Discover how to build mental resilience by adopting five powerful habits drawn from warriors like Jocko Willink, Miyamoto Musashi, and David Goggins. In this episode, we explore the strength of discipline over motivation, the value of voluntary hardship, and the role of self-reflection through tools like journaling and Naikan. Learn how digital detoxes and strategic disconnection can sharpen your focus, and why community support—or disciplined solitude—builds long-term grit. Whether you're training your body or your mind, these foundational habits will help you forge unshakable mental armor and thrive in a world that demands clarity, strength, and resilience.

Distraction is the enemy of clarity

"You can't sharpen your sword in a hurricane. And yet, most people live in one — a digital storm of alerts, opinions, fake urgency, and dopamine bait. Warriors think differently. We disconnect to reconnect.

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(0:00:01) - Building Mental Armor Through Discipline
(0:10:11) - Building Mental Strength Through Reflection
(0:24:24) - Building Mental Resilience Through Practice

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In this episode, we dig into the lies we tell ourselves, about being “cool,” about our progress, and ask: are they really lies, or deeper truths in disguise? We kick things off with a hilarious Gen Z slang fail, then dive into how perfectionism blocks momentum in business, creativity, and life. With stories from CEOs, screenwriters, and our own messy projects, we show why sharing unpolished work is essential. From parenting lessons to political rants (with a Star Wars twist), we explore finding peace in chaos, valuing moments over stuff, and staying adaptable. It’s raw, real, and hopefully, really useful.

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(0:00:02) - Common Lies We Tell Ourselves
(0:10:02) - Navigating Strategy and Procrastination
(0:23:24) - The Gift of Contentment
(0:32:46) - Navigating Imperfection and Ruin
(0:37:53) - Letting Go of Dependencies
(0:41:29) - Discovering Humility Through Self-Reflection
(0:50:02) - The Value of Self-Awareness

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Join us for a riveting episode exploring the life of Germon “Mama G” Miller-Bey, whose multicultural roots and past history shaped her groundbreaking journey in African martial arts. She challenges myths, exposes historical inaccuracies, and reclaims cultural narratives. Her stories weave martial sciences, personal struggle, and community resilience, from teaching to legal battles around identity. Through wit, wisdom, and grit, Mama G redefines empowerment, urging us to embrace complexity, celebrate creativity, and honor the unfiltered truths that shape who we are and how we fight for joy.

https://legendsofcarolinamartialarts.com/class-of-2017/germon-miller-sc/

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(0:00:02) - Self-Preservation and Strategy in Martial Arts
(0:18:41) - Martial Arts and History Perspective
(0:32:30) - Incarceration and Redemption
(0:42:44) - Life Lessons and Storytelling
(0:50:22) - Finding Success Through Innovation and Fun

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