Embrace the Suck Podcast

ETS 3 - 2 by Acumen Performance Group (APG)

ETS Season 3 - Episode 1 by Acumen Performance Group (APG)

We've all been interviewed at some point. Even if you haven't experienced a formal interview, someone along the line has strategically interviewed you for desired information. That's because our answers to an interview question are rarely the actual focus. The true focus is your behaviors surrounding your answer. In this episode, we pull back the curtain to some tips and tricks of the interview process. Whether you are the interviewer or the interviewee, these perspectives can improve your game. To find out more or to subscribe to our Tuesday Tip-of-the-Week check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

In this episode, we discuss the question of why we often place ourselves in harm's way for nothing more than a little attention. Are we destroying our bodies and our minds for nothing more than a superficial level of gratification? Are we engaging in risky behavior for nothing more than another hit of that sweet-tasting Thumbs Up! At the end of the day, we need to recognize what we want most over what we want now. Ask yourself, if nobody knew about it, would you still do it? To find out more or to subscribe to our Tuesday Tip-of-the-Week check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team. Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

In this episode, we discuss the power of perspective. We all see things differently, so don't be too quick to talk, but to listen. You just might learn something new! To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

In this episode, Bill shares a chapter out of our Rules of the Road curriculum we designed for pro athletes. We felt considering the current situation of the world, many of these ideas would be fitting for everyone. The topic is called the Moscow Rules, and these 10 simple rules were designed to keep CIA operators in one piece while they were operating in Moscow against some of the KGB's best agents. To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

In this episode, Bill host the show and drops the hammer on some solid truths. The bottom line is are you talking WITH or AT people. When did we as a society become so sensitive and opinionated that we believe we have the right to push our thoughts and feelings on others? What makes you right and them wrong? Bill cleans it up at the end with some solid suggestions that would serve us well to engage in so we can make progress as a civilized society. To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

In this episode, Bill host the show and is joined by retired 49ers offensive lineman Mike Person. We became friends with Mike while working with the 49ers over the past two years and have always enjoyed his personality. He shares some of his stories, the realities of playing in the big leagues, and surviving the daily grind in these changing times. His recent passion is working with high school football players where he influences good habits through the mentality of “How you do anything is how you do everything.” Also, check out his non-profit that focuses on preserving the Montana eco-system during their explosive growth in population. https://mountainjournal.org To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

In this episode, Bill and Rob host the show and are joined once again by Annie Nelson to cover the second part of Resiliency. Annie is the author of Resilience: Coming Back from Crisis with Faith, Passion, and Purpose. Annie shares a little more of her fascinating journey and with her recent involvement in the fight against Human Trafficking - The pandemic that has been plaguing the globe for decades. #SaveOurChildren To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

How well do you perform under pressure? In this episode, Rob hosts the show and is joined by his old teammate and SEAL training classmate Rey Baviera. Rey served with SEAL Team Three during the Battle of Ramadi back in 2006, and he shares some of his personal experiences during that deployment, how Task Unit Bruiser endured the unforgiving operational tempo to eventually change the course of the war in Iraq, and about the sacrifice Medal of Honor recipient, Michael Monsoor, made for his teammates. To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

If you can take it, you can make it! In this episode, Bill shares stories of his experience grappling and getting choked out daily by experts. He quickly realized that size doesn't matter. Sometimes we are simply outmatched. The only thing you can do during these times is to do the best you can do. To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

Are you using humor in your life, or are you taking life too seriously? In this episode, Rob hosts the show and is joined by his old SEAL training classmate Clark Impastato. Together they share some funny stories of how their class used humor in training to make it through the hard times and how that mentality set them up for success in combat and throughout their careers. Humor during a stressful situation can result in reduced physiological stress response, less emotional distress, and lower negative emotions. Now more than ever, you need to have a good sense of humor about life to get through it! To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

In this episode, Bill shares some sweet ‘80s commercials and remanences about how awesome life was when times were simple. Today, however, we have everything we could ever dream of at our fingertips, yet everyone seems miserable. Sometimes, the crossroads we reach are no different than a simple coin toss. Everything is a choice. What kind of choices do you make knowing your life is on the line? Are you willing to accept the consequences? If the rule you follow consistently brings you misery, then of what use is the rule? To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

In this episode, Mark joins Bill in a comical discussion about the joint operation they conducted during the initial invasion of Iraq back in 2003. While the movies portray Special Operations as some sexy, non-stop action of brilliantly executed missions peppered with spectacular one-liners and endless explosions, the realities are we are often successful in spite of ourselves. Sometimes, it is hard to appreciate that less is more and keeping to the BASICS is the most reliable tactic. That being said, our one-liners are always top-notch. That's about all Hollywood gets right! Enjoy the show! To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

Drinking Stories! In this episode, Bill shares some stories during his escapades in the SEAL Teams during the '90s. Not much operational going on then, so it left a lot of time for extracurricular activities and unintended self-reflection. Bill learned the importance of controlling a vise, so the vise never controls him. What vises are controlling you? How can you regain control? To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

What does “going the extra mile” really mean? Do we all need to be like Brian and wear 37 pieces of flair to bring value? Not at all. In this episode, Bill talks about the reality of what going the extra mile means. We all have unique abilities, but sometimes we need to hit the wall a few times to finally discover what they are. To find out more check us out at www.APG.team or contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode!

In this episode, Bill and Rob talk with Annie Nelson, the author of Resilience: Coming Back from Crisis with Faith, Passion and Purpose. Annie shares her amazing stories of the mental and physical life challenges she has overcome, from being brutally attacked on a flight, to surviving a life-saving ten-hour surgery to remove a rare brain tumor. Join us as Annie takes us for an entertaining tour of the potential of the human spirit. To find out more, or to receive the Tip-of-the-Week with the ETS Challenge, contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

In this episode, Bill talks with Atlanta Falcon's Head Coach Dan Quinn about Mindset. Coach Quinn shares his thoughts on the mental approach to competing, how to develop it, and how to deal with obstacles along the way. To find out more, or to receive the Tip-of-the-Week with the ETS Challenge, contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

Story Time with Bill and Mark! In this episode, we share some stories, pontificate the pros and cons of buying an Old West-themed town in New Zealand, and revisit challenges we've completed from our Embrace the Suck Challenges shared in an earlier APG Tuesday Tip-of-the-Week when this quarantine situation first started. How are you doing on the list? Share with us your progress or contact us for the list. To find out more, or to receive the Tip-of-the-Week with the ETS Challenge, contact us at info@APG.team Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! www.APG.team

Can you train for stress? The answer is YES, and we're going to share with you how. Today's episode is on Stress Inoculation. It is a technique used by SEALs, Special Forces, and elite athletes to prepare one to quickly identify and defend against, fear, anxiety, depression and stressful situations . . . especially when you do not have control of the situation. Like, Share & Subscribe, so you never miss an episode! To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

Culture is defined by what it is, not by what it is not. In this episode, Bill introduces APG's other founding members Mark and Rob as they discuss the Cancel Culture. History is not there for you to like or dislike. It is there for you to learn from. It is not yours to erase or destroy. It belongs to all of us! Like, Share & Subscribe so you never miss an episode! To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

What dictates the decisions you make? What is it you want and what can you actually do about it? In this episode, we look at the part emotions play in our decisions as well as who's manipulating them by pulling our strings. When the emotions level off, the consequences remain. Are you pleased with the results? Like, Share & Subscribe so you never miss an episode! To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

Who are you when nobody is watching or if there are no consequences for your actions? In this episode, we look at integrity and explore why people behave the way they do. What do your habits reveal about you? Do you do the right thing to avoid punishment or receive a reward? Like, Share & Subscribe so you never miss an episode! To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

In this episode, we discuss that to perform at the top level regardless of your industry, merely striving to make the standard is not enough. We all get bogged down with distracters not typically associated with our jobs, but they do impact us. How do you own and balance it? What can you do to separate yourself from the heard? Are you willing to put your ego on the line?

In this episode, we explore the Authentic You. We discuss the “Hipster” phenomenon - a culture of people playing dress-up for the recognition they never earned and expecting others to play along with them. It is about a nation of voyeurs all counting on the social media post of the “ride” to be a substitute for the ride itself.

In this episode, we dive into the effects of going full-throttle or trying to “go big” in our lives, but understanding something eventually has to give. Somewhere in our lives, we have to accommodate for the extra stress we place upon ourselves. It's about getting through day-to-day life in one piece while pushing the limits. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

In this episode, Bill answers a listener's question and discusses how he's been spending his leisure time during the quarantine and how it is relevant to the big picture. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

With some light finally showing at the end of the quarantine tunnel, we're gearing up to get back to normal - but our normal has changed slightly. Change is uncomfortable because of the uncertainties that come with it. This show is about stepping into uncertainty and how to remain comfortable being uncomfortable. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

In this episode, we discuss the Russian Axe Theory. It's the mentality about not waiting for something to happen but instead taking advantage of the situation and making things happen. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

In this episode, Bill shares some stories of his experiences with interpreters while operating overseas. It could always be worse! To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

In this episode, we discuss finding the advantage regardless of circumstance by remaining adaptable. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

In this episode, a few stories are shared as we discuss Gratitude, the Warrior Mentality, and the reality that while you may not appreciate the cards you have been dealt, they are YOURS to either fold or play. What are you going to do? To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

In this episode, we discuss the use of Discipline and how it bridges the gap of who you are and who you want to be. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

In this episode, we discuss the effects of stress and how it can overwhelm and take over our lives. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.team www.APG.team

Welcome to APG's Embrace the Suck Podcast. In this first episode, we discuss the idea behind Embracing the Suck.