On today’s episode I’m reviewing Steven Pressfield’s most recent book, Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be. Listen in as I explore the concepts of resistance, the lives within us, and what’s really stopping you from accomplishing your goals. During last week’s conversation Steve shared how it took nearly 30 years to get his first book published at the age of 54 and how his book will help you understand what’s holding you back from your own dreams. Steven Pressfield is the author of The War...
Aug 03, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 107
On today’s episode Steven Pressfield shares the power of resistance and how creatives can overcome self-doubt. Listen in as Steven and I discuss the barriers we create for ourselves by giving into resistance, the excavating process of writing, and how continuing to write after success is an ongoing process of following your own compass. Steven Pressfield is the author of The War of Art which has sold over a million copies globally and been translated into multiple languages. He is a master of hi...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 106
On today’s episode Ron Malhotra shares the key to embracing adversity, growing stronger, and investing in your emotional and mental health. Listen in as Ron and I explore that skill sets needed to thrive, why good times produce weak men, and how self-awareness can create resiliency and success. Ron also shares why we’re currently ill-prepared for adversity and how to know your blind spots when making decisions. Ron Malhotra is an award-winning wealth planner, renowned thought leader, entrepreneu...
Jul 20, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 105
On today’s episode Dr. Theresa Larson shares the mental and character traits that support the work of embracing adversity in everyday life. Listen in as Theresa and I explore the importance of keeping your life in perspective, dealing with family loss, and understanding the difference between reacting and responding. She also discusses the impact of having people around you who are putting in the work and why attention doesn’t create happiness. Dr. Theresa Larson is a leader, wife, mother of two...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 104
On today’s episode Andre Berto discusses the key to successful entrepreneurship and how niching down prepares you to attack your goals. Listen in as Andre and I explore why so many entrepreneurs are attracted to learning and lack execution, why it’s important to surround yourself with the right people, and what Mike Tyson can teach you about success. Andre also shares the worst advice entrepreneurs can take, and the key to finding your niche. Andre Berto is a professional boxer who holds dual Am...
Jul 06, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 103
On today’s episode Rebecca Rouse shares how her experience as a military spouse, business owner, and weightlifter inspired her to coach others to overcome fear and build the mental and physical strength needed to overcome adversity. Listen in as Rebecca and I explore the challenges of being a military spouse, how to continue pushing forward through micro adversities, the problem with six-week challenges in the fitness industry, and how to have a bias for taking action and overcoming fear. Rebecc...
Jun 29, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 102
On today’s episode Jason Gardner shares how his experience in the Navy SEALS created an opportunity to share leadership lessons that help businesses create and empathy and understanding within their organizations. Listen in as Jason and I dive into the importance of kindness, creating personal discipline in everyday life to overcome micro adversities, and how to show empathy without needing to agree. Jason Gardner is a former Navy SEAL combat leader, and now a leadership instructor and speaker w...
Jun 22, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Today we’re celebrating 100 episodes of the Acta Non Verba podcast. Listen in as I look back on 100 conversations that overcome limiting beliefs, and elevate our expectations of ourselves and each other. Tune in as I explore profound lessons learned from some of the top athletes, coaches, authors, and humans who find the gift in adversity every day. I’m breaking down tales of scaling businesses, embracing challenges, understanding the science behind fear. Learn how to be a leader in times of adv...
Jun 15, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 100
On today’s episode Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu shares the journey of consistency and balance as a Muay Thai fighter. Listen in as Sylvie and I explore how she became passionate about the sport, the biggest challenges of living and recording a life-long legacy, and the intense regimen she uses to over adversity one fight at a time. Sylvie also shares how she found the beauty in Muay Thai, and insights into how she connects with her opponents. Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu is an American Muay Thai fighter l...
Jun 08, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 99
On this episode, Joe Volfman returns to discuss how his athletic performance has inspired him to grow in all areas of his life. Listen in as Joe breaks down his process of dealing with rejection, learning about himself and his capabilities, the importance of honesty and vulnerability when discussing disabilities in social situations, and why it’s important to make yourself uncomfortable in order to grow. Joe Volfman is a triathlete born with Cerebral Palsy who is currently training for the Paral...
Jun 01, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 98
On this episode, Joe Volfman shares why he considers his disability the greatest thing that has ever happened to him. Born with Cerebral Palsy, Joe has overcome challenges by testing his physical limits and creating a strategy to surpass them. Listen in as Joe and I explore what it means to find your true potential when others want to protect you, how to avoid letting your ego get in the way of progress, and how to deal with false positivity in a productive way. Joe Volfman is a triathlete born ...
May 25, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 97
On this episode, Donald Robertson shares how he’s sharing the values of stoicism in a new and riveting way. Listen in as Donald and I discuss the process of creating his forthcoming graphic novel Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius as well the prevalence of stoicism in today’s culture including religion and society. Donald Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer. Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an e...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 96
This week Kristen Ulmer returns to discuss why we need to have an intimate relationship with fear in order to thrive. Listen in as Kristen and I discuss why fear doesn’t hold you back, how to deal with a resistance to feeling fear, and how emotional intelligence and fear are linked. Kristen also explores the culture norm of fear shaming and why we are addicted to the drama of fighting our emotions. Formerly the best extreme free skier in the world for 12 years, Kristen Ulmer is now a high-perfor...
May 11, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 95
This week Kristen Ulmer shares why current treatments for depression, anxiety, and other emotional issues are temporary solutions and how we can work with fear in order to create long-lasting results. Listen in as Kristen and I discuss why we need fear in our lives, why some people struggle with anxiety disorders and others do not, and how anger is like a popsicle. She also shares how you can change your relationship with fear in order to find peace. Formerly the best extreme free skier in the w...
May 04, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 94
This week Anthuan Maybank returns to discuss how in-the-moment adversity requires long-term mindset strategies. Listen in as Anthuan and I discuss how to elevate yourself to the level of your own expectations, how he learned to trust himself after an injury, and the common mistake of letting an adversity become your ceiling. Olympic gold medalist Anthuan Maybank is hard to keep up with both on and off the track. He has proven his drive, adaptability, and time management skills in many ways over ...
Apr 27, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 93
How do you navigate adversity and strive for goals once you’ve achieved a dream? This week Anthuan Maybank shares his journey to Olympic gold and how the adversity he faced along the way prepared him to help others train and perform at their highest level. Listen in as Anthuan and I discuss athletics as a part of the identity, using sports to create opportunities as a youth, holding yourself accountable to your goals, and the lessons he learned as an Olympic athlete that still serve him today. O...
Apr 20, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Understanding the opportunities that lie within adversity is critical for long-term success. This week Nick Ralston shares his story of facing challenges by finding his authentic self and relying on his faith, work ethic and grit. Listen in as Nick shares his daily routine as an NFL athlete, the story of how pandemic isolation inspired a better version of himself, and how he continues to find the potential, whether he faces a win or loss. Nick Ralston is a fullback for the Dallas Cowboys. He wen...
Apr 13, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Jeff Smith returns to discuss the weight of decisions and why taking action on a decision can leave us paralyzed in fear. Listen in as Jeff and I explore creating confidence through failure, optimizing your morning with discipline, the problem with being a natural born leader, and the real weight of working a 9 to 5. Jeff Smith is an entrepreneur, husband, and father of four and a business performance coach and epic real estate investor. He currently leads two masterminds and enjoys RV traveling...
Apr 06, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 90
This week Jeff Smith shares how his experience with the 75th Ranger Regiment allowed him to quickly identify priorities and overcome challenges in a tactical way. Listen in as Jeff and I explore how to dig deep to reach the next level of performance, what it means to live with intention, and the secret to creating a plan for what you truly want. Jeff Smith is an entrepreneur, husband, and father of four and a business performance coach and epic real estate investor. He currently leads two master...
Mar 30, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Resilience develops through experience over time. This week Sara McMann reveals how her time spent as a wrestler, Olympian, and MMA competitor prepared her to be successful in the UFC. Listen in as Sara and I discuss how to identify and capitalize on natural skills, why being stubborn is a trait for success, and how being selective when having a competitive mindset can help you hone your abilities. Sara also explores how raising your personal standards attracts a higher caliber of people into yo...
Mar 23, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 88
This week Victor Henry returns to discuss the journey to becoming as Joe Rogan said, “the biggest underdog on the card,” and the foundational lessons he learned along the way. Join Victor and I as we explore nurturing the right skill set, being willing to step into the chaos to be successful, and how he went from construction, to bartender, to professional athlete. Victor also shares the biggest misconception about fighters and why violence is and isn’t always the answer to facing adversity. Vic...
Mar 16, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 87
When the lights come up and the energy is focused on you, have you done what it takes to succeed? This week Victor Henry shares the mindset preparation that comes with facing challenges and stepping into high stakes opportunities. Listen in as Victor and I discuss creating a routine of mental and physical preparation, the origins of MMA and how culture influences the way we treat others in and out of the ring, and why focusing on the fight in the moment is critical for success. Victor "La Mangos...
Mar 09, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 86
In order to overcome our own adversity, we must be willing to reach out and support others. This week on Acta Non Verba Nannette Ward shares the impact that human trafficking is having on our culture and how we can identify the signs that it’s happening around us, as well as what to do about it. During this conversation we will discuss how individuals become victims of human trafficking, how social media has a positive and negative impact on human trafficking, and what to do if you see indicator...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Are you New Year’s resolutions falling to the sidelines? Today’s episode focuses on how to deal with fading enthusiasm and motivation when it comes to accomplishing your goals. I’m giving you the honest truth about the choices you have when pursuing your goals and why adversity is the key for overcoming your waning motivation. Today we’re talking about how to focus on tasks to get them right the first time and the after action steps you need to take to set yourself up for success. Learn more abo...
Feb 23, 2022•11 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Luka Hocevar returns to discuss how he helps his audience and clients create and embody the identity they desire. Luka and I dive into how thoughts create actions and how those actions create your identity. We also explore the motivations behind our actions, how social environments impact our decisions and the difference between complicated and complex matters. Luka Hocevar is a former professional athlete that's now an elite trainer who has personally coached over 3000 clients from the NBA, NFL...
Feb 16, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Everyone talks about the power of persistence, but what do you really get from being consistent with something that doesn’t work out the way you wanted? Today’s episode is a conversation about facing outcomes and learning to stay focused with elite trainer and athlete Luka Hocevar. Luka and I explore the importance of having a purpose and passion for what you do, the difference between rules vs. standards, and defining your personal default mechanism. Luka Hocevar is a former professional athlet...
Feb 09, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 82
April Parks returns to share the power behind the statement “now what?” Listen in as April and I explore the choices we face when going through adversity and the importance of taking any action. We also discuss how jujitsu teaches you to challenge yourself, why having discipline in one area of life can impact your entire outlook, and how to break through the default mechanism of a quiet life. April Parks is a lifelong athlete and advocate. She's a multiple time World Jujitsu champion, mother of ...
Feb 02, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 81
Proving yourself against limitations, whether set by yourself or by someone else, begins with discipline. This week April Parks shares how she establishes boundaries and control over any situation by leaning on discipline and scientific strategy. Listen in as April and I discuss how April taught herself to respect and body and her mindset while cutting weight and competing professionally, how to prioritize the best performing version of yourself over a goal, and why hustling is not a badge of ho...
Jan 26, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 80
William Branum returns to continue his discussion on the NAKED mindset method and how it can help you face and overcome adversity. Listen in as William and I explore the Navy 70/30 rule, how to kill mediocrity, and the importance of addressing the deep-rooted fears that hold you back. We also dive into a simple strategy for dealing with anxiety and why developing patience is critical for seeing results. William Branam is a retired Navy SEAL with 26 years in service, he was deployed 10 times. As ...
Jan 19, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 79
On today’s episode William Branam shares how his journey as a retired Navy SEAL led him to embracing adversity and teaching others to do this same. Join me in this conversation about the internal dialogue of giving up, what your mind really goes through during Hell Week, and how to focus on small victories using the NAKED mindset. William and I also explore why humans avoid hardship, the problem with not pushing through, and how to stay adaptable in new situations. William Branam is a retired Na...
Jan 12, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 78
