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 their driving...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 13 min0
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 that thrill and excitement of speed? Ima...
Jun 06, 2022•38 min
" 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 Miro In 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 content and origin of t...
Apr 27, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 128
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 afraid to go out on a...
Mar 02, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 127
When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion. -Dale Carnegie At 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 universitie...
Feb 21, 2022•49 min
Overview In 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 Progression Omicron vs Delta clinical presentation and severity Vaccinated vs Unvaccinated Rate of serious cases Vaccines Delta Vs Omicron Efficacy Safety of Vaccines Booster, Booster, Booster? Testing Why post-tes...
Feb 18, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 125
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” - Henry Ford In 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 Concept Benefits of life-long learning More opportunity Better Solutions More flexible mindsets Separates you from the pack Health Benefits Improves cognition, memory Improves brain elasticity Different t...
Feb 07, 2022•50 min
“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 Thoreau LISTEN HERE Key Points Discussed: Passion sparks emotional energy Visualizing success evokes emotion which can supplant motivation when times get tough or adversity begins Write down or journal your goals. Start with Long term 5-10 year goals Consider making goals for various aspects of life Health, Wealt...
Jan 31, 2022•31 min
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: What is the fou...
Jan 24, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 122
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” -Viktor E. Frankl Welcome 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 get back to our ...
Jan 17, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 121
"You get to decide where your time goes. You can either spend it looking forward, or you can spend it putting our fires. You decide. And if you don't decide, others will decide for you." Tony Morgan In Episode 120 Dr. Curtis reflects on the intrinsic value and relativity of time. In particular, he focuses on the fact that Time is a finite resource, more valuable than anything else. How do you use your time? Are you aware of how and where your energy goes? High performance, success, and happiness...
Dec 08, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 120
“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” -Jim Rohn In this short, but substantial episode we discuss whether it's easier to be disciplined or be lazy. Support the show
Nov 21, 2021•36 min
In Episode 118, Dr. Curtis shares thoughts on what to do when life slows down, when hardships, low energy, setbacks, or negativity enter your life. Everyone experiences times, hopefully only briefly, when life simply isn't going your way. In this episode, Dr. Curtis weaves lessons and thoughts from 3 readings to provide practical tactics or habits to get oneself out of this rut. Books Mentioned Sailing Around the World Alone--Joshua Slocum The Five AM Club --Robin Sharma Letting Go--David Hawkin...
Nov 15, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 118
How we live our lives and deal with struggle always makes a difference, whether we realize it or not. This was one of the most powerful episodes we have done. In this episode, we interview Division 1 basketball player, Police Officer, SWAT Team Operator, Hostage Negotiator, author, and cancer warrior Terry Tucker. It has a little bit of everything, so we hope you enjoy this candid and impactful episode with the one and only Terry Tucker. Ways to connect and learn more about Terry: About Terry Ch...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 117
You don't have to have a drinking problem for alcohol to be holding you back from your most radiant, goal-getting self. – Karolina Rzadkowolska Life can be challenging enough without obstacles WE create through our own choices. It's not always the BIG choices either, it is the accumulation of many small choices that can determine our success or failure, health or disease, thriving or struggle. In this episode, we interview certified alcohol-free life coach, author, podcaster, and blogger Karolin...
Oct 17, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 116
“What I tried to make clear in Good Calories, Bad Calories was that nutrition and obesity research lost its way after the Second World War with the evaporation of the European community of scientists and physicians that did pioneering work in those disciplines. It has since resisted all attempts to correct it. As a result, the individuals involved in this research have not only wasted decades of time, and effort, and money but have done incalculable damage along the way. Their beliefs have remai...
Oct 13, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 115
“When we stay mired in feeling like a victim, not only are we wasting time we could be spending on what’s next, but we can also repel people who could help us find that next opportunity. – Terry McDougall LISTEN HERE For many of us, our work life and persona are central to who we are as people. The dynamics of trying to be true to who we are as individuals, while still being successful at work can sometimes be at odds. In this episode, we are fortunate to have an expert on winning at work while ...
Oct 10, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 114
“The person who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The person who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever seen before.” – Albert Einstein Are you a rule follower or a rule breaker? Said slightly different, do you prefer to learn proven methods and become an expert or do you prefer to innovate and make your own way of doing things? Sometimes these leadership or management styles are referred to as Executor or Innovator. Most people, even experts i...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 113
In this short WFO Life Podcast Health Episode, Dr. Curtis reviews some strategies for overcoming the lingering effects of COVID 19 LONG HAUL syndrome. Topics Covered Description of Long Haul Covid Low Oxygen, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, foggy thinking, poor sleep Incidence and practical experience Inflammation = free-radical damage or activity Role of Anti-oxidants Key Anti-Oxidants Vitamin C 3-4 gm daily Vitamin E B1, B2, B12, B5 (B complex) Green Tea Quercetin Coenzyme Q10 PQQ Eliminate Suga...
Sep 27, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 111
In EP 111, Dr. Curtis and Lt Col Story explore valuable ways to simplify life. Special thanks to MakingsenseofCents website for their article and our muse for this episode. As always, practical insights, and thoughts on how what, and why we should fight against ever-increasing life complexity. Mentioned in this Episode: Rex Houze--Positive Attitude Eric Davis --Bio/Books/Habits of Heros Program For all the latest, make sure to join us on the WFOLIFETRIBE.com If you enjoyed our show, Please share...
Sep 19, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Overview Dr. Curtis presents another timely health-related topic. In this episode, he discusses the completely disproven, completely unhelpful, actually harmful--RICE Protocol. RICE = (REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION) Anyone who has ever strained a muscle twisted an ankle, or torqued a ligament can relate to this now disproven strategy. Deeper Reading Covered ORIGINS OF THE RICE PROTOCOL DR. MIRKIN, Father of RICE PROTOCOL Gary Reinl--THE ANTI-ICEMAN Inflammation, Repair, Remodeling What to do...
Sep 17, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 110
In Episode 109 we have a fun conversation with training partners, Dr. Rick Cortes and Robert Ramirez. These friends share a common passion for ultra-endurance running, cycling, and extreme fitness challenges. We explore their most recent accomplishment, completion of the 3-day cycling and running gauntlet--The Triple Threat. This was a rolling conversation exploring each athlete's mindset, preparation, and personal drives. Dr. Cortes lives his life and pushes himself to be a living example to hi...
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 109
In this bonus health topic, Dr. Curtis answers listener questions surrounding COVID 19. Using practical and operational experience working with COVID 19, Dr. Curtis discusses Vaccines Recommendations Vaccine Booster Shots High-Risk Populations Inflammation Auto-immune anti-bodies Child-Immunization Effective Anti-body levels Support the show...
Sep 10, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 108
In this bonus episode, Dr. Curtis shares his insights from a busy week treating outpatient COVID 19 cases. He shares 5 important points of interest after treating 70-80 patients over the course of the last 7-10 working days. Topics Covered: Infection incidence with vax and without vax Who is getting sickest? Case Fatality and Long COVID risks? Thoughts on COVID 19 moving forward. Support the show...
Sep 03, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 107
In this bonus content, Dr. Curtis explores some pearls of wisdom from a book called DELIBERATE DISCOMFORT, by Jason Van Camp.Dr. Curtis explores 5 enemies of flexible, adaptable thought. This episode is thought-provoking and has some practical thoughts on why maintaining a flexible mindset is so important for growth, performance, and momentum in life. Support the show
Sep 02, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 106
This powerful, entertaining interview features Dr. Curtis and Dr. John Sullivan. Dr. Sullivan once again comes into the WFOLIFEPODCAST studio to share years of practical nutritional advice. This interview covers a broad range of triggers, common symptoms, and natural solutions for autoimmunity, inflammation, and immune dysfunction. TOPICS COVERED Introduction to Inflammation Cytokine storms Inflammation & COVID 19 Inflammation is the common disease pathway Balancing Immune response Lack of S...
Aug 29, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 105
In this episode we explore FEAR. Using the backdrop of the COVID 19 pandemic, as well as the world, and national political uncertainty, this show seeks to understand FEAR.Why does it exist? How is it helpful? How does it harm us?This wide-ranging topic also includes several helpful tools and strategies for coping with FEAR and managing the physical symptoms of FEAR. Support the show
Aug 22, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 104
The second of two rapid-fire bonus episodes covering current issues related to COVID 19.In this episode, Dr. Curtis covers the TOP THREE questions repeatedly asked this week in clinic.1)Should I get a COVID 19 Vaccine?2)Does Ivermectin help treat COVID 19 or prevent infection?3)What alternative or complimentary strategies can I use to support the healing process?If you enjoy this content, please follow and share our podcast at WFOLIFEPODCAST.com Support the show...
Aug 18, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 103
In this short bonus episode, Dr. Curtis reviews a recent study exploring the accuracy of COVID 19 PCR testing.With so many tests performed and employers demanding negative tests for exposed employees, this episode sheds some light on the false negative statistics. Support the show
Aug 18, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 102
After taking a little time off to explore nature with family, the WFO Life Podcast Team is back with another important and timely discussion. In Episode 101, we discuss the importance of staying focused on our life's mission in spite of challenges or risks that WILL come our way. The idea is NOT to cancel missions, but to identify and assess risks so that we CAN accomplish the mission by minimizing the impact of bad things that can happen. We can do the same thing in our daily life...don't aband...
Aug 17, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 101
