Best Steve Mittman Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 398 - The Chains of Habit 5:36

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Habits — good or bad — are powerful. Steve shares a quote from Samuel Johnson: “The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” It’s a reminder that habits can sneak up on us, and building the right ones takes effort but pays off in the long run. Tim and Steve touch on how it usually takes a few weeks to make a …

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Kick-Start Your Week - 09.15.25 1:22

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“Pressure is a privilege” — Billie Jean King Consider pressure to be a privilege. It doesn’t happen TO you, it happens FOR you. It means great things are expected of you.

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Ep 397 - Hick's Law: Mastering Decision Making 5:26

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Tim and Steve break down why keeping life simple makes things easier and more meaningful. They touch on Hick’s Law — the idea that too many choices slow us down — and show how focusing on a few core habits and skills leads to better results. With personal stories and down-to-earth examples, the guys remind us that health, family, and simple moments…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 09.08.25 1:03

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"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning." — Benjamin Franklin

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Ep 396 - Parkinson's Law: How to Maximize Your Productivity 5:23

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Tim and Steve take a look at the power of small, steady improvements by exploring Kaizen and Parkinson’s Law — the idea that work expands to fill the time we give it. They discuss why setting deadlines (and beating them) is a game-changer, freeing up more space for the things that really matter. They share real-life stories, from martial arts lesso…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 09.01.25 1:14

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Tim and Steve talk about how big goals don’t happen overnight — they come from small steps every day. They share how even a champion like Larry Holmes had to win one fight at a time to reach the top. The message is simple: stick to a winning process, focus on little wins each day, and you’ll get closer to your dreams.…

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Ep 395 - Pay Phones to iPhones, Tradition to Technology 10:37

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Tim and Steve talk about how things have changed from the old days to now. They remember when food, like McDonald’s fries, used to be made in a healthier way, and laugh about kids today not even knowing what a pay phone is. They explain how life with Siri and smartphones can be helpful, but we still need old-school habits like moving our bodies, si…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 08.25.25 1:23

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“You know, I never looked down the road and said, 'Hey look, one day, the Hall of Fame.' It's always about playing each and every game 100 percent and I thank my teammates for getting me into the Hall because football is a team sport, not an individual sport.” — Jerry Rice

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Ep 394 - True Fame is Lasting Fulfillment 3:10

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Tim and Steve take a deeper look at what “true fame” really means. It’s not about followers, headlines, or being in the spotlight. Instead, it’s about lasting fulfillment: feeling healthy, secure, connected, and at peace with yourself. The conversation breaks down the four pillars of a truly fulfilling life — mental health, physical health, financi…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 08.18.25 0:52

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“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” — Albert Einstein

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Ep 393 - The Truth Shall Set You Free 4:24

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Tim and Steve explore the enduring power of words, reflecting on the wisdom of historical religious figures like Buddha, Christ, and Muhammad, along with Seneca and other Stoics. They discuss history’s peaks of enlightenment, the lasting truth found in the written word — especially the Bible — and the importance of seeking light and wisdom in a wor…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 08.11.25 1:41

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“If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.” — Albert Einstein

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Ep 392 - From Dead Space to Destiny 8:28

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Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman dive into how martial arts shaped Tim’s life — and how its principles can apply to anyone seeking purpose. From childhood inspiration to becoming a sensei, Tim shares how discipline, growth, and passing on knowledge fuel fulfillment. They discuss the danger of “mailing it in,” the power of taking small steps, and why pu…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 08.04.25 2:21

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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi

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Ep 391 - Conversations in the Castle 9:16

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Tim and Steve talk about the power of everyday conversations — especially with strangers like Uber drivers. Some drivers are quiet, others love to chat — but each ride shows how a small moment of connection can brighten someone’s day. They also touch on how society is becoming more disconnected — and how even a smile or quick “hello” to a waiter, c…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 07.28.25 2:01

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“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” — Marcus Aurelius

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Ep 390 - Embracing the Moment 1:41

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Tim and Steve explore the power of being present and attuned to the moment, especially in how we connect with others. They reflect on how rigid expectations and a linear mindset can hinder growth — whether in personal relationships or martial arts. Drawing from real experiences, they emphasize the importance of sensitivity, receptivity, and creatin…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 07.21.25 1:57

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“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” — Marcus Aurelius

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Ep 389 - Steps to Resilience 6:12

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Tim Hoover shares how a cancer diagnosis at 36 became a life-changing blessing The power of adversity to teach gratitude and perspective Why doing the hard work matters — especially when life gets tough The vital role of community, family, faith, and friendship — your “tribe” Steve Mittman highlights the importance of taking ownership of your circu…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 07.14.25 1:54

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“I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to get me to say that.” — Jerry Rice

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Ep 388 - Endurance: Strength Through Suffering 5:15

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Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman talk about endurance — how going through hard times builds real strength. Tim shares how he trains his martial arts students to push through both physical and mental challenges. He explains that nothing worthwhile comes easy, and even young kids can understand the value of earning something. They discuss how today’s gen…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 07.07.25 1:52

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“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.” — Seneca

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Ep 387 - Golden Years Wisdom from an 85-Year-Old Sage 6:47

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Discipline today creates freedom tomorrow. Tim shares a recent conversation with Bernie, a living example of vitality and wisdom, to explore the true meaning of the "golden years." Bernie talks about the four pillars of a fulfilling life — mental health, physical health, financial freedom, and meaningful connection. From daily prayer and stair clim…

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Kick-Start Your Week - 06.30.25 1:23

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“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.” — Marcus Aurelius

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Ep 386 - Grow Wise, Not Old 1:35

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Seneca’s quote, "No man was ever wise by chance," sets the tone for this episode as Tim and Steve explore how wisdom isn’t a byproduct of aging alone, but the result of intentional effort, experience, and learning. Aging alone does not guarantee wisdom; it is the experiences we gather and the lessons we learn from them that shape our understanding …