Constant misfortune brings this one blessing: to whom it always assails, it eventually fortifies. Seneca What if you had a chance to chat with the person who trained THE American Sniper-Chris Kyle how to shoot? What would ask him about achieving excellence, dealing with adversity, and simplifying complexity? Well, hopefully we did a fair job […]
EP 066 Interview: Dr. John Sullivan, Research and Controversy related to COVID-19
“Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Curie 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 […]
EP 065 Adversity for Growth: Virtual Marathon Experience
Lessons from Cobra Kai and the limits of ultra-aggression.
EP 064 Lessons from Cobra Kai: Exploring Ultra-Aggressive Mindsets
Lessons from Cobra Kai and the limits of ultra-aggression.
EP 063 Leadership Expedition Part 1: Sharpening the Axe
I wonder if I can do that. I WANT there to be some sort of doubt…fight that doubt, come up with strategies to beat that. Brian “Tosh” Chontosh-The Hard Way Summary 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 […]
EP 062 Stress Reduction Series: Volume 3
I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees. Henry David Thoreau Summary Stress is everywhere, but stress is nowhere…it’s all about perspective. The quote for this post is helpful to put things into their proper place, in reference to stress in our lives. It’s amazing how nature can humble […]
EP 061 Stress Reduction Series: Volume 2
“Stress is the trash of modern life–we all generate it– but if you don’t dispose of it properly, it will build up and overtake your life. Danzae Pace Summary In this episode, the Dr. Curtis continues exploring various tools for managing or coping with dangerious life stress. Everyone has stress, the important thing is to […]
EP 060 Stress Reduction Series: Volume 1
“Heroes are heroes because they are heroic in behaviour, not because they won or lost.” ~ Nassim Nicholas Taleb Summary In this episode, the WFO Team reunites to kick off an important NEW series of episodes on STRESS reduction. The quote for this post shouldn’t be considered hyperbole. Some of the stress humans are forced […]
EP 059 Stress: Introduction to a Silent Killer
It’s not the load that breaks you down, but the way you carry it. Lou Holtz Summary In this episode, Dr. Curtis starts a series of short health topics targeting key issues that rob our vitality. The first in this series deal with Stress. Without health, energy, and stamina, many goals, and life missions will […]
EP 058: Habits: Resisting Cultural Norms
If you are doing what everyone else is doing, you are doing something wrong. Why? Because most people are not obtaining results that are considered extraordinary. Andy Andrews Episode Summary 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, […]