Ducks Fly Together

Ford cuts thru the cliche subject matter in Dr. Seuss's timeless classic Oh, The Places You'll Go and dives deep on the book's greatest gem of wisdom - don't get stuck in the waiting place. Listen to Ford discuss the dangers of waiting around and letting life happen TO you instead of AROUND you. Email fordwrightdft@gmail.com; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Website: http://ducksflytogether.net

Ford's real-time analysis of his attempt at the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge. He runs 48 miles in 48 hours and gives play-by-play break downs of his physical and mental status throughout the duration of the challenge. He also discusses the importance of voluntarily taking a challenging path in life - the rewards it can bring, the lessons it can teach, and how doing so ultimately defines us. WEBSITE:  http://ducksflytogether.net/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod

Ford discusses self-criticism - when it's useful & when it's toxic. DFT Facebook: http://facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod

Ford & Nick have a chill conversation about coping with anxiety, taking a hiatus from drinking, the Wim Hof breathing method, Jordan Peterson, & a lot more.

Ford discusses how focusing too much on "being yourself" can take away from your ability to become yourself. SKIP INTRO (7:54) DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/

Ford goes off-the-cuff about some things he learned in 2020. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/

Ford discusses the positive psychological impact of starting an exercise routine and diet protocol. Skip intro: (5:23)The mental benefits are endless... Guests & Questions email: fordwrightdft@gmail.com DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/

Trent makes history as the first guest to appear twice on DFT! He and Ford discuss the effects covid has had on student accountability and performance, mental health awareness in high schools, coaching, and more. The gentlemen also discuss their #Wrapped2020 Spotify top 5 lists. Guests or questions email: fordwrightdft@gmail.com DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/

Ford discusses his poor habit of comparing himself to the person he hasn't become yet. He also explains why it's important to compare yourself to the person you were yesterday instead. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/

Ford discusses why you should never suppress your creative energy. He discusses the importance of channeling your ideas and experiences through a creative medium for the benefit of the world around and you, and for your own benefit as well. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/

Ford discusses the loneliness of moving to a new city by yourself (during covid). More importantly, he discusses the many benefits of going solo dolo for an extended period of time. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/

Ford discusses how focusing too heavily on happiness results in more unhappiness, and how to zoom-out from your current emotional state. He also discusses the difference between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/

Ford and guest Cristina Froah discuss therapy and mental health in regard to relationships, sports, seasonal depression, covid, and a lot more. Contact Cristina: Email - cris@choicecounselingservices.com; Phone - 219-575-2266 DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/

Ford discusses how seeking recognition for personal achievements can diminish their significance in the long run. Specifically, he explains why recognition from others should not be a prime motivator to achieve goals, and instead, we should focus on doing things because they have a deeper meaning to us. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/

Ford discusses keeping your emotional energy at the right frequency. He examines JFK's calm approach to the Cuban Missile Crisis, Shawn Green's mental approach to breaking a hitting slump, and the effect your emotional energy can have on achieving long term goals. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/

Ford discusses what led to his decision to move 900 miles away from home, and how it would have never happened if covid never existed. Intro [MINOR MIC ISSUES - skip or ignore :) ] (00:00), DFTJ Episode 005 begins (21:17), PSA to all spotters of the bench press exercise (32:48), DFTJ Episode 005 resumes (45:22). DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/

Fear evolves over the course of our lives, becoming deeper and more consequential as life goes on. Over time, fear will reveal itself as a tool to make decisions and a catalyst for personal growth. Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod

Today on DFT Ford is joined by Eric Wright who shares his story of addiction, incarceration, finding his faith, and falling into fitness. Listen to Eric compare and contrast his life before and after prison, and what he's doing to keep growing every day. Intro and warm up conversation (3:36). Boston Marathon qualifier (9:18). Training complications during covid (13:00). Eric started running during his incarceration (18:00). How Eric got into shape within prison (25:42). Quarantine isolation vs being in prison (33:31). Monotony and passing time while incarcerated (36:50). Does Eric feel like he wasted time earlier in life (42:39). Extrovert to introvert (44:37) Finding his faith (47:28). PART 2: Heading down the wrong path as a teenager (61:20). Validating your bad habits (63:14). Habits in his twenties (66:42). Partying prime (69:07). The impacts of Eric's habits on other people (70:10). Will he drive again (71:05). Advice for a 25 year old (112:15). Would he trade places with those affected most by his mistakes (77:04). DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/

Ford breaks down a few of the reasons why he lifts weights. He touches on the addictive aura of a weight room, the meditative benefits of lifting, and how it teaches discipline. He also talks about what shouldn't be a reason to lift weights (social media and peer approval). Jeff Nippard on Mind-Muscle Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip25pzb-wdU Brandon Carter on Discipline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFZZJ5Qhfi8&t=119s Jordan Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23dArPpXgCM&t=4111s DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/ Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/

Ford details his experience with post graduation depression and his unhealthy relationship with hard work. Sometimes being obsessed with a goal can go too far, and focusing on the end result instead of the process can leave you empty at the end. DFT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod/ DFT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/ Ford on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ Chase on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chase_hazel/

Today on DFT - Ford details bizarre encounters from his trip to the West Coast. The Young DFT Boyz discuss their Fourth of July weekend activities, a "you were a douche in high school" comment one of them received, and more. Is graduation the first day of the rest of your life, or your last day of substantial growth? Is a lack of a post-grad plan a recipe for depression? Also, Chase is heading back to Florida to complete his post graduate degree as he looks ahead to his next chapter. DFT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/ Ford's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/ Chase's IG: https://www.instagram.com/chase_hazel/

Ford tells Chase about his upcoming road trip. Then, the boys have a conversation about the lack of media attention on mental health and the serious effects the COVID lockdown had on people mentally. Finally, we walk each other through our perspectives of the protests and current affairs in America while being open as possible when it comes to how we received other people’s actions, our own lack of action, and our own lack of education surrounding racism in America. DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/. DFT FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod. FORD'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/.

We got a guest this week yo. This week on DFT, we get an inside look at what it's like to be a young teacher and a coach of young athletes. Our friend Trent provides insight on his first year of teaching high school mathematics - detailing lessons learned and some of the profession’s most rewarding aspects. We compare and contrast teaching and coaching, earning students' respect, student teaching and so much more. -DFT IG https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/. - DFT FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod. - FORD'S IG https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/.

This week is a milestone, the big 0-0-5. We give our underrated muscle group of the week. Find out where it ranks against other muscle groups as determined by 100 women surveyed by muscleandfitness.com. Ford asks chase about his feelings toward returning to his hometown. We talk about people in their 20s paying for their phone bills, social media’s impact on mental health, Joe Rogan’s earth shattering Spotify deal, the COVID Carnival at the Ozarks and a lot more. Ford also spills the beans on his massive adventure that will have a heavy impact on the DFT podcast. IG https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod/

This week Ford and Chase talk about the need for hobbies and the risk of them becoming subject to judgement by others, the need for an offseason for the American 9 to 5, the first official UMGW, and explore mental toughness. Follow us for future episodes!DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ducksflytogether.pod

In the first-ever DFT Journals entry, Ford discusses the effects that external influences have had on his state of mind (especially in regard to negativity surrounding COVID-19). He looks at a strategy to cut back on the amount of negativity one takes in, and the amount he or she contributes to the world. DFT IG: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/

Ford & Chase discuss Elon Musks episode of Joe Rogan (prior to his re-opening of Tesla despite California's order), the dangers of having exaggerated mental narratives in which we are the "star of our own movies", and much more. Coach Chase makes a cameo to review Ford's quarantine training routine, and gives a glimpse of his own training at the end. Follow DFT: https://www.instagram.com/ducksfly.together/Follow Ford: https://www.instagram.com/ford_wright/Follow Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chase_hazel/