WFO Life Podcast

1 year ago, I happened to record a rare conversation between three Drag Racing Legends. This fly on the wall recording features: Gary Watson (Texas Wheelstand King), Randy Curtis (Fugitive Corvette), and Carl Magee (Flying Red Baron).In the late 1960's through 1970's these three drivers built and raced high powered exhibition wheelstanders. These crowd favorites would routinely run side by side quarter mile passes on two wheels, showering sparks, and entertaining thousands with th...

I really enjoyed this interview. In the late 1950's, early 1960's, a rare breed of automotive hot rodders were born. One of the greatest of these is a man named Gary Watson. Gary raced A-Fuel dragsters back in the 1960's and ultimately went on to build and innovate exhibition race cars call "Wheel standers." These were high power race cars designed to entertain drag racing fans with 1/4-mile wheel stands. Have you even run your car up to 120 mph? Remember...

"My way is to seize an image the moment it has formed in my mind, to trap it as a bird and to pin it at once to canvas. Afterward I start to tame it, to master it. I bring it under control and I develop it. "— Joan MiroIn this episode, Dr. Curtis delves into common thinking traps that impair our ability to think clearly. When it comes to Self-Mastery, the quality of our thought can make or break our long term success. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on the cont...

EP 127 is a Bonus episode. Dr. Curtis shares a short, inspirational reading from author H. Jackson Brown, JR. The passage is listed below for reference. We thought you would enjoy this reading as part of the self-mastery content we have created for our listeners over the last few weeks.“Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your convenience, not the callers. Don't be a...

When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion. -Dale CarnegieAt a young age, most people begin to realize how "smart" they are in relation to their peers, friends, & family members. However, most objective measures of intelligence focus on standardized test scores, grades, or Intelligence Quotient (IQ). This is an important measure to determine admission into certain charter schools, advanced classes, and ultimately univ...

OverviewIn this episode, Dr. William Curtis shares his observations treating hundreds of COVID 19 cases in the past couple of years. This episode covers his insights on the progression of the pandemic, vaccines, boosters, masks, treatment protocols, and more.Topics Covered:Pandemic ProgressionOmicron vs Delta clinical presentation and severityVaccinated vs UnvaccinatedRate of serious casesVaccinesDelta Vs Omicron EfficacySafety of VaccinesBooster, Booster, Booster?TestingWhy post-testin...

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”- Henry FordIn this episode we continue our series of episodes dedicated to Mastering Ourselves, and more specifically, the value of life long learning. Key Points Discussed:Renaissance man ConceptBenefits of life-long learningMore opportunityBetter SolutionsMore flexible mindsetsSeparates you from the packHealth BenefitsImproves cognition, memoryImproves brain elasticity Different...

“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours."― Henry David ThoreauLISTEN HEREKey Points Discussed:Passion sparks emotional energyVisualizing success evokes emotion which can supplant motivation when times get tough or adversity beginsWrite down or journal your goals. Start with Long term 5-10 year goals Consider making goals for various aspects of life ...

Schwerpunkt-German word for main emphasis, or in military terms, Center of Gravity. A more modern definition used by the United States military is, "the source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act." What is our Center of Gravity and source of power that provides moral strength? In this episode, we provide a framework and discuss the importance of values, beliefs, and taking stock of where we are going in life. Key Points Discussed...

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” -Viktor E. FranklWelcome to Season 4 of the WFO Life Podcast! Just like the seasons of the year and "seasons" in our lives, it's good to get a fresh start sometimes. We have learned a lot from interacting with our listeners and taking stock of what we liked about our first 3 seasons and what we'd like to do differently going forward. In Episode 121 we set out our strategy for Season 4 and...