Revisiting our goals on a regular basis is necessary to ensure their completion. Nico helps us take inventory of our goals or create new ones as we transition into Spring/Summer. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
May 03, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 28
There are many tools that we can use to overcome stagnation in life. This tool, The 3 Why’s, is just one tool to help us find our true answers. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. https://www.inc.com/jason-surfrapp/the-theory-of-the-3-whys.html https://samy.blog/ask-yourself-why-three-times-in-a-row/ https://www.productiveandfree.com/blog/ask-why-3-times#:~:text=The%20Ask%20Why%20Three%20Times,and%20energy%20on%20solving%20it. Support the show...
Apr 26, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Today we seem to think we’ve moved beyond the idea of God, but this secular view of life is a very new and unusual idea to humanity. All through human history man has looked to something outside himself for the answers to life. Why have we given up on God? Do we think science has disproven Him? Do we think society is better off without him? We talk with astrophysicists, chemists, Harvard professors, and more to make the case that it’s not only reasonable to believe in God, it’s essential if you ...
Apr 21, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 26
21 million may be the number that we all hear when someone is talking about Bitcoin, but the remaining 1.1 million Bitcoin will be mind over the next 120 YEARS. So where does that leave us? How much Bitcoin is out there right now? Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Apr 19, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Each and every one of us will have moments we regret in life. How we go about processing those moments can change our quality of life. Begin the Duel, Win the Day Support the show
Apr 12, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 24
A home is a complex system. Are there any parts of that system that we could rethink to give us a more efficient home? From rammed earth, to hemp insulation, there’s tons of ways we can make our homes more efficient systems. CarbonCure Concrete: HERE Rammed Earth Video: HERE Best Windows 2022: HERE Thermal Mass for Energy Conservation: HERE Hemp Insulation: HERE Heat Loss in a Home: HERE Begin the Duel, Win the Day Support the show...
Apr 05, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 23
We all have expectations of how things should play out in life, and when things don't go the way that we think they should we find ourselves frustrated or upset. What if we were able to change that outcome by being appreciative? Even if we focus on being appreciative of the smallest thing, we invite more positivity into our lives. Letting Go of What We Can't Control: HERE Tony Robbins Expectation vs Appreciation Podcast: HERE Being the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show...
Mar 29, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 22
To find clues as to the meaning of life, we first look at ourselves. Who am I? Is there more to me than matter? Is there more to us than meets the eye? We talk with neuroscientists, psychologists, composers, and artists to examine the mystery of you. If you’re just a body, then satisfaction in life should come from tending to simple bodily needs. Fill your stomach, be comfortable. But there’s more to you then that. You are material and immaterial. And that unseen part of you craves for so much m...
Mar 24, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Farming is usually not the most profitable venture that someone could get into, but what if we could make it profitable? What if we could use modern technologies and combine them with the principles found in permaculture? I believe we could not only make farming profitable, we can make it something that can truly build wealth. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Mar 22, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Permaculture, along with most every farming practice, is labor intensive. How can we create systems that make our lives just a little bit easier? After going over some benefits and drawbacks to permaculture, I discuss ideas that could help anyone generate energy on their property to make their lives easier. Hydrogen Video: HERE Micro-Hydro Video: HERE Aquaponics Video: HERE Mark Shepard Video: HERE Being the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show...
Mar 15, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Where our attention goes, energy flows. How much time and energy are we putting into activities that aren't giving us real growth? We take a deep dive on the Attention Gap with Wes Woodhouse and learn how our use of attention can either propel us to the future we want, or keep us stuck in endless scrolling. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. https://weswoodhouse.com Support the show
Mar 14, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In Episode 1, we open hearts with a look at the question “what do you seek?” What is that deep longing in our hearts all about? We’re all living for something, and we all strive for that something out there that is ultimately going to make us happy. But what is it? For some, this question is on their minds every day. For others, life goes by in a flash without even asking the question. -Formed.com What Do You Seek? https://watch.formed.org/videos/thesearch-ep1 Who Are You? https://watch.formed.o...
Mar 10, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Words without action are meaningless. Here's a follow up episode from our February 15th ThoughtLoad where I talked about finding our true self and made commitments to get out and do things I had not done before. This is what I learned from that experiment. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Mar 08, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Water is the foundation of life and one of the most important design aspects of permaculture. Review the resources below to get an even deeper understanding of how we can manage water to create abundance anywhere! National Geographic Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSPkcpGmflE Andrew Millison YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/amillison 'Restoration Agriculture' by Mark Shepard - HERE Support the show...
Mar 01, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Energy medicine is something that humans have been practicing for centuries. Despite that long history, many people today don't fully understand energy medicine and how it can positively impact their lives. Roxanne and Nico look to dispel common misconceptions surrounding energy medicine and discuss the role energy medicine plays in their day to day lives. Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Roxannechaput.com Support the show...
Feb 27, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
"What is this journey in between the event we call “birth” and the one we call “death”? Is the journey taking you somewhere, or are you leading yourself to some kind of destination – a destination that could extend beyond your last breath? What do you want from your life during the in between? The questions are there. And, the answers are too." -Formed.com What Do You Seek? https://watch.formed.org/videos/thesearch-ep1 Who Are You? https://watch.formed.org/videos/thesearch-ep2 Why A God? https:/...
Feb 25, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Many of us have an idea of what success looks like, but where did that image of success come from? Does that image of success bring YOU fulfillment, or does it fit the person/image that OTHER PEOPLE want you to be? Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Feb 22, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
What are you trying to escape in your life? Are you stuck in your own emotions when you are going through Hell? Or are you pushing through? I lay out the pros and cons to "escapism" in todays episode and how we should build a life that doesn't need escaping from. Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Feb 17, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We all go through moments or events in life that force us to make decisions. Some of those decisions can take us closer or further away from our True Self. Personally, I feel like I had strayed away from my True Self over these past several years and, through an exercise we'll be sharing with you soon, I finally realized how I can move closer to my True Self. Begin the Duel, Win the Day Support the show
Feb 15, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Renee spent 40 years on the Diet Yo-Yo before she got free of emotional eating, which helped her not only lose the pounds but maintain her goal weight since 2012. She redirected her practice to coach others to do the same. Renee has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and a clinical residency in Pastoral Care. Her TEDx Talk on Emotional Eating has over 500,000 views and continues to grow, her book was an Amazon best-seller, and her clients span six continents. Begin The Duel, Win...
Feb 13, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We all have perpetual advice-givers in our lives and it might even be us! I explain today why advice (especially unsolicited) simply does not work and what we ALL need to do instead! Psychology Today Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/do-the-right-thing/201407/giving-people-advice-rarely-works-does Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show...
Feb 10, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Countless headlines say that crypto is volatile, but they never can explain why. I touch on why crypto is so volatile and help explain where we're at in crypto's overall timeline. Hint: We're just getting started. Full Crypto Episode: https://www.dueltheday.com/crypto Begin the Duel, Win the Day. Support the show
Feb 08, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What if money was no object? How would you choose to spend your time? I talk about these questions specifically in reference to a lecture done by Alan Watts. Check out the video below! Alan Watts Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khOaAHK7efc Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Feb 03, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We live in a world where money gives us options. Taking charge of our finances is a huge part of controlling certain variables in your life. When we have that control we'll begin to have more money (and more options) to achieve our goals. Begin the Duel, Win the Day Support the show
Feb 01, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Sleep is a fundamental part of our lives. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping and that one-third will determine the quality of the other two-thirds. Today we chat about some of the science of sleep and what is actually happening during the different sleep stages. We also go into some tips on how to improve your sleep hygiene as well as recommend some fantastic resources. Arizona University Study: http://apsychoserver.psych.arizona.edu/jjbareprints/psyc501a/readings/Carskadon%20Dement%...
Jan 31, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We should all be pursue knowledge over the course of our lives, but it is important to know your source. TED is an amazing platform to continue learning about anything you could ever want. Check it out! Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Jan 27, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We can't accept the status quo as is. We have to challenge it with new ideas that break the mold. Those new ideas can be big enough to save the world, or targeted to improve your home or community. Begin the Duel, Win the Day Support the show
Jan 25, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Personal accountability can be difficult at times. I recently did an experiment to try and find a method that would work for me. Take a listen and maybe it will work for you! Begin The Duel, Win The Day Support the show
Jan 20, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What we search for and where we choose to spend our attention builds who we are. Choose to search for something that grows you. Begin the Duel, Win the Day Support the show
Jan 19, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Studies show that we’re struggling with self care because we focus so much on the people around us and external factors. Surprisingly, if we focus more on ourselves and our wellbeing, we'll have all the energy we need to not only care for those we love, but to pursue our passions as well. Begin the Duel, Win the Day Support the show
Jan 14, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 3