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Crooked Butterfly Podcast

Crooked Butterfly Podcast

Brian Chontosh

This is me, sharing where I'm arriving in thoughts, perspectives, and ideas after a dynamic 21 years serving in the Marine Corps and wrestling with "Who Am I"; authentically, and Who Do I Want To Be" now that the military construct is not forcibly shadowing my life. I've found that Nature and tackling the physical & emotional challenges of ultra endurance adventuring provide more insight and clarity on the why's of my experiences and the where's that I can seek for continued personal growth.
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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - A Few Things I Practice

A Few Things I Practice

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07/15/20 • 32 min

This week I put together a few things that I keep in my pocket and always try to practice. They likely seem trite, but for me they transfer into success in many others areas.
If you spend the time doing the easy stuff consistently and having it ingrained in your character, it makes the once in a while hard stuff much less hard.

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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - Thresholds & Responses

Thresholds & Responses

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07/02/20 • 54 min

Take 2 on this episode. I needed to re-center and communicate with less frustration.
No summary. Just listen.

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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - Loud & Self Righteous = Red Flag

Loud & Self Righteous = Red Flag

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06/24/20 • 44 min

A bit of a rant that was supposed to stay metered and simply use an example to articulate a way I am thinking about people who peacock their self righteousness or call to action.
Boycotting is not a tool of the mature & informed that is used as a first resort. Not even a second or third. It is usually more of an almost last resort.
Every time I see someone broadcasting loud and raising their hand hard & high about how they are standing against some injustice - it's a cautionary red flag. I already know 2 things going on: (1) their is a certain motive or agenda outside of the change instigator and for sure some other information they aren't sharing, and (2) they will be the first to raise their hands and shout "I did it, I helped create the change, I'm a change agent."
Let's be smart about Authentic Leadership vs Attention / Credit Leadership ( I hesitate to call it leadership; it's more a practice or strategy).

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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - Uncertain Times

Uncertain Times

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06/10/20 • 23 min

Just coming out of our Big Fish Foundation fundraiser event and into the CrossFit confusion. All of course amidst Covid-19 and the George Floyd injustices.
I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling adrift. But here is where my head is at and how I am working through staying sturdy.

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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - Rebuffering

Rebuffering

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06/03/20 • 17 min

I needed to sort through a few things about popularity, fitting in, and trying to get inclusion with the 'noticeable crowd' vs focusing on the crowd you have that accepts you and shares the more connected experiences.
Lately, I think I've just fallen a little prey to the social media influence trap. It's just time resettle back in and acknowledge the great stuff right at hand with each other.

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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - Thoughts Post Memorial Day

Thoughts Post Memorial Day

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05/27/20 • 15 min

I recognize I'm a little off still, but Memorial Day is hard for me. I try to explain why.

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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - Don't Feed the Fox

Don't Feed the Fox

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05/13/20 • 37 min

Doing a little clean up from last week's episode after a few messages and comments in response. To punctuate - my overarching ambition of last week's dialogue was to inspect myself and look for ways to protect against falling into the trap of being expert, authority, finding positional privilege, mastery, greater experience, or whatever to the point that I lose a sense of humility and kindness towards others. There are many slippery little slopes to tumble down if you aren't aware of your footing.
But, the major goal of this week was to talk about my standpoint on not dolling out handouts, but rather try to help those in need who are also making efforts to help themselves and also pay it forward.

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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - Machinations of Manipulation & Self Import
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05/07/20 • 26 min

After listening to this over I feel like I was a bit frenetic and not quite articulate in taking my thoughts into specifics. But, it's posted and I feel there are multiple layers of messaging.
1st. I gave up FoxNews and CNN in favor of a few more 'less manipulative' media sources. I couldn't have found a better start to settling into some inner quiet again and affording myself the opportunity to think freely/ engagingly.
2nd. Stanford Prison Experiment of 1971. The psychological effects of perceived power.
https://www.prisonexp.org/
After watching countless videos of 'authority' and how they seem to handle interactions with their fellow citizens reminded me of this experiment/study. I started down the road of looking at it not only in relation to power but also success, mastery, confidence, etc. and as a departure point to investigate humility.

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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - How Do You Eat an Elephant?

How Do You Eat an Elephant?

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04/29/20 • 22 min

I suspect that for many who seek the motivational something somethings to help them find purpose, set goals, find success... that they really aren't wired to adopt the standard over played clichés of Goal Setting and whatnot. If they were, they wouldn't need those very same motivationals repeatedly?
The same would hold true I suppose for the contrast. But, for me, 'one bite at a time' mentality and processes work as so much more a better strategy/ reminder. It helps with initiation, sustainment, expectation management, staying present, and positivity.
Task Accomplishment vs Process Enjoyment
I wonder how instant gratification/ satisfaction issues confuse the application.
Thought instigator for the week:
Song; 'Humble and Kind' ~Tim McGraw

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Crooked Butterfly Podcast - Persistence & the Wolf Spider

Persistence & the Wolf Spider

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10/01/24 • 22 min

Some story telling and reflections that a Wolf Spider gave me regarding Resilience and Persistence.
How we've let learned behaviors get transferred into areas of our lives where they don't belong...

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FAQ

How many episodes does Crooked Butterfly Podcast have?

Crooked Butterfly Podcast currently has 155 episodes available.

What topics does Crooked Butterfly Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Adventure, Mindset, Life, Podcasts, Fitness, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture, Education, Military and Leadership.

What is the most popular episode on Crooked Butterfly Podcast?

The episode title 'Respect & Loyalty' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Crooked Butterfly Podcast?

The average episode length on Crooked Butterfly Podcast is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Crooked Butterfly Podcast released?

Episodes of Crooked Butterfly Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Crooked Butterfly Podcast?

The first episode of Crooked Butterfly Podcast was released on Dec 20, 2018.

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