Mon, 30 September 2024
On this episode of ASKITA, John talks with the author of "Life After The Party: A True Story About Receiving Beauty For Ashes about her book, the journey that has brought her purpose and a lot of great stories from the days of excess, rocke and roll and growing up. You donn't want to miss this one.
Direct download: ASKITA_E163_-_Life_After_the_Party.final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:53pm EDT |
Mon, 30 September 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about the character trait that has been passed down from one generation to the next and a 60 year boat of the same name. That name and trait is: Perseverance. If your life is in the stormy seas, you may enjoy this tale.
Direct download: ASKITA_E162_Perseverance_Friend_or_foe._final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:22pm EDT |
Thu, 19 September 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John gets real about friendship and how he has built deep lasting friendships that weather the ups and downs of life. Be a friend and have a listen. Share with others who you share these common interests. This episode will really get your ass moving! www.aswiftkickintheass.com
Direct download: ASKITA_E162_Foundation_of_Friendship_FINAL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT |
Sun, 1 September 2024
In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, John spends time with actor Patrick Taft, the lead male character in the suspenseful movie "Bag of Lies" (Not Bag of Bones!) now showing on Amazon Prime and Tubi. This interview is more than talk about this new independent film with a great story that gets you thinking and suspense that has you at the edge of your seat - it's a story of family, life, death, and what you would really do if given the opportunity to cheat death. The fact is we all carry a bag of lies. If you are looking to recreate your life, this one gives you pleanty to think about. Take a listen and get your ass moving on a life on your terms.
Direct download: ASKITA_E161_Bag_of_Lies_with_Patrick_Taft_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm EDT |
Tue, 30 July 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John brings his passion for helping others find a path on their terms, It's emotional power that is part of your story that is key to your success and an often overlooked but important ingredient if you are trying to create positive change in your life. Don't misss this episode!
Direct download: ASKITA_E160_Find_Your_Inner_Badass_final.mp3
Category:self help -- posted at: 6:17pm EDT |
Tue, 23 July 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John talk's about being broken, We are all broken in one way or another, But what you do to repair yourself, if you do anythng at all, matters. Give this epidsode a listen and get yourself some ideas on how to get your ass moving on a positive path.
Direct download: ASKITA_E159_Broken_In_Out_All_About_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:13pm EDT |
Thu, 11 July 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about Theseus, the founder of Athens and how the Athenians honored him by memorializing his ship. Over the years, so much of the ship had ben replaced, many thought of the ship as being totally different. Others said it was the same. When you live a life on your terms, things change. Are you the same person as a result or someone different? As usual, John is going to get you thinking and on a path of positive personal change.
Direct download: ASKITA_E158_Same_Ship_Different_Day_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:48pm EDT |
Tue, 18 June 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John presnts a strategy you can apply to our life that will help you make the most of the inevitable...change in your life! If you are caught up in the drain of suck, make sure to catch this episode and get living on your terms.
Direct download: ASKITA_E157_Leveraging_the_Temporary.final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT |
Tue, 4 June 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how ignorance is seen as such a bad word. But it is only bad if you do nothing about your ignorance as living with ignorance is not always blisss. Listen to this episode and get your ass moving in a better more positive direction. |
Mon, 3 June 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how easy it is to get pulled into certain emotions when you are going through something and how to pull yourself back from it shifting power to more positive outcomes. This is your life. Tell it to go clean your room and take out the trash. As with every episode, please visit www.aswiftkickintheass.com when you are looking to create positive change. |
Tue, 12 March 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about a childhood dream that he has been trying to make real. His Dad doubted he could do it. His friends andf family laughed at him. But he never gave up and now it is happening! If you need encouragagement to keep going on a path full of twists and turns, you won't want to miss this one. |
Mon, 26 February 2024
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how to approach life when you are taking risks...meaning you aren't really certain what is going to happen as a result of your actions. What to expect, and what you can do to make it less scary. All for those who want to kick ass in life. #KickAssInLife
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Fri, 22 December 2023
In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, the last episode planned for 2023, John has you squaring off with Real-Important-to-You terms as he tells stories of his childhood aand answers what his Dad was thinking as he sipped his beer in the heat while his relatives froze. You may find out what is real important to John and this how. Take a Listen and get living on your terns! Interested in creating a life on your terms? visit us at www.aswiftkickintheass.com |
Thu, 21 December 2023
On this episode of ASKITA, John is in rare form dropping an F Bomb in yoour face. What are you going to do about it? If I tell you that is there is no choice, you wil pass me by. I would. But you wuold be missing out on the most brutally honest podcast designed to get your ass moving on a more positive path. Confrontation and how you choose to deal with it,
Direct download: ASKITA_E151_I_Just_Called_You_a_MF._final.mp3
Category:self help -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT |
Tue, 5 December 2023
In the episode of ASKITA, John talks about how your decision to change begins with a Boot Right to the Ass! Bad Things Happen. The world can wear you down. You can get overwhelmed. If your world is crashing in around you, you will definitely benefit by listening to this episode and end with some specific things to do, approaches to think about and knowledge to enable creation of lasting change that makes your life worth living. Check it out or just keep sitting in your beanbag chair eating cheetos and getting cheeto dust all over. It's not a pretty sight. So it for others as much as you do it for yourself.
Direct download: ASKITA_E150_Change_Grows_From_the_Inside_Out.final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:25pm EDT |
Wed, 29 November 2023
In this episode of ASKITA, John explores the little understood nature of being "nice", kindness and how others may use this in not so nice ways. Have a listen and take away a list of actions you can either use to protections or leverage to change your terms. Not sure if I cussed in this one. But, if you are follower of this show, you know some of these topics are kid friendly. So be warned, this one exposes Nice for what it really is. And if you would be so kind, please leave comments about the show, nice or no so nice.
Direct download: ASKITA_E149_Dark_Nature_of_Nice_final.mp3
Category:self help -- posted at: 5:27pm EDT |
Tue, 28 November 2023
Are you living on your terms or just talking about it? In this episode, John talks about how he turned his thoughts into actions taking him to places he never imagined. Make time and space for another ASKITA.
Direct download: ASKITA_E148_Walking_the_Talk_Will_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:47pm EDT |
Wed, 4 October 2023
In this episode John talks about how sugar turned out to play a much larger role in the state of his mental health than thought before. This is a hard discussion to have but one that is needed for both physical and mental health. Here are some of the articles referenced in the episode: https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-is-erythritol https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/health/bad-diet-exercise-wellness/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/27/health/zero-calorie-sweetener-heart-attack-stroke-wellness/index.html
Direct download: ASKITA_E147_Sugar_Coating_Anxiety_final.mp3
Category:self help -- posted at: 5:34pm EDT |
Mon, 24 April 2023
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about what to watch out for, as well as things that are going to cross your mind the next time Life knocks you down. You won't want to miss this episode, except if you think the word "ass" is too course for you.
Direct download: ASKITA_E146_Another_Life_Sits_Down_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:20pm EDT |
Sun, 18 December 2022
In this episode, John introduces Jason Greska. Who is Jason Greska and why is John bringing him on the show? You will have to listen to this episode to find out cause no one is going tell you otherwise. Right Here. Right Now. #NewSoulOldBoot |
Wed, 14 December 2022
On this episode of ASKITA, John is influenced by a National Geographic show called limitless and talks about how he strains his relationship with Stress to get new terms. |
Wed, 14 December 2022
On this episode of ASKITA, John is influenced by a National Geographic show called limitless and talks about how he strains his relationship with Stress to get new terms. |
Wed, 14 December 2022
On this episode of ASKITA, John is influenced by a National Geographic show called limitless and talks about how he strains his relationship with Stress to get new terms. |
Wed, 14 December 2022
On this episode of ASKITA, John is influenced by a National Geographic show called limitless and talks about how he strains his relationship with Stress to get new terms. |
Mon, 21 November 2022
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how not everyone is thankful for the Hades they are going through. They are too busy embracing the suck and the holidays forever ruined because of it. Don't miss this episode and some helpful tips on how to make it through backed what the Mayo Clinic is saying.
Direct download: ASKITA_E143_Thank_You_for_Kicking_My_A.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT |
Fri, 11 November 2022
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about the nature of our problems and our expectations of complete resolve that get squashed every time. You won't want to miss this episode if you need to get your character in line, solve some problems and live on your terms.
Direct download: ASKITA_E142_Shapeshifting_and_Problem_Solving_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:00pm EDT |
Wed, 9 November 2022
In the episode, John talks about he is the leading character in his own story line full of dragons, adventure and the building of his own kingdom. Real Life was never this fun but when you write the story and use it to develop your character...well you found the Holy Grail of living on your terms. Dont' miss this episode #PersonaDevelopment |
Tue, 8 November 2022
In this episode of ASKITA, John takes on the conventional belief that you should always be yourself. You really shouldn't if you are serious about making positive change in your life. Maybe being you isn't working out so well. Time to reinvent yourself. Do something for yourself and listen to this episode.
Direct download: ASKITA_E140_be_someone_you_are_not.final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT |
Sun, 30 October 2022
In this episode of ASKITA, John gets answers he did not want to hear that force him to reevaluate his goal to reach first degree blackbelt and how that is going to help you recreate yourself.
Direct download: ASKITA_E139_The_Good_Bad_and_So_Frickin_Ugly_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:34pm EDT |
Wed, 12 October 2022
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks not only about his own awkwardness but how to use awkwardness to your advantage in creating positive change. #Awkward |
Fri, 7 October 2022
On this episode of ASKITA, John talks about the terms Life has us taking on to get you thinking about how to create positive change. www.aswiftkickintheass.com
Direct download: ASKITA_E137_Buy_Here_Pay_Here_Terms.mp3
Category:self help -- posted at: 10:30pm EDT |
Thu, 18 August 2022
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how a recent trip took him down memory lane as well as meeting up with the Here & Now. Don't miss this episode.
Direct download: ASKITA_E135_Thanks_for_The_Memories_Goodbye.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:18pm EDT |
Tue, 19 July 2022
Warning: If your kids don't know what BS stand for, you may not want them listening. Or maybe you should. There is some language in those episode that is not kid friendly. But it is real discussion about the importance of really knowing your BS. Understanding BS and using it properly can help you live on your terms. Don't miss this episode. |
Wed, 29 June 2022
In this episode, John may drop the F-Bomb. There is just no better to talk about this topic without it. But you know it is for a reason. If you are trying to recreate your life by renegotiating your terms, you won't want to miss this one. It will motivate you to get your ass moving. |
Wed, 18 May 2022
In this episode John talks about a technique he uses to expand his opportunities and have good positive change come to him. All it takes is you listening to this episode to give yourself room to grow. |
Thu, 14 April 2022
In today's episode, you will never know what to expect when John talks about our expectations and how they influence the terms of our life.
Direct download: ASKITA_E130_Recreating_Your_ExpectationsFinal.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:57pm EDT |
Wed, 23 March 2022
After some time off to work on getting a new job, John is back. Rusty at the mic for sure. But., if you are serious about getting traction on your personal change, don't miss this episode. |
Fri, 24 December 2021
With no doubt, John's journey has had grief along the way. But that is only one part of John's journey. We cant change some of our terms. We will grieve. But We will also Live and kick some ass along the way. Time to move on from grief. |
Fri, 24 December 2021
Facing change is not easy when it is thrust upon you, But don't let it get you down. John talks about how he is dealig with potential job loss and how to drive yourself forward. It's your life. Live it. |
Mon, 13 December 2021
In this episode, you will learn how John defines these "Terms" and , better yet, why he defines the terms he faces and always has. Don't miss it! |
Fri, 3 December 2021
In the episode...John gives you the information you need to get a foothold on your positive change. Sit down. Ties your shoe laces and take a listen to John's PLAN (Problem|Learn What You Can Do| Align Goal With Reality| Know that no plan is perfect. |
Mon, 29 November 2021
Are you ready for change? Not just talk...but real change? Listen to this episode. You are ready for A Swift Kick in the Ass! |
Fri, 5 November 2021
In this episode, John talks about feelings anyone gets when their future is seen as at risk. What happens may not be in your control. Find out what John did to rid himself of anxiety in this episode |
Wed, 29 September 2021
Tom Robbins said that there are 2 ways to look at the world, Yuck and Yum. But Yuck Off? Hint: It's not spit, swallow or gargle. You have to listen to find out. |
Wed, 8 September 2021
In this episode of ASKITA, John hits hard to motivate you to get your ass moving and live on your terms. You may just learn something. www.aswiftkickintheass.com |
Wed, 1 September 2021
In the episode of ASKITA, John talks not only about names he has been called but also about those he has been calling himself. This is an episode you won't want to miss if you are interested in creating positive change in your life. |
Fri, 6 August 2021
In this episode, John talks about the wake up calls that have brought him to the Here and Now. How does this help you? Experiencing it for yourself is the only way you will find that out |
Wed, 21 July 2021
In this episode, you will learn about the clear and present danger in John's backyard and how you can use it to help negotiate Life on Your Terms. Take a listen and you will know what all the buzz is about!
Direct download: ASKITA_E118_Danger_in_Your_own_backyard_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:52pm EDT |
Mon, 10 May 2021
In this episode, you are going to get your a$$ moving because it is time to get rid of what doesn't serve you. Don't miss it. |
Tue, 4 May 2021
In this episode, John talks about the key to developing a role in life that gets you closer to living on your terms. John's role as host is definitely not Memorex. Find out why...
Direct download: ASKITA_E116__Whats_The_Plan_Lets_Roll.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:41pm EDT |
Tue, 6 April 2021
In this episode, John talks about the Best approach to recreating your life. Warning: This episode will get your ass moving on a path of positive change.
Direct download: ASKITA_E115_The_Best_Approach_to_Recreate_Your_life.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:20pm EDT |
Thu, 1 April 2021
This episode is not for the faint of heart. You may cringe as John shares a very personal challenge to the terms of his life. |
Thu, 11 March 2021
Join John as he tells of the censorship he now faces from Facebook after 8 years without a problem. Do we stand up fall down and not get up? Take a listen and help John keep his voice. Spread the word.. Thank you.
Direct download: ASKITA_E113_Choos_This_Fight_Or_NotFV.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:10pm EDT |
Mon, 8 March 2021
In this episode talks about what he has been doing, where he is at and what he is doing about Facebook censoring the name of the podcast. Will this be the end? Take a listen.
Direct download: ASKITA_E112_The_importance_of_Showing_Up.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:20pm EDT |
Mon, 14 December 2020
It's time to get your ass moving! John talks about how to be king (or queen) of the chaos of the world rather than a pawn. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode about how he overcame his depression, anxiety and grief through sitting still and looking inward. |
Sat, 5 December 2020
On this episode of ASKITA, John lays out ways for a person to pivot the terms of life they are trying to change and to focus on arriving rather than just wandering. Don't miss this episode! |
Thu, 12 November 2020
In this episode, John talks about the crossroads we come across every day and how just a little time can put you on a path that has more agreeable terms than you could ever imagine. Join the journey and get your ass moving. |
Sun, 1 November 2020
In today's episode, John talks about not taking life too seriously and acknowledging the terms that have been handed you.
Direct download: ASKITA_108_The_Joke_in_your_Hand.Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:39am EDT |
Sat, 17 October 2020
In this episode, John talks about the nature of change and how to snowball the change you want in your life. Here is your opportunity to take one step forward in a Life lived on your terms.
Direct download: ASKITA_107_Me_Myself_and_Change.output.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:25am EDT |
Wed, 14 October 2020
In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about the benefits of just sitting on your keester versus taking action. So get your ASS moving and take a listen. You may never think the same again. Unless you are offended by the word ass..then please move along. |
Tue, 29 September 2020
In this episode, John talks about ways we can kill our dreams by making them come true. It's not BS but rather a framework that helps connect the possibility to reality. Don't miss it!
Direct download: ASKITA_105_Reality_Kills_the_Dream_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:04am EDT |
Tue, 22 September 2020
John elaborates on the difference between going through a problem, challenge, or difficulty and going around them means. He also offers some suggestions on how to approach whatever your are facing. |
Wed, 9 September 2020
In this episode, John says goodbye to Tommy and provides Tommy's last lesson. Without Tom. what will happen? Listen and find out. |
Fri, 21 August 2020
Tom lost his battle to brain cancer on August 16th, Please attend his memorial service by registering at the site below. Rest in Peace my Friend.
Direct download: A_Swift_Kick_In_The_Ass_Tom_Memorial08222020.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:51am EDT |
Sun, 5 April 2020
In this episode, Tommy and John talk about the vulnerabilities we all face and what you can do about it to negotiate better terms for yourself and others. |
Wed, 27 November 2019
Tommy is back at the mic with his longtime childhood friend, John for this inspiring episode where they discuss how Tom is "Smiling Back at Death". Whether you are healthy or facing a serious illness, this episode is aiming straight for your keester to get you motivated and living life the best you can given the terms handed to you,. |
Fri, 20 September 2019
John and Tom blend old and new in an episode that celebrates the longtime childhood friend's journey so far. Get caught up on how Tom is doing and take a walk down memory lane while having a laugh a two. |
Tue, 11 June 2019
With Tom out on Medical Leave, John talks about how to get better terms by renegotiating with Life. |
Sun, 19 May 2019
With Tommy out on Medical Leave, John takes on the topic of nerds ruling the world, how to stop living paycheck to paycheck and what he did to get traction on a plan that got him out of a $200k hole. Don’t worry. There is no actual math involved in this episode. No need to bring your pillow either as this episode will help you turn financial pain into financial pleasure. You won’t want to this episode |
Fri, 10 May 2019
With Tom assuring everyone that he'll be back in future episodes, John discusses how we choose our emotions and how to embrace the suck when there is little else you can do offering ways he copes with things he can't change. |
Sun, 5 May 2019
At this point in the journey, Tom is still on Medical Leave and John talks about the importance of improving our connections with other people as a means of bettering the terms of our own life and how it impacts others. There are few choice words used in the beginning for the episode not intended for younger children. |
Sun, 28 April 2019
With Tom out on Medical Leave, John continues the journey of how to create positive change with the topic focusing on People, Friendship, and Self-Imposed Limits; as well as how he unintentionally pissed on a cat. |
Tue, 2 April 2019
Ep 94 The Power of The Unexpected - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast. As illness prevents lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren from creating regular content, this is the first episode completed where John flies the show solo focused on how the power of the unexpected effects the terms of our life and what to do about it. ——————— |
Sun, 24 March 2019
ASKITA 093 Longtime friends Tommy Stewart and John Curren discuss Tom's cancer treatment.
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Fri, 27 April 2018
episode 92 A Swift Kick In The Ass. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to live positively while faced with a terminal illness. For the last 5 months, Tom struggled with an unknown neurological illness. A wrong diagnosis led him to seek a 2nd opinion and ultimately a brain biopsy to reveal what was wrong. The biopsy revealed three stage 3 tumors known as anaplastic astrocytoma a rare form of brain cancer. Now he is in the biggest fight of his life while trying to remain positive, his life depends on it. |
Mon, 19 March 2018
Ep 91 Persistence In The Face Of Adversity. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how it is to face mortality when facing an unknown disease or condition. A continuation of the last episode THE kick In The Ass. We provide an update on Tom's condition and how he is dealing with the unknown neurological condition that is wreaking havoc on his life. What is it like to face possible death? how do you cope and accept the possibility of a terminal disease? Why you should question the experts and how even a layperson can have a fresh perspective on a problem.
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Sun, 21 January 2018
EP 90 THE Kick In The Ass! Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to face the fear of death and undiagnosed illness. The holidays brought Tom an unexpected gift...A neurological condition that has yet to be identified. How do you deal with the fear of possibly having a terminal disease? Tom discusses how he mentally faces an undiagnosed illness that has been plaguing him over the past month. Unbearable fear and anxiety are met with logic and spirituality to find a way to deal with the issue. We all face our own "Kick in the ass" and we can not change the things that happen to us but we can change how we react to them. How do you remain optimistic while facing the unknown? The doctors think All the MRI images indicate Tom most likely has MS, Multiple Sclerosis. His doctor who is an MS specialist doesn't think he has it and is looking for other diseases or possible injury from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. |
Sun, 19 November 2017
Ep 89 Why Mom Was Right About Gratitude. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss gratitude and how it can make you a better version of yourself. This is a Thanksgiving episode and will reveal wisdom from ancient Greece and Rome in the form of Stoic philosophy. How to help others without expecting anything in return. ——————— |
Sun, 29 October 2017
Ep 88 Before You Get To Enough Is Enough Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to cope with the frustration of wanting to leave your job and pursue your "passion". How to tackle the problem of wanting to be somewhere else but needing to be where you are. How John got out of a bad relationship that would have changed his entire life and making the leap into entrepreneurship before he was ready. Decision making before you make a leap of faith. Tom discusses how he is preparing for the future with a long-term attainable plan. How to describe your world on a piece of paper helping you to attain focus and get the thought out of your head. Downsizing and clearing out the clutter to help you clear your mind and free up living space. Making the plan by figuring out what you are up against, define the problem and how to survive so you can thrive.
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Sun, 15 October 2017
Ep 87 Fail To Plan - Plan To Fail - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how it is imperative to make a plan when trying to reach goals or make personal change. John and Tom talk about Hurricane Irma and how the people of South Florida failed to prepare and how that lack of preparation is similar to failing to reach goal milestones.
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Wed, 26 July 2017
Ep 86 The Secret To Getting More Action - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to reach your goal and achieve more action with less talk. Recent studies show that when you verbalize your goals to others that there is a less likely chance you will achieve those goals. John and Tom cover why you should keep your lips sealed when it comes to goal setting.
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Fri, 21 July 2017
A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast episode 85 Like A Virgin. How and why you should think like a virgin and more on stepping out of your comfort zone. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss overcoming anxiety and fear and embrace it and the rewards of getting uncomfortable and entering new situations with an empty cup virgin like mindset. Tom discusses the stress involved in changing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms and instructors. How his family embraced the fear of new circumstances and how hard it is to leave behind a familiar community in order to grow and overcome stagnation. ——————— |
Mon, 3 July 2017
Ep 84 Does Re-Centering Make You Feel Stupid? A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how trying to find balance during life change can be overwhelming and leave you feeling down. This unique episode is recorded in Virginia while Tom and his family are visiting John. Recorded in the backyard of John's house with the ambiance of birds chirping in the background. ——————— |
Sun, 30 April 2017
Episode 83 Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to work with what you have... limited resources. This topic stems from a meme that John posted on our facebook page showing a toilet paper roll with only one sheet of paper left on the roll. Trudging through the toilet humor will get you some actionable advice that you can use to use whatever resources you have to get results. Tom talks about his mentor Ernesto who often worked in countries with limited resources and how he used ingenuity to solve problems even when stuck on top of a mountain with nothing else but his pocket knife. John gives great advice on how to use what cards you have been dealt and still be able to deal a winning hand.
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Sun, 23 April 2017
Ep 82 A Kick In The Ass Manifesto. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to create a manifesto and why you should do it in order to reach your goals. Having a vision and working backward is essential to creating a framework for your written manifesto. Small goals are like building blocks or the larger vision. It is to pivot if life throws you a curve ball. It is also important to build in some fudge factor or cushioning in your goal to account for unexpected life events. Accountability is important for helping you stick to your goals. You can hold yourself accountable or have an accountability partner or sponsor. ——————— |
Sun, 26 March 2017
A Swift Kick In The Ass episode 81 Kicking the crap out of anxiety. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the positive side of anxiety and how to deal with the negative effects. This episode is not for people that suffer conditions related to anxiety or social anxiety disorder. Tom and John cover the fight or flight response we inherited from our ancestors and how it relates to anxiety. Positive aspects of anxiety are discussed such as heightened ability and being prepared for multiple outcomes. Studies are mentioned that show that anxious people make better leaders and are more likely to survive dangerous situations. ——————— |
Sun, 19 March 2017
Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss implementing last episodes idea of "A Minute Of Your Time". How to create time to make a positive change in your life. It is time management but not in the stuffy corporate way we are used to. Making time for yourself first and making time to improve your relationships and the quality of your life. It is time management but not in the stuffy corporate way we are used to. Making time for yourself first and making time to improve your relationships and the quality of your life. Learn how Tom is improving his relationship with his wife and is getting into the best shape of his life using this simple principle. John reiterates how he got out of 240 thousand dollars in debt by implementing these tactics. How can you use this principle to make a positive change in your life? ——————— |
Sun, 5 March 2017
Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how valuable a minute of your time can be. How small changes in your routine can lead to big changes in your life over time. John uses the analogy of a snowball rolling down a hill and getting larger and larger as it progresses down the hill. Life is the same as that snowball and we can make small minute changes in our health, finances and love live that pay off big.
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Thu, 26 January 2017
Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss overcoming fear with everyday courage. Learn the tactics and strategies that will help you overcome the fear that is holding you back from living a full and abundant life. Tom and John re-live some of the scenarios that created their fears and how they overcame them. Fear is prevalent in the nation of the United States of America after the election of Donald Trump. How can one calm themselves using logic and mindfulness in these turbulent times? Plus a secret workout routine that will give you an ass like a baboon! |
Mon, 16 January 2017
Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss courage and how it plays a role in self improvement. Courage as a skill vs. trait. How one must feel fear and act despite it in order to have courage. ——————— |
Sun, 6 November 2016
Episode 76 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Lifelong friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the importance of persistence. Fall down, stand up, repeat is a motto of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. If you fail to reach a goal, simply get back up and try again. Write down your goals and have a road map that will help guide you day in and day out. Thomas Edison failed ten thousand times before he was successful inventing the light bulb. Keeping a journal or diary is a great way to evaluate if your plan is working or if you should pivot. Winning is not the most important thing. If you are on the wrong track you must have an indicator to let you know when to pivot or acknowledge the goal is not right for you. Little changes add up over the years and lead to big changes that can be measured. ——————— |
Sun, 23 October 2016
Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the problem of self doubt and how to handle it on A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast episode 75. Doubting our actions and thoughts. David Brinkley say a success is one that can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at us. Why middle school and high school is such a formative time in our lives. John and Tom discuss the effect of bullies and how those memories remain even into adulthood almost like software that is programmed on a computer. How even family and friends unknowingly add to our self doubt. John remembers a lady who challenged him in his early years of college after he almost flunked out his first year. John and Tom give some recommendations on how to overcome self doubt. ——————— |
Sun, 9 October 2016
Episode 74. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to Change At Your Leisure, spending time in the ways that create personal change. How to utilize your free time to lead to a positive life on your own terms. How to kill two birds with one stone by utilizing time spent while listening to audio books, courses or podcasts to learn and grown. Create the life you want by planning and scheduling free time to take advantage of personal growth. The importance of stress and vacation. Getting in touch with your self, example of a war veteran that created a business from an idea he had to help himself. Why did Tom and John start "A Swift Kick In The Ass" podcast? Outsourcing your mundane chores and tasks to make more time for your self.
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Sun, 2 October 2016
Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss The Catch 22 Of Choice. How too many choices actually create overwhelm, paralysis and regret. Tom and John also mention Barry Schwartz's book the Paradox Of Choice and his discussions at Tedx and Google.
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Mon, 19 September 2016
How to reboot your life. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to make a fresh start in your life. Episode 72 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast Ctrl+Alt+Delete - Rebooting Your Life. What to avoid when looking to set new goals and make positive change in your life. Getting rid of toxic people, staying laser focused, being very specific when setting goals, letting go of negative emotions and thought are all important elements of rebooting your life. Tom and John discuss the similarities of personal change and rebooting your computer to return it to a fresh state for optimal performance. Learn strategies that will help you make lasting personal change. ——————— |
Sun, 4 September 2016
Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Robert Greene's best selling book the 48 Laws Of Power - Law 27 Play on People’s Need to Believe to Create a Cult like Following. 5 Ways to Create a Cult 1. Keep It Vague; Keep It Simple
Focus on the us vs. them. Exclusive club pit against a devious enemy out to deceive you. Use religious terms such brother, sister, bishop, elder, guru, guide, shaman and doctor. Found in politics, martial arts, religion, exercise trends, diet lifestyles, apocalyptic sects, racist organization and nationalist. Join our cult and get stink perfume and boot sole flap jacks to kick your self in the ass with. ———————
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Sun, 28 August 2016
Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Rober Greene's best selling book the 48 Laws Of Power - Law 26 Keep Your Hands Clean. This law focuses on finding a scapegoat rather than admitting wrong doing. This is counter intuitive to what we are taught as children which is taking responsibility for our actions. This law can be seen quite often in politics, work and military operations. Having a designated "fall guy" can save face for high ranking officials who might lose face if they admit a mistake. Kings had whipping boys who would accept the punishment on behalf of their king when they were young. Sin eaters used to consume food during funerals that absorbed the sins of the one who passed. Often while passing gas, we tend to blame others or the dog. ———————
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Mon, 22 August 2016
Episode 69 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Robert Greene's best selling book The 48 Laws of Power Law 25: Recreate Yourself
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Mon, 15 August 2016
Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Robert Greene's best selling book The 48 Laws of Power Law 24: Play the Perfect Courtier
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Mon, 8 August 2016
Episode 67 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John W. Curren discuss the need for withdraw from society and work. The importance
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