Jay Johnson is a former United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant, Muay Thai Kru, purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a kind-hearted man.

Kinda switched stuff up a bit. This episode is not as linear as other episodes.Starting points:00:00 Intro

01:11 Stories from Jay's time in the Marines

23:06 Reflections on childhood

30:27 Ending questions

34:33 Start of the episode

44:42 Internal standards and commitment

01:13:30 No ego complex and being unperturbed

01:40:00 Why is it so hard to find people who have standards?

01:55:17 Finishing chess

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Rachel Yarnell Thompson is the author of "Marshall: A Statesman Shaped in the Crucible of War", Marshall Historian, and docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor.

Buy Rachel's book: https://www.georgecmarshall.org/gift-shop/p/marshall-a-statesman-shaped-in-the-crucible-of-war

Additional notes: https://www.substratum611.com/episode-notes/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Why Study Marshall for Decades?

02:49 - Honor, Truth & Ability - What Made Marshall Different

19:59 - Marshall's Patience vs. Action: Strategic Decision-Making

34:40 - Managing Strong Personalities: Patton, MacArthur & Churchill

56:58 - The Marshall Plan: Systems Thinking in Action

01:07:32 - Katherine Marshall and George's Feelings

01:17:28 - What is Emotional Endurance?

01:25:54 - Focusing on the Mission vs Distractions

01:45:03 - I Don't Have Time to Prove I'm Not a Communist

01:50:50 - Rachel's Journey: From Teacher to Marshall Expert

02:04:20 - Younger Generation

02:09:13 - Final Thoughts

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William (Joe) Rudd is a shooting survivor, black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and co-founder of Mission Athletics.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro and Disclaimers

(02:09) The Shooting Event: July 27, 2013

(19:42) Psychological Impact and Recovery

(28:20) Situational Awareness and Jiu-Jitsu's Role in Recovery

(41:37) Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu Background

(01:04:35) Being a Beginner and Mental Endurance

(01:26:43) Mission Athletics Vision and Teaching Philosophy

(01:46:19) Final Thoughts and Advice

Additional notes: https://www.substratum611.com/episode-notes/

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Joe's documentary, which includes footage and context from the event:

See No Evil: Can I Help You? (Season 6, Episode 11) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12440340/

Free on TubiTV: https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/200191897/s06-e11-can-i-help-you

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Mission Athletics:

Website: missionathletics.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/MissionRTCCR

Instagram: Instagram.com/MissionRTCCR

X: X.com/MissionRTCCR

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Dr. Robert C. Holcomb is a former Army lieutenant colonel, has a Ph.D. in Information Technology, and is a docent at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor.

Timestamps:

00:00 Situational Awareness

Speaking Truth to Power

07:03 October 1917 and General John J. Pershing

15:11 November 1938 and President Franklin D. Roosevelt

19:46 November 1943 and Sir Winston Churchill

32:39 Convenient Communication and Instant Gratification

37:40 Problem Has To Be Done By Night

42:08 Katherine Tupper Marshall

44:30 Integrity and the Truth

48:35 Bob Holcomb and 9/11

58:16 WWI Marshall's Temper

01:06:13 Ethical Leadership

01:19:20 Final Thoughts

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Alena Dimopoulos is a mother, teacher, and a woman full of joy.

Timestamps:

00:00 How Do Women Think?

05:11 High Energy, Low Cognitive Resources

14:14 Making Temporary Sacrifices

19:50 More Logical than Emotional

26:00 Sexual Abuse Story (!)

38:56 Social Judgement and Defining Love

51:04 Relationship Love

01:00:13 Women and Implicit Communication

01:10:13 Being An Emotionally Straightforward Woman

01:20:28 Correction Over Silence

01:31:39 Attitude and Internal Projection

01:39:47 Going back to the girlfriend thing

01:52:46 Why Alena Shares Her Story

02:02:28 Ending

02:07:28 Correction Over Silence Expanded

42:40 Matthew 7 1-2 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

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Summary:

You'll learn about the complexities of living with ADHD and how an overactive mind can be both a challenge and an asset in daily life. Alena shares insights on developing healthy independence without isolation, managing multiple life priorities like motherhood and career aspirations, and understanding that temporary sacrifices don't mean permanent losses. The discussion explores relationship dynamics including how to identify genuine versus manipulative behavior, the differences between male and female communication styles (implicit vs. explicit), and why emotional maturity is crucial before serious commitment.You'll gain perspective on trauma recovery through Alena's brave account of childhood sexual abuse, learning about the healing journey from victim to survivor to advocate, and how sharing personal stories can create positive change for both the storyteller and others. The conversation also addresses navigating faith while facing judgment, particularly around non-traditional life timelines, and understanding grace versus perfectionism. One of the topics we talk about is the philosophy of "correction over silence" - exploring when and how to speak truth constructively, whether for personal growth or helping others, and why using your voice matters even if it only impacts a few people.

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If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse:

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

RAINN.org - Online chat support available 24/7

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

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Vincenzo Speroni is the Chief Sack Officer of Gotchies and one hellva ambitious entrepreneur.

00:00 Gotchies: The Healthy Underwear Company

15:10 The Value of What I Bought

27:42 Vince's Parents and Their Impact

31:54 The Discipline of Consistency

39:10 How Would You Define Feeling Fear?

47:31 People Avoiding And Ignoring Their Feelings

01:04:16 Friction in Relationships

01:08:05 What's Your Take On Alcohol?

01:21:36 Preparation

01:38:14 Last Two Questions

42:02 Reference: https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/medias-role-broadcasting-acute-stress-following-boston-marathon

45:54 Reference: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24894-amygdala

Gotchies: https://www.getgotchies.com

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Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and a very emotionally intelligent woman.

00:00 - Loving Yourself and Relationships

01:54 - Self-worth and relationships

04:42 - Self-Love as an Excuse to Avoid Responsibility

10:37 - Identity and Personal Growth Looking Back

14:48 - Biggest Hurdle of Motherhood

22:39 - Lessons Learned from Hookup Culture

32:04 - Ideal Qualities in a Partner

Trying to figure out which way would work better:

- Lux Serendipity: A gentle light that finds you unexpectedly (Light is the essence, serendipity is the path)

OR

- Serendipity Lux: A chance encounter that brings light (The chance moment is the spark, light is the gift)

Then I chose the one that works better for a thumbnail.

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Emily LaFave is a gun nut, mother, and a very emotionally intelligent woman.

00:00 - Intro

01:48 - Cultural Background and Family

05:28 - Parenting Values and Discipline

07:26 - Personal Core Values and Three Biggest Fears

12:12 - Taking Calculated Risks

19:37 - Definition of Happiness

27:19 - Pursuit of Growth

33:24 - Respect for Women

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