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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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Ep 384 - Hero, Healer, Victim, and Villain
Understanding Life’s Archetypes
In this episode, Tim and Steve talk about four powerful roles we all play at different times in life:
The Hero – pushes through hard times with courage and purpose
The Healer – helps others and brings comfort
The Victim – feels stuck, powerless, or overwhelmed
The Villain – acts out of pain, fear, or anger to protect themselves
They explain how we shift between these roles depending on what’s going on in our lives — and why it’s so important to notice when we’re slipping into the Victim or Villain. By staying connected to our values, we can choose to step into the Hero or Healer more often and live with purpose.
Takeaway:
Which role are you playing today — and is it helping you grow?
Kick-Start Your Week - 06.09.25
"June is the month of potential — halfway through the year, and still time to become everything you set out to be." — Unknown
Ep 383 - Bubbles of Life, Shake it Up
Avoid the corrosion of inaction: If we neglect our space, it can quickly become cluttered with negativity and stagnation — much like debris filling an empty room. The key is to keep moving and shaking things up! Whether it's going for a run, surrounding yourself with uplifting people, or simply trying something new, these actions can prevent your space from becoming unmovable and corroded. Remember, a flat soda loses its appeal, just like a stagnant life loses its vibrancy.
Kick-Start Your Week - 06.02.25
“Summertime is always the best of what might be.” — Charles Bowden
Ep 382 - Valuing Time and Tradition
Tradition matters — in martial arts and in life. It teaches discipline, respect, and perseverance.
Old-school practices like kata still have value, even if modern systems move away from them.
Tradition connects us — like family meals and passed-down customs — helping us stay grounded.
Be present — Tim ties in the four dimensions (height, width, depth, time) to explain how being mindful of posture and breath can keep us aware in both martial arts and daily life.
Life is short — every breath matters, so walk with confidence and make each day count.
Kick-Start Your Week - 05.26.25
Some fitting Memorial Day quotes:
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."
"Home of the free, because of the brave.”
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” — Nathan Hale
“America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.” — Claudia Pemberton
“We don't know them all, but we owe them all.”
Their sacrifice lives on in the freedoms we cherish. Honoring our heroes today.
Ep 381 - Training for Chaos
Sensei Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman talk about a scary real-life incident where a woman was threatened and attacked in a movie theater parking lot. They break down why being prepared and aware in dangerous situations is so important.
Tim shares lessons from his weapons training and Steve explains why "self-protection" is better than "self-defense." This episode will help you think differently about staying safe.
Kick-Start Your Week - 05.19.25
“No one is dumb who is curious. The people who don't ask questions remain clueless throughout their lives.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson
Ep 380 - The Boomerang Theory
Introducing the Boomerang Theory — the idea that what you put out comes back to you. Tim shares a childhood story about learning to throw a boomerang and how it taught him the value of practice, patience, and consistency.
Whether it’s in faith, relationships, or personal growth, success takes steady effort — not just being a “weekend warrior.”
The love and energy you put in always comes back. Thanks for listening — and keep throwing your boomerang!
Kick-Start Your Week - 05.12.25
“Discipline is remembering what you want.” — David Campbell
Ep 379 - Nail the 80% and Forget the Noise
The 80/20 Rule for a Better Life is what Tim and Steve discuss on this podcast episode. It’s a new spin on the 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle.
Kick-Start Your Week - 05.05.25
“If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.” — Albert Einstein
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