Warrior Mindset
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.
Episodes
292 episodes
A Warrior Alone: Solitude, Isolation, and the Life You Build Between Them
A viral post on Hacker News asked a deceptively simple question: "How to be alone?" A 38-year-old man, freshly out of a twenty-year relationship, described his life as "solitary confinement with internet." Over 550 people responded with advice ...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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19:38
The 40% Rule Is Not What You Think
Most men love the 40% Rule. They think it means suffer more, push harder, destroy yourself and call it discipline. That's not strength. That's ego with a motivational quote attached. In this episode, Gene breaks down what the 40% Rule actually ...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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21:16
Why Everything Feels Easier… and Worse
When production becomes easy, discipline becomes rare. The beginner wants a hundred techniques. The master refines a handful until they're impossible to ignore. Restraint isn't weakness — it's the real skill.Technology has made crea...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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58:05
Debrief: Emotional Vampires, Bro Culture, & Discipline
In this Debrief episode, as always we pull lessons out of the social media mess and apply them to real life. Let's start with a refreshing post-game interview where a reporter chooses encouragement over “gotcha” criticism, then piv...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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43:24
Hagakure: Why Avoiding Your Faults Is Costing You Everything
Most people don’t stall because they lack discipline.They stall because they refuse to confront their own faults.In this episode of Warrior Mindset, we break down lessons from The Hagakure, not as ancient history, but as a p...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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12:11
Fear Is the Mind-Killer: Discipline Under Pressure
Fear doesn’t make you weak. It makes you reactive.In this Warrior Mindset episode, we break down the real meaning of “Fear is the mind-killer” from Dune and why Frank Herbert’s warning has nothing to do with bravery and everythi...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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21:18
Friction in Life by Design: The Missing Ingredient in Discipline
Modern life is designed to eliminate friction. Faster apps. Fewer clicks. Instant results. But what does that cost us?In this episode of Warrior Mindset, Gene and Aaron unpack the idea of friction by design and why effort, resis...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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50:23
Why Most Men Are Stuck in the Achilles Phase
Modern masculinity is stuck repeating ancient mistakes. By examining Achilles, Odysseus, and Beowulf, this episode breaks down three powerful warrior archetypes, and the predictable ways they fail. Rage, endurance, and legacy all matter, but no...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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17:44
Why Anger, Resentment, and Control Keep Draining You
Most people think recovery is about fixing the past. It isn’t. It’s about stopping the unnecessary drain on your life.In this episode of Warrior Mindset, Gene sits down again with Dr. Scott Padgett for a blunt conversation about energy,...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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55:22
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Discipline Over Motivation: The Only System That Works
Motivation is unreliable and waiting for it keeps you stuck. Real progress comes from discipline built through systems, not feelings. This episode breaks down why motivation fails and how to build a simple discipline engine that runs on consist...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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12:44
Holding the Frame: You’re Not Burned Out, You’re Leaking Energy
This is a quieter Warrior Mindset episode about energy, restraint, and what changes after years of responsibility.Endurance matters early. But mastery demands precision. Stoic philosophy and warrior traditions don’t teach endless effort...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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11:49
Control the Tools or Be Controlled: AI, Discipline, and TrainingUntitled Episode
The Luddites weren’t afraid of technology. They were afraid of losing control over their work, their time, and their future. Two hundred years later, we’re standing in the same moment again—this time with artificial intelligence.This ep...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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35:17
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Warrior Legends Who Shattered Limits
In this powerful Warrior Mindset episode, we explore the idea of breaking barrier; physical, psychological, cultural, and institutional. From Miyamoto Musashi to Harriet Tubman, Bass Reeves to Kyle Maynard, we dissect what makes a true warrior:...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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39:55
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What Combat Sports Really Do for Your Mental Health
Combat sports offer far more than physical conditioning. They give people structure, community, and a brutally honest way to face themselves. Many who struggle with anxiety, depression, or identity issues find stability through training because...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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20:22
Navigating Anxiety and Status: Lessons from Martial Arts and Life
This episode dives deep into the hidden link between anxiety and status obsession, drawing from martial arts culture, personal stories, and a revealing Men’s Health article. We explore how fear, aggression, and substance abuse often mask insecu...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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43:50
Train. Fall. Rise. Repeat. The Warrior Code of the Einherjar
What if heaven wasn’t a peaceful escape, but a battleground for warriors? In this episode, we explore the myth of the Einherjar, Norse warriors who trained for Ragnarok in eternal preparation. But this isn’t just myth, it’s a mindset. We connec...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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13:01
Bushido vs. The Algorithm: A Warrior’s Guide to AI
Can we use AI to enhance human connection rather than replace it? In this Part 2 of our AI series episodes, Shekeese and I explore how humanist technology, rooted in ethics, education, and responsible use, can transform our relationship with AI...
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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1:15:46
Ichigeki Hisatsu: How Kyokushin Karate Can Transform Your Life
Discover the power of *Ichigeki Hisatsu*—“one strike, certain death”, and how this Kyokushin Karate philosophy can transform the way you live, train, and lead. Inspired by Masutatsu Oyama’s legendary discipline, from his mountain training to th...
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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13:10
The Intersection of AI, Creativity, & Regulation
Technology is evolving faster than our understanding of it. In this episode, Shekeese and I dive into the creative and ethical tensions shaping today’s digital world. We examine how nonprofits, designers, and educators wrestle with AI-generated...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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50:02
Redefining Strength Through Humility and Resilience
Let's challenge some stereotypes by dissecting this "10 Harsh Masculine Truths" post and reframing toxic masculinity as an issue of individual character. Through stoic principles, we emphasize humility, resilience, and genuine strength over cyn...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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53:40
Virtue in Modern Society: The Warrior Ethos and Authentic Leadership
Modern society stands at a crossroads between integrity and adaptation. In this episode, we explore whether evolving cultural norms erode traditional virtues across martial arts, entrepreneurship, and politics. Drawing from the voices of ...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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29:52
Why Samurai Morals Might Be the Key to Ethical AI
What can the ancient Samurai teach us about the ethics of artificial intelligence? Let's explore how the timeless code of Bushido; righteousness, courage, benevolence, and more. offers a surprisingly powerful framework for confronting AI’s most...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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16:10
Build an Unbreakable Mindset with Mas Oyama's 1,000‑Day Rule
What would happen if you committed to a single pursuit for 1,000 days, no breaks, no excuses? In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, and the transformative power of the 1,000‑Day Rule. Fr...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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17:49
Tech, Journaling, and the Fight for Mental Health
What happens when a health scare rewrites your entire life story? In this heartfelt episode, Carl shares how a commitment to better habits, less alcohol, more sleep, regular exercise, intersected with smart technology to spark a full-body trans...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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1:06:12
Master Stress Like a Warrior: Bushido for Modern Life
Can the wisdom of ancient samurai help you master stress in the modern world? In this episode, we explore how the code of Bushido can transform anxiety into strength. Learn how practices like box breathing, reflective journaling, and negative v...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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13:17
