2Dumb2Quit w/ Jeremy McComb

The constant practice of controlling what we can, and ignoring what is out of our control.  We can't allow our happiness to rest on the shoulders of things we can't control.  So, How are you feeling? .. Really  

I'm in a small apartment over looking a turn of the century Montana Mining town. Where does our confidence come from? Is it earned or is it given to us through our need of Validation. Plus "Dont tell yourself stories" reading from "Ego is the enemy by Ryan Holiday

We are all given a certain amount of real estate in our mind to live, create and exist. If yours is full of garbage and past bullshit how can you expect the good stuff to show up. Its time to burn your fields. 

The fact that we're alive is a Damn miracle.  Why are you worrying about dumb shit? Instead of worry or stress, Focus on.. "What am I contributing?"

We all fuck up, we all have made mistakes, We all are also worthy of forgiving ourselves, Here's a good way to start....  

Strong Opinions are like.. well You know.. Assholes.. everyone has them (Except my Cousin Todd, He burnt his off with a firework, But Thats another podcast)..Regardless of my Bullshit..  This is a look at our opinions and the thought that Just maybe our outlooks on some stuff, doesn't matter.. Lets talk about Indifference.   

Today, If You woke up. You have the ability to make your life what you want it to be.  Regardless of our circumstances, regardless of a pandemic or shitty weather, We each have the power to be better today.  If You woke up you have that chance. There are people who died yesterday who had plans for this weekend, dont forget that.  Stop living in the rearview and stop the voice that tells you you're not good enough. We are as we Think we are. 

You're a Bad Mother F*%$# ... But Do You believe it? Are you pushing yourself to see what you're capable of? Stop blending in, Stop allowing yourself to do the least that is required

We can all fall into the trap of reveling in someone else's downfall.  Practice finding the humanity in each others mistakes. Remove the filters we're seeing the world through and find TRUE freedom by setting yourself free.. Plus one of my Fave Kipling Poems to print out for your daily read!

Since the beginning of time people have used their words to express the joy of saying: "I don't give a Fuck".. Its very important to have this as part of your process, as Long as it's the RIGHT process.. Focus, attention, what matters the most.. The small shit.. eh. IDGAF

This week I discuss some Marcus Aurelius writings and how we must be better than the circumstances. To better the world we must better the world around us which means bettering ourselves. Being the fire, pushing through the obstacles, Which makes for th perfect guest as the Nascar Camping World Truck series Driver #26 Tyler Ankrum discusses his philosophy on fighting his way up the ladder of Nascar chasing his dream. *Please forgive the editing of the air between answers in the interview, the Zoom Call created a good bit of noise which I didn't want yall to have to hear.*

We..Are Back. It's 2021 and the 2Dumb2Quit Podcast is BACK in Full Swing with Episodes every week.  This week Chatting about something we all do, we all see, "New Year, New Me" - The Post Looks good on the Gram but are we actually starting or are we gonna be sitting in the same place in 12 months... Get Started and get started now . Happy New Year gang!

"The World has never been worse" I've heard this so much and;Well, Its just not True.  The truth is Nature is a dumpster Fire.. The World & Universe is unkind, unforgiving, violent and totally out of our control. What can we each do to live our lives in accordance with the nature of things? To remove our stress and anxiety and to come through difficult times with a different perspective. To be truly Happy on our own regardless of external circumstances.

We're on the road in Sturgis with Nascar Legend Rusty Wallace & Steve Wallace Crews. We're talking about 80 years of Sturgis, Custom badass motorcycles, Waking up naked in Helicopters and more with my friend, the true American Badass Steven Wallace!! A Huge Thanks to the Crew and Steve & Rusty for the hospitality and great times!!!

Each of us have a deeper self we neglect. The parts of us that we dislike. Maybe its a tendency to quit too early or not follow through, maybe its trouble with trust. whatever it is, We have to embrace those parts and engage them to improve ourselves and learn to love those parts to change them.  I'm taking you through a 90's pop song that nails life on the head and discuss cutting time wasters and the things that dont matter.  If You're enjoying the Podcast make sure to share with your friends and subscribe!

Back from the Mountains! Thanks for the patience everyone!! We're back to the Podcast every Tuesday, I waited this week to upload the show for the 4th of July weekend.  This week I'm highlighting just a hint of the resolve Benjamin Franklin possessed, Not only as a Founding Father, an Abolitionist, a Scientist, writer, Humorist, and so much more. He envisioned an America that was held up by a backbone of Moral Character, self betterment and unity.  I highlight one of his exercises that I use Daily. Its amazing how all of this and all of us are connected. Its beautiful out there, Choose to see the good. Cheers! 

During times of hardship and unrest, it's important to look back on other times like these where we as people got better. We may not get it all right but progress and growth and understanding each other as brothers and sisters and realizing were just temporary visitors on this little blue marble. We've got to talk care of each other on a community level and teach our children to be better.  shout the good, help your neighbor and do whats right. 

Times are weird right now. Other people are making decisions on peoples businesses and livelihood.  This is some insight into the thought process of a Founder, Investor, COO in uncertain times.  From his upbringing on a family tobacco farm thru the US Navy and onto building and Co-founding successful businesses, Jason Strickland give his insight into success in turbulent times and the importance of Character and moving forward.  *Great One for Small Business owners!*  Links: Fit Rev Training ( Hendersonville, TN )  Legion Team / Checkmat Jiu Jitsu ( Middle TN / Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, Nashville)

John Boyd certainly isn't history's darling even with a compelling 30 year career of impeccable service and innovations to our military and Aircraft Warfare. His ideas and concepts have been adopted by our military, Governments, Sports teams and used in case studies of Court litigations.. Its an interesting question we each need to ask ourselves.  Which way is direction is your sail pointed? *Many quotes from and Thanks to Ryan Holliday and his Book "Ego is the enemy"  Its a Must Read!

The disease of me, Our ego and getting in our own way.. It happens to us all.  It happens to the best minds on the planet, but for every flawed trait we have as humans, we also have the ability to practice the opposite of it. To control how we react and how we approach situations to remove our egos. This is an amazing man who I'd never heard of until I read Ryan Holliday's "Ego is the Enemy." General George Marshall remains (after George Washington) the most respected soldier in American history. Yet he never had command of troops in battle, which is normally the customary path to greatness for a military leader. He excelled at many other tasks that a modern officer is asked to perform and then served capably in the civilian roles of diplomat and policy maker as well.

After reading some articles this week on people who went through and overcame incredible obstacles, I learned a lot I didn't know about Honest Abe, I didn't know the depression he carried, I didn't know as a wrestler he won 300 Matches, I didn't know he lost 3 of his 4 sons.  He used all of these insanely difficult circumstances to push him to be better and the rest is history they say..   

Today is the Final episode of this 4 part series on the "4 agreements" Written by Don Miguel Ruiz.  This is the agreement that makes all of the others possible. When the agreements prior may seem to hard or even impossible, todays agreement is the glue that holds it all together for all of us.  I hope that You guys have felt as inspired by these agreements as I was and that you're finding little changes in here for yourself to get rid of the bullshit and enjoy a stress free happy Life.. I think I also Mis-quoted Mother Theresa in this episode, I dunno, You be the judge.   

This is part three of diving a bit deeper into the "4 Agreements" based on the Book by Don Miguel Ruiz and coupled with some stoic philosophies to an easier, better, more stress free, happier life.  Today's agreement is "Don't Make Assumptions". Going more in depth in the lies we tell our self and the scenarios we all come up with that creates unwanted and un-needed drama and troubles in ourselves and in our life. There's a Very easy solution to these issues, asking questions.  Recognizing the moment we begin the assumptions & the self correction of it. Check it out and share with some friends. Check out the Book "the 4 agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz" and the Daily Stoic with Ryan Holiday!

This is part two of diving a bit deeper into the "4 Agreements" based on the Book by Don Miguel Ruiz and couple with some stoic philosophies to an easier, better, more stress free, happier life.  This one is a VERY POWERFUL One. this one agreement alone can transform your life and happiness almost like the turn of a switch. It takes practice and patience but the freedom from this agreement is powerful and immediate.  Check out the Book "the 4 agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz" and the Daily Stoic with Ryan Holiday!  

Today we dive deeper into the 1st agreement we need to make with ourselves of "Being Impeccable with our word" These 4 agreements come from the book written by Don Miguel Ruiz of the Same name which you should check out! It's an easy read and a great philosophy to add to your arsenal of self betterment and a deeper understanding of ourselves.  I'll be posting 1 per day for the next 4 days.   

I've chatted about this in the past but this week, Diving deeper into the Stoic thought of "Amor Fati" or "The Love of Fate" to find the opportunity in times and circumstances beyond our control. Small steps into this with separating your life into boxes of things you can control and things you cant and changing your life. Remove the stress, remove the bullshit and enjoy this time to better yourself. 

Okay, so My 6 year old doesn't work for the CIA or the FBI, But don't tell him that.  I thought this week with all the stuff going on in the world it might be interesting to hear it from the Point of View from a 6 year old. You'll hear all about kindergarten, Weird "Toot Noises" and Knox lets ya know the best way to go potty outside while explaining the best place to get your Toilet fixed.. Who the hell is this kid?!? This week a short chat with Knox - 

Ya'll Don't want to miss this weeks episode!! I'm talking with a super incredible, humble human who I'm proud to call a Pal. Sean Patton is a West Point Grad, MBA, Special Forces Veteran, Business owner and inspiring human.  I met Sean through Legion Jiu Jitsu in Nashville where he is a Black belt. After a few hangs and chats, I was dying to get him on the Podcast to spread his brand of inspiration. Amazing story, Amazing Dude.  His story from growing up in Kansas to West Point to turning the failures into long term wins.  Find Sean at: SeanPattonPresents.com / LegionJJ.com

Last night our city here in Nashville experienced a Tragic tornado destroying lives, Property and shaking our city to the core. Watching Nashville rise up to run out and help their neighbors and anyone else that they could, The change and shift in attitudes and discussions around the city inspired me to bring a lesson perspective to it on my podcast today.  Being indifferent to things that make no difference. These storms, in our lives whether it be Tragic tornados or things inside your mind are all survivable, they are all teaching moments for how we can improve ourselves and our mindset to live within the storm.  Please find reputable places where you can Donate or volunteer to help people here in Nashville or around you in your community who need it. Its why we're here, Its the best of the Human spirit..  

Hey friends, I've been Daddying it all week so I'm a few days late -  This week I'm chatting about Changing our levels to gain some perspective, People driving like assholes on the interstate and some stoic principles on how to learn to Love what nature dishes out.. To a Fire, Everything is fuel.. Be the fire!!! Have a Great weekend friends!!!

This week I'm chatting with a Brother of mine of 17+ years. He's spent his life on the road working on Championship Nascar Teams and with legends of the sport like Dale JR to touring with Sammy Kershaw and being known throughout both industries as a road warrior and a true friend.  "Bones" has never met a Stranger and there's no one he wouldn't give the shirt off his back to. Here's some insight to : What a Typical Day on a Nascar team looks like, Touring with Country stars, Nascar Stars and all the BS in-between.. Plus we show off Bones patented train whistle technique.  

Happy Tuesday, Today I'm chatting about the old saying "Carpe Diem" - Seizing the Day, when you're in charge of yourself and your business can be tough.. Distractions, Phones, Facebook Blah, blah blah..  So I'm chatting about routines to make along with Changing the mindset from an employee Mindset to an Ownership mindset.. You may not even realize that you're holding yourself back in your aspirations to advance and grow in the field you love.. Focus, Avoiding costly distractions and how to keep yourself from choking on the details in a room full of Balloons... 

This week is something TOTALLY DIFFERENT! My Hit Grammy songwriting, Concealing and Carrying brother Bart Allmand brings his "Thinking & Drinkin' Podcast" into the "2Dumb2Quit" Podcast for an explosion of random stories, big laughs and lessons learned. Tune in, listen to stories of Bart writing hits songs for Brooks & Dunn, FGL and my Fave - "Brand New Girlfriend".. This one is a shit show and helluva lotta fun!!!

This week we talk about the way tragedy can remind us of all we have and that we each need to live urgently. I've spent a lot of time talking about "Memento Mori" Being "Remember you Will die" as we recognize our mortality it teaches u to live in the now, But WITH that we need to remember to LIVE as well.  I'm diving into that, Tattoo's a New song by Tanya Tucker That I did a shitty cover on this episode because I love it so much, which was even more of a reminder to learn shit before I record it! Happy Tuesday!

Happy New year, I'm back and on and the 2Dumb2Quit Podcast is broadcasting into the future.. Where there's jet packs & shit!!! 2020, Where we're going Marty we don't need roads... In all seriousness This week I'm chatting about assholes on Facebook, a New Year / New You and defining your true Happiness to use it as a super power.  Plus we chat the Stoic outlook on "Memento Mori" meaning "Remember you will die"...  

No matter who you are, The holidays are likely to put some sort of strain on your life. Whether its shopping, being around Family or work parties, Financial stress, Being around people you may not necessarily enjoy, There always a way for stress to bring you anxiety during the holidays. So This week we're chatting about some quick habits to break and form to help yourself enjoy the things you love more and cut out the bullshit you dont. Along with creating your own Maxin for life. Merry Early Christmas Friends!!! 

This weeks episode is with my dear friend and business owner of MyPureHempCBD.com -  She is doing so much good for the people who use this CBD, Spreading the word and trying to educate and remove the stigma of Hemp engrained in our minds as kids. I can't even begin to tell you how many people ask me about it, its effects and how well its worked for me. - It's been a GAME Changer in my life, in my discomfort levels and getting off of prescription stuff.  A HUGE Thanks to Jacob at The Yeti Studios in Spokane Washington who let me jump into their studio to record this podcast! If you're interested in podcastingt and live in the Spokane, WA area then you would love working with The Yeti Studios.  They can help you with anything from recording and editing your podcast, getting your own home studio setup and educating on running your own podcast smoothly contact them at Jacob@theyetistudios.com or on Facebook @theyetistudios" 

Today I had a chance to make some new pals live on the podcast. We got thrown together in this whirlwind of the music business and hit it off. These dudes are the real deal. Karl and Gary teamed up to create Manchester England's "Buckle & Boots Festival". We talk about the stumbling blocks, the stress and the incredible people who are still out there in this business.  These two have created something pretty amazing and It looks like we'll be doing some Buckle & Boots presents tours on my bus in 2020 - Great fun, Great dudes and literally became friends on the mic!!  

I'm SOOO Excited about this weeks guest. I'm a bit of a Space nerd, I know almost NOTHING about it, but It just fascinates me. So This week we speak with an incredible talent in the field of all things that include Black Holes, Dark Matter and MORE!!! My Guest this week is Vanderbilt University Astrophysics Asst. Professor Dr. Stephen Taylor who specializes in:  •    Gravitational Wave Astrophysics    •    Multi-messenger Astronomy    •    Statistical Inference    •    Black Holes, Neutron Stars    •    Pulsar Timing Arrays, LISA, LIGO Dr Stephen studied received his Undergrad degree in MPhys Physics at Oxford University and after received his PHD in Astronomy at the University of Cambridge and since then has racked up an incredible resume and education.. The things this man deals in day in and day out is mind bending, Listen in!!!         2019-Present Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy            Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN       2014-2016 NASA Postdoctoral Fellow            NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA       2016-2017 Caltech Postdoctoral Scholar at JPL            NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA       2017-2019 NANOGrav Senior Postdoctoral Fellow            California Institute of Technology, Pasadena CA  

Hey Yall!! Happy Tuesday, Today we're bringing another interesting angle to a better life chatting with a Great Friend, Coach and an amazing human Legion Jiu Jitsu Specialist / Coach & Brown belt Logan Nash. Coach Logan has competed in Jiu Jitsu at Pro Invitationals and is currently an active MMA fighter. As a coach, he's coached dozens of kids and adults to gold medals in Jiu Jitsu tournaments, at Pro Jiu Jitsu matches, and to win MMA Championship Belts. Great Dude, Super fun episode and chat!!    

This week I'm Talking about some Crazy Space "Voyager" news (That didn't make the news) Plus, Morning motivation, Even the emperor of Rome had mornings he didn't wanna get up.  "Chop Wood, Carry Water" insight And..... Quotes to get your day started right, Plus 15 Things you can do to make your life filled with LESS Stress, Less Anxiety and more focused on the things that make and keep us all happy.  Here's a quick dose of podcast to remind you how much of a Force you are. You are put here to be the best version of yourself. Bet on Yourself =0) Cheers!!

This weeks Guest: I Welcome an incredible human and artist Blind Joe. You may remember him from Blake Shelton's "Team" on the Voice!  But I can promise you out of the Million things that make Joe cool, The voice is at the bottom of that list. This dude is the epitome of perseverance, overcoming obstacles and using the "F Word". This is a Candid chat about overcoming those things we can't control, the things we can control and how to master our own life instead of living by other peoples rules.  He's a Hank Williams loving, country singing, Funny Sumbitch. In a world full of Conjured images, This dude is as real as it gets.. Plus we find out why they call him "Blind Joe!" Don't miss this one ladies & Gents, I guarantee walking away from this one laughing and feeling inspired. Plus he performs two BADASS tunes! Check him out at BlindJoe.com  

This week I'm talking about a quick trick I learned on how to get your iPhone & Google to not track every move of your life, I chat about the 4 agreements with ourselves to take the Bullshit & drama out of our interactions and we end with a GREAT George Carlin insight on not giving a shit.   

My guest today (a Day late) is the beautifully and VERY MARRIED (to me) actress Kourtney Hansen. Her background is crazy diverse and her work ethic is unrivaled. We talk about the hustle and grind to do your life on your own terms. We also touch on the Student approach to our industries. To remove the ego and approach each situation as a sponge to not only learn but bring the teacher out in those who are masters of it.  Kourtney Hansen as seen in: ABC's Hit Nashville Hallmark Christmas movie: "Christmas at Graceland" Nashville Predators host / Personality/ Head Captain CMT Host National Commercial Campaigns (1800PetMeds, NV Energy, Tax act etc) Numerous Music videos including Video of the year for Luke Bryan's "Do I" and More!

This week our guest from the Nascar world and my friend Cam had a family emergency so he couldn't make it this week.  Instead I'm chatting about this past weeks shows and an approach in the stoic mindset and life philosophy to help you be your best. It's something I do my best to practice every day and it's outlined in the book " Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday. Happy Monday!!!

The 2Dumb2Quit Podcast with Jeremy McComb:  This week we've got a unbelievable guest and human being. Tour Manager extraordinaire The hilarious and wonderful Robin Majors. Listen in to how the music business and the Touring business has changed during his journey on the road with acts like: The Marshall Tucker Band (in the 70's), Michael Jackson, Guns N Roses, Montgomery Gentry & SOOOO Many more!!! Robin has persevered through this industry for over 40 years. He's also the kindest human on the planet. Check this one out friends!!

The 2Dumb2Quit Podcast is officially back and will be posted EVERY Monday - Chatting with incredible people and badasses who have failed, persevered and succeeded making their way through difficult industries.  This weeks Guest is Retired Army Veteran / Sniper 1st Sergeant Brandon Mcguire He is an incredible human, who through his training / personality brings opportunities to college students along with helping be a liaison to his community at Marshall University.  He was also featured on the History Channels "Sniper-Deadliest Missions" episode. Watch Brandon's piece of the episode Here.