Forging The Tip of The Spear: Recent Episodes
Mike DD
I am a 35 year old guy who has let themselves go in many aspects of life and I no longer want to allow that to define me, so I am doing something about it and trying to become the best version of myself possible.
Today I wanted to talk about the inner critic in each of us, that voice that can hold us back if we are not careful. We all know we have it but is there something to be done to quiet it so we can pursue the path we want?
The other day after what was a very productive day of work for myself, as i passed my normal end of work day I began to ask myself when do i call it a day. I felt like I was getting so much done I was afraid to stop. When I took the time to think about it I realized this is not just a work questions but one that effects may aspects of life. I wanted to share a few of the tools that I use to know when to stop so that I can come back ready for tomorrow with the same enthusiasm.
Today I wanted to talk about something that I have struggled with for as long as I can remember and that is just sitting still. I have always been a bit of an restless kid and shocker I can be that was as an adult too. But as an adult I have worked on trying to sit still for periods of time to get certain tasks or things that needed to get done, done. I wanted to share a few of the things that I do with you that I find work for me.
Today I wanted to discuss how gratitude and ambition are not opposing force but instead 2 sides of the same coin that will help you find a more meaningful and happy life. #gratitude #ambition #perspective
Today I wanted to talk about the importance of holding off having a view or opinion of something. We constantly are bombarded on social media of the need to have a stance or a view on something but how often do we really have the information necessary to have a stance. I also share what I do and things I've worked on when a topic or view comes up I am no familiar with.
Today in honor of the month of November and Movember I wanted tot discuss a problem that I see with men and the rapid decline of friendships that have meaning. I also discuss my way of making friendships last and finding your group of friends on a similar journey.
I recently took some time off due to being sick, something that often seems to be taboo in the the area when someone is trying to improve. We often see hustle culture as all in all the time or you're failing. Today I wanted to talk about why i now look at it differently and why that may help you.
Just wanted to share a quick Halloween message of why being a little silly or like a child is important, and how it can make you and the world a better place.
Today I wanted to talk about a lesson I learned over the last ten years with regard to general vs. applied knowledge and how understanding the distinction coupled with action and reflection is how i really saw progress in myself and the change I wanted.
While dealing with a very hectic and difficult bedtime routine I was reflecting on what that lesson was teaching me overall about life. How no matter what we do there is always be difficult times, times a chaos and what can we do when those times hit so we can weather the storms?
I was recently thinking about why i was getting distracted so much and what I could do to help myself slow down and be intentional. Handwriting and reading are the two I found to be helpful, come listen.
Today I wanted to share my perspective and thoughts about my son's first test and how I approached it. What I found intresting about this was that he was very concerned with failure before I was even aware he had a test and the pressure he was putting on himself. I speak about how as a parent I tried to guide him and teach him what I felt was most important.
Today I wanted to share how my two sons have reawakened in me my passion for Pokémon and teenage mutant ninja turtles, something I thought I waved goodbye too a long time ago. It is this shared hobby that really got me thinking about how special the parent child bond is and how we really can learn a lot about ourselves when we are curious and allow our children to purse their interests. #pokemon #parenting #dadhobbies #gratitude
Today I wanted to speak about my experience with looking for a "hack" to find easy success and why that it was a trap that never got me to where I wanted to be. It was when I started to surrender to the work and the process was that I saw real change and get on the path of success I have been looking forward.
While watching the musical Hamilton and idea keep reoccurring in my mind about distractions, how many we have and why they may be a major issue to do the work and creativity.
I wanted to have a short discussion about hard work a phrase we hear in every day life but what is it really and how do we make the most of it.
I wanted to share with you something that happened to me last week that has completely changed my perspective and outlook. I don't think i am alone and this message is to let anyone and everyone know it is not too late to change and become the best version of you possible.
Today I speak about some things that I am going to be doing over the next two weeks since I cannot follow my daily routines due to a medical procedure.
Today I wanted to take the time to discuss a tip that I have been using to snap me out of a bad situation or moment so that I act with my head and not my emotions at the time.
This is my first ever video podcast and today I share four tips to improve your life that you can start today.
Today i wanted to share an episode with you on what I do to create a base for myself to stand on when I feel like there is turmoil in my life and the world in general.
You have likely heard this hundreds of times in your life, there are thousands of videos on it and humans have struggled with this for tens of thousands of years. What I'm talking about today is forgiveness and why it can be a super power to charge up your life.
Today I speak abut an idea that I had that really made me question why I think the things about myself that I do and if that is even rooted in reality.
Today I speak about my perspective on "swallowing the frog" and why I think it is necessary
In this episode I explain why I have been away from the show for so long, why I am coming back and the direction i am taking the channel.
Today I discuss how this week has gone for me. I discuss some of the thing that have worked for me, the fears that I have, and how i am cobating them.
Today I speak about the plans that I made on Sunday, how i made them happen and how they are working for me so far.
Hey all, I know i have stepped away for about 2 months or so but I am now back and wanted to share what I am doing, my plans going forward and I hope you'll join me on this journey.
Today speak about my own issues with mental health and how for anyone who wants to improve this is a very important an necessary part f life.
Today I speak about struggling and pushing yourself and why sometimes in some situations it can be a benefit to to you on this journey of improvement.
Today I speak about a few examples of how I try to learn from as many different sources as possible and why trying that has helped me in so many different way to grow and become better.
Today I speak about the personal mantra I have said to myself for years and how it really help me put things into perspective and start moving me in the right direction.
Today speak about standards, what they are and how they can impact your life. I speak about my own experience and how I let my standards fall to nothing and the pain and unhappiness it caused me. I also talk about how when i changed them even in a tiny small way it began to change things for me in the right direction and how you can too.
Today I speak about some of my own limiting beliefs and how action was the thing that pushed back on some of these beliefs that I had. it has taught me how much more I might be capable of and how you may also be.
Today I switch gears a bit and talk about something i have been thinking about for a while and how it can benefit you in the future long run of your life.
Today I discuss the importance of seeking help when you are in a situation that you cannot solve alone. I speak about times in my life when i sought help and why it was something i am happy i did, and how it helped move me forward.
Today I talk about 2 practical things that i do everyday in order to not allow the the mornings to grind on me. I talk about two things I have been doing that give me a chance of having some time for myself to move forward and find what matters to me.
Today I discuss gratitude what it means to me, my take on it and how it has given me perspective to become a better person.
Today I switch gears and speak about what happened to me during my workout. Things that i realized and how in some ways it changed me.
Today I discuss the pitfalls of complaining and how in my own life it was one of the things that held me back. I also talk about how action can and mindset can help you change.
Today I discuss why avoiding excuses may just be the thing that will help you move forward in a big way not only physically but mentally. How it has affected me in the past and how I beat it today.
Today I discuss why truth matters, how it is in many ways the foundation of all aspects of life and how being truthful with yourself is the single most important thing you can do for yourself. Being honest or truthful is something we have heard since we were little kids but why is it important if you want to become the best version of you possible? I explain why on todays podcast, come join me and listen. Thank you.
Today I speak about the difference between internal failure and external failure. I also explain why it is not a fatal thing and is part of life, that the only real failure is giving up on your goals or your dreams.
I take a little time today to speak about my life motto, a simple saying that has helped me in many way progress forward and not get mired down in the hardship of daily life.
Today I discuss the idea of success which I think is an often discussed term but very poorly defined. I also talk about what it is is to me and how to measure it so that it can become a powerful tool instead of an over arching stressor.
Today is my 36th birthday and I wanted to discuss my plan for the upcoming year and how I intend to make myself better than I was last year. I also discuss what is working and how I plan to enhance them to achieve the result I want.
Today is my last day of being 35 years old and I like to take the time before my birthday to reflect on the last year. I take account of things that are going well and things that are not in order to find paths forward to being better.
Today I speak about the dangers of the quick fix solution and why a more long term solution I feel is better. Also the pitfalls of the quick fix failures and why raising your standard is a more productive use of your time and efforts.
Today I wanted to speak about how i stumbled across philosophy and how I use it everyday to help me. Why I think it is important and how it can be a practical tool instead of just fancy words on a page.
I wanted to talk today about a conversation that I had with a friend at dinner and how it made me reflect on procrastination and fear. Specifically in relation to my own life and how I have found to overcome some fears I've had.
Today I speak about 2 things that I have realized, and why I think there is now way around them if your goal is to improve yourself, your situation, or anything your life.
Today I go over in detail my exact morning routine as well as tips I have for you and how to make yours a bit better. I also discuss some things that have been happening to me along this journey and things I have noticed .
I just wanted to go over my current experience of hitting a wall and why you must keep going forward.
I just wanted to explain why I get up so early and why that is not what has to be done for everyone.
How to stay accountable to yourself when other people will offer you options that deter you from your goals, and how to not let those decisions lead you to ruin.
Today I spoke about how consistency and momentum can bring you to a new level of thinking about yourself and what you can accomplish.
How using self-reflection on your past weeks actions can make a big difference in your future weeks actions.
Today I spoke about a few setbacks I experienced today, why I didn't let that deter me, and how you can keep moving forward regardless of the things that happen in a day.
Coming back from an absence talking about life, goals, and what do you want from your life.
Hi, there my name is Mike I am a 35 year old guy who has sadly let himself go and is not truly happy with himself and how I let myself really lose sight of my fitness, my health, and my goals overall. I am creating this podcast as a way of giving you a daily picture of how I am trying to rebuild myself up and become the best version of myself possible. I will share my triumphs and my failure; I will try to be as honest as possible and let you know what is working for me and what does not. My goa is to set breadcrumbs for people how are not happy with their current situation and want to do something about it but sometimes feel there is too much information out there and picking a path seems impossible. If this sounds like something that may interest you please give it a listen and join me.