The concept of “to whom much is given, much will be required” is that we are responsible for what we have been blessed with — talent, wealth, knowledge, time, etc. We should use these blessings to be a good soul and help others. Tim and Steve are joined by Phillip Causey, who until recently was a complete stranger to them. In Phillip's journey, he has found pain to be inevitable — but misery and suffering to be optional. In this episode, you'll hear the following:

• We are not here alone

• There's got to be something more than just me

• Gratitude without action is just a pleasant moment

• Pain will teach me a lesson that pride will not let me learn

• My mind's like a bad neighborhood, and I'd rather not walk through it alone

• Is man's passion for others out of love? Or just to convince him of his own ideas?

"One of the most beautiful things in this world is free: a smile" — Phillip Causey

Tim and Steve talk about how dojos can be microcosms of the world, but at the same time — they’re very unique environments — unlike any other places.

“There are more good people than bad people, and overall there’s more that’s good in the world than there is that’s bad. We just need to hear about it, we just need to see it.” — Tucker Elliot

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King Jr

We can all agree the last year or so has been very difficult. Now it’s time to quit whining and get tough. Tim and Steve talk about this quote:

“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” — G Michael Hopf

To say 2020 was a difficult year is an understatement. In this episode, hear what Tim's family did to literally and figuratively bury the year. #FaithFamilyFriends

And as Dr Jarrod Spencer said last week: the good of the past, and the bad of the past — they’re both in the past. The difference is — we can learn and become stronger from the bad — if we allow ourselves to.

• “Out of these ashes beauty will rise.” — Steven Curtis Chapman

• "I'd save every day like a treasure and then ...Again, I would spend them with you" — Jim Croce

Tim and Steve continue the conversation from last week with Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC. Some of the things you’ll hear include:

• Reset every morning with prayer

• Another reminder to focus on today, because yesterday does — not — matter — anymore

• "What-ifs" occur when our minds drift too long, too intensely, or too fearfully into the future

• Look for those who have done what you want to do, gone where you want to go, act how you want to act, etc

• Take pages out of other people's playbooks; Actively search for mentors and be open to them when they appear

• Mentorship can come in the form of reading books, watching videos, etc; With this, we can be mentored by people from long ago, including sages and saints

Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC is an expert on emotional health and how to handle anxiety. He’s back with Tim and Steve to share more helpful tips and to talk about his exciting new series with iFIT involving workouts to strengthen your mind. A few of the things you’ll hear include:

• Catastrophizing — what it is and how to avoid it

• Find a mentor and emulate them if you like how they move, act, speak, etc

• More on the "what-if" state we've been discussing and not falling for the “feints”

“When the student is ready the teacher will appear”

In combat sports, feinting is used often to deceive an opponent. For example: pretending to hit the body but then going for the head instead. If you react to every feint in life (as in something that will hurt you minimally or not at all) you'll live in constant fear and anxiety. It's that "What-if" state we've been discussing.

Learn to build yourself up to take some of those lesser blows — so that you're not lured into a knockout blow, and so that your defenses are stronger to handle a big blow, if it comes.

Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery; today is a gift, which is why we call it the present.” — Bill Keane

A couple weeks ago Tim mentioned he’s noticed that more and more he’s appreciating certain things his dog does. And Steve just got a new puppy. So this episode has “gone to the dogs!”

We’re joking around, but in all seriousness, there are so many things we can learn from dogs — from their behavior, personality, and resilience — to their unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship until their very last breath. There's a reason we call them “man's best friend.”

Fear of all the "what-ifs" slows you down, inhibits you, and reduces the quality of your life.

This fear leads to chronic anxiety. Tim and Steve talk about eliminating these "What-Ifs" — living in the silent space of your mind (the gaps between thoughts), ignoring the unnecessary “chatter," and developing your true inner voice. Strengthen your inner self — your feelings, intuition, values, beliefs, personality, thoughts, emotions, and purpose.

“Silence isn’t empty, it’s full of answers.” — Unknown

“Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.” — Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati

Tim has noticed that he’s become more ritualistic the older he gets. He’s realized to get the things he wants, to feel the way he wants to feel, and to have a happy life — the importance of consistency and rituals cannot be understated. Tim Hawk is also on this episode, reminding us to make rituals “our own.”