229 - Girl Power
June 23, 2022 13:21 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBAnna — a black belt student who has been training for over 20 years — joins Tim and Steve to discuss some of the differences between women and men training in the dojo: There are no weight divisions or gender divisions in life — life is not fair Women often have a disadvantage in the dojo when training with men Many men can learn a thing or two from women in the dojo Frustration is a part of our lives — we must deal with it “There's something so special about a woman who dominates in a ...
Ep 228 - The Touchstones of Goodness
June 16, 2022 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.74 MB2 weeks ago Marc, Tim, and Steve discussed Marcus Aurelius and the Touchstones of Goodness. This is Part 2 from that conversation. More on Marcus Aurelius is discussed, and much of it you can read below. We also talk about: The importance of finding a community where positive growth is cultivated Creating a “current” — a flow of what it is you ultimately want through consistency Marcus Aurelius called them the “Touchstones of Goodness” — Courage, Temperance, Justice, Wisdom. These are g...
Ep 227 - Replace Fear with Hope, Faith, and Love
June 09, 2022 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBTim and Steve talk about the abundance of fear right now. It’s time to replace fear with: Hope Truth Faith Love fearmonger | (ˈfɪərˌmʌŋɡər) (noun) — someone who deliberately spreads fear among people
Ep 226 - Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom
June 02, 2022 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBMarc Berardinelli, Tim, and Steve discuss Marcus Aurelius and the Touchstones of Goodness: Many call them “cardinal virtues” — they have been adopted by Christianity, most of the Western world, as well as Buddhism, Hinduism, and just about every other philosophy They’re called “cardinal" because they originate from the Latin cardo which means hinge It’s pivotal stuff — the hardware upon which the door to the "good life" hangs
Ep 225 - Moments of Compassion Require Courage
May 26, 2022 15:09 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBThere must be a strength that comes from your heart to stand up to the world and still do good things Courage is built around Faith Courage and Faith together create Compassion
Ep 224 - The Slow Horse Ultimately Wins
May 19, 2022 07:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBBob Vidoni joins Tim and Steve to discuss one of his favorite profound excerpts from Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind — the book of teachings by the late Shunryu Suzuki. We should always strive to be the best we can be, however, "the best" is relative. If you think you're always going to "win" simply because you're the best, you'll be mistaken. Overcome the pain and grow through facing obstacles There's always going to be something that knocks us back Slow down and don't worry about being the "...
Ep 223 - Lose So That You Win
May 12, 2022 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBTim and Steve talk about sparring in the dojo. When people fight in a controlled atmosphere it’s often best to use that experience to grow from — rather than win. It’s about embracing and purposely losing in the short term — in order to win in the long run. It’s our “Ninja vs Samurai” concept. There’s a time and place for each.
Ep 222 - Random Thoughts on Confidence, Fear, and More
May 05, 2022 19:12 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBSome of the profound thoughts Bernie, Tim, and Steve share: Strive to not take things personally, and not be concerned with being popular Own your thoughts, your words, and your space — stop renting these Confidence must grow in all different types of situations Controlling fear is a lifelong struggle
Ep 221 - It's Good Until It's Not
April 28, 2022 07:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBBernie, Tim, and Steve talk about: A simple way to take conflict out of discussions How you are responsible for yourself — and that is all How controlling your ego allows you to make good choices
Ep 220 - Joy and Pain are like Sunshine and Rain
April 21, 2022 07:30 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MBLike the song “Joy and Pain” this episode reminds us that life’s beauty often comes after pain. Learn through your mistakes One of the biggest fears people have is failure You've got to experience failure before you can succeed Sometimes you must taste the “sour” before you can enjoy the “sweet” “Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain Over and over you can be sure There will be sorrow but you will endure Where there's a flower there's the sun and the rain Oh and it's wonderful they...