The Pursuit of Perfection Podcast

In this episode Tim and China interview and hang out with Mitch Canham. Mitch Canham burst onto the National scene as the catcher for the two time National Champion Oregon State Beavers.  Back to back Champions in 2006-2007. Legendary and still head coach Pat Casey for the Beavers said Mitch was the best leader in the country.  Out of college he was a first round pick by the San Diego Padres and spent 9 seasons in the minor leagues with 6 organizations and 14 different teams.  Thinking the minor league life style was over this year he got a call from the Seattle Mariners to be the manager of the Clinton Lumberjacks (Single A team in the Midwest League). Here is the funny thing, Mitch has never managed or coached a game in in his life. His team goes on to win 86 games and come up one game short in the Midwest League Championship game.  He's already been promoted and will be the manager for the Modesto Nuts in the 2017 season.

Patrick is a singer song write out of New York and is on a pursuit to influence as many people as he can with his music. I love how he talks about forgiveness early in the episode and going through different seasons in life. You can find Patrick on the following platform's: http://instagram.com/patrickbreenmusic http://youtube.com/patrickbreenmusic http://facebook.com/patrickbreenmusic Spotify:bit.ly/patrickbspotify Enjoy this conversation and the go check out his music!

In this episode Tim and China sit down for an interview for YSPN360.com. YSPN360 is a company dedicated to providing proper youth instruction from elite level coaches and instructors. They also wish to prioritize the fun and enjoyment of the players while also teaching the fundamentals of athletics. Tim and China dive into their observations of youth sports over the years and also the current scope of youth athletics. They dive into what parents should look for, how to empower the athlete, and many other tools and concepts that can help get the most out of an athlete's youth sports experience.   At the end of the day it is all about making sure that the athlete is having fun. It is not about a championship at 9 years old. It is not about going 365 days a year on one sport alone. It is about an athlete having fun and developing both on and off the field. Enjoy!

In this episode Tim and China discuss the concept of Self Competition. In this increasingly short attention span society, we have to hold ourselves accountable for what wee focus on. We have the power to control our actions and a lot of our thoughts and not much else. We must learn to live internally and compete to be the best version of ourselves every day. Tim and China discuss Tim's saying, “You are either an amateur or you're a professional.” Basically, every decision that you make you have an opportunity to be an amateur or a professional. If you are competing with yourself to be elite, and to be the best version of yourself, train yourself to make the professional decision. This could be something as simple as brushing your teeth before bed. The more small professional decisions you make over time, the more your standard will be professional and not amateur. Be a professional tribe! Kick today's ass one decision at a time!

In this episode Tim and China discuss the societal temperature on topics like loyalty, service and being there for others. They also talk about the power of seeking solutions instead of focusing on the problem or the drama in life. In the modern world the attention span is rapidly declining. If we are not careful, our routine and the mundane will take over our lives. Tim and China challenge the tribe to reflect on their lives and take responsibility for what happens to them. We have so much more control of our lives than we give ourselves credit for. Take control of your life and seek the solution rather than focusing on the problem and the drama. Simplify your life and define what it is that you want and go get it!

In this episode Tim interviews China about the upcoming release of his second book, Tell Your Story. The book comes out Saturday, February 24th! 100% of the proceeds of China's book will be donated to his foundation the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation.  Tim asks China questions about his personal journey with Mental Health Issues and the inspiration behind the book.  Enjoy this episode and make sure you get China's book when it comes out with the link below. Also, be sure to check out the foundation website and consider making a donation. Enjoy! Get China's book Tell Your Story Here: https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Story-China-McCarney/dp/198418718X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518491930&sr=8-1&keywords=china+mccarney AAAD Website: Aaadf.org

In this episode China surprises Tim and interviews him about his business the Mental Locker. After being let go by the Air Force Academy, Tim found himself outside of a dugout for the first time and decided to take action and start his own business. China asks Tim questions about the business, about the process and about the continued growth of the Mental Locker.  Enjoy the show and checkout Tim's website to learn more! Thementallocker.com

In this episode Tim and China talk about the lost art of being cordial. So many of us get consumed by technology and our routine that we forget about human-to-human connection. We forget about the power of “please” and “thank you”. We forget about the power of eye contact and a simple smile. Tim and China discuss experiences from their own life to display he power of being cordial. The amazing thing is that we all have the equal ability to treat others with peace, love and positivity. It is a choice. If you begin to implement situational awareness, and treating people positively, you will see a tremendous positive shift in your life. Take the journey with Tim and China on this episode and enjoy! -Thank You : )

In this episode China and Tim discuss the concept of diversification.  A lot of times we think of diversification as a financial term that has to do with stock portfolios but it is so much more than that. We can diversify our lives to bring multiple areas of passion into our lives to live more abundantly. If we are focused too much on one thing, and that thing goes south or negative, it affects all of our life. If we diversify our lives one problem will not derail us and we can put our energy into other fields of passion. The key to successful diversification is give 100% of your effort and 100% of your focus to whatever the task at hand is. You want your hands in a bunch of different things but you want to focus on one thing at a time in the moment. That is the key to successful diversification. Commit to the moment and give the task at hand your all before moving on to the next one. Learn how to diversify your life effectively in this episode from Tim and China and get to work!

In this episode Tim and China discuss the topic of Labeling.  Things are labeled in our lives from the very second we are born. We are programmed to think a certain way, look a certain way and strive for certain things. Our peers, our family and the media program us constantly to label situations, individuals or circumstances a certain way. We do not even notice that we structure our life based on these labels and get far away from our true and genuine self. We have to analyze what our societal expectations versus our personal expectations. Are your personal expectations yours or are they what societal labels have created in your head? Tim and China dive deep in to these concepts and give you actionable steps to make sure you are living a genuine life and taking ownership of your labels for the world. Enjoy!

In this episode China talks to Tim about his episode 70 interview with Dr. Mike and Andrew from MoveU.com China asks Tim questions about his experience with both Dr. Mike and Andrew and what he took away from the Pop Pod's first in-person interview. What struck Tim the most was their passion and genuine energy towards helping others with their program. It was clear and evident right away that they care more about helping their clients with their health and well being than they care about making a buck. Here are some of the other bullet points that Tim and China took away from the interview: Have intention Have conviction towards whatever you are doing for yourself and for others Be purposeful with your words Simplify and bring passion and energy into your life

In this episode of the PopPod there are a few firsts. No china – This was a tough one! First time a guest was interviewed in person First time we had two guests on at the same time I had a ton of fun with these two powerhouses and I know you will get tremendous value from Mike and Andrew Website: www.moveu.com Instagram: @moveu_official What I love most about the two of them is there simplistic approach to living a better life. They are flying in the face of traditional medical practice and doing it with an approach that has shot them to the top of their industry  Simply put, they are THE BEST and that is why we are presenting them to THE TRIBE. Action Steps: Go to www.moveu.com and start the free program immediately! It will get you moving in the right direction to a better life. Follow them on Instagram. Their videos are very entertaining and packed with valuable information that you can apply immediately! Enjoy!

In this episode Tim and China talk about the good old New Years Resolutions. Why do we always make January 1st so important? It is as if we think we can overhaul our entire thought process in one day. Tim and China discuss how we can maintain good habits and productive daily actions all year long and all life long. What do we all want? We want to live our authentic life and be the best versions of ourselves. In order to get there we have to have a vision and take daily actions to get towards that goal. After that we need to reflect on those actions and see if we are getting close to that vision or not. Either way, it gives us valuable information as to what we need to do next. If those actions are getting closer to our vision, we continue and build momentum. If those actions are getting us farther away from our vision, we make adjustments and continue to move forward. The final step is having the patience to achieve your goals. Patience is the hardest part but anything worth achieving takes time. Vision + Action + Reflection + Patience = Authentic Best Self Set your vision. Take action. Reflect. Have patience. Enjoy your authentic self!

In this episode Tim and China discuss all you need to know to have your best year. Many people use the end of the year as an excuse to reset and set New Year's Resolutions. This is not a bad tradition. However, if you only keep your discipline for the first six weeks of the year and then go back to your bad habits you need to make a change! It is all about trusting the process of what you are doing no matter if it is the beginning of the year, middle of the year, etc. Tim and China discuss continuous goal setting and how to keep yourself motivated and disciplined all year long. Enjoy this episode and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In this episode Tim and China discussion to change your perspective in a way that better serves you. A lot of times we will focus on the minor negative part of a situation instead of the amazing amount of positive in that same situation. If something changes us from our routine a lot of times we have a negative reaction. We don't embrace change, we fight it and try to find something to blame for that change. China and Tim discuss this and how it relates to their lives. They also discuss how this is so relevant around the holidays. We have so much to be thankful for and yet we let little negatives snowball out of control and effect us more than they should. Enjoy this episode and learn how to change your focus to the amazing blessings in your life and all of the positive around you.

In this episode Tim and China dive in to the societal view of what it means to be “lucky”. Lucky seems to be thrown around a lot these days when it comes to people accomplishing things. No one wants to admit that success takes hard work, sacrifice and grit and so they just accept the excuse that successful people must be fortunate or lucky to be where they are. This is BULL SHIT! Hard work, self-discipline and sacrifice is what creates luck for yourself. Most anything that is accomplished in life is hard work and NOT luck. The harder you work, the luckier you seem to get. Are you aligning yourself with purpose? Do you know what you are trying to accomplish? Are you creating your own luck? Ask yourself these questions. Determine what makes you feel lucky and GO WORK FOR IT!

In this quick, rapid paced, Five Minute Friday, Tim and China discuss the power of action! Enjoy this short, fun-filled five minutes on how to plan your year and kick life's ass!

In this episode Tim and China discuss the year of 2017. The good, the bad and the ugly from the year is what they dive into and how to learn and get better through everything. Throughout the episode Tim and China talk about the lessons they learned throughout this year and what the plan of action is moving forward. This is the type of reflection they want the Tribe to be partaking in constantly. That is the journey of life. We enjoy our successes, learn from our mistakes, and use both equally to improve over time. As the new year fast approaches take a look back at all of your experiences in 2017. Analyze what made you successful, where you can improve and what you want to accomplish in 2018 and beyond. With that type of big planning you can decide what daily actions are necessary to get you where you want to go!

In this episode Tim and China do a November recap and discuss the holiday season. They discuss the lessons they have learned in the past holiday seasons and give action steps to live productively through these times. Do you invest in the moment you are in? Do you enjoy each moment intentionally? Do you analyze whether you are using excuses or action? These are the types of questions Tim and China discuss in this episode. Do you have a system that works for you to get you to where you want to go. The number one lesson is to just show up and start. Often times starting can be the hardest part. Once you start you can accomplish anything that you can imagine!

In this episode China and Tim discuss the struggles that we often face during the Holiday Season. Laziness, overeating, complacency and other related topics are all possibilities during this time of year. Tim and China discuss these possibilities in depth and actionable steps to avoid or combat them. When you are living an elite lifestyle you gain ground and separate yourself during periods where normal and average people stay the same or move backwards. The Holiday Season is a perfect example of this. Many people lose all of the momentum they have created all year because they fall victim to their surroundings. It gets darker earlier, there are plenty of bad meal opportunities and the possibilities of mistakes and slip-ups are greater. In this episode get the tools and mindset to combat these negative possibilities and continue to get better and get closer to the best version of yourself!

In this episode Tim and China discuss the topic of consistency. China uses his personal battle with Anxiety and shares how attempts to achieve mental health consistency. Tim shares his action steps and how achieves consistency on a daily basis. Consistency is about making the right choices on a daily basis. It is also about being able to get over a bad choice quickly. If you have 99 out of 100 good days you should not beat yourself up over the 1 bad day. You should learn from it and move on.  Dive into the topic of consistency with Tim and China and analyze the meaning of these words for yourself: -Purpose -Perception -Practice -Purpose -Perspective -Position -Priorities -Predator

In this episode Tim and China are once again joined by the amazing Aubrey Mable. This time she joins to discuss the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation and the November Campaign.  Aubrey has been a AAAD Ambassador since China founded the organization and has a tremendous passion for helping others and helping other help themselves. It is always beneficial to hear many perspectives on the same topic so that you can really define what it means for you and to you. Mental Health is no different and Aubrey joins China and Tim to give her unique perspective and experience with Mental Health Issues. Remember that YOU ARE ENOUGH and you are capable of dealing with and defeating any battle that you face. Remember to get involved with the AAAD November Campaign to help raise awareness and funds for Mental Health issues. Remember to BE THE CHANGE! aaadf.org/donate

In this episode China dives deep into his Mental Health Battle and tries to paint a vivid and genuine picture of what he deals with on a daily basis. Tim asks some amazing questions to lead China into sharing the details of what he deals with physically and mentally during an anxiety episode or panic attack. This episode is keeping with the November theme to raise awareness for mental health. China's foundation the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation is raising awareness and funds all year long but have a concentrated effort going in November to celebrate the November, 2016 birth of AAAD. China gives genuine accounts of what he thinks leads to some of his panic episodes and invites the tribe to share with their community what they have gone through or are going through. China and Tim invite you all to BE THE CHANGE and to get involved with AAAD and the movement on Social Media.

In this episode Tim and China go over the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression November Campaign. Last November the movement of AAAD was born. In the following months the reaction and support was so incredible that China decided it needed to be something much bigger than just a one month social media movement. He got the appropriate help and and in March in 2017 the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression Foundation was approved by the government. In this episode Tim and China talk about the power of sharing your story. Your story CAN help people if you are willing to share it. That has been the biggest change for China in his Mental Health Journey and he encourages everyone to get involved and share with their community to raise awareness this November.

In this episode Tim and China do a “Check Up From The Neck Up.” They have done this a few times throughout the journey on the POP POD and give the tribe a great example as to the types of conversations to pursue. How often do you analyze your goals? Do you have an accountability partner that will help keep you focused? These are some of the questions Tim and China discuss on this episode. They also talk about where they are thriving and where they want to improve currently in their lives.  Pursue like-minded people that want to accomplish similar things that you want to. Do your own check up from the neck up from time to time to make sure you are on the right track. Relax and enjoy this episode!

In this episode Tim and China discuss the key to unplugging and relaxing. A lot of times we can get into the a repetitive routine and forget to spend time relaxing and unplugging from the stresses of everyday life. Without taking a step back at times it can be hard to identify our priorities and do what we want to do.  China and Tim discuss a recent trip that China took that changed the way he looks at his life and core values. Similar to an earlier episode on the Pop Pod when Tim went to 40yearsofzen.com China reflects on his thought process throughout the week and what it means for him going forward. This is the type of reflection that can be valuable to maximize the efficiency and value in your life. The key is figuring out what works for you in terms unplugging and relaxing. Is it travel? Is it mediation? Figure it out for yourself and start to prioritize You Time!

In this episode Tim and China discuss how to get out of a rut. We all fall in to a rut sometimes. They key is how quickly do you get out off that rut and do you have tools in place to help you get out quickly. Usually we fall into a rut because of a lack of discipline. We stop doing what we did to get us into a positive spot. Little negative decisions start to add up and we find ourselves in a full-fledged rut. Sometimes the rut can last for weeks, months, or even years. Tim and China discuss the two phases of getting out of a rut: first you need to identify that you are in and second you have to have tools in place to get out of it. Enjoy their perspective and action steps to help you the next time you are in a rut!

In this episode Tim and China discuss the topic of urgency.  It is not about being feeling urgency for results. Instead it is about being urgent in making positive changes in your life. It is about being urgent to take action towards things that will bring more value to your life. So often we confuse urgency with a quick fix and expect to make significant changes quickly or overnight. Unfortunately this is not realistic and we often find ourselves feeling disappointed and reverting back to exactly where we were. Significant change takes repetitive positive actions over a period of time. You need to be lean with your actions and choices and make sure you are analyzing the way you are living your life. You have to go internal, define your goals and what is important to you, and figure out the daily steps to get there. Enjoy Tim and China discussing a familiar word in a different way!

In this episode Tim and China talk about struggles and pain. What are you willing to struggle for? What are you willing to experience pain for?

In this episode Tim and China have the pleasure of interviewing Aubrey Mable. Aubrey Mable has made one of the most significant impacts on China's life in the shortest amount of time. China and Tim are constantly talking about living an elite lifestyle, being the best version of yourself and living for something larger than just yourself. Aubrey emulates all of this in an amazing way and lives at an amazing pace.

In this episode Tim and China celebrate the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Pop Pod! It has been 52 consecutive weeks and there is no better way to celebrate then to have a return visit from Steve “Thunderbeast” Kozola!

In this episode Tim and China dive into the concept that pain in necessary. A lot of individuals in life try to avoid pain or uncomfortable situations at all costs. The problem with this is that often times we learn the most about ourselves during adversity and difficult times. The problem is often times that we are looking at pain the wrong way.

It is Episode 50! In this episode Tim and China reflect back on the 50 consecutive weeks of the POP POD journey. They talk about the commitment, the growth and the discipline that they have shared with the Tribe over the journey of the podcast.

In this episode Tim and China recap the amazing interview with Jason Burton. Jason “JB” Burton lit the Pop Pod on fire a week ago with incredible passion and incredible energy.

In this episode Tim and China interview Jason Burton. Jason Burton is the absolute definition of pursuing your passion and following your heart. For JB that passion has been, is, and will probably always be football. Enjoy the energy and passion in this fun-filled episode!

In this episode Tim and China discuss the topic complacency. It is amazing how hard a definition can hit you when you think you know what it means.

In this episode Tim and China have the pleasure of interviewing Adam Lewis Walker. Adam was obsessed of competing in the Olympics as a pole-vaulter. His win at all costs mindset at the time backfired when he dislocated his kneecap and tore his ACL. During his 2 years of rehab and surgery Adam fell into a deep depression. Adam survived and thrived and now uses his journey to inspire people all over the world.

In this episode China and Tim discuss the topic of avoidance. Think quickly about this question: What are you currently avoiding in life?

In this episode Tim and China talk about the concept about Life being Fair. As we all know, life is not fair. The question is, should life be fair? Tim and China agree life shouldn't be fair.

In this short and sweet episode Tim and China discuss the concept of uncertainty. A lot of times uncertainty causes people to hesitate or to be paralyzed. We can get into a comfort zone mentality where we do not want to push ourselves because we are afraid of what we can't control. 

In this episode Tim and China discuss success. Success is today's world is often times tied to status, wealth and material possessions. That is not true success. Success is every day. Success is continuing to push ourselves until we are no longer on this earth. 

In this episode Tim and China discuss living your True Life. What is a true life? It consists of you pursuing your passion and holding yourself accountable to get to where you want to go. What is it not? Living for other people's expectations and standards for the sake of fitting in. 

In this episode Tim and China discuss how to get the most of your time. We have all heard excuses like, “It's not the right time” or “I don't have time”. However, in reality, we all have 86,400 seconds each and every day. The key is what do you do with that time?

In this episode Tim and China dive in to a topic that may seem dark but it is actually extremely powerful: Death. Death is a big fear for a lot of people. They are afraid of dying. They are afraid of losing a loved one. Death can be a crippling concept but when you approach it with a different outlook, it can be an extremely positive and motivating tool.

In this episode Tim and China discuss everyday life challenges that we all experience. Tim discusses how a rough travel Sunday showed him the very mindset we need to have to get the most out of life.

In this episode Tim and China sit down for an interview for YSPN360.com. YSPN360 is a company dedicated to providing proper youth instruction from elite level coaches and instructors. They also wish to prioritize the fun and enjoyment of the players while also teaching the fundamentals of athletics.

In this episode Tim and China recap the amazing interview with Steve “Thunderbeast” Kozola. With topics like adversity, resilience, discipline and pushing yourself, there are a TON of valuable lessons to learn from Steve and his path. There is also a ton we can all learn from our own paths.

In this episode Tim and China have the pleasure of interviewing MMA Fighter Steve “Thunderbeast” Kozola.

In this episode Tim interviews China about the launch of his Foundation, Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression. The Foundation officially launches on May 7th, 2017 and China discusses the evolving journey he has had with Mental health Issues his entire life. Tim and China challenge ThePopPod Tribe to celebrate the 2017 Launch of AAAD by signing up for the $17 Monthly Donation at AAADF.org

In this episode Tim and China put a bow on the Human Conditioning 4 part series. They discuss Social Media and how much time it can actually consume if you are not careful

In this episode Tim and China discuss Human Conditioning and how it pertains to Obesity. One of the most popular goals and points of interest for people is their physical fitness and nutrition habits. Many individuals are unhappy with the way they look and feel and they do not know where to start in order to make significant positive changes in their lives. They get caught up in the next fad diet and never attain sustainable results and get caught in a vicious cycle. We have been conditioned to consume in certain ways and it is having detrimental effects on our health and well being.