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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 - 12.22.25
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” — Roy L Smith
Ep 411 - Control the Controllables
Tim and Steve break down how to control chaos through disciplined systems, focusing on what you can control, building strong routines, reducing distractions, and using structure and intention to create order in an unpredictable world.
Kick-Start Your Week - 12.15.25
“Christmas is not a time or a season, but a state of mind.” — President Calvin Coolidge
Ep 410 - Navigating Life by Recognizing Patterns
Life runs on patterns — and the faster you learn to spot them, the faster you grow. Tim and Steve break down how recognizing patterns in your career, relationships, and personal habits becomes a superpower. Just like AI and in martial arts, once you read the rhythm, you can adapt, respond, and win. Pattern recognition isn’t just awareness — it’s the key to living smarter, stronger, and more intentionally.
Kick-Start Your Week - 12.08.25
“Every moment one lives is different from the other. The good, the bad, hardship, the joy, the tragedy, love, and happiness are all interwoven into one single, indescribable whole that is called life. You cannot separate the good from the bad. And perhaps there is no need to do so, either.” — Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Ep 409 - Martial Arts Life Lessons at 50 and 70
Two friends, 20 years apart, break down how showing up, taking small steps, and finding good mentors can reshape your life. Martial arts is the backdrop, but the message goes way beyond the mat.
Kick-Start Your Week - 12.01.25
“Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.” — Bruce Lee
Ep 408 - Thanksgiving Reflections
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.
Kick-Start Your Week - 11.24.25
“If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” — Bruce Lee
Ep 407 - The Magic of the Grand Ole Opry
Sensei Hoover and Steve Mittman discuss how feng shui, intentional spaces, and memorable experiences — like a visit to the Grand Ole Opry — can elevate mood, sharpen focus, and inspire personal growth.
Kick-Start Your Week - 11.17.25
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Ep 406 - Recognizing Potential to Lead the Way
Tim and Steve dive into tough, honest leadership — why leaders aren’t your friends, why listening matters, and how real teachers push people to grow.
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