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 - 08.17.26
“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” — David Brinkley
Ep 445 - Behind the Scenes vs Highlight Reels
Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman explore social media, negativity, comparison, resilience, and the power of choosing what you feed your mind. You can't eliminate life's chaos—but you can decide what gets your attention.
Kick-Start Your Week - 08.10.26
“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” — Bruce Lee
Ep 444 - Push for a Life That Matters
Fostering accountability and pushing both yourself and others (sometimes just shy of the breaking point) isn't a flaw—it's the price of purpose, impact, and becoming who you're capable of being. Your legacy is built by the lives you impact.
Kick-Start Your Week - 08.03.26
“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” — John Wooden
Ep 443 - Find Your Room, Be Relevant
Why staying useful and relevant matters at every age. Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman discuss purpose, personal presence, meaningful relationships, and the mindset for living a life that continues to make an impact.
Kick-Start Your Week - 07.27.26
“If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” — Mario Andretti
Ep 442 - 4 Things Your Phone Is Stealing
How is technology changing you? Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman explore how smartphones impact your Focus, Form, Activity, and Awareness (FFAA) — and how to use technology without letting it control your life.
Kick-Start Your Week - 07.20.26
“I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.” — Socrates
Ep 441 - Disruption Begins Within
While most people spend their lives preparing for the threats around them, the greatest danger often comes from the battles raging within. Stress, poor choices, fear, distraction, and emotional reactivity quietly rob us of our peace, purpose, and quality of life long before any outside force ever can.
Drawing lessons from martial arts and nature, Tim and Steve explore why bees accomplish extraordinary things without unnecessary conflict and why water never wastes energy fighting the rock — it simply finds another way. True strength isn't found in confrontation. It's found in awareness, adaptability, and self-control.
Kick-Start Your Week - 07.13.26
“The key is not the will to win. Everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important.” — Bobby Knight
Ep 440 - Truth is an Inside Job that Shall Set You Free
Where does truth actually come from? In a world consumed by opinions, politics, social media, and constant noise, they challenge listeners to stop searching outward and begin looking inward — where God placed His image and where lasting truth is ultimately found. Mute the noise, embrace the truth within, and become the person who changes the world by first changing themselves.
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