WFO Life Podcast: Recent Episodes
William Curtis & Chris Story
Lifestyle, fitness, nutrition, and human performance. Each week, using professional experience, book reviews, and interviews to identify and share hacks, tips, and strategies for getting the most out of life. Seeking insight on mastering self, mastering craft, and accomplishing any mission!
1 year ago, I happened to record a rare conversation between three Drag Racing Legends. This fly on the wall recording features: Gary Watson (Texas Wheelstand King), Randy Curtis (Fugitive Corvette), and Carl Magee (Flying Red Baron).
In the late 1960's through 1970's these three drivers built and raced high powered exhibition wheelstanders. These crowd favorites would routinely run side by side quarter mile passes on two wheels, showering sparks, and entertaining thousands with their driving feats.
This recording is unedited and simply a interesting trip down memory lane for 3 drivers that traveled the US, Canada, and Mexico, putting on drag racing shows over nearly two decades.
There are several interesting interludes as the drivers discuss Randy Curtis' accident in 1979, as well as a host of travel and racing related stories. In particular, listen for the various interactions with other legendary drag racers of the era.
For fans of drag racing, this is a glimpse back into an era when drivers were car owners, builders, crew chiefs, and architects of their own racing businesses.
I really enjoyed this interview. In the late 1950's, early 1960's, a rare breed of automotive hot rodders were born. One of the greatest of these is a man named Gary Watson. Gary raced A-Fuel dragsters back in the 1960's and ultimately went on to build and innovate exhibition race cars call "Wheel standers." These were high power race cars designed to entertain drag racing fans with 1/4-mile wheel stands.
Have you even run your car up to 120 mph? Remember that thrill and excitement of speed? Imagine doing that on two wheels, door to door with a competitor.... that's wheel standing during the barnstorming days of the 1960's-1970's.
Gary Watson, now 83 years old, was a mentor of my father, Randy Curtis, another of the OG Wheel standing driver cadre from the same era. I always love hearing stories from their racing careers. Traveling all over the country, into Canada and even Mexico, Gary Watson was the consummate showman. Gary ran multi-car racing operations and taught his drivers to always strive to remember why they are driving, to make a living and entertain their customers. Gary always had a talent for innovating the business of racing and giving the fans a great show.
This interview traces back over the touchpoints in Gary's career as a racer. Even if you are not a race-fan or nostalgic drag racing buff like me, Gary's career is an example of what it takes to be successful in anything.
I especially enjoyed the pearls Gary shared during this interview on preparedness, not just for racing but in life generally.
Gary was warm, and gracious with his time. He is a great storyteller and is a huge reservoir of racing experience and automotive racing history.
I hope you will enjoy this interview with Gary Watson, The Texas Wheelstand King.
"My way is to seize an image the moment it has formed in my mind, to trap it as a bird and to pin it at once to canvas. Afterward I start to tame it, to master it. I bring it under control and I develop it. "
— Joan Miro
In this episode, Dr. Curtis delves into common thinking traps that impair our ability to think clearly. When it comes to Self-Mastery, the quality of our thought can make or break our long term success. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on the content and origin of thought. Dr. Curtis shares insights into five very common patterns of thinking that lead to false conclusions.
Thinking Traps Discussed
- All or Nothing Thinking
- Jumping to Conclusions
- Type 1 - Mind Reading
- Type 2- Fortune Telling
- Emotional Reasoning
- Over Generalizing
- Ignoring the Good
Episodes Mentioned
EP 48 Thinking Traps
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EP 127 is a Bonus episode. Dr. Curtis shares a short, inspirational reading from author H. Jackson Brown, JR.
The passage is listed below for reference. We thought you would enjoy this reading as part of the self-mastery content we have created for our listeners over the last few weeks.
“Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your convenience, not the callers. Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river. Don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated. Don't major in minor things. Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, Leonardo Da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein. Don't spread yourself too thin. Learn to say no politely and quickly. Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Don't waste time grieving over past mistakes Learn from them and move on. Every person needs to have their moment in the sun, when they raise their arms in victory, knowing that on this day, at his hour, they were at their very best. Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, 'Gee, if I'd only spent more time at the office'. Give people a second chance, but not a third. Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health and love. Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly. Leave everything a little better than you found it. Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life and death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems. Never cut what can be untied. Never overestimate your power to change others. Never underestimate your power to change yourself. Remember that overnight success usually takes about fifteen years. Remember that winners do what losers don't want to do. Seek opportunity, not security. A boat in harbor is safe, but in time its bottom will rot out. Spend less time worrying who's right, more time deciding what's right. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life. Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get. The importance of winning is not what we get from it, but what we become because of it. When facing a difficult task, act as though it's impossible to fail.”
― Jackson Brown Jr.
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When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion.
-Dale Carnegie
At a young age, most people begin to realize how "smart" they are in relation to their peers, friends, & family members. However, most objective measures of intelligence focus on standardized test scores, grades, or Intelligence Quotient (IQ). This is an important measure to determine admission into certain charter schools, advanced classes, and ultimately universities. However, IQ and admission to special programs/universities don't always determine long-term success. A lesser discussed, but equally important measure is a person's Emotional Quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence.
According to Healthline.com :
Your emotional quotient (EQ) generally refers to your ability to sense emotion in yourself and in other people. It also refers to how you use that awareness to guide your behavior. In general, if you have a high EQ, you may find it easier to:
- identify emotions in yourself and others
- empathize with other people
- adapt your feelings and behavior to different situations
- control your impulses
- withstand temptations and delay gratification
- resolve conflicts with others
- communicate effectively
In Episode 126, we discuss our perspectives on EQ and how important it can be in our personal and professional lives.
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Books Discussed:
The Happiness Equation -- Neil Parischa
How to Master Your Emotions--Luke Hamilton
The Infinite Game--Simon Sinek
David vs Goliath--Malcolm Gladwell
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OverviewIn this episode, Dr. William Curtis shares his observations treating hundreds of COVID 19 cases in the past couple of years. This episode covers his insights on the progression of the pandemic, vaccines, boosters, masks, treatment protocols, and more.
Topics Covered:
- Pandemic Progression
- Omicron vs Delta clinical presentation and severity
- Vaccinated vs Unvaccinated
- Rate of serious cases
- Vaccines
- Delta Vs Omicron Efficacy
- Safety of Vaccines
- Booster, Booster, Booster?
- Testing
- Why post-testing for COVID 19 is Dumb
- What testing actually means
- How accurate is COVID 19 Testing?
- Masks
- Benefit?
- Psychologic Placebo?
- Treatment
- Anti-viral experience
- Ivermectin
- Current Treatment Discussion
- Lifestyle factors
- Nutritional/vitamin supplementation
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“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”
- Henry Ford
In this episode we continue our series of episodes dedicated to Mastering Ourselves, and more specifically, the value of life long learning.
Key Points Discussed:
- Renaissance man Concept
- Benefits of life-long learning
- More opportunity
- Better Solutions
- More flexible mindsets
- Separates you from the pack
- Health Benefits
- Improves cognition, memory
- Improves brain elasticity
- Different types of learning:
- Reading
- Traveling
- Social activities
- Creative approaches to learning:
- Workshops, Seminars, online classes
- Free/inexpensive e-learning (Coursera, iTunes university)
- Podcasts, Documentaries
- Social Groups (Skills, clubs, gyms) (Learn physical skills)
- Hobbies
- Books, magazines, and blog feeds
- Audiobooks
- Youtube
- Volunteering
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“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."
― Henry David Thoreau
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Key Points Discussed:
- Passion sparks emotional energy
- Visualizing success evokes emotion which can supplant motivation when times get tough or adversity begins
- Write down or journal your goals.
- Start with Long term 5-10 year goals
- Consider making goals for various aspects of life Health, Wealth, Spiritual, relational, community
- 6-12 month goals
- Break those down into small bite size daily or weekly goals
Books Discussed:
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, by Stephen R. Covey
- High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, by Brendon Burchard
Schwerpunkt-German word for main emphasis, or in military terms, Center of Gravity. A more modern definition used by the United States military is, "the source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act."
What is our Center of Gravity and source of power that provides moral strength?
In this episode, we provide a framework and discuss the importance of values, beliefs, and taking stock of where we are going in life.
Key Points Discussed:
- What is the foundation of your life?
- What is your purpose?
- What do you want said about you when your life is done? (Eulogy exercises)
- What are your most important short-term and long-term goals right now?
- What kinds of relationships and social support help you stay aligned with your ultimate destination
- Do the relationships you have now help you in the right direction?
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“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
-Viktor E. Frankl
Welcome to Season 4 of the WFO Life Podcast!
Just like the seasons of the year and "seasons" in our lives, it's good to get a fresh start sometimes. We have learned a lot from interacting with our listeners and taking stock of what we liked about our first 3 seasons and what we'd like to do differently going forward.
In Episode 121 we set out our strategy for Season 4 and get back to our roots...
MASTER OURSELVES
MASTER OUR CRAFT
ACCOMPLISH ANY MISSION
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"You get to decide where your time goes. You can either spend it looking forward, or you can spend it putting our fires. You decide. And if you don't decide, others will decide for you."
Tony Morgan
In Episode 120 Dr. Curtis reflects on the intrinsic value and relativity of time. In particular, he focuses on the fact that Time is a finite resource, more valuable than anything else.
How do you use your time? Are you aware of how and where your energy goes?
High performance, success, and happiness all involve the effective, purposeful usage of this resource.
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*“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”
-Jim Rohn*In this short, but substantial episode we discuss whether it's easier to be disciplined or be lazy.
In Episode 118, Dr. Curtis shares thoughts on what to do when life slows down, when hardships, low energy, setbacks, or negativity enter your life.
Everyone experiences times, hopefully only briefly, when life simply isn't going your way. In this episode, Dr. Curtis weaves lessons and thoughts from 3 readings to provide practical tactics or habits to get oneself out of this rut.
Books Mentioned
- Sailing Around the World Alone--Joshua Slocum
- The Five AM Club --Robin Sharma
- Letting Go--David Hawkins
Topics:
- What are the Doldrums?
- Seafaring metaphors for life
- Habits/Tactics for moving out of the Life Doldrums
- Move
- Reflect
- Grow
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How we live our lives and deal with struggle always makes a difference, whether we realize it or not.
This was one of the most powerful episodes we have done. In this episode, we interview Division 1 basketball player, Police Officer, SWAT Team Operator, Hostage Negotiator, author, and cancer warrior Terry Tucker.
It has a little bit of everything, so we hope you enjoy this candid and impactful episode with the one and only Terry Tucker.
Ways to connect and learn more about Terry:
About Terry
Check out Terry's book: Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life
Terry's Website
Connect with Terry on Twitter
Connect with Terry on Facebook
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You don't have to have a drinking problem for alcohol to be holding you back from your most radiant, goal-getting self.
– Karolina Rzadkowolska
Life can be challenging enough without obstacles WE create through our own choices. It's not always the BIG choices either, it is the accumulation of many small choices that can determine our success or failure, health or disease, thriving or struggle.
In this episode, we interview certified alcohol-free life coach, author, podcaster, and blogger Karolina Rzadkowolska. We discuss how a simple, "dry January" challenge led her down an completely different life path and how she's dedicated her life to help many others do the same!
Ways to connect and learn more about Karolina:
Karolina's Website
Check out Karolina's upcoming book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You
The Euphoric Alcohol Free Blog
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“What I tried to make clear in Good Calories, Bad Calories was that nutrition and obesity research lost its way after the Second World War with the evaporation of the European community of scientists and physicians that did pioneering work in those disciplines. It has since resisted all attempts to correct it. As a result, the individuals involved in this research have not only wasted decades of time, and effort, and money but have done incalculable damage along the way. Their beliefs have remained imperious to an ever-growing body of evidence that refutes them while being embraced by public-health authorities and translated into precisely the wrong advice about what to eat and, more important, what not to eat if we want to maintain a healthy weight and live a long and healthy life.”
― Gary Taubes, Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It
EP 115 is a short episode Dr. Curtis put together to share some dietary pearls that impact high blood pressure.
Topics Covered
- Benefits of Exercise
- How nutrition can trigger high BP
- Salt isn't the answer
- Insulin drives salt retention
- Swelling and High BP solutions with diet
- High fat/Low Carb diets
- Good Fats
*Not medical advice, this episode is intended to spur thought and conversation. Always discuss your personal health with your doctor.
“When we stay mired in feeling like a victim, not only are we wasting time we could be spending on what’s next, but we can also repel people who could help us find that next opportunity.
– Terry McDougall
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For many of us, our work life and persona are central to who we are as people. The dynamics of trying to be true to who we are as individuals, while still being successful at work can sometimes be at odds.
In this episode, we are fortunate to have an expert on winning at work while staying true to who we are as individuals. We hope you enjoy this potentially life changing interview with Executive Coach, author, and consultant Terry McDougall. Mentioned in this Episode:
WINNING THE GAME OF WORK
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podcast: www.marketingmambo.net
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“The person who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The person who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever seen before.”
– Albert Einstein
Are you a rule follower or a rule breaker? Said slightly different, do you prefer to learn proven methods and become an expert or do you prefer to innovate and make your own way of doing things? Sometimes these leadership or management styles are referred to as Executor or Innovator.
Most people, even experts in very technical/professional fields, prefer to learn proven methods and become professional executors like those who have come before. Being an innovator can be scary, uncertain, and littered with failures. Much of who we become is sometimes just how we are wired (nature) or how we grow up (nuture).
In Episode 113, we interview Dr. Mitchell Yass who, as you will find out, is a TRUE innovator with all of the passion and purpose necessary to succeed with that personality and leadership style!
In this short WFO Life Podcast Health Episode, Dr. Curtis reviews some strategies for overcoming the lingering effects of COVID 19 LONG HAUL syndrome.
Topics Covered
- Description of Long Haul Covid
- Low Oxygen, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, foggy thinking, poor sleep
- Incidence and practical experience
- Inflammation = free-radical damage or activity
- Role of Anti-oxidants
- Key Anti-Oxidants
- Vitamin C 3-4 gm daily
- Vitamin E
- B1, B2, B12, B5 (B complex)
- Green Tea
- Quercetin
- Coenzyme Q10
- PQQ
- Eliminate Sugar
- Sugar increases inflammation and oxidative radicals, LDL, Cancer, Alzheimers, Diabetes
- The ketogenic diet recommended (High fat, very low carb)
- Improve Sleep
- Exercise --Light, low intensity
- Pranayama Breathing
- Anti-oxidant run down
- Millennium Supplement (What I am taking)
- Preview Dr. Yass Interview
- Preview Terry McDougall Interview
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In EP 111, Dr. Curtis and Lt Col Story explore valuable ways to simplify life. Special thanks to MakingsenseofCents **website for their article and our muse for this episode.
As always, practical insights, and thoughts on how what, and why we should fight against ever-increasing life complexity.
Mentioned in this Episode:**
- Rex Houze--Positive Attitude
- Eric Davis--Navy Seal, On Simplifying Life
- Eric Davis --Bio/Books/Habits of Heros Program
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Overview
Dr. Curtis presents another timely health-related topic. In this episode, he discusses the completely disproven, completely unhelpful, actually harmful--RICE Protocol.
RICE = (REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION)
Anyone who has ever strained a muscle twisted an ankle, or torqued a ligament can relate to this now disproven strategy.
Deeper Reading
Covered
- ORIGINS OF THE RICE PROTOCOL
- DR. MIRKIN, Father of RICE PROTOCOL
- Gary Reinl--THE ANTI-ICEMAN
- Inflammation, Repair, Remodeling
- What to do with Swelling
- Icing's effect on tissue damage
- Ice decreases circulation and cell repair
- Ice decreases healing
- Ice slow growth factors for muscle/bone/blood vessel cells
- ARITA (Active, Recovery, IS, THE, Answer)
- MEAT (movement, exercise, analgesia, treatment)
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In Episode 109 we have a fun conversation with training partners, Dr. Rick Cortes and Robert Ramirez.
These friends share a common passion for ultra-endurance running, cycling, and extreme fitness challenges. We explore their most recent accomplishment, completion of the 3-day cycling and running gauntlet--The Triple Threat.
This was a rolling conversation exploring each athlete's mindset, preparation, and personal drives.
Dr. Cortes lives his life and pushes himself to be a living example to his friends, family, and patients. Former Marine and accomplished businessman, Robert Ramirez shares his journey from 240 lbs down to a lean 150 lb fitness machine.
As always, your hosts tease out mindset, motivation, and key factors that drive this powerful man to excellence in their daily life.
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In this bonus health topic, Dr. Curtis answers listener questions surrounding COVID 19. Using practical and operational experience working with COVID 19, Dr. Curtis discusses
- Vaccines Recommendations
- Vaccine Booster Shots
- High-Risk Populations
- Inflammation
- Auto-immune anti-bodies
- Child-Immunization
- Effective Anti-body levels
In this bonus episode, Dr. Curtis shares his insights from a busy week treating outpatient COVID 19 cases.
He shares 5 important points of interest after treating 70-80 patients over the course of the last 7-10 working days.
Topics Covered:
- Infection incidence with vax and without vax
- Who is getting sickest?
- Case Fatality and Long COVID risks?
- Thoughts on COVID 19 moving forward.
In this bonus content, Dr. Curtis explores some pearls of wisdom from a book called DELIBERATE DISCOMFORT, by Jason Van Camp.Dr. Curtis explores 5 enemies of flexible, adaptable thought. This episode is thought-provoking and has some practical thoughts on why maintaining a flexible mindset is so important for growth, performance, and momentum in life.
This powerful, entertaining interview features Dr. Curtis and Dr. John Sullivan. Dr. Sullivan once again comes into the WFOLIFEPODCAST studio to share years of practical nutritional advice.
This interview covers a broad range of triggers, common symptoms, and natural solutions for autoimmunity, inflammation, and immune dysfunction.
TOPICS COVERED
- Introduction to Inflammation
- Cytokine storms
- Inflammation & COVID 19
- Inflammation is the common disease pathway
- Balancing Immune response
- Lack of Sleep
- Leptin
- Thoughts on Insulin Stress/Cortisol and adrenal insufficiency
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Foods that heal
- Foods that trigger inflammation
- Dairy/food sensitivities
- Supplements for Autoimmunity and rebalancing inflammation
In this episode we explore FEAR. Using the backdrop of the COVID 19 pandemic, as well as the world, and national political uncertainty, this show seeks to understand FEAR.Why does it exist? How is it helpful? How does it harm us?This wide-ranging topic also includes several helpful tools and strategies for coping with FEAR and managing the physical symptoms of FEAR.
The second of two rapid-fire bonus episodes covering current issues related to COVID 19.In this episode, Dr. Curtis covers the TOP THREE questions repeatedly asked this week in clinic.1)Should I get a COVID 19 Vaccine?2)Does Ivermectin help treat COVID 19 or prevent infection?3)What alternative or complimentary strategies can I use to support the healing process?If you enjoy this content, please follow and share our podcast at WFOLIFEPODCAST.com
In this short bonus episode, Dr. Curtis reviews a recent study exploring the accuracy of COVID 19 PCR testing.With so many tests performed and employers demanding negative tests for exposed employees, this episode sheds some light on the false negative statistics.
After taking a little time off to explore nature with family, the WFO Life Podcast Team is back with another important and timely discussion.
In Episode 101, we discuss the importance of staying focused on our life's mission in spite of challenges or risks that WILL come our way. The idea is NOT to cancel missions, but to identify and assess risks so that we CAN accomplish the mission by minimizing the impact of bad things that can happen.
We can do the same thing in our daily life...don't abandon your mission because of risk, understand what you can control, and put your plan in place.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Catching up on adventures Dr. Curtis and LtCol Story have engaged in this summer
- Continuing discussion on the Covid-19 Delta Variant and things we can do to mitigate risk
- Operational Risk Management - What is it and how can we incorporate this military tool into our lives
- Physical, Mental, Spiritual, and Social aspects to our overall life mission accomplishment
Using a Covid 19 - Delta Variant medical article, Dr. Curtis explores the value of reading critically. Never before in the history of man have we had so much information. This has created opportunity, growth and exponential learning capability.But with volumes of knowledge, how do we decipher truth from trash? This episode dives deep into the skill of critical reading techniques, as well as the value of critical thinking as a life skill.
In episode 99 your hosts explore their current reading lists, values, and insights on life-long learning, as well as a nice rift on leadership qualities.We hope you will check out this episode and show notes at wfolifepodcast.com
Albert Einstein was undoubtedly one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. In this episode, Dr. Curtis explores a passage from Jon Kabat-Zinn's brilliant work, FULL CATASTROPHE LIVING, where Einstein is quoted philosophizing about the true impact of death.If you have suffered loss, or fear your own mortality, take a listen.
Recorded on July 5th, 2021, your hosts discuss what freedom entails and the requirements freedom demands.Please enjoy this Independence Day episode as we explore Stoic principles and self-development concepts related to the power and priviledge of freedom.
In this episode, we explore the vital importance of emotional intelligence. One might believe that intelligence is inborn, but this episode challenges that notion with specific ways to develop emotional intelligence--like a skill.Enjoy, we look forward to hearing how this episode impacted you or how you have used emotional intelligence skills in your day-to-day life.
In this episode, Dr. Curtis explores the value of purposeful rest and margin in life.Without margin, we lose perspective and sometimes never fully realize we are lost in busyness and distraction.This episode has about 10 minutes of discussion and reflection on margin followed by selected portions of EP 044 where Lt Col Story and Dr. Curtis explore related topics.
In episode 094, your hosts discuss the Netflix documentary, Social Dilemma.This fascinating documentary explores the impact of social media on our minds, families, and world.
In this episode, Dr. Curtis reviews a medical study that once again, confirms the role bad diet play in heart disease.To master self, master craft, and accomplish YOUR life mission, health is vital!Enjoy this medical topic and commentary.
How can you tell if someone is truly self-confident? In our modern world, this has become increasingly difficult. The advent of both personal (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and professional (LinkedIn) social media has enabled many to create a false persona for the masses. In this episode, we examine a recent article by writer, author, coach, and speaker Anthony Moore. In the article, he does an excellent job explaining the correlation between confidence (or lack thereof) and anxiety.
Mindfulness and meditation are life strategies and tools valuable on multiple levels.Do you have pain, stress, emotional turmoil, or chronic restlessness?Physical, mental, and emotional health all benefit from the practice of mindful living.In this episode, your hosts explore mindfulness guru and author, Jon Kabat-Zinn's, seven pillars or attitudes on mindfulness.If you don't have mindfulness practices in your life--you should. Excellent research and practical experience document the important benefits of this skill.Enjoy and share with anyone you think might benefit!
Disclaimer: No topic is off-limits in the world of WFO, as long as it meets our stated goals of mastering self, mastering craft, and accomplishing any mission (plus the occasional intellectual oddity). We definitely achieved this in Episode 90, where we unpacked a challenging situation from many aspects: Transgender females competing with biological females. We had an open mind, open discussion and kept an objective approach discussing the Pros and Cons for both sides. We expect (and hope) to generate some dialogue on this topic via our social media accounts and the Future Focus Health Network.
This short episode explores the valuable tactical thinking skill that centers on finding the highest priority action in everything we do.The most successful, most efficient, and most consistent people usually know how to determine the next best course of action. They reflect on various priorities and take the most solid, most beneficial action.This episode explores the benefits of this thinking tool, the risks of not using it, and practical tips for employing it into our mental arsenal.
In Episode 088, Lt Col Story and Dr. Curtis philosophize on genetically engineered monkey-human embryos. After kicking this intellectual oddity about, they cover three other short philosophic topics.On topic covers the value of routinely reflecting on our strengths, another discussion follows on the important process of "Deep Work."Finally, your hosts close with a Stoic reminder to focus on your own "Balance Sheet of Life"
In this episode, we explore an article that prompted discussion about higher states of consciousness.Finding "Flow" or "The Zone" is a desirable mindset and behavior for high achievers.Whether you are an athlete, student, or artist, anyone looking for productivity, creativity, or deeper levels of concentration--this episode is for you!
This short podcast explores the Lazy Susan approach to tactical decision making. Good decisions and deliberate actions lead to more successful outcomes.As a WFO LIFE PODCAST listener, you value tools that lead to self mastery, improve your craft, and help you accomplish life missions.This episode is practical and applicable when difficult situations or decisions arise!
In this episode we chat on the "Skill of Indifference." We explore the danger of engaging in everything that pisses your off, displeases you, or simply exists outside your world.This was an interesting conversation full of insight and practical tips for living your best life and avoiding the pitfalls of NOT ignoring negativity or unnecessary problems.
I was struck recently by a grocery store, pharmacy chain, requesting permission to enroll my patient into their "Diabetic Management Plan"I was startled by the changes that have occurred in medicine where patients and physicians have allowed their relationship to deteriorate to a level where managed care companies, pharmacies and grocery stores are now offering to "manage" major diseases.Under the guise of education, cost savings, and clinical guidance, multiple corporate entities are encroaching on the doctor patient relationship.Moreover, Lt Col Story and I discuss how personal choices for health, if ignored, lead to more "cookie cutter" solutions rather than the individualized care people deserve.We look forward to hearing back from you on the content in this episode.
In this episode, your hosts explore how our long-standing habits drive our behavior during times of duress and emergency.Our values, daily actions, and primary habits define success or failure when change, stress, or emergency occur.
In this episode, Chris and I rift on a quote from Vince Lombardi--"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”This episode explores the link between the double-edged sword of the unattainable goal of achieving perfection.We also discuss how values, actions, and passion, applied to the pursuit of perfection often can create the most success.
This interview features Radio talk radio legend, Bob Jones. This wide-ranging interview explores Bob's childhood and influences as a young adult. A storytelling master, Bob takes us on a journey through his childhood in the 1950s. He explores diversity, racism, and his time spent as a Vietnam veteran.In addition to his Radio career, we discuss highlights as a Vietnam veteran, Businessman, politician, public servant, Christian Minister, and world traveler.His life is fascinating and chocked full of valuable insights. His story serves as an example of the importance of life-long learning, dedication, and service to others.
Enjoy this second half of our conversation with Marine special operations veteran Tyson Stahl. During this episode, we chat about Tyson's decision to go into the Marine Special forces, Marine Raider program. We chat about his combat deployments as well as post-military pursuits with the Spartan Leadership Program, The Travis Manion Foundation, and his band Silence and Light.We hope you will enjoy and share this insightful interview.
What do hard rock, the Naval Academy, football, the marine corps, and MARSOC Raiders have in common?Answer= Tyson Stahl. This interview is packed full of practical insights, life, and leadership lessons.
In episode 077 we interview professional soccer player Ollie Wright. Ollie just signed his first professional contract with San Antonio FC. Ollie is an engaging young man that has an interesting story overcoming adversity and setbacks. Ollie stands out as a great example of the value and willingness to persist, follow your dream, and make personal sacrifices to reach goals.Join us as we explore the habits and mindset of a professional athlete.
In this episode, Lt Colonel Story and I interview Rachel Woods. Rachel is a Professor at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.
Rachel has spent 15 + years in the leadership development industry empowering leaders with practical leadership skills. She is a leadership author, trainer, consultant, and coach, who is passionate about helping people reach their fullest potential.
Rachel joins us to talk about building and maintaining personal motivation. This episode continues pulling on the thread of our "Coaching Series" where Chris and I bring together coaches in various fields to share practical life tips.
This episode starts the conversation on building motivation by exploring the foundation of motivation, the development of individual motivation.
Building motivation is a skill, just like anything else. Use the tools, practice the skill, reap the benefits.
Sometimes I read something that hits me like some fundamental truth or timeless pearl. Today I keep the podcast simple and pure by just reading a passage from Napolean Hill's popular work Think and Grow Rich.The Section I read is the final chapter entitled Fifty-Seven Famous Alibis, by OLD MAN IF.I value the clear advice Hill shares to make the most of our time, apply positive thought, belief and marry that with positive action.
In this episode, we interview Coach Steve Campbell. Coach Campbell is a Coastal Bend Coaches Association, Hall of Fame coach with 38 years of experience. He has served most of his career as the Defensive Coordinator for Calallen High School. Coach Campbell and his long-time Head Coach, Phil Danaher, created and continue to lead, a football dynasty at Calallen High School. In the last 3 decades, accolades include 36 years of continuous playoff appearances, multiple District and Regional Championships, two time State Final contender, and a host of Coach of the Year awards.This interview is filled with leadership principles, life lessons, and fundamental behaviors necessary to create an organization of sustained excellence.Please enjoy this installment of our "Coaches Series."
In this episode, we pull the best collection of coaching and leadership pearls from 3 of our most recent full-length Coaching Series interviews. This condensed episode provides tons of insight into coaching, leadership, and elite program development.Listen in to some of the best sections from our recent interviews with Dr. Sebastian Giraldo, Coach Lee Crisp, and Coach Sammy Giraldo.
Coaches shape our lives as they impart discipline, work ethic, team concepts, and teach valuable life lessons. In this episode, we continue our series of interviews with Coaches. This week your hosts chat with Coach Lee Crisp, Athletic Director and head football coach for the Medina Valley High School. Coach Crisp has 18 years of teaching, coaching, and leadership in his community. If you lead others in business or sport, you will find many practical tools for building and maintaining a successful team.
In many ways, life is about competition whether we want to realize it or not. More often than not, it's not the traditional competition we think about. Competition in sports, school, and business gets a lot of attention. However, the biggest competition is often a contest between who we are and who we can be.In this episode, we begin our series of interviews with Coaches. In many ways, sports are a metaphor for life. The coaches we interview will discuss their given disciplines, but more broadly, they will discuss how sports transcend what happens on the pitch, field, court, and track.
As humans, we often don't appreciate true things of value until they are gone. This has been especially true in 2020. Birthday parties canceled, graduations canceled, sports canceled, church services canceled, and many more, "common" life occurrences just went away. Humans are social creatures that NEED both basic and intimate interaction with others to thrive.In this episode, we discuss the power of embracing simple things in our lives that will allow us to live more abundantly.
When dedicating time and energy to something, it is important to weigh what, how, and why you are doing it. An important thing to consider is, are you doing the right thing or are you doing things right?In this episode, we discuss the topic of reading. Often seen as ALWAYS a great thing to do, we use an article to frame a different way of looking at your reading habits.
Having an attitude of gratitude has many scientifically studied benefits. Benefits of a grateful attitude include physical, mental, and emotional improvements.In this episode, your hosts reflect on gratitude as a tool for improving life and maximizing positive outcomes.
In this episode, your hosts interview former Navy Seal, Navy Special Warefare Sniper Instructor, author, business consultant, and personal development, expert...ERIC DAVIS!This wide-ranging conversation hit many important areas such as the value of brotherhood, community, negotiating life complexity, and embracing adversity. Eric is a wealth of knowledge and an inspiration for those seeking higher levels of personal development and life achievement.A WFO Life Podcast instant classic.
This powerful, entertaining interview features Dr. Curtis and Dr. John Sullivan. Dr. Sullivan once again comes into the WFOLIFEPODCAST studio "Guns Blazing" quoting research and challenging assumptions related to COVID 19.This interview has tons of fascinating points stemming from real research from top journals.Dr. Sullivan cites article after article from major medical journals exploring how nutrition, coexisting medical conditions, and metabolic disease pose the greatest risk for serious illness with COVID 19.
In this episode, your hosts explore the ups and downs of preparing and running the Virtual Marine Corps Marathon. WFO Life Podcast listeners know adversity and challenges build grit.Lt Col Story shares his training, race experience, and insights on overcoming obstacles
"STRIKE FIRST-STRIKE HARD-NO MERCY" is probably the most memorable quote from the Cobra Kai Dojo in the 1980's classic movie, The Karate Kid. That movie had ALL elements necessary for a coming of age flick...bullies, pretty girls, rich kids vs poor kids, and an unrealistic happy ending for the protagonist. The quote for this post represents a shift from the most hated member of the Cobra Kai, Johnny Lawrence as he realized the ultra-aggressive mindset was wrong. In the new series Cobra Kai, based on The Karate Kid story, we jump ahead to the middle-aged lives of the main characters. Daniel Laruso is a successful entrepreneur and Johnny is a lonely alcoholic trying to relive his glory days by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo. In this episode, we use the Cobra Kai series as an example of how ultra-aggression only produces temporary victories.
An hour West of Boulder Colorado, there's a special place called the Crooked Butterfly Ranch. It's about 20 acres and doesn't have many fences that separate the Ranch from over 20,000 acres of National Forest. In the middle of the forest, there are Bearing Trees. These trees mark property lines in rugged areas without fences where you are more likely to see a mountain lion or a bear than another human. Places like this almost force you to be mindful. Mindful that success, status, intelligence, or position doesn't matter here. The altitude, terrain, and unpredictable environment can humble anyone. In this episode, we discuss an incredible opportunity and experience to learn and grow at the Crooked Butterfly Ranch with a unique host...You can learn more about him here: https://youtu.be/JgE4SZ89DQU
In this episode, Dr. Curtis shares 3 additional tools for diffusing and overcoming stress.With more tools, you have more opportunities to impact health by reducing stress!
In this episode, Dr. Curtis continues to explore techniques for reducing the impact various stressors have on your health.Without tools, one accepts the burden of stress.In this podcast, 3 additional tools are explored you can apply to daily life for stress-busting effects.
In this episode, your WFO Hosts meet and discuss major ways to cope and overcome stress. Continuing on the exploration started in Ep059, we delve into a practical discussion on the tools available to minimize harmful stress.
In this episode, Dr. Curtis starts a series of short health topics targeting key issues that rob our vitality.
Without health, energy, and stamina, many goals, and life missions will come up short.
Understanding "Stress" and how to manage, diffuse, or adapt to the physical effects can provide a key edge in life.
To master self, master craft, and accomplish any life mission we need energy.Have you ever noticed behaviors and habits that seem "Normal," everyone does, but everyone knows at some level those habits rob health?Without health, we lack energy, stamina, mental focus, and drive to get things done.In this short episode, Dr. Curtis reminds us to manage our habits to maximize health.
Lt Col Story shares important leadership lessons in this short monologue. Combining classic Marine Corps leadership lessons and readings, Lt Col Story reminds us of the importance of accepting difficult tasks and Getting things done.
COVID 19, Quarantine, Home school, Remote work, Social unrest, and general life disruption have characterized 2020.Will you thrive or succumb to negativity or unconsciously yield your mindset to external forces?In this episode, we explore thoughts on maintaining focus, daily routines, and conscious behavior to stay positive, focused and productive during trying times!
In this episode, your hosts dig deep into the short poem by Rudyard Kipling called "IF."Line by line, this poem reveals timeless lessons and virtues of a life well-lived.Enjoy this conversation and exploration of Kipling's classic work. If you seek to master self, you won't want to miss this episode!
Another Episode with Inspiration and Wisdom from Napolean Hill's classic, THINK AND GROW RICH.In this episode, your hosts explore tips for better decision making. We cover amazing insights on making quality decisions and the value of listening more and speaking less.
Season two of the WFO Life Podcast begins with Part Two of the "Things I wish were Taught in School" theme. In this episode, we cover negotiation, conflict resolution, nutrition, taxes, and survival skills.Listen in and don't forget to leave a review!
This episode marks the end of season one and our first year as a podcast dedicated to mastering self, mastering craft, and accomplishing any life mission!Join us as we look back, reviewing favorite and most impactful episodes from the last year!
Ever wonder about those life lessons you wish you had known sooner?In this episode, your hosts explore various important "human" and "Life" skills we wish were more clear.Never too late to learn!
In this episode WFO LIFE Podcast, we interview Brian Chontosh.
Retired Marine, Navy Cross, and Bronze Star recipient, ultra-endurance athlete, podcaster, and all-around bad-ass.
Brian is the embodiment of a growth mindset and has a strong heart for service.
This interview is packed full of powerful insights on life, struggle, failure, and purposefully choosing adversity to encourage growth.
Topics Covered
- Brian Chontosh Bio
- Why did he join the Marine Corps (Enlisted and Officer)
- The value of attempting hard things (success and failure)
- Giving credit, taking credit, and pitfalls of the entitlement mindset
- Post-Marine Corps career endeavors (Crooked Butterfly Ranch, Big Fish Foundation)
- Building up and adapting your body to accomplishing greater tasks
- “Will you do something hard with me?” Riding mountain bikes from Canada to Mexico
- Ways to connect and follow Tosh:
- Crooked Butterfly Ranch https://www.crookedbutterfly.com/
- Big Fish Foundation https://www.bigfishfoundation.org/
- Tosh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tosh.crookedbutterfly/?hl=en
In this episode, your hosts explore several specific tools and exercises we can use to help escape misleading and sometimes anxiety-provoking thinking traps.We also discuss, meditation, mindfulness, and several practical tools to overcome cluttered thought.
Someone wise once said, "To win, You must win in your mind first!" Of course, if your mind plays tricks on you or you fall into common "Thinking Traps," success comes harder.This episode explores common mental traps we all experience. In a follow-up episode, we will explore ways to overcome these mental obstacles.
Dr. Curtis offers a short monologue encouraging self-reflection and careful assessment of the choices we make in life.Everyday we pay a price, trading our time, our life for things, experiences, and relationships. Health, family, happiness, finances, and time. What do our choices and activities cost?What have we agreed to pay for the life we live?Don't Sale yourself short!
Sequel to Ep045, Thirty Ways to Fail: Part OneIn this episode, your hosts explore the last 15 major reasons people "fail" in life. We found this episode eye-opening and great primer for assessing our blindspots and pitfalls to success. Knowing the most common reasons people fail improves your chance of success!Enjoy!
To succeed in life one must understand pitfalls. This episode covers the 30 major causes of failure from Napoleon Hill's self-help classic book, THINK AND GROW RICH. As usual, your hosts share their experiences and insights discussing the first 15 of these fail points. Enjoy!
These episodes are like a box of chocolates.You never know what you are going to get! Your hosts share insights into their marathon training, escaping the rat race, and building margin in life.Enjoy!
This week we interview Chris Long:2008 NFL 2nd overall draft pick Two-time super bowl champ2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for charitable work. Showing leadership and devotion to community, he even donated his entire 2017 NFL salary to charity.This was a deep "post-football" discussion. Inspiring, candid, and thoughtful, Chris shared many pearls on overcoming challenges, personal leadership, and community service.Prepare to be inspired.
USMC Lt Col Nicholas Lozar is our special guest for EP 042. This interview was packed with leadership, personal growth, and lessons on teamwork.
"Pay any price to stay in the presence of extraordinary people."--Rex HouzeIn this episode, your hosts discuss the role teams, tribes, and groups play in success or failure in life.
Ready to be inspired? Listen in as we interview leadership and positive attitude expert, Rex Houze. Our outlook an attitude strongly define our ability to Master Self. This was a great interview with many pearls of wisdom on using attitude to accomplish any life mission.
This week your hosts offer up a random show. We also enjoy sharing these episodes because they are some of our most fun, organic conversations.
Dr. Curtis offers some thoughts on health considerations as our communities move to a less restricted social contract.
If you are new to working out or stepping up your game, sometimes we experience various types of aches and pains.Dr. Curtis explores how to taper up workouts to avoid injury. He also shares how to identify when pain can represent injury versus basic routine soreness.
Welcome to another timely, practical, and insightful interview.In this episode, we bring back Sebastian Giraldo, Ph.D. Sebastian has a doctorate degree in Elite Athlete Development. He is a Professional Soccer Coach/trainer and a coach for the US Soccer program.Sebastian delivers many insights on youth sports training ideas during the COVID-19 social distancing scenario. This interview has many pearls for aspiring athletes, coaches, and even parents of kids playing
In this episode, Lt Col Story highlights several modern practitioners of stoic philosophy. He and Dr. Curtis have a wide-ranging conversation illustrating several key principles and inherent value within the stoic philosophy. Whether life becomes rough or flows smoothly, stoicism provides a personal operating system for all situations.
This episode was a insightful conversation between Dr. William Curtis and co-host Lt Col Chris Story. Your hosts discuss their personal experiences, medical insights, and social commentary on the COVID-19 experience.Positive and practical discussion.
This episode features Dr. Rick Cortes. Medical doctor and pediatrician with 20 + years of experience. Smart, energetic, and passionate, Dr. Cortes shares a wealth of information about medicine, pediatrics, and the role of families in the health of children.This episodes ranges around and dives into specific areas like childhood obesity, family dynamics, ADHD/ADD, fitness, and COVID 19 considerations for kids.Any parent will find this interview helpful and insightful. Anyone interested in pediatrics or special pediatric considerations during the COVID 19 Pandemic will also enjoy this episode.
Sara Perry, PhD is an expert in remote work, stress in the workplace, and applying science to the organization of businesses. This is a timely, important interview as thousands of people practice social-distancing and move to remote work arrangements. Tons of insights in this one. Fascinating research and helpful tips for those finding themselves working from home.
In this "Bonus" episode, Dr. Curtis chats with Dr. Ron Guevara. Both doctors share their insights from the front lines with COVID-19 and recommendations for boosting immunity naturally.These guys are positive and have a uplifting message in dark times.
Jerome Dixon is a Naval Academy graduate with a masters degree in Information technology and Decision Analytics.He is seeking a PhD in using understanding of individual genetic code to personalize healthcare.This was a wide ranging and insightful discussion. Topics ranged from COVID-19 DATA, Artificial intelligence, using technology to improve health care and disease investigation.Hope you enjoy!
Have you ever wondered if people have "Special" abilities?Dr. Karen Clark is scientist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, and alternative healing. In this interview, Dr. Curtis talks with Dr. Clark about her career, interests, and special abilities to sense human energies, experience using remote viewing to identify medical conditions, and other related healing modalities.This episode was fun and entertaining, an informational oddity that challenges convention.One for the WFO LIFE PODCAST ---XFILESEntertaining and mind opening. Hope you enjoy!
Insightful short podcast exploring how personal failures do not define who we are. Coming up short happens in life, but how we frame failures mentally and how we focus on improvement better shapes long term success.So many people beat themselves up and focus on negative outcomes, defining themselves by wins and losses in life.This episode is the antidote for that losing attitude.
In this Episode Lt Col Story and Dr. William Curtis explore the role of obstacles and crucible experiences in life.This wide ranging conversation explores the value of embracing challenges, enduring hardships, and refining habits.
This was a fast paced, hard hitting, discussion on all things related to the heart. Do you want to learn how nutrition, stress, and lifestyle contribute to heart disease?Wondering why there is so much controversy about cholesterol treatment?What does the research say?This is an eye opening interview if you wonder about long term heart health. I believe you will find this episode packed with specific research based assertions. You will be surprised. This episode has so many pearls, you may need to listen more than once....Without health we have poor ability to accomplish our life mission...Listen up
On the anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, your co-host Lt Col Chris Story reflects on powerful leadership lessons we can all use in our daily lives.
In this episode your hosts use a thought provoking tweet from Ralph Napolitano @drRalphNap. We expanded his thoughtful tweet and explored each point in greater detail."IF you want more out of life you have to:Challenge YourselfBe Hard on YourselfRaise Your StandardsRespect YourselfAccept Your FlawsSeek KnowledgeBurn Your PastBe Your Own Best FriendLife is hard, excuses are easyKeep Moving Forward.Capisce?"
Dr. Curtis explores how sleep affects health, energy and vitality. You will learn how missing sleep can wreck your health, increase injuries and short-circuit your life.
In this episode, we gain valuable leadership lessons from Lt Col Chris Story. Leadership is a huge component of a WFO lifestyle. Leading oneself, leading others and knowing how to be led.
Busyness and distractions rule the modern world. The wise man seeks to curb these influences and focus efforts on refined and focused behaviors.Staying on point, maintaining focus and building margin in life enough to get the big picture are just a few of the keys discussed in this post.
If you want to live a WFO Life, health is key. Energy determines your ability to accomplish goals and your mission in life.Your hosts recently began a series within the WFO Life Podcast focusing on health and wellness.Nutritionist and Chiropractor, Dr. Sullivan is a wealth of information. He joins us again today as our first repeat guest.In this episode, the doctors discuss thyroid health. Listen in for valuable insights, practical tips, dietary and supplement recommendations for supporting this key gland in your body.Remember, better health = better energy.Better energy = great ability to kick butt in the world and stop wasting time with ailments and health concerns.
Dr. Curtis shares insight from his clinical practice on the role consistent exercise plays in the development of energy. Exercise is the sentinel habit and necessary to have enough energy, stamina and strength to accomplish life missions.
Listen to the intro on this one!Gary Collins is the best selling author of a series of books centered on teaching principles of living "simply."Gary shares a great wide-ranging conversation with tons of pearls, with many insightful and inspiring moments.
Using Dr. Curtis' love of drag racing, this episode delves into thoughts on building margin in life. We explore the need for people to unplug, do interesting things, and push themselves to learn new skills.
Ever wonder what heaven looks like?In this episode, Dr. Curtis interviews Bill Lathrop, a man who died of sudden cardiac death, only to be brought back, revived, returning to share his story.Our podcast gravitates to those doing extraordinary things, living wide-open. Bill Lathrop is a man who lives his "Spiritual Life" wide-open. We hope you enjoy this heartfelt account of death, renewal, and faith.
In this episode, Dr. Curtis interviews Dr. Ron Guevara, long-time Family Physician. Dr. Guevara and Dr. Curtis explore the Excuses we all make about Health. Inspiring and insightful, we hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation.
In this Episode Lt Col Story and Dr. William Curtis explore human potential. This insightful discussion explores the value of finding your potential, examining those abilities, unlocking and pursuing your life fully. This was a wide-ranging discussion with many pearls on self-reflection, leadership, group potential and overcoming obstacles.
In this episode, Lt Col Story sat down for an interview with a true modern-day renaissance man. Our guest is Josh Jabin, Chief Operation Officer for the Travis Manion Foundation, which has become one of the most impactful Veteran Service Organizations in the United States.
The random show format is back! In this episode, your hosts explore...Doctors offering weight loss surgery to overweight kids, the value of adversity, Lost Arts becoming cool again, Nerfing the world, the value of Preparation,cars that run on water, and theorigins of anxiety/depression.Enjoy and don't forget to leave a review and share our show!
This powerful interview features Dr. Curtis and Dr. John Sullivan.Dr. Sullivan shares a wealth of knowledge of whole food nutrition. Both doctors explore how nutrition affects athletic performance and they delve into causal factors for diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and cancer. They each offer personal experience using nutrition to solve common health issues.This was a fun and entertaining interview.This chat has something for everyone and especially anyone striving to maximize health, improve energy, and prevent disease.We hope listening to this passionate conversation, spurs you to think, question, and broaden your view of health and nutrition.
Your host Lt Col Chris Story shares his experiences, lessons, and insights after his recent 31-mile ultra-marathon race.
This episode explores why you must exercise to maintain the best health, energy, and opportunity in life. We delve deep into the excuses and lies we tell ourselves and the truth about the physical, mental and emotional benefits of regular exercise.
What can you learn about life, competition, and human performance from a 5 x Olympic high Jumper?A lot!!! Buckle up for this WFO Life Podcast interview.
In this show, your WFO Life Podcast hosts riff on random topics of interest. This was a wide-ranging discussion that I think will spur thought and discussion among listeners.
So many people live lives without passion, purpose or direction. They desperately seek something, yet bounce from one idea to the next, one quick fix to the next. (more) This episode goes deep into that space, exploring and encouraging our listens to strive, seek, and grow.
In this episode, Chris and I discuss what it means to compete in life as an everyday athlete. We explore why staying fit provides more opportunity and capability to accomplish what you want in life. If you are looking for motivation to work out or start a fitness routine, this episode is for you!
We really picked a winner for our first WFO Life Podcast interview!In this episode, we interview Sebastian Giraldo, Ph.D. Sebastian has a Ph.D. in Elite Athlete development. He is a Professional Soccer Coach/trainer and US Soccer Coach.This was a great conversation that explores environments for the proper development of youth athletes. This interview has pearls for aspiring athletes, coaches and even parents of kids playing any sport.
This episode covers the theory of "Autosuggestion." This self-hypnosis technique (Subliminal Messaging) was originally described by Emile Coue (1857 - 1926).Join us as we explore how mindset and the use of mantras and subconscious messaging can shape your health, happiness, and success.
If you think you face an uphill battle reclaiming your health, starting an exercise routine, or improving your lifestyle, this one is for you. Your hosts explore how to overcome adverse situations, conditions, and negative mindsets. We also explore the concept of developing "Grit" and personal resiliency.
In Ep004, we talk about all things HABIT. We cover the importance of habit formation, habit change, and tools for getting that done. We also cover how to build grit, identify cues, and how to change behaviors both good and bad.
We explore the critical necessity for a habit of Life-Long Learning. Knowledge helps creativity, opens doors, and increases opportunity. We go deep on this one and share our favorite ways to learn including must-listen podcasts and educational resources.
This episode centers are how to deal with jerks. In particular, we explore how to not let negativity from others or negative situations affect our emotions and mindset.We also explore Stoicism as a mental operating system to make yourself impervious to crabby people and suboptimal situations.
Join Lt Col Chris Story, USMC, and close friend William Curtis, MD as they launch their new podcast. These guys are inspired to explore nutrition, fitness, lifestyle, and human performance topics.
They love learning and sharing the tips, hacks, and strategies they learn from books, videos, and interviews with folks on the cutting edge of life.
**Join this episode as they explore what it means to master self, master craft, and accomplish any life mission
....Wide F#^%ing Open Life Podcast starts here!**WFOLIFEPODCAST.com