Veteran Mettle

In this episode the Jake and Craig riff on coffee and pull up some interesting world statistics to demonstrate not only the power of gratitude but the silliness (and debilitating nature!) of “first world” problems. How does gratitude relate to your fitness training, your perspective, your mission and your passions? How can YOU cultivate MORE of it? Conviction Strong Radio (CSR) is about finding your balance across family, fitness and career. The goal of CSR is to remain open-minded, tell stories and interview subject matter experts. The focus is on giving you ways to improve your position or outlook on Life so that you may evolve into your most awesome and best self. Remember, don’t text and drive! (Listen to this podcast and drive instead!) Listen up, enjoy and give us feedback!

Editors note - Article taken from The Chopra Center , who is the premier provider of experiences, education, teacher trainings and products that improve the health and well-being of body, mind and spirit. Gratitude is an immensely powerful force that we can use to expand our happiness, create loving  relationships, and even improve our health. Many scientific studies, including research by renowned psychologists Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough , have found that people who consciously focus on gratitude experience greater emotional well-being and physical health than those who don’t. In comparison with control groups, those who cultivated a grateful outlook: Felt better about their lives as a whole Experienced greater levels of joy and happiness Felt optimistic about the future Got sick less often Exercised more regularly Had more energy, enthusiasm, determination, and focus Made greater progress toward achievin...

On this episode, Jake and Craig sit down with John Cranford to gain insight on the process of making music and how he stays sane amidst the rock star lifestyle. John is a man of introspection, discipline and monumental hustle. Is this the antithesis of a rock star or what a rock star really is behind the scenes? Take a deeper look behind the music as John talks about his life (his story will help you be better), the creative process with the band (stop, collaborate and listen!) and how he views himself (the answer will surprise you). For more about the band and where you can catch them go to cranfordhollowmusic.com , visit the lads on Facebook at Cranford Hollow and on Instagram @cranfordhollow. And don’t forget to check out John’s latest project to catch all the goings on locally in Hilton Head Island, SC, The Southender Magazine on Facebook. Enjoy The Show! Conviction Strong Radio (CSR) is about finding your balance across family, fitness and career. The goal of CSR ...

Anxiety can cripple you. It can have a deleterious effect on your family, your work and your purpose. And the riddle is, most of it is self-imposed. So what can you do to snap yourself back? Jake and Craig (both of whom can suffer from depression and anxiety often) offer five ways to beat the downward spiral of Anxiety. Show Notes: Box Breathing and Meditation Work with Mark Divine of Sealfit and Mike Bledsoe of Barbell Shrugged. The Original Point Break Trailer. “Surfing’s the source…” What are YOUR favorite podcasts? List them in the comments so we can all check them out! Conviction Strong Radio (CSR) is about finding your balance across family, fitness and career. The goal of CSR is to remain open-minded, tell stories and interview subject matter experts. The focus is on giving you ways to improve your position or outlook on Life so that you may evolve into your most awesome and best self. Remember, don’t text and drive! (Listen to this podcast and drive instead!...

In this episode, Jake and Craig sit down with the very lovely Jenna Torres to talk about what it takes to be a professional GRID athlete, how to manage injuries and why mindset just might be the most important thing. Jenna gives us some great tips on how to view life, maintain progress and how to flow through the inevitable challenges of pursuing your dreams. Conviction Strong Radio is about creating balance across family, career and fitness. The goal of CSR is to remain open-minded, tell stories and interview subject matter experts. The focus is on giving you ways to improve your position or outlook on Life so that you may evolve into your most awesome and best self. Remember, don't text and drive! (Listen to this podcast and drive instead!) Listen up, enjoy and give us feedback! For show notes and additional info - 

In times of uncertainty, having an example to look at, is a great reference point. If someone else can serve as a case-study so to speak, for you to review and make more informed decisions from, then it's a win-win. You see what they've done that works (or doesn't), and you avoid stagnation by using their example to keep moving ahead. Part of Veteran Mettle is to shed light on noteworthy examples of success after service, or people who continued moving forward after their time in the military. Character, selflessness, soul, community, leadership, honesty, humility, honor, altruism, empathy, mettle, determination - success is not measured by money, title, job, or possessions. We are not victims, and our lives do not end with our time in uniform. We possess the unique ability to cope well with difficulties, and to face demanding situations in a spirited and resilient way. These are examples from within our community, but anyone can learn from them.   ...

Setbacks can occur in many ways and at any time. They can be brutal, sure. Setbacks can also allow for a pause and pivot, enabling us to move forward in a direction that we didn't initially see. Conviction Strong Radio is about creating balance across family, career and fitness. The goal of CSR is to remain open-minded, tell stories and interview subject matter experts. The focus is on giving you ways to improve your position or outlook on Life so that you may evolve into your most awesome and best self. Remember, don't text and drive! (Listen to this podcast and drive instead!) Listen up, enjoy and give us feedback! For show notes and related links - http://convictiontraining.com/csr-episode-009-setbacks

Editor's note - I pulled this article from Task & Purpose who got it from Greatist , the original writer is Darius Foroux , not me.   Socrates, considered one of the founders of Western philosophy, was once named the wisest man on earth by the Oracle of Delphi. When Socrates heard that the oracle had made such a comment, he believed that the statement was wrong. Socrates said: “I know one thing: that I know nothing.” How can the smartest man on earth know nothing? I heard this paradoxical wisdom for the first time from my school teacher when I was 14 or 15. It made such an impact on me that I used Socrates’ quote as my learning strategy. To me, “I know nothing” means that you might be a wise person, but still, you know nothing. You can still learn from everything and everyone. One thing that I like better than learning from my mistakes is learning from other people’s mistakes. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to have great mentors, teachers, family, an...