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 - 03.02.26
“You just can't beat the person who never gives up.” — Babe Ruth
Ep 421 - Pour the Perfect Glass
Repetition builds the foundation, but experience brings refinement. Speed. Decisiveness. No hesitation. Indecision is failure.
Using a simple metaphor — pouring a drink into a glass — Tim explains how repetition fills the cup, while the “bubbles” represent growth, adaptation, and sharpening the edge over time.
Quoting Zig Ziglar, Steve reinforces a powerful truth: repetition isn’t boring — it’s the key to mastery.
Same principles. Sharper delivery. Constant evolution.
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.23.26
"Don't count the days, make the days count." — Muhammad Ali
Ep 420 - Living Your Ethos
Discover the true meaning of ethics and ethos as Tim and Steve explore integrity, character, and how leadership is revealed under pressure.
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.16.26
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine — and shadows will fall behind you.” — Walt Whitman
Ep 419 - Conflict to Connection: A Tribute to Ron
Tim reflects on the legacy of Ron, a Vietnam War pilot and mentor, and the powerful life lessons of courage, service, and acceptance that continue to inspire.
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.09.26
“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” — Epictetus
Ep 418 - What You Identify As, You Become
You don’t escape fear—you face it. Tim and Steve explore how thoughts, words, and actions shape identity, and why identifying as a victim can lead to fear, stagnation, and avoidance. In this episode, they challenge listeners to choose courage over comfort, communicate directly instead of hiding behind social media, and proactively identify as confident, worthy, and strong. Through faith, prayer, reflection, trusted relationships, and action, fulfillment is built with intention, resilience, and purpose.
Kick-Start Your Week - 02.02.26
“If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change. January is for dreamers. February is for doers.” — Marc Parent
Ep 417 - Words to Live By in 2026
Now a month in to 2026, Tim and Steve cut through New Year noise to focus on what actually drives a purposeful life.
They unpack the power of choosing a word for the year, share insights from friends and guests like Big Steve on making a difference and Bernie on staying relevant, and stress that real growth demands resilience, consistency, and sustainable habits.
Pulling from Einstein and Socrates, they spotlight self-awareness, the people you keep close, and the daily choices that compound into a life with impact.
This episode is a call to reflect, commit, and grow—without excuses or regrets.
Key takeaway: Growth isn’t accidental — it’s built through commitment, clarity, and consistency.
Kick-Start Your Week - 01.26.26
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” — John Steinbeck
Ep 416 - Nothing Mystical, Just Consistent
We often turn simple, ordinary things into something mystical, when the truth is usually much simpler. The black belt in martial arts wasn’t born from magic — it began as a white belt that was worn down over years of training, sweat, falls, and perseverance. Its transformation came from consistency, not mystery.
Life works the same way: confidence, wisdom, strength, and success aren’t special gifts, but the result of showing up, putting in the reps, and staying disciplined long enough for the work to change you.
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