Attack Life, Not Others

How do you prioritize your time? Where do you focus your attention? WHO gets most of your time? WHAT gets most of your time? Call it The Secret, The Law of Attraction, or whatever else you want to call it. The fact is — your character is determined by what you focus on, along with who and/or what you surround yourself with the most. Ideally, we all want to put ourselves in the right place at the right time as often as possible. “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” — Albert Einstein

Bernie’s back on the show with Tim and Steve talking about how he didn’t always like who he was. He realized he was trying to keep up with the Joneses, and yet still wasn’t happy even once he obtained many material things. He talks about his insecurity, depression, anxiety, and why he felt he wasn’t as good as others — along with what it took to change all of that.

Sometimes all you need is a different way of looking at things: Today was the absolute worst day everAnd don't try to convince me thatThere's something good in every dayBecause when you take a closer lookThis world is a pretty evil placeEven ifSome goodness does shine through once in a whileSatisfaction and happiness don't lastAnd it's not true thatIt's all in the mind and heartBecauseTrue happiness can be obtainedOnly if one's surroundings are goodIt's not true that good existsI'm sure you can agree thatThe realityCreatesMy attitudeIt's all beyond my controlAnd you'll never in a million years hear me say thatToday was a good day Now read this from bottom to top, and take comfort in knowing you have the power to change your perspective. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

It’s “Zen with Len” as Lenny DiNote joins Tim and Steve to share some wisdom. Discussion includes focusing on the goal (no matter what that is — personal, professional, financial, etc) for the greater good of all, and not worrying about getting credit for it. Strive to keep your ego in check Remember — if you strengthen your internal you will see the external world improves Your mind, body, spirit, family, and finances all need to be in balance — if any one of those are not, the others will be compromised Keep your eyes on the end result if you want a strong team — whether that team is your family, your coworkers, sports teammates, or any group of people

"When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.” — Confucius True success and happiness can only be found by working on ourselves. Strengthen your internal, and you will see the external world improves. This basic principle lies at the core of “Attack Life, Not Others.” Everyone benefits when YOU focus on YOUR: Mind Body Spirit Family Finances      

Yoga instructor Iris joins us to share her secrets to being a genuinely happy person.

This month — October — is National Bullying Prevention Month. The Camel Project is an organization working to stop bullying once and for all. The Executive Director, Pam Gockley, joins Tim and Steve to discuss how we all can play a part in ending the bullying epidemic.

Because so many things in today’s world are automated and digital, we are losing simple face-to-face social interactions very rapidly. As social animals, we crave these interactions. Yet if we don’t prioritize them, they will continue to diminish — and we will pay the price. You must find people that you connect with — people that you relate to Prioritize interacting with people who bring you joy and enhance your life Use technology and digital devices to facilitate — not replace — human interactions That last statement even includes this podcast. It’s wonderful that you’re listening to our show and reading these words right now, but please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can have a real conversation. If you like the show — tell us! If you have a question — please ask! If you want to be a guest on our podcast — we’d love to have you join us! If you live near us (just north of Philadelphia) — let’s grab coffee! Seriously. No matter what the reason — just reach out! We want to hear from you!

Being consistent leads to momentum. Just as consistency can be good or bad, so too can momentum. If you focus your efforts on positive things, consistency and momentum will give you a better quality of life. Momentum is like the current of a small stream — turning into a creek — and eventually a powerful river.

For every action there is a reaction — whether it’s positive or negative. For Jews across the world, this week is Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement. This holiest day of the year in Judaism is a chance to wipe one’s slate clean of wrongs committed. It’s interesting how the holiday coincides and parallels many points Dr Bernie, Tim, and Steve bring up on this episode including: How to make better choices How to have a clean start and begin fresh How to get yourself out of the negative energy trap How the OODA Loop that law enforcement uses relates to a new you

In this short, but very profound episode, Dr Bernie joins us to share his “closet story.” “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” — Albert Pike

Dealing with things in a chronological, linear manner is not always ideal. The OODA loop is a strategical military and law enforcement concept that stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act. Tim and Steve talk about how it can be applied by everyone to more effectively handle situations we experience in everyday life.

Energy. What is energy? How does your energy affect your relationships and interaction with others? How do we get more energy? Yes, there are physical elements we need — proper nutrients and rest. But mentally what is necessary to energize yourself and defeat laziness? According to this website, here are the 10 Main Causes Of Laziness that we discuss: Procrastination Distraction Poor lifestyle choices Exhaustion Indecisiveness Poor nutrition Lack of motivation Lack of self-worth Irresponsibility Too much to do

Back by popular demand, it’s Dr Bernie. He talks about making every moment count, being a good soul, helping others we encounter along our journey, staying mentally alert and aware, respecting yourself, rituals, exercise, food, and so much more: Timing and distance — how to be in the right place at the right time (2:00) Why and how to truly be in the moment (3:24) What happened that caused him to shift his mindset and priorities (4:03) Dr Bernie’s beliefs on how to be successful and live a vibrant life (4:50) ”Live in the moment” isn’t just a pie-in-the-sky phrase — its meaning is explained (5:38) We were not meant to live in the past — that leads to depression (7:30) Become the person you want to be (8:50) What our purpose is here on earth (9:37) An epidemic that will kill you if you’re not aware (11:23) Why you should believe what Dr Bernie has to say (13:07) What he witnessed that made him determined to always move forward (15:36)

When you do something — anything at all — for a long time and you’re passionate about it, there’s a tendency to expect others to do it too. Because it’s become routine for you, and you’re comfortable with it, it can be hard to imagine that may not be the case for everyone. Rather than always being the one speaking, be sure to listen as well. ”Not everyone can be an oak tree.” — Carol Hoover Being consistent dictates results, but of course it’s easy to be consistent with something that you’re good at and you enjoy doing. Learning to get comfortable in uncomfortable situations keeps us humble and more relatable — strengthening our relationships. Realizing where others are coming from takes understanding, awareness, and an ego check.

The last couple of weeks we’ve been talking about the world’s Blue Zones. There are 9 common lifestyle habits the world’s longest-living cultures all have. The first 3 habits involve staying physically active, finding a sense of purpose, and having ways to shed stress. Then we talked about not overeating, incorporating beans in your diet, and drinking alcohol regularly in moderation. Tim, Steve, and Dr Al Peters continue with the last 3 longevity secrets: Choose to be around a small group of friends with similar values and lifestyles Have faith and prayer in your life — no matter the religion or denomination Put your family first — invest time and love in your spouse and children

What are Blue Zones? Why do so many residents in these places live to 100 and longer? They all seem to have 9 commonalities that lead to longer, healthier, happier lives. On the last episode we talked about some of those lifestyle habits. Dr Peters joins Tim and Steve again to discuss a few more longevity secrets that cultures in blue zones have in common. Talk includes what to eat, when to eat, and even how to eat: Stop eating when you feel 80% full — you’ll lose about 17 pounds Incorporate various types of beans into your diet Drink alcohol moderately and regularly

Dr Albert Peters is the owner and medical director of the Center for Anti-Aging Medicine & Hormone Wellness. In this episode, learn how to transform your family and your community to live longer and better. Dr Peters joins Tim and Steve to share some of the longevity secrets that cultures in the blue zones of the world all have in common. The first 3 lifestyle habits include: Move naturally and stay physically active Have a sense of purpose in your life Have a routine to get rid of stress

It's pretty hard to “Attack Life” if you're living in fear and anxiety because of extreme violence which seemingly is becoming more prevalent. The US Department of Homeland Security's official recommendation is to “Run, Hide, Fight.” Timothy Spiess, retired Senior Special Agent with the US Secret Service joins us to break that down even further. There are no guarantees, but here are some practical and tactical things you can do to increase your chances of surviving an assault by an active shooter: Immediately crouch down Seek cover or concealment as quickly as possible If possible, move laterally to the shooter(s) and work your way back to where they have been — typically they don’t return to the entrance or area they came from As a last resort — or the opportunity arises and you feel you’re able to safely attack and neutralize the shooter — commit using any available means and extreme aggression Most importantly, work on becoming more aware. Eliminate distractions. Get rid of the noise. Having mor

Contrary to what many other podcasts similar to ours are telling you — YOU CAN’T CONTROL CERTAIN THINGS. A trending topic these days seems to be people telling you things such as “Take control of your life!” and “You’re in control of what happens, so take charge!” While these people are attempting to empower and embolden you — what they’re really doing is setting you up to fall harder when circumstances strike. Saying you are in control is simply not true. Don’t misunderstand. We are big proponents of energy. In other words, if you work on being positive you’ll see more good things in your life. Alternatively, if you’re a negative person you’ll see a lot of negativity showing up in your world. Either way, things in life are thrown at you — things that you have no control over. Life is a fight — show up and take it on Life isn't as pretty as some would make it out to be What you CAN control is how you choose to handle what you’re dealt Why it’s important to have a support system of faith, family, and