“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” –Eleanor Roosevelt It’s incredible to dream, plan, and wish. It’s even more incredible when those thoughts become a reality. When we are young, this is a daily […]

Core Content Education Mindset Positive Habits

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 storyusmc

Ep 051 Things that should be taught in school

Things we should have learned in school.

Core Content Positive Habits

August 30, 2019September 17, 2019 William Curtis

The Value of Life-Long Learning

“I’M STILL LEARNING.” –MICHELANGELO In Ep003, we explore the value of long-term, life-long learning. We delve into how constant learning provides us the ability to increase creativity, social skills, and our ability to recognize opportunities. Join us as we reveal the tools, strategies and resources for the best way to incorporate ongoing education into your […]

EP 091 Seven Pillars of Mindfulness
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 […]
EP 090 The Transgender Athlete Episode
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 […]
EP 089 The Value of Priority Thinking
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 […]
EP 088 Random Show: Planet of the Apes Episode
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 […]
Ep 086 Finding Your Flow State
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!