Warrior Mindset

Gene Crawford

My mission is to be your guide as you make your way through life getting better 1% every day. I believe that life is lived, truly lived, through adversity.Nothing easy is ever worth it in the end. I believe in the warrior ethos and support those that choose to walk that path.Live an epic life, fight an epic fight, love with epic love.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Warrior Mindset episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Warrior Mindset for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Warrior Mindset episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Debrief 24: Traits in others that reflect traits in yourself

Warrior Mindset

06/06/22 • 24 min

Breaking down a few thought provoking social media posts that get us into a better mindset when dealing with our emotions and the emotions of others.

@MarkManson

Let go of your certainty. You don't know what you're talking about. None of us do.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-G415sMce/

@MarkManson

Support them, don't carry them.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Caw9bdJMgGj/

@tomdeblass

Stop beating yourself up when you should be lifting yourself. Life is hard enough, keep it fun on the mats.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcmED_LrRFg/

@realmarkdivine

Before we can have peaceful interactions with others, we must FIRST love and accept ourselves, flaws and all.

Practice for today: Take a moment today to reflect on who and/or what you need to forgive in your life

https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLenn8u1yo/

@MarkManson

What trait do you hate in others that could be a reflection of something you don't like about yourself?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CddnnoIDweP/

@annaliehowling

Our ego will do anything to stop us from feeling pain. When we feel hurt, the ego may try and protect us by projecting the hurt away from us.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbzflKtMT2u/

@shuridojo

The act of demeaning people is a bad personality trait, and it’s impossible to inspire others if you are not inspired yourself. It goes without saying inspired teaching requires consistent, positive attitudes and actions.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbS-CqZPwhM/

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Shugyō

Warrior Mindset

12/16/20 • 23 min

Do you suffer for your own growth and improvement? On purpose no less?

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Unbreakable Mindset: A Deep Dive into Fitness, Discipline, and Authenticity

Warrior Mindset

11/19/24 • 60 min

In this Debrief episode, I delve into the balance between fitness and mental resilience, exploring the thin line between disciplined commitment and obsession. With insights from icons like David Goggins and Mark Manson, we uncover what drives extreme exercise and how to keep a healthy perspective. Pro surfer Laird Hamilton and free climber Alex Honnold bring fresh views on risk and motivation, helping us assess personal limits. From transitioning between fitness styles to the significance of martial arts etiquette, we discuss injury prevention, respect, and authenticity—offering a guide to achieving both personal and physical growth.
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(0:00:00) - Fitness and Discipline Conversation
(0:08:12) - Physical Training and Injury Prevention
(0:17:10) - Rhabdo Risks in Athletic Workouts
(0:27:53) - Martial Arts Etiquette and Respect
(0:42:21) - Key Elements of Martial Arts Training
(0:52:44) - Embracing Authenticity and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
(0:59:41) - Open Invitation for Discussion and Sharing

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Miyomoto Musashi; Top 5 Concepts from “The Book of Five Rings”

Warrior Mindset

12/19/22 • 28 min

Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, and writer who lived from 1584 to 1645. He was renowned for his skills in the art of sword-fighting and wrote the famous book “The Book of Five Rings”, which is still studied by martial artists today. Musashi was also known for his distinctive fighting style, which involved using two swords simultaneously. He was considered one of the greatest swordsmen in Japanese history.The Book of Five Rings is a treatise on swordsmanship and martial arts written by Miyamoto Musashi. IMHO the top five concepts introduced in the book include:No MindThe VoidThree Modes of AttackThe Way of the SwordThe Five RingsNo-MindThe concept of “no-mind”, or mushin, which is the state of being completely focused and free from distractions or emotions.No-mind or mushin is the idea that a martial artist should be able to remain focused and free from distractions or emotions during combat. Musashi believed that this state of mind was essential for success in battle, as it allowed the martial artist to respond quickly and decisively to any situation. He wrote that “the primary thing when you take a sword in your hands is your intention to cut the enemy, whatever the means. Whenever you parry, hit, spring, strike or touch the enemy’s cutting sword, you must cut the enemy in the same movement. It is essential to attain this.”The VoidThe concept of “the void”, or mushin, which is the state of being empty and free from preconceived notions or expectations.The concept of “the void” or mushin is the idea that a martial artist should be empty and free from preconceived notions or expectations during combat. Musashi believed that this state of mind was essential for adaptability and flexibility in battle, as it allowed the martial artist to respond to any situation without being limited by preconceived notions or expectations. He wrote that “the void is not emptiness. It is rather a place of potential, a space that can be filled with any number of possibilities. When you are in the void, you are able to see all options clearly and choose the best course of action without being influenced by your own desires or expectations.”“The Void is not emptiness. It is rather a place of potential, a space that can be filled with any number of possibilities.”Three Modes of AttackMusashi discusses three different modes of attack in The Book of Five Rings: the “direct” mode, the “indirect” mode, and the “combined” mode. The direct mode “Ken no sen” involves attacking an opponent directly and with full force, using powerful strikes and techniques. The indirect mode “Tai no sen” involves using feints and other tactics to trick the opponent and create openings for attack. The combined mode “Tai tai no sen” involves using a combination of direct and indirect attacks in order to keep the opponent off balance and gain the upper hand.The Way of the SwordThe concept of “the way of the sword” is the idea that the pursuit of martial arts should be a lifelong journey of learning and self-improvement. Musashi believed that this was the key to success in combat, as it allowed the martial artist to continually improve and adapt to changing circumstances. He wrote that “the way of the sword is not just about mastering a particular technique or style. It is about constantly seeking to improve and grow as a martial artist. It is about never being satisfied with your current level of skill, and always striving to become better. The way of the sword is a lifelong journey, and those who follow it will find that they are always learning and growing.”The Five RingsThe concept of “the five rings”, which are the five elements of strategy that Musashi believed were essential to success in martial arts: the earth, water, fire, wind, and void.The concept of “the five rings” is the idea that there are five elements of strategy--- Support

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Debrief 27: Achieving Optimal Mental Health and Well-Being

Warrior Mindset

02/03/23 • 26 min

6 Best Mental Health Advices

If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up within 48 hours.

Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for taking care of.

A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life.

The critical judge in your head does not tell the truth, and it does not have your best interest at heart.

Your brain can’t be grateful and anxious at the same time. When anxiety takes hold, look for gratitude.

Stop apologizing for expressing your feelings. You’re convincing yourself that you are not worth the space you take up.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CmvdG9IsGXc/

Meditation can happen anywhere/anyway

Coach Divine’s insight into how and when you CAN do it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnVVvncrnN7/

Atomic Habits

The habit loop

It refers to the three-step process that makes up a habit, which includes the cue, the routine, and the reward. The cue triggers the brain to initiate the routine, and the reward reinforces the behavior, making it more likely to be repeated in the future. Understanding and manipulating the habit loop is a key aspect of developing new, positive habits and breaking old, negative ones.

Build identity-based habits

The idea is that habits become an extension of one's identity and thus, they are more likely to stick if they are tied to one's beliefs, values, and self-image. Rather than simply trying to adopt new behaviors as isolated actions, the focus is on making the new habits align with one's sense of self and purpose. By doing so, the individual is more motivated to maintain the habits even in the face of challenges or temptations. The author suggests using phrases like "I am the type of person who..." to link the habit to one's identity.

The Goldilocks Rule

The rule states that humans are most likely to stick with a habit when it is neither too easy nor too hard, but just right, meaning that the habit is challenging enough to be engaging, but not so hard that it's discouraging. According to the author, the Goldilocks Rule provides a framework for finding the ideal level of difficulty for a habit, so that the habit can be performed consistently and with minimal resistance. The idea is to start small and gradually increase the difficulty of the habit over time, finding the balance between boredom and frustration.

Habit Stacking

It refers to the process of attaching a new habit to an existing habit, thus making it easier to build a new behavior into one's routine. The idea is to stack the new habit on top of a current habit, using the established routine as a cue to trigger the new behavior. For example, if the current habit is to brush one's teeth every morning, the new habit could be to do 10 pushups after brushing teeth. By linking the new habit to an existing habit, the individual is able to build a new behavior into their daily routine with minimal effort and increase the chances of success.

How to break bad habits and create good ones

Identify the cue: Identify the trigger that starts the bad habit and then try to replace it with a new cue that triggers the desired behavior.

Make it unattractive: Reduce the rewards associated with the bad habit and increase the costs.

Make it difficult: Increase the friction or effort required to perform the bad habit.

Create a substitute: Create a new routine that satisfies the same craving or need that the bad habit was satisfying.

Make it a habit: Build the new behavior into a daily routine by stacking it on top of an existing habit.

Reframe your identity: Make the new habit an extension of your identity and view yourself as someone who engages in this behavior.

Celebrate small wins: Celebrate every small win along the way to reinforce

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The 12 Steps

Warrior Mindset

08/15/22 • 67 min

We are joined by Dr. Scott Padgett to talk about his journey through the 12 steps. A very humble conversation about what it takes to make your way through the program form his own personal experience.

Link to earlier podcast on the SOCO Show with Dr. Scott. – https://socoshow.com/scott-padgett/

12 Steps as defined by Alcoholics Anonymous:

We admitted we were powerless over alcohol–that our lives had become unmanageable.
Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
We are entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
Made a list of persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

Source: https://www.addictioncenter.com/treatment/12-step-programs/

Scott Padgett

Dr. Scott Padgett is a music writer, producer & archivist dating back to his college days as a program director at WUSC radio in Columbia, SC. He followed that with radio programming & production work in the new frontier of the ‘FM underground’.

A stint as music editor at the southeast’s pioneering alternative newsweekly Osceola Magazine led to becoming the first music writer/columnist at Free Times Magazine. His work appeared in Billboard, the Village Voice, Rolling Stone and practcally every other regional art/political outlet extant through the early nineties.

After a stint in radio in Los Angeles & later at Warner Brothers Studios, he returned to the south where he and co-conspirator Steve Gibson vowed to bring live spectrum-spanning music to the masses. Thus was born the legendary Rockafellas music venue and artist management company.

Working through Ian Copeland’s legendary musical talent booking firm FBI, the likes of Soundgarden, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, et. al. were initially exposed to club venues all over the U.S.

He is a contributor and social media monitor for semi-important e-music rags as well as several fly-by-night blogs and has a music industry specific twitter account @AntiBonIver which draws on a digest of 104 music news outlets for content.

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Are you a Workaholic?

Warrior Mindset

08/22/22 • 50 min

How would you even know you were a workaholic or not? You may be experiencing some poor physical symptoms born out of stress, or feeling a ton of anxiety about things. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to see how you’re stacking up.We turned the microscope on ourselves and when through the following questions to see how we both stacked up to being a workaholic. Turns out we really aren’t but do have some tendencies that might make it seem that way. There is some nuance to these qualities that you should probably take a long hard look in the mirror over. How do you score yourself?Referencing the article “Tim Ferriss’s Assistant’s Sudden Resignation Serves as a Warning for Trying to Have It All“How to check in on yourself to see if you’re a workaholic:The Charlie and Tim Ferris story – how Charlie almost worked himself to death (for real.) Do I feel guilty or anxious when I’m not working? Have I stopped playing with my friends? Do all of my daily activities revolve around building a more successful career? Am I always sleeping fewer than eight hours per night? Am I consuming stimulants multiple times per day to hide my exhaustion? Am I sitting still and staring at screens for most of my waking hours? Do I interact with people primarily through screens? Am I indoors all day long, depriving myself of fresh air and sunlight? Do I depend on alcohol or drugs to cope with social situations outside of work?Ask yourself, “is this worth it?” Would you still be doing all this work if your doctor told you that you had incurable cancer and had four weeks to live?Probably not.Remember: Stop taking on so much work Stop kissing the butt of a boss Say no a helluva lot more Stop people-pleasing Add more play to your life--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/warriormindset/support

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Beyond Bravado: Unpacking the Myths of Combat Readiness

Warrior Mindset

10/14/24 • 46 min

In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the intriguing world of perceived combat readiness versus reality. This episode unravels the misconceptions many hold about their fighting capabilities and explores the psychological factors contributing to this phenomenon.
The Overestimation of Fighting Abilities
Our journey begins with an exploration of why individuals, especially men, often overestimate their fighting skills. Through the lens of psychology, we uncover how societal norms and media portrayals fuel this overconfidence. The Dunning-Kruger effect, a cognitive bias where people with limited knowledge overestimate their competence, plays a significant role here. We discuss how this bias, coupled with the illusion of invulnerability, leads many to believe they can handle real-world confrontations without formal training.
Identifying True Combat Readiness
Moving beyond misconceptions, we dive into what truly defines a skilled fighter. Contrary to popular belief, characteristics like cauliflower ear aren't definitive indicators of fighting prowess. Instead, seasoned fighters exhibit a keen understanding of managing distance and avoiding unnecessary confrontations. We emphasize the importance of self-defense laws and nonviolent de-escalation techniques, highlighting the wisdom in choosing battles wisely.
Physicality vs. Preparedness
The discussion takes an interesting turn as we debate the role of physicality in combat readiness. Drawing on humorous anecdotes, including Cenk Uygur's controversial claim of standing a chance against Joe Rogan, we highlight the gap between perceived and actual toughness. Our conversation underscores that physical size alone does not equate to combat skill, and societal attitudes towards physicality often skew perceptions of readiness.
The Role of Willpower in Street Fights
We explore hypothetical scenarios, such as potential street fights involving public figures like Alex Jones and Elon Musk. Here, the emphasis shifts to willpower and experience over pure technique. We reflect on past street fights, noting that resilience and the ability to take a punch often trump mere physicality. The psychology of fighting is dissected, revealing the disparities between actual skill and self-perception.
The Transformative Power of Martial Arts
The episode concludes with a deep dive into the world of martial arts, where respect, resilience, and continuous training redefine combat readiness. We discuss the Dunning-Kruger effect within martial arts training and the importance of respecting others' skills. By fostering a challenging environment, practitioners can develop invaluable confidence and resilience, pushing past adversity to achieve true mastery.
Whether you're interested in the psychology behind fighting or the practicalities of self-defense, this episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the myths and realities of combat readiness. Join us as we challenge traditional notions of toughness and redefine what it means to be truly prepared.
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(0:00:01) - Psychology of Overestimating Fighting Ability
(0:11:23) - Signs of a Skilled Fighter
(0:15:55) - Debating Physicality and Fighting Readiness
(0:23:54) - Weight and Willpower in Street Fights
(0:31:48) - Respect, Training, and Resilience in Combat
(0:37:45) - Practical Self-Defense Training Discussions
(0:45:33) - Training's Impact on Combat Readiness