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Geoff Michael Hopf is the author of international bestselling "New World" series, writer of over 40 books, veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and co-founder of Beyond The Fray Publishing.

Oh yeah, he is the guy who said, "Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And weak men create hard times."

Buy Geoff's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/G.-Michael-Hopf/author/B00C6MUVN6?

Geoff's website: https://www.gmichaelhopf.com

Beyond The Fray Publishing: https://www.beyondthefraypublishing.com

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The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.

The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

Rasmus Elnæs is purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts amateur, and a Battle Arena Featherweight Champion.

Morior Invictus - Death Before Defeat

“It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” - Miyamoto Musashi

Rasmus vs Tyreece Richards (Decision, Unanimous): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTmYNs6jzDY

Rasmus vs Sam Johnson (Submission, Rear Naked Choke): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnRWeP1rulg

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The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

Angie Hawkins is a Inner Glow coach and author of Running in Slippers ("a raw and vulnerable memoir of my journey from self-loathing to self-love").

Upcoming event: Unshakable You: The 3 Keys to Inner Confidence that No One Can Take Away A live Zoom Masterclass: https://www.runninginslippers.com/unshakable-you

Angie's Website: https://www.runninginslippers.com/

Angie's Substack: https://substack.com/@angiehawkins808

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This video is for entertainment purposes only.

The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.

The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

Jay Johnson is a former United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant, Muay Thai Kru, purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a kind-hearted man.

The episode reveals the layered, multifaceted nature of both Jay as a person and the topics he discusses - from his nuanced views on social justice that resist simple categorization, to his intricate philosophy blending harsh discipline with genuine care, to his complicated relationship dynamics where logic and emotion pull in different directions.

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The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.

The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

Henry Lunsford is a D3 wrestler, content creator, and the most extroverted man I have ever met.

Lunsford Loves Wrestling

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lunsfordloveswrestling- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunsfordloveswrestling

Support Henry via Transparent Labs: https://www.transparentlabs.com/HENRY73287

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This video is for entertainment purposes only.

The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.

The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

Kelly Kirk is the founder of the Sofia Graham Foundation, bodybuilder, and lover of believing in yourself (because that is what Sofia did for him).

Starting points:

00:00 Sofia Graham Foundation and Introduction

04:08 Problems with the Modern Day Education System

13:02 Sofia Graham

23:27 Life before Sofia Graham

28:04 July 31, 2021

39:41 How the Sofia Graham Foundation got started

59:09 "Grief doesn't stop greatness."

01:13:44 Nutrition and Experimenting with Diets

01:26:30 "Is that the beauty of hope?"

01:37:30 Loyalty to Those You Love

01:47:37 "Why did you and Sofia fit so well?"

02:04:40 Kelly and Having Internal Anger

02:22:41 Grief can build you

02:30:30 Childhood Lessons

02:57:13 Last Three Questions

More about the Sofia Graham Foundation: https://sofiagrahamfoundation.org

Support the Sofia Graham Foundation: https://sofiagrahamfoundation.org/ways-to-donate

Comprehensive episode notes: https://www.substratum611.com/episode-notes

- Sofia Graham's Obituary

- Kelly Kirk's Background

- Ketones, Glycogen, Ketosis

- Hope Molecules

- Very low Carbs, High Fat (VLCHF)

- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Kelly Kirk's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flexxn13?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Sofia Graham's legacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediterranean_muscle?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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This video is for entertainment purposes only.

The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.

The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

Jay Johnson is a former United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant, Muay Thai Kru, purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a kind-hearted man.

Kinda switched stuff up a bit. This episode is not as linear as other episodes.Starting points:00:00 Intro

01:11 Stories from Jay's time in the Marines

23:06 Reflections on childhood

30:27 Ending questions

34:33 Start of the episode

44:42 Internal standards and commitment

01:13:30 No ego complex and being unperturbed

01:40:00 Why is it so hard to find people who have standards?

01:55:17 Finishing chess

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This video is for entertainment purposes only.

The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.

The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

Rachel Yarnell Thompson is the author of "Marshall: A Statesman Shaped in the Crucible of War", Marshall Historian, and docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor.

Buy Rachel's book: https://www.georgecmarshall.org/gift-shop/p/marshall-a-statesman-shaped-in-the-crucible-of-war

Additional notes: https://www.substratum611.com/episode-notes/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Why Study Marshall for Decades?

02:49 - Honor, Truth & Ability - What Made Marshall Different

19:59 - Marshall's Patience vs. Action: Strategic Decision-Making

34:40 - Managing Strong Personalities: Patton, MacArthur & Churchill

56:58 - The Marshall Plan: Systems Thinking in Action

01:07:32 - Katherine Marshall and George's Feelings

01:17:28 - What is Emotional Endurance?

01:25:54 - Focusing on the Mission vs Distractions

01:45:03 - I Don't Have Time to Prove I'm Not a Communist

01:50:50 - Rachel's Journey: From Teacher to Marshall Expert

02:04:20 - Younger Generation

02:09:13 - Final Thoughts

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This video is for entertainment purposes only.

The focus is gaining clarity over agreement on different perspectives of various topics, with an emphasis on Continuous Improvement over Delayed Perfection.

The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

William (Joe) Rudd is a shooting survivor, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and co-founder of Mission Athletics.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro and Disclaimers

(02:09) The Shooting Event: July 27, 2013

(19:42) Psychological Impact and Recovery

(28:20) Situational Awareness and Jiu-Jitsu's Role in Recovery

(41:37) Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu Background

(01:04:35) Being a Beginner and Mental Endurance

(01:26:43) Mission Athletics Vision and Teaching Philosophy

(01:46:19) Final Thoughts and Advice

Additional notes: https://www.substratum611.com/episode-notes/

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Joe's documentary, which includes footage and context from the event:

See No Evil: Can I Help You? (Season 6, Episode 11) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12440340/

Free on TubiTV: https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/200191897/s06-e11-can-i-help-you

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Mission Athletics:

Website: missionathletics.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/MissionRTCCR

Instagram: Instagram.com/MissionRTCCR

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The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.

Dr. Robert C. Holcomb is a former Army lieutenant colonel, has a Ph.D. in Information Technology, and is a docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor.

Timestamps:

00:00 Situational Awareness

Speaking Truth to Power

07:03 October 1917 and General John J. Pershing

15:11 November 1938 and President Franklin D. Roosevelt

19:46 November 1943 and Sir Winston Churchill

32:39 Convenient Communication and Instant Gratification

37:40 Problem Has To Be Done By Night

42:08 Katherine Tupper Marshall

44:30 Integrity and the Truth

48:35 Bob Holcomb and 9/11

58:16 WWI Marshall's Temper

01:06:13 Ethical Leadership

01:19:20 Final Thoughts

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The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the perspectives of Substratum 611, any affiliated third parties, or the personal/professional affiliations of the speakers.