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Feb. 10, 2022
MM#90--The 2022 Airbrushed Olympics
In striving to live a flourishing life--whether as a person or a country--it requires answering the hard questions in truth. In MOJO Minute #90, we ask those hard questions of modern day China and why they have been allowed to host the 2022 Olympic games.
Key Points from the Episode:
2008's China is vastly different than 2022's China.
Four difficult questions that should have required answers before allowing China to continue to host these games.
Is the 2020 China Games a repeat of the 1936 N...
Key Points from the Episode:
2008's China is vastly different than 2022's China.
Four difficult questions that should have required answers before allowing China to continue to host these games.
Is the 2020 China Games a repeat of the 1936 N...
Feb. 8, 2022
MM#89--The Road to Sparta
In MOJO Minute #89, we explore the origin story of the first marathon in Dean Karnazes, The Road to Sparta
Key Points from the Episode:
How a single lone runner saved western civilization
How far did he actually run to deliver the import message to the Spartans?
What are the physical false limits you put on yourself?
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
How a single lone runner saved western civilization
How far did he actually run to deliver the import message to the Spartans?
What are the physical false limits you put on yourself?
Other resources:
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Feb. 3, 2022
MM#88--Just Say No to Aristotle's Librarians
This is a fun episode, where go to back to one of the great books of all time by perhaps one of the greatest philosophers of all time, Aristotle and his Nicomachean Ethics.
Key Points from the Episode:
Habits are very powerful in good ways and unfortunately in bad ways too.
Aristotle's famous quote on habits
Librarians collect information, data and organize it. Let us act on NOT being librarians but on doers--putting into practice this information.
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Habits are very powerful in good ways and unfortunately in bad ways too.
Aristotle's famous quote on habits
Librarians collect information, data and organize it. Let us act on NOT being librarians but on doers--putting into practice this information.
Other resources:
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Feb. 1, 2022
MM#87--The Slight Edge Habit Fundamentals
MOJO Minute #87 takes us back to my first personal development book, the Slight Edge by Jeff Olson and we learn the Slight Edge habit fundamentals.
Key Points from the Episode:
2009 is when I started devouring books at an incredible rate and the main motivation for these MOJO Minutes.
Check out the 7 Slight Edge Habit fundies.
Slight Edge Habit fundie #5 is my favorite.
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
2009 is when I started devouring books at an incredible rate and the main motivation for these MOJO Minutes.
Check out the 7 Slight Edge Habit fundies.
Slight Edge Habit fundie #5 is my favorite.
Other resources:
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Jan. 27, 2022
MM#86--Process is Primary
In todays MOJO Minute, lets us gain some wisdom from Olympic Champion, Lanny Bassham from his book, With Winning In Mind where he describes 'Process is Primary.'
Key Points from the Episode:
95% of all winning is accomplished by only 5% of the participants
Winners are convinced they will finish first, the others hope to finish first.
Think of executing your mental and technical systems and not about winning. Process is primary.
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
95% of all winning is accomplished by only 5% of the participants
Winners are convinced they will finish first, the others hope to finish first.
Think of executing your mental and technical systems and not about winning. Process is primary.
Other resources:
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Jan. 25, 2022
MM#85--The Unbreakable Goggins
Mindset is the topic of todays MOJO Minute and we feature former Navy Seal David Goggins and his super-human memoir, Cant Hurt Me.
*please note David Goggins is not shy throwing around the f-bombs so be mindful if you are easily offended*
Key Points from the Episode:
One Warrior
What's the human being greatest potential?
Goggin's accountability mirror
Other resources:
Joe Rogan's interview with David Goggins
Goggins Youtube channel
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*please note David Goggins is not shy throwing around the f-bombs so be mindful if you are easily offended*
Key Points from the Episode:
One Warrior
What's the human being greatest potential?
Goggin's accountability mirror
Other resources:
Joe Rogan's interview with David Goggins
Goggins Youtube channel
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Jan. 20, 2022
MM#84--The Maccabees Victories On & Off The Court
MOJO Minute #84 is a different episode. We step back and see what is an example of living a flourishing life.
Key Points from the Episode:
How does faith help shape character?
This Jewish basketball powerhouse leads the way in the integration of faith, hope and charity.
In Hebrew, the root word for victory is the same as eternity, how fitting!
Other resources:
Ari Berman, Yeshiva university president's Op-Ed in the WSJ
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Key Points from the Episode:
How does faith help shape character?
This Jewish basketball powerhouse leads the way in the integration of faith, hope and charity.
In Hebrew, the root word for victory is the same as eternity, how fitting!
Other resources:
Ari Berman, Yeshiva university president's Op-Ed in the WSJ
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Jan. 18, 2022
MM#83--Superpower pt 3, The Holy Grail
In MOJO Minute #83, we finalize our deep dive into the Deep Work habit offered by Cal Newport in his book, Deep Work!
Key Points from the Episode:
How do start a Deep Work session?
What are its characteristics?
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
How do start a Deep Work session?
What are its characteristics?
Other resources:
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Jan. 13, 2022
MM#82--Superpower, part 2 - Deep Work Habit
In this correcting MOJO Minute #82, we get to the core characteristics of the Deep Work habit offered by Cal Newport in his book, Deep Work!
Key Points from the Episode:
What is Deep Work?
What is Shallow work?
Can we begin to notice, recognize and limit those distractions preventing us from creating a habit of daily Deep Work?
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
What is Deep Work?
What is Shallow work?
Can we begin to notice, recognize and limit those distractions preventing us from creating a habit of daily Deep Work?
Other resources:
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Jan. 11, 2022
MM#81--The 21st Century Superpower
In MOJO Minute #81, we unpack the 21st Century Superpower we need to create. Former Navy Seal, Mark Divine helps us with this task in his book, Unbeatable Mind and then we transition to Cal Newport's Deep Work!
Key Points from the Episode:
US Special Operations guys are at the top of the mountain in creating winning mindsets
The five step process in creating an Unbeatable Mind
In cultivating the Deep Work habit we begin to learn the superpower of 21st century
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
US Special Operations guys are at the top of the mountain in creating winning mindsets
The five step process in creating an Unbeatable Mind
In cultivating the Deep Work habit we begin to learn the superpower of 21st century
Other resources:
Want to leave a...
Jan. 6, 2022
MM#80--Deciding vs Wishing
We continue, in this MOJO minute, to explore Deciding vs Wishing and how they are different with Scott Adams, the author of How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big.
Key Points from the Episode:
Preparation and Mindset are vital
What is Deciding vs Wishing
How I decided vs wished when creating these very MOJO Minutes
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Preparation and Mindset are vital
What is Deciding vs Wishing
How I decided vs wished when creating these very MOJO Minutes
Other resources:
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Jan. 4, 2022
MM#79--Goals are for losers!
"Goals are for losers!" ha ha. what a great saying! In this MOJO, we dig into this phrase from Scott Adams the author of How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big.
Key Points from the Episode:
Why goals are for losers?
Systems vs Goals
When you have a system in place most often you passed your pre-conceived goal
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Why goals are for losers?
Systems vs Goals
When you have a system in place most often you passed your pre-conceived goal
Other resources:
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Jan. 1, 2022
MM#78--Happy New Year
Happy New Year!
In this first MOJO Minute of 2022, we kick off the new year with a new theme!
Key Points from the Episode:
Consistency beats Intensity
Do the Work per Steven Pressfield
Make it stupid small per our friend Stephen Guise
Other resources:
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In this first MOJO Minute of 2022, we kick off the new year with a new theme!
Key Points from the Episode:
Consistency beats Intensity
Do the Work per Steven Pressfield
Make it stupid small per our friend Stephen Guise
Other resources:
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Dec. 30, 2021
MM#77--What is America's Record?
In this final MOJO Minute of the year, we examine America's record from a 50,000 foot level with Bill Bennett's America the Strong.
We ask the question, Is America good or bad?
And what is her record?
Key Points from the Episode:
Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States commented on
Thank you to my professors in Political Science and History who taught me how to think not what to think
8 great points on the American record
Other resources:
PragerU video on Howard Zinn's history...
We ask the question, Is America good or bad?
And what is her record?
Key Points from the Episode:
Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States commented on
Thank you to my professors in Political Science and History who taught me how to think not what to think
8 great points on the American record
Other resources:
PragerU video on Howard Zinn's history...
Dec. 28, 2021
MM#76--The Christmas Miracle of 1776
In this MOJO Minute, we look back in American History to that first miracle of Christmas 1776 and read from Thomas Paine in the American Crisis
Correction: the painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware resides in the West Wing of the White House, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was the painting I would refer to as a jumping off point to highlight the Christmas Miracle of 1776 not Washington Crossing the Delaware.
Other resources:
The signing of the Declaration of Independence...
Correction: the painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware resides in the West Wing of the White House, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was the painting I would refer to as a jumping off point to highlight the Christmas Miracle of 1776 not Washington Crossing the Delaware.
Other resources:
The signing of the Declaration of Independence...
Dec. 25, 2021
MM#75--Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Everyone!
The Dominican Proclamation of The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Other resources:
Music credit: “O Come All Ye Faithful”, performed by 407 Music (audio jungle)
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The Dominican Proclamation of The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Other resources:
Music credit: “O Come All Ye Faithful”, performed by 407 Music (audio jungle)
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Dec. 23, 2021
MM#74--The Gift of Faith
Its Christmas week and lets examine the Gift of Faith
Key Points from the Episode:
Do we see the Gift of Faith working in our lives?
How do we view the Christmas story?
How might we deepen our faith this Christmas season?
Other resources:
Music credit: “O Come All Ye Faithful”, performed by 407 Music (audio jungle)
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Key Points from the Episode:
Do we see the Gift of Faith working in our lives?
How do we view the Christmas story?
How might we deepen our faith this Christmas season?
Other resources:
Music credit: “O Come All Ye Faithful”, performed by 407 Music (audio jungle)
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Dec. 21, 2021
MM#73--Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
In this MOJO minute, we examine my favorite Christmas movie of all time, Its a Wonderful Life with Bob Welch's wonderful book, 52 Little Lessons from Its A Wonderful Life (affiliate links)
Key Points from the Episode:
Do we matter in God's vast universe?
Do we appreciate those people in our lives?
Please enjoy this movie classic this Christmas!
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Do we matter in God's vast universe?
Do we appreciate those people in our lives?
Please enjoy this movie classic this Christmas!
Other resources:
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Dec. 20, 2021
CC#3--Life of Christ
In this special Catholic Corner segment of the podcast, we share some special excerpts from Fulton J Sheen's incredible book, The Life of Christ (affiliate link)
Key points:
Only Christ was pre-announced into the history of the world
The paradoxes of how Christ came into the world.
How can the gift and the virtue of faith help us this Christmas week?
Other resources:
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Key points:
Only Christ was pre-announced into the history of the world
The paradoxes of how Christ came into the world.
How can the gift and the virtue of faith help us this Christmas week?
Other resources:
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Dec. 16, 2021
MM#72--Lets Rock 10,000 hours
In this MOJO minute, we explore how much hard work is required for success and Geoff Colvin in Talent is Overrated (affiliate link) is the book we turn too.
Key Points from the Episode:
What do Michael Jordan and Wolfgang Mozart have in common?
What myth can we put to bed after this MM?
Are you willing to put in the deliberate practice for success?
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
What do Michael Jordan and Wolfgang Mozart have in common?
What myth can we put to bed after this MM?
Are you willing to put in the deliberate practice for success?
Other resources:
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Dec. 14, 2021
MM#71--Coach K's 'next play'
Last week, we chatted with the great basketball coaches.
In this MM, we continue to chat with Coach K on the psychology of excellence.
Key Points from the Episode:
My experience as a high school basketball player
Coach K 'next play'
Do you ruminate on your past mistakes that you miss your present life?
Other resources:
Coach K interview
former Duke basketball player, Tommy Amaker, on Coach K's 'next play'
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In this MM, we continue to chat with Coach K on the psychology of excellence.
Key Points from the Episode:
My experience as a high school basketball player
Coach K 'next play'
Do you ruminate on your past mistakes that you miss your present life?
Other resources:
Coach K interview
former Duke basketball player, Tommy Amaker, on Coach K's 'next play'
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Dec. 13, 2021
CC#2--Reflections
We are back in the groove with this new Catholic Corner segment update! 🙏💪
Today, we review one of my favorite Catholic authors and a person who touched my life early in my Catholic formation, Fr. Leo Clifford and his book of Reflections with Fr. Leo Clifford (affiliate link)
Key points:
Why have we been so spoiled by the Lord?
The Holy Mass is the source and summit of Catholic life.
How can we approach the Holy Mass more prepared and with a better internal disposition?
Other resources:
Thi...
Today, we review one of my favorite Catholic authors and a person who touched my life early in my Catholic formation, Fr. Leo Clifford and his book of Reflections with Fr. Leo Clifford (affiliate link)
Key points:
Why have we been so spoiled by the Lord?
The Holy Mass is the source and summit of Catholic life.
How can we approach the Holy Mass more prepared and with a better internal disposition?
Other resources:
Thi...
Dec. 9, 2021
MM#70--Buddha's drop by drop by drop
In this short MM, we will discuss how to pursue a life of virtue with inspiration from Buddha and his water pots.
Key Points from the Episode:
Good vs Evil
Not the totality of time but the consistent day by day actions and decisions
Drop by Drop by Drop
Other resources:
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Key Points from the Episode:
Good vs Evil
Not the totality of time but the consistent day by day actions and decisions
Drop by Drop by Drop
Other resources:
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Dec. 7, 2021
MM#69--Wooden's Wisdom & the Point Guard in Life
In this MOJO Minute, Lets talk some basketball on the court and wisdom off the court with two of the great college basketball coaches of all time by checking out Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the court & Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, & Life
Key Points from the Episode:
Wooden's "Masterpiece Days"
Coach K's pursue excellence NOT success
Are you your own point guard of life?
correction: Baylor won the 2021 NCAA ...
Key Points from the Episode:
Wooden's "Masterpiece Days"
Coach K's pursue excellence NOT success
Are you your own point guard of life?
correction: Baylor won the 2021 NCAA ...