Become Greater

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  • I’m Joe Cebula. Are you ready to become greater? As a person who has spent his life escaping the status quo I understand the desire to be the best that you can be. Growing up I never wanted to be just another “average Joe”. I wanted to stand out. Whether that means in the workplace, in my marriage, my health, or in my personal happiness. We all deserve the best and I am here to help you unlock your potential. I’ll ask the question again: Are you ready to become greater?
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I’m Joe Cebula. Are you ready to become greater? As a person who has spent his life escaping the status quo I understand the desire to be the best that you can be. Growing up I never wanted to be just another “average Joe”. I wanted to stand out. Whether that means in the workplace, in my marriage, my health, or in my personal happiness. We all deserve the best and I am here to help you unlock your potential. I’ll ask the question again: Are you ready to become greater?
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  • Become Greater Ep. 49 - This Is For You

    Become Greater Ep. 49 - This Is For You
    2025/05/05
    This episode highlights the physical body as the essential, tangible starting point for personal growth and pursuing your mission, leading to mental and spiritual development.

    Key Takeaways:
    • Physical Foundation: Growth begins with the tangible body.
    • Honest Challenge: Physical limits reveal mental ones.
    • Internal Drive: Reject external and internal hindrances.
    • Active Growth: Continuously work on yourself.
    • Physical Gateway: Discipline of the body impacts mind and spirit.
    • Take Action: Start your development now.
    Common Pitfalls:
    • Neglecting the physical.
    • Lack of striving.
    • External focus.
    • Avoiding challenge.
    • Seeking shortcuts.
    Turning Obstacles into Advantages:
    • Physical progress builds confidence.
    • Physical challenge builds toughness.
    • Physical effort builds self-awareness.
    The Deeper Work:
    • Integrate body into growth.
    • See challenges as opportunities.
    • Practice consistent physical discipline.
    Call to Action:
    • Small Physical Start: Commit to one physical activity this week.
    • Observe Mind-Body: Note the connection during activity.
    • Challenge a Limit: Slightly push a physical boundary.
    • Share: What did you learn? @[Your Social Media Handle]
    Join the conversation! @Joe_Cebula
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    5 分
  • Become Greater Ep. 48 - Indomitable Spirit

    Become Greater Ep. 48 - Indomitable Spirit
    2025/04/28
    In this episode, we delve into the powerful essence of indomitable spirit, distinguishing it from mere perseverance. Drawing on experiences as an athlete, martial artist, and fitness coach, we explore indomitable spirit as the unwavering hope and internal conviction that fuels our resilience. Discover how this inner strength empowers us to choose our principles, maintain control of self, and navigate life's challenges with the firm belief in eventual victory.Key Takeaways:
    • Beyond "Never Give Up": Indomitable spirit adds the crucial element of hope and the belief in eventual success to the act of perseverance.
    • Hopeful Persistence: Unlike blind stubbornness, indomitable spirit fuels adaptable and intelligent effort, akin to a scientist driven by a belief in their hypothesis.
    • Control of Self: Indomitable spirit is the internal strength that prevents external forces from dominating your choices, values, and inner resolve.
    • The Power of Choice: All the tenets of martial arts – courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control – are rooted in the fundamental principle of free will, a core aspect of indomitable spirit.
    • Freedom To, Not Just Freedom From: True freedom lies not in the absence of structure, but in the ability to consciously choose to live by principles that enable growth and purpose.
    • Structure Enables Excellence: Like the rules of baseball provide a framework for players to strive for mastery, chosen principles provide structure for a meaningful life.
    • Internal Sovereignty: Indomitable spirit protects your inner compass, allowing you to remain true to your values even in the face of adversity.
    • The Foundation of Resilience: This inner conviction is the bedrock upon which unwavering resilience and the ability to face challenges with hope are built.
    Common Pitfalls:
    • Confusing blind stubbornness with true indomitable spirit, leading to repetitive ineffective actions.
    • Allowing external pressures or attempts at domination to erode your sense of self-control and chosen values.
    • Seeking "freedom from" all structure, which can lead to a lack of direction and hinder personal growth.
    • Underestimating the power of consciously choosing your guiding principles for a more purposeful life.
    • Losing sight of the inherent hope that fuels genuine perseverance.
    Turning Obstacles into Advantages:
    • Using setbacks as opportunities to adapt strategies while maintaining a belief in eventual success.
    • Strengthening your internal locus of control by consciously choosing your responses to external pressures.
    • Recognizing that embracing a chosen structure can lead to greater personal freedom and achievement.
    • Cultivating a deep-seated hope that fuels your resilience in the face of challenges.
    The Deeper Work:
    • Reflecting on your core values and consciously choosing the principles that guide your life.
    • Developing self-awareness to recognize when your actions are driven by hope versus mere stubbornness.
    • Strengthening your internal conviction in your ability to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.
    • Practicing conscious choice in your daily actions, reinforcing your sense of self-control and autonomy.
    Call to Action:
    • Identify Your Guiding Principles: Take time this week to explicitly list the core principles that you believe should guide your life.
    • Distinguish Hope from Stubbornness: Reflect on a recent challenge. Was your persistence fueled by a hopeful belief in eventual success, or by a mere refusal to quit?
    • Assess Your Choices: Examine an area of your life where you feel your choices might be dictated by external pressures. How can you reclaim your sense of conscious choice in that area?
    • Embrace Your "Rules": Consider the "rules" or personal code you live by. How do these contribute to your sense of purpose and inner strength?
    • Share Your Insights: What are some of the core principles that guide your life and fuel your indomitable spirit?
    Join the conversation on social media: @joe_cebula
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    8 分
  • Become Greater Ep. 47 - Self Control

    Become Greater Ep. 47 - Self Control
    2025/04/21
    In this episode, we unravel the layers of self-control, moving beyond the simplistic definition of just "controlling yourself." Drawing on experiences as an athlete, martial artist, and fitness coach, we explore self-control as the mastery of mind and body, the ability to make conscious choices, and the profound power it brings to all aspects of life. Discover how understanding our vulnerability, avoiding tempting scenarios, and cultivating precise action can lead to a more empowered and intentional existence.Key Takeaways:
    • Beyond Simple Restraint: Self-control is not just about suppressing urges; it's about the deliberate command of your thoughts and actions.
    • Understanding Vulnerability: Recognizing our capacity to both inflict and receive harm in the study of violence underscores the importance of avoiding unnecessary conflict.
    • The Power of Avoidance: True self-control extends to proactively steering clear of situations that might test our impulses or lead to negative consequences, even if it means sacrificing immediate gratification.
    • Questioning the "Bar Fight" Mentality: The pursuit of proving oneself through aggression reveals a lack of self-control, contrasting with the wisdom of avoiding such confrontations entirely.
    • Conscious Choice and Consequences: Self-control involves understanding the potential costs of our actions and making deliberate decisions about whether we are willing to accept those outcomes.
    • Precision Over Brute Force: In martial arts, the ability to control movement with precision, even to the point of stopping short of a target, demonstrates a far greater mastery than simply striking with force.
    • Intentional Action: The highest level of self-control is the ability to choose our actions with intention, including the amount of force we apply, highlighting a profound level of mastery.
    • Observing Self-Control in Others: By consciously observing the behavior of those around us, we can begin to identify individuals who demonstrate self-control and those who lack it.
    Common Pitfalls:
    • Failing to recognize the subtle chain of events that can lead to undesirable situations.
    • Succumbing to immediate impulses and desires without considering long-term consequences.
    • Mistakenly believing that external achievements or skills justify a lack of personal restraint.
    • Seeking validation through conflict or by demonstrating dominance over others.
    • Underestimating the power of proactive avoidance in maintaining peace and well-being.
    Turning Obstacles into Advantages:
    • Developing foresight to anticipate potential negative outcomes of impulsive actions.
    • Cultivating the mental strength to prioritize long-term goals over short-term gratification.
    • Recognizing that true strength lies in the ability to choose one's actions rather than being driven by impulse.
    • Learning from the mistakes of those who lack self-control and consciously choosing a different path.
    The Deeper Work:
    • Cultivating self-awareness to understand your own triggers and vulnerabilities.
    • Developing the ability to pause and consider consequences before acting on impulse.
    • Building mental discipline through consistent practice in small areas of your life.
    • Prioritizing long-term well-being and fulfillment over fleeting pleasures.
    • Embracing the understanding that true freedom comes from mastering oneself.
    Call to Action:
    • Reflect on a Temptation: Identify an area in your life where you often struggle with impulsive behavior or a lack of self-control.
    • Practice Proactive Avoidance: This week, consciously avoid a situation you know might trigger that lack of self-control. Observe how this choice impacts your experience.
    • Observe with Intention: Pay close attention to the actions of others. Can you identify instances of strong self-control and instances where it seems absent? What are the outcomes of those behaviors?
    • Identify an Area for Precision: Choose one small task or interaction this week where you can focus on acting with greater intention and precision, rather than reacting impulsively.
    • Share Your Observations: What did you notice about self-control (or the lack thereof) in yourself or others this week?
    Join the conversation on social media: @joe_cebula
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    7 分

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