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 169 - Mental and Spiritual Strength Through Training
April 29, 2021 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.56 MBA couple weeks ago when Master Tim Hawk joined Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman he talked about the benefits he’s experienced from training in the martial arts for 60 years — including confidence, discipline, patience, and fitness. Continuing where he left off, he discusses what he’s gained mentally and spiritually.
Ep 168 - Too Much of A Good Thing Can Be Bad
April 22, 2021 07:30 - 8 minutes - 8.39 MBCan you have too much discipline? What about confidence? Can it get out of control? Speaking of control — can one have too much self-control? Or how about being so aware of everything that you become paranoid. Life is all about having a perfect balance. It’s the ancient philosophy of yin and yang. “I hold this as a rule of life: too much of anything is bad.” — Terence
Ep 167 - 60 Years of Martial Arts
April 15, 2021 15:18 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBAfter training for 60 years, Master Tim Hawk has learned a thing or two that have carried over to everyday life. He shares his observations with us on these things and more: Confidence Discipline Patience Fitness
Ep 166 - Discipline Is What Leads to Success
April 08, 2021 07:30 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBSoon-to-be Doctor Cyrus Sholevar joins Tim and Steve to discuss how the martial arts have impacted his life. He attributes self-discipline to being able to focus on reaching goals, achieving difficult tasks, and overcoming discomfort — while pushing himself to new heights.
Ep 165 - Very Basic Things to Be Healthier
April 01, 2021 18:37 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBGetting back to basics is the simplest way to find calm in this chaos. Forget biohacking or looking for the next healthy fad, let’s stick with straightforward, commonsense health basics. “There is absolutely nothing more important than meeting our basic human needs.” — Abraham Maslow “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful.” — Eric Thomas
Ep 164 - Listen to The Whispers
March 25, 2021 07:30 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBBernie shares his version of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which he views as: Ignorance Gullibility Stubbornness Foolishness He, Tim, and Steve also talk about fear — how some use it for control to make you do or say things you might not otherwise. Focus and awareness are good — and both are necessary — but too much focus (and not on the right things) can lessen your overall awareness. "Listen to the whispers, and you won't have to hear the screams." — Cherokee proverb "Two t...
Ep 163 - Awareness and Focus — Alike But Different
March 18, 2021 07:30 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MB“Life is everything and nothing all at once.” — Billy Corgan Tim and Steve talk about seeing nothing while seeing it all, along with: Attitude Awareness Focus
Ep 162 - Jim Kelly, A Hero To Learn From
March 11, 2021 08:30 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MB“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” — Zig Ziglar Len, Tim, and Steve talk about faith, family, friends, and fellowship. If you have something positive to share, it's important to do so, because you can never underestimate the effect you may have on others. After listening to our podcast episode, watch this video with Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly:
Ep 161 - All Good Things End, But Never Die
March 04, 2021 08:30 - 7 minutes - 7.68 MBAs we talked about before, the flagship school of Hoover Karate Academy has been sold. Many memories live on, and so does HKA's Allentown location. Tim, Frank, and Steve have one last conversation inside the old dojo — about the reality of truth and other lessons learned. “Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.” — Arthur Conan Doyle
Ep 160 - Adversity Breeds Self-Reliance and Confidence
February 25, 2021 08:30 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBExactly two years ago, long before the pandemic, we had Anthony Droz on the show. Now, with the pandemic upon us, so much of what we talked about is more important than ever: How and why you must maintain the warrior ethos, otherwise you lose it — as the case with anything important in life Who does Anthony believe was mentally, physically, and spiritually evolved in a way that we, today, can not even fathom Proof of how responsibility, challenge, and adversity leads to one becoming stron...
Ep 159 - Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional
February 18, 2021 23:15 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MB“Any change, even a change for the better is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” — Arnold Bennett ”If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou ”You must welcome change as the rule, but not as your ruler.” — Denis Waitley If you have a favorite memory from the iconic Hoover Karate Academy (American Karate Studio back in the ‘80s) dojo at Eagle Point in Whitehall, PA please tell us in the comments.
Ep 158 - Food and Nutrition for Emotional Health
February 11, 2021 08:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBChelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition explains which foods to eat — not just for our bodies to be healthy — but for our minds and emotional health also.
Ep 157 - Quantity or Quality?
February 05, 2021 00:35 - 2 minutes - 2.7 MBThis brief episode prompted Steve Mittman to question if the length of the show really matters as long as there is something inspiring, thought provoking, energizing, or informative. In other words: quantity vs quality — what is more important for you? Do you need both? He suggests it depends on what your priorities are — and just another reason to determine goals and priorities in the first place. Do you agree with Steve’s thoughts? Or do you have a different take on quantity vs quality? ...
Ep 156 - How to Meditate
January 28, 2021 08:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBLast week, Tim Hawk talked about some of the amazing benefits of meditating. In this episode, he takes us through a very simple guided breath meditation that anyone can do — anywhere, anytime.
Ep 155 - Benefits of Meditation
January 21, 2021 08:30 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBYou don't need to be a Buddhist monk sitting for hours in lotus position to meditate. A simple breathing meditation is something you can do — anywhere, anytime — and it’s free! It's scientifically proven to reduce stress, control anxiety, promote emotional and physical health, lengthen one's attention span, reduce memory loss, generate kindness and compassion, fight addictions, improve sleep, control pain, lower blood pressure, enhance self-awareness, and so many other great things. In t...
Ep 154 - Are You Emotionally Exhausted?
January 14, 2021 08:30 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBIf you’re feeling emotionally exhausted — you’re not alone. Symptoms associated with emotional exhaustion include: irritability, frustration, difficulty concentrating, lack of motivation, lack of focus, brain fog, and feeling disconnected from others. And those are just some signs! Actual physical issues include: headaches, muscle aches and tension, stomach pain, sleep problems, and more. So what do you do? Tim and Steve share a few suggestions on this episode, and will continue over the...
Ep 153 - Newton's Laws of Motion
January 07, 2021 08:30 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBLast year in January, we suggested letting go of the new year’s resolution mentality. A few months ago, we recommended finding accountability partners to help achieve goals, identify weaknesses, and capitalize on strengths. In this episode, Steve Mittman talks about using an external force to get you where you want to be, and how it’s actually a Law of Nature:
Ep 152 - Sharing Meals, Strengthening Relationships
December 31, 2020 08:50 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB“There is something profoundly satisfying about sharing a meal. Eating together, breaking bread together, is one of the oldest and most fundamentally unifying of human experiences.” — Barbara Coloroso All of us at the Attack Life, Not Others podcast and Hoover Karate Academy wish you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year! If you’re a regular listener of our show, you’ll know we are big proponents of positive rituals and traditions. Sharing a meal is a tradition that builds relationship...
Ep 151 - Yin Yang: Faith and Reason, Religion and Science
December 24, 2020 08:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWhen it comes to mind, body, and spirit, some find it hardest to strengthen and maintain their spirit (especially now). Chris Butynskyi suggests ways to build spirituality. He explains why faith doesn’t have to compete with intellect, nor does it need to clash with reason or science. “To philosophize is to learn to die.” — Michel de Montaigne
Ep 150 - The Universal Law of Karma and The Golden Rule
December 17, 2020 18:58 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBMaster Tim Hawk joins Sensei Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman. For every action there is a reaction — the ripple effect as we’ve been saying. It’s the description of karma. In a very profound way, Tim Hawk shares his insightful explanation of karma with us. Karma /ˈkärmə/ noun — destiny or fate, following as effect from cause “Realize that everything connects to everything else.” — Leonardo Da Vinci Whether we describe it through physics, or refer to it as the Golden Rule from the Bible, k...
Ep 149 - What You Do For Others Stays Behind
December 10, 2020 08:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBNext week we have Master Tim Hawk on the show. Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman explain who he is, their relationship, why he'll be on our podcast, how it came to be, and what you'll get by listening to him. Also on this episode: Freezing is fight-or-flight on hold. You’re neither fighting nor fleeing. Realize you’re not necessarily safe, you’re just prolonging what needs to be done. And by not acting or deciding (freezing), circumstances may be chosen for you — because time does not stand sti...
Ep 148 - Hard Work, Opportunity, and Sacrifice
December 03, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOur special guest on this show is Tony Grigoli. A few episodes ago we talked about how if you don't like the results you're getting — the “ripple” so to speak — that you might consider jumping into a different pond. In Tony's situation, he literally crossed the pond to the United States to create a better life for his family. Listen to Tony's story. No matter how bad things may appear with COVID, politics, and social unrest, Americans still live in the greatest country on earth. There’s a r...
Ep 147 - Make the Good Happen
November 26, 2020 08:33 - 6 minutes - 6.65 MBJust like COVID-19 is spread one person at a time — like a ripple effect, we can spread hope and positivity — one by one by one. Tim and Steve are joined by Len DiNote to talk about what his son, Matt, is doing. More than ever before, we all need to make the good come about. Matt the Travelin' Hat is doing it his way. Find your way. Put a purpose behind your intention. You'll find commitment — as excuses will be eliminated. Our brains are hardwired to connect — to be selfless, not selfish.
Ep 146 - The Ripple Effect
November 19, 2020 08:33 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBCoach Aaron Cerrone returns, and Tim and Steve pick up from last week’s show where they talked about every action having a reaction. Ripple effect /ˈripəl ə fekt/ noun — the continuing and spreading results of an event or action This episode is a reminder to choose wisely who and what you spend your time around — because they will affect you. You, in turn, will affect others — whether you realize it or not.
Ep 145 - For Every Action There Is A Reaction
November 12, 2020 08:33 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBFor every action there is a reaction. Regardless of whether it’s positive or negative, everything has a ripple effect. Don't look for someone else or something else to put you in a better mood The way you think, the words you speak, and the actions you take all affect others Negative energy turns into anger, and anger drains you of your lifeforce and vitality
Ep 144 - Change is Constant
November 05, 2020 08:30 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBLife is always changing. In fact, the only thing constant — is that things will change. Changes affect everyone, and we all deal with them differently. Tim Speiss joins Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman on this episode. Most things in life are outside of our control Dealing with changes is a skill that can be improved Self-defense is not just about defending our physical bodies What changes have been hard for you to deal with? What changes in your life have turned out to be for the better in ...
Ep 143 - Turn A Negative Into A Positive
October 29, 2020 07:30 - 10 minutes - 9.11 MBWhatever you’re going through — no matter how big or small — it’s just a moment in time. It is up to you how you decide to handle it. Fight back in your own way. This episode is a simple reminder of a couple age-old adages: This too shall pass When life gives you lemons, make lemonade
Ep 142 - You Never Know Who and How Many You Might Influence
October 22, 2020 07:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBAaron Cerrone is the owner and head instructor of Mid America Martial Arts in Omaha, NE. He started his martial arts journey with Sensei Hoover while in 6th grade— roughly 35 years ago. This episode reunites Tim and his former student, Aaron, to discover the profound and long-term impact they had on each other. It’s a reminder that not only do we never know who we might influence, but also how that influence may continue spreading for years to come. This is the case with positive and negat...
Ep 141 - The Value of Making Good Choices
October 15, 2020 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.81 MBTim briefly recaps the last couple episodes based around Cobra Kai — leading to two thoughts he shares: “We learn from the things we suffer.” — Aesop “Do not expect to become perfect at once. If you do, you will be disappointed. Be better today than you were yesterday, and be better tomorrow than you are today.” — Lorenzo Snow
Ep 140 - Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy
October 08, 2020 18:27 - 8 minutes - 8.74 MBAs we continue to discuss Cobra Kai, Steve’s topic is the motto of the show’s dojo: “Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy!” Is there anything wrong with that? In The Karate Kid — the answer would be yes — considering that sentiment came into play in the tournament at the end of the movie. But life is not a tournament. Steve presents that the real answer to that question lies in the context of any situation and the intent behind why one would “deploy” the concept of “Strike First, Strike Har...
Ep 139 - Mr Miyagi or Bruce Lee
October 01, 2020 14:58 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBTim and Steve discuss Cobra Kai — the very popular TV series based on The Karate Kid films. Tim brings up philosophies of two martial arts movie icons — Mr Miyagi and Bruce Lee. Incidentally, it was on this date — October 1st — back in 1893 that Yip Man was born. It was while training under Yip Man and in Wing Chun, that Bruce Lee's philosophy began developing. When punching water, Bruce noticed that no matter how hard he struck, the water did not suffer damage. The nature of water is to f...
Ep 138 - Be Held Accountable
September 24, 2020 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.69 MBWe frequently talk about the importance of good choices and quality rituals. If you’re like most people, you're finding that being consistent with these practices is taking more effort these days during the pandemic. With martial arts, you'll often hear Tim speak about the benefits of training in a dojo or gym — as opposed to on your own. The energy is contagious, motivating, and reciprocal. Also, the people you train with become your accountability partners. Having an accountability partn...
Ep 137 - Compassion and Grace
September 17, 2020 07:30 - 12 minutes - 12 MBBernie, Tim, and Steve talk about: The noise, frustration, and angst people are feeling Experiencing the state of grace — the condition of being in God's favor What you read, what you do, what you think about, and what comes out of your mouth is what you put out into the universe — shaping what you see and feel around you compassion | (kəmˈpaSHən) (noun) — sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
Ep 136 - A Special Day to Reflect on What You CAN Do
September 10, 2020 17:06 - 5 minutes - 5.77 MBToday — September 10, 2020 — is the 40th anniversary of Sensei Tim Hoover receiving his first black belt. He reflects on what it meant to him then, what it means to him now, and what it should mean to you. “It’s not what we can’t do, it’s what we CAN do that matters.” — Sensei Tim Hoover
Ep 135 - Adapting, Change, Fear, and Thinking Differently
September 03, 2020 07:30 - 7 minutes - 7.36 MBRight now is an opportunity to think about what things in your life are real and what are illusions. It’s a great time to realize what your purpose is. Decide what makes you happy. Recognize what makes you stronger — and do more of that. Reflect on what is essential to you. Set your priorities, but also learn to adapt.
Ep 134 - United We Stand, Divided We Fall
August 27, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MB"United we stand, divided we fall" — John Dickinson “A house divided against itself cannot stand” — Abraham Lincoln This is not a time to be on cruise control Believe in yourself, never say die, and have the spirit of a peaceful warrior Now more than ever, we must be focused and mindful of our thoughts and actions
Ep 133 - Adopt A Boxer's Training Routine
August 20, 2020 08:30 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBDuring the pandemic it’s all too easy to get stuck in a rut. When you lack motivation, get yourself going by doing what boxer’s have been doing for decades. Getting started is usually the hardest part of anything. Once you get momentum, it's much easier to keep going.
Ep 132 - Getting Kids Mentally Healthy and Strong During the Pandemic
August 13, 2020 21:38 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBNow, more than ever, during the pandemic, it’s important to be healthy and strong — mentally, physically, and spiritually. There’s plenty of information and inspiration to be found, including on our podcast, on how and why to do that. Much focus is given to adults, but we must not neglect the health of our kids. What they hear and see greatly affects them, too. As we discussed last week, you cannot rely on others for answers. You must take control of your own health by making wise decision...
Ep 131 - Leadership: Trust Your Instincts
August 06, 2020 13:30 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBStop waiting for someone else to give you the answer Learn to be your own leader by trusting your gut and listening more Rather than aptitude — it's your attitude that determines your altitude
Ep 130 - Boosting Our Immune System During the Pandemic
July 30, 2020 14:33 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBChelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition offers advice on nutrition to help with inflammation and keeping your immune system strong. Last week we talked about the role our minds play in our overall health — now we talk about food we consume and its effect on how we feel.
Ep 129 - Boosting Our Mental Health During the Pandemic with Dr Jarrod Spencer
July 23, 2020 13:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC joins us as he talks about the role our mind plays in our overall health, well-being, and performance. Hear his advice on how to stay motivated and sharp, even if we can’t be as active as we’d like. Contact Jarrod if you’re interested in his keynote speech for business leaders or his signature keynote speech for athletes.
Ep 128 - Imagination, Inspiration, Instinct, and Intuition
July 16, 2020 07:30 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBTim shares a neat story of how during the pandemic he’s been forced to quiet his mind and rewire his brain — strengthening inner senses: Instinct Intuition Inspiration Imagination
Ep 127 - Who Can You Trust How Do You Know
July 09, 2020 14:23 - 16 minutes - 15 MBLife Coach Dr Bernie joins Tim and Steve to talk about “The Camouflage Effect” — and how it’s more prevalent these days because of the stress the world is feeling with the pandemic. In other words, people’s true colors are coming out more often. On this episode: How to know who you can trust Learn what “The Camouflage Effect” is What to do if you realize someone is hiding an agenda Everyone gives off signals — learn to trust your gut instinct in reading telltale signs Learn to observe p...
Ep 126 - Boards and Bags Don't Hit Back, Living is Fighting
July 02, 2020 07:30 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBRefuse to waste this time There’s nothing quite like “the fight” A few simple words can greatly help others We all must be fighters as we step into “the unknown”
Ep 125 - The Pursuit of Happiness
June 25, 2020 11:05 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MB“Happiness consists more in conveniences of pleasure that occur every day than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom." — Benjamin Franklin Don’t rely on outside sources for happiness — not people, nor things You must actively do what it takes to make yourself happy — before you can help others “It isn’t what you have — or who you are — or where you are — or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about." — Dale Carnegie "The secret of h...
Ep 124 - You Must Give Before You Get
June 18, 2020 14:43 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB91-year-old “Pop Pop” joins us to share some life wisdom. He’s seen a lot over his years and he has lived through tough times before. Hear how he is handling the coronavirus pandemic. Hard work pays off Sacrifices are necessary Strength often comes from family
Ep 123 - Firearm Basics for Gun Owners and Those Looking to Purchase One
June 11, 2020 07:30 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBWe continue where we left off from last week’s show talking about firearm safety with Mark Schlofer from Eastern Arms and Outfitters. Whether you’re a current firearm owner or are considering purchasing one, do it the right way — legally, safely, and wisely.
Ep 122 - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
June 04, 2020 13:30 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBMark Schlofer from Eastern Arms and Outfitters joins us to discuss the current uptick in gun sales due to the coronavirus pandemic and because it’s an election year. Violence of all types is also increasing. With everything going on in the world, we’re all feeling the pressure. Now, more than ever, we must strive to control our emotions. Our podcast says it all: “Attack Life, Not Others!” Whether you’re a current firearm owner or are considering purchasing one, it is not acceptable to be u...
Ep 121 - True Strength is Courage to Admit Weakness
May 29, 2020 02:14 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBLen joins Tim and Steve as they discuss: The importance of just showing up Aspire to inspire — before you expire! The enemy of “great” is simply being “good” We are not defined on regular days, but rather by our most difficult moments "True strength is the courage to admit our weaknesses.” — Simon Sinek
Ep 120 - Tree of Inspiration 2020
May 21, 2020 17:55 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSelf-awareness is "an awareness of one's own personality or individuality". If we’re made of three parts — mind, body, and spirit — it only makes sense that when all three are balanced we’re at our best. To achieve that — we either need to evaluate objectively, or trust family and friends to help us consider the facts, rather than our personal feelings. Otherwise, our ego takes over and we become selfish. Between Dave’s own awareness and his wife and son’s help, he’s become skilled at keep...