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ATTACK LIFE NOT OTHERS
The martial arts are a way of life. What exactly does that mean? Our podcast — Attack Life Not Others — is intended to help you become a better, stronger version of yourself.
Sensei Tim Hoover and Sensei Steve Mittman discuss the peaceful warrior ethos, inspiring everyone (not just martial artists) to live a better life. They talk about martial arts principles in a way so the concepts can be appreciated by everybody. The essence of this podcast is realizing we all have an enemy that needs to be defeated. It’s within us. Attack Life Not Others!
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Kick-Start Your Week - 10.20.25
“A happy life consists not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships.” — Helen Keller
Ep 402 - Find the Right Tool to Get the Job Done
For any task, you need the right tool to get the job done — for instance — a hammer for a nail, a screwdriver for a screw. Having the right tools and information makes success easier.
Tim and Steve discuss staying open to new tools, people, and experiences that push you to improve.
Kick-Start Your Week - 10.13.25
“Don't speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. Your body doesn't know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells, that's why it's called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself, and you can change your life.” — Bruce Lee
Ep 401 - Get Ready
Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman explore the deeper meaning of living in a “ready stance” — staying aware, prepared, and self-reliant in a chaotic world. A lesson from martial arts that applies to everyday life, mindset, and personal growth.
Kick-Start Your Week - 10.06.25
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle
Ep 400 - Always Be Under Construction
In this 400th episode of Attack Life Not Others, Tim and Steve reflect on 8 years of podcasting and over 600 episodes:
They share lessons from their martial arts journey, including how tragedy reshaped teaching to focus on resilience, awareness, and positivity
They address recent feedback from last week’s episode, reaffirming their commitment to honest conversations that uplift, challenge, and inspire
This milestone episode is a celebration of growth, leadership, and the power of speaking from the heart
Kick-Start Your Week - 09.29.25
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
Ep 399 - If You Say You Can’t, You Won’t
Mindset and action are what Tim and Steve discuss, opening with the quote from Carl Jung: “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do.”
Their message is clear: real growth requires consistency, effort, and a willingness to struggle. Change comes gradually, but only when mindset and actions truly align.
Kick-Start Your Week - 09.22.25
“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent van Gogh
Ep 398 - The Chains of Habit
Habits — good or bad — are powerful. Steve shares a quote from Samuel Johnson: “The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” It’s a reminder that habits can sneak up on us, and building the right ones takes effort but pays off in the long run.
Tim and Steve touch on how it usually takes a few weeks to make a new routine stick and how too many people give up before they see results. That’s why a strong foundation and a supportive community are key. Consistency, discipline, and community matter. Stick with the process, stay committed, and surround yourself with the right people.
Ep 397 - Hick's Law: Mastering Decision Making
Tim and Steve break down why keeping life simple makes things easier and more meaningful. They touch on Hick’s Law — the idea that too many choices slow us down — and show how focusing on a few core habits and skills leads to better results.
With personal stories and down-to-earth examples, the guys remind us that health, family, and simple moments matter most.
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