In this week’s Mindset Monday episode, I talk about what I learned from a recent tragedy in my area, and how we need to embrace every day and view life as the gift that it is.

There is a lot of talk about being a well-rounded martial artist, but not much talk about being well-rounded in the other areas of life. In this podcast I discuss why it’s important to be skilled in both the martial arts as well as our relationships with others.

In this episode, I tell a real-life story that happened to me, and how I learned a great lesson from it that can translate to any goal or undertaking we may face.

For the first two years of my relationship with my wife, we were living in two different parts of the country. We learned a lot of lessons in regards to how to keep a long-distance relationship strong, and these lessons apply to anyone’s relationship situation.

In today’s episode I talk about three lessons from my immigrant parents and how they apply to all of us.

In today’s episode, I speak about the F-Word and how it can impact our lives this week.

There are many things outside of our control that may knock us off the path to our goals. While it isn’t always in our control if we get put off the path, it is always our responsibility to get back on the path.

To get you over your “Hump Day”, I thought I would talk about some wisdom dropped by my 3-year old son, and how procrastination is not an option when it comes to living our best life.

Recorded on Super Bowl Sunday, in this episode, I call upon all of us to think about which team in life we actually play for. And here’s a hint: It’s not your favorite sports team. Let us remember who we serve and need to be an asset for!

To end your week right, I discuss the importance of being physically fit, why it is NOT about vanity, the benefits of being fit, and some advice as to how to find sports and activities that keep you fit.