Podcast appearances and mentions of stew smith

Jim Edwards of https://www.copyandcontent.ai discusses book sales with author Stew Smith, the importance of starting a business or improving your current one by positioning yourself as an authority through publishing a book. See how to do it with Jim's program at https://writeyourbook.ai, do the heavy lifting for you.   Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks   and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out http://www.thejimedwardsmethod.com. Ready to become an author? We can show you how! Join the hundreds of authors, many of them Amazon best sellers who have used WriteYourBook.AI to become published authors on Amazon, letting AI do all the heavy lifting. Join us!

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss how to write compelling sales copy for books, courses, and any product/service in your business by leading with SOUL and Ending in DATA. In this presentation, I'll guide you through a step-by-step process to plan out a profitable map that automatically creates profits. If you're serious about maximizing your earnings, drop what you're doing and watch the replay right away.Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss methods to use books to sell bigger services and grow your business. Using sales copy Ai AI-enhanced genies you can turn your idea into compelling sales copy that helps you make more sales. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss the qualities of a GOOD DEAL and how to make offers that will improve your business. Adding value to your offers - perceived or actual!  This is your opportunity to discover how to effectively brainstorm a value ladder for the first time or refine your existing one.In this presentation, I'll guide you through a step-by-step process to create a better deal that works for all parties. If you're serious about maximizing your earnings, drop what you're doing and watch the replay right away.Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss what a making offers and how you make good ones! This is your opportunity to discover how to effectively create solid value for the customer with an offer they cannot refuse. In this presentation, I'll guide you through a step-by-step process to create offers that sell and automatically create profits.Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss how to write a book and leverage it for your business. In this podcast/presentation, I'll guide you through a step-by-step process to plan out a map that automatically creates profits for your business using a book. If you're serious about maximizing your earnings, drop what you're doing and watch the replay right away.Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith talk about getting things done and tapping into the brain's hidden potential.  Whenever this question is asked, I go down a rabbit hole in psychology and physiology studies. While these are useful in naming the chemical processes that occur when people succeed at accomplishing tough things, the debate about what makes you tougher as an individual is a diverse list of options that work for others before you.The rabbit hole traveled for this article taught me about the CAC model: Cognition, Affection and Conation. This trilogy of the mind has been studied for decades and primarily involves creating marketing strategies to urge customers to buy products and services. What makes us buy something after seeing an advertisement? In a basic nutshell, it's getting a person to think (cognition) that they need something, feel (affection/sensation) they want something, and pull the trigger and make the purchase (conation). What gets us to do something, especially when our thinking and feeling parts of the brain tell us the opposite?See more about the CopyAndContent.ai powerful software tools that make getting things done even easier.   See https://www.copyandcontent.ai and let Jim Edwards coach you along the way with regularly scheduled programming each week. 

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss setting goals vs. starting an experiment with your business. You may find one is less mentally burdensome than the other. In this presentation, I'll guide you through a step-by-step process to plan out a how you can get things done easier with less stress about success or failure. If you're serious about maximizing your business potential, drop what you're doing and watch the replay right away.Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss what a Value Ladder is and how to make one you're your business offers. This is your opportunity to discover how to effectively brainstorm a value ladder for the first time or refine your existing one.In this presentation, I'll guide you through a step-by-step process to plan out a profitable map that automatically creates profits. If you're serious about maximizing your earnings, drop what you're doing and watch the replay right away.Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss the five stages of awareness as they pertain to you and your business/market. We also do a deep dive into a business that needs a marketing launch and lead generation.Check out https://CopyandContent.ai for access to sales copywriting and content marketing for all your business writing needs. Let the Avatar-enabled Genies do the work for you. Jim and Stew share ideas on getting something useful and easy to accomplish. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss a recent conference and presentation Jim gave at the Go High Order Conference. Check out the future offerings at https://www.copyandcontent.ai for the latest in AI-assisted content marketing, sales copy, and more to boost your business. Check out https://CopyandContent.ai for access to sales copywriting and content marketing for all your business writing needs. Let the Avatar-enabled Genies do the work for you. Jim and Stew share ideas on getting something useful and easy to accomplish. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss leadership/followership in any organization, specifically in business. Whether you are working with employees, contractors, or family business, understanding the dynamics of what makes a good team is critical. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at   / copywritingandcontenthacks  . This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss the ethics of how to properly use AI and be ethical at the same time. Face it: using AI with zero editing and not adding in Stories, Opinions, Uniqueness, Lessons Learned, and Experiences is just dumb.Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at /copywritingandcontenthacks .This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss one of Jim's latest software Genies, which allows the user to create the perfect topic for a book (or long article) for their specific market. This genie also allows the user to brainstorm chapters and sections of the book. Check it out and save yourself months of time trying to create the perfect topic and chapters to write about.Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at / copywritingandcontenthacks .This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

EP 206: In this special Encore Edition of Revival Town Podcast, we bring you a series of captivating interviews with four of the founding members of the legendary band Delirious. First up is Big Church Festival founder and keyboard player, Tim Jupp, followed by drummer and creative designer Stew Smith. Then we hear from guitarist Stu G, who is currently touring with Michael W. Smith. And we round out the episode with worship leader and songwriter Martin Smith. Each member shares fun and powerful moments from their time playing around the globe with Delirious, including the unforgettable experience of opening for Bon Jovi. They also discuss what they are doing now to further the Kingdom. Join us for an episode filled with inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a look at how these influential musicians continue to impact the world through their faith and music.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss doing interviews for content along with the perfect offer. Jim walks us through what this type of business offer looks like and then shows another Genie to make perfect offers.  Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss creating the perfect offer and common mistakes with business offers. From creating one in thin air to using software to assist in the process if you need to fix your story to help you sell more products and services.   Check out https://CopyandContent.ai for access to sales copywriting and content marketing for all your business writing needs. Let the Avatar-enabled Genies do the work for you. Jim and Stew share ideas on getting something useful and easy to accomplish. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss creating a million-dollar offer. Jim walks us through what this type of business offer looks like and then shows us the Million Dollar Offer Genie.  Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss creating stories that sell. From creating one in thin air to using software to assist in the process if you need to fix your story to help you sell more products and services.    Check out https://CopyandContent.ai for access to sales copywriting and content marketing for all your business writing needs. Let the Avatar-enabled Genies do the work for you. Jim and Stew share ideas on getting something useful and easy to accomplish. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss updating books for changes in the business market as well as adding Agency Services to your existing business to increase profits.   Check out https://CopyandContent.ai for access to sales copywriting and content marketing for all your business writing needs. Let the Avatar-enabled Genies do the work for you. Jim and Stew share ideas on getting something useful and easy to accomplish. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss creating a user profile that coordinates with your avatar and your content/sales result. Check out https://CopyandContent.ai for access to sales copywriting and content marketing for all your business writing needs. Let the Avatar-enabled Genies do the work for you. Jim and Stew share some ideas on getting something done that is useful and easy to accomplish. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly make the results you need to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Discover the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is a treasure trove of insights and discussions. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss creating a hook for any title, headline or email subject line using the 3,5,7 Work Hook Genie. We go through a hook creation in less than 5 minutes, creating a hundred options.  Check out https://CopyandContent.ai for access to sales copywriting and content marketing for all your business writing needs. Let the Avatar-enabled Genies do the work for you. Jim and Stew share ideas on getting something that is useful and easy to accomplish. Check out these AI-generated software walk-throughs and quickly achieve the desired results to help take your business to new heights. The Genie-Walk-Through is one way to see these amazing developments each week. Join the Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks. This vibrant community is not just a place for insights and discussions, but a treasure trove of shared knowledge and experiences. It's a space where your voice is valued, and your ideas can flourish. For a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques used to create exceptional sales copy, explore https://www.copyandcontent.ai.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss having a website that sets you a part from the competition and it s quick and easy way to send potential customers to get to know you.  We walk you through the Authority Site Genie and build the content for a killer website.Check out https://CopyandContent.ai Genies and Online Coaching Programs for all of your copywriting and sales and online marketing needs. Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out https://www.copyandcontent.ai

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss having a list or GO-TO activities to get something done when you lack time or cannot think of what to focus on for the day. Learn some of the lessons learned by two people who have been entrepreneurs for over 20 years.  Check out https://CopyandContent.ai Genies and Online Coaching Programs for all of your copywriting and sales and online marketing needs. Do you have a GO TO plan for when you lack time or cannot think of business items you need to accomplish when you cannot think or focus on any one thing? Jim and Stew and Soosan share some ideas on getting something done that is useful and easy to accomplish.Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out https://www.copyandcontent.ai

Jeff Nichols (https://www.performancefirstus.com) and Stew Smith https://www.stewsmithfitness.com created a fun podcast with this topic and share many of there keepsakes from the Teams, Boot Camp, and the Naval Academy. Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops related training.  See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith discuss storytelling for any conversation, blog post, podcast, and even elevator speech. How do you develop your story inventory to be better equipped with a compelling story for people to see you as an authority in your field. Jim also shows us how to use the https://www.CopyandContent.ai Genies to create useful content like that help you with building leads, relationships, and sales personally created for ideal customer – AKA Avatar.  Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks   and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out http://www.thejimedwardsmethod.com.

In this episode, Dr. Grant Cooper and Dr. Zinovy Meyler sit down with Stew Smith to discuss the importance of being a tactical athlete and how tactical athlete training can be applied to everyday life. They also explore the concept of thriving instead of surviving and the mindset shift that comes with it. The role of social support in overcoming challenges is highlighted, as well as the importance of balancing exercises to prevent injuries. The power of reverse psychology is discussed, along with the importance of finding another path to success. The ABDs of nutrition are introduced, and the conversation concludes with a discussion on the name it and tame it technique for managing stress and anxiety. They discuss various topics related to mindset, resilience, and personal growth. They explore the importance of overcoming fear and learning to talk to oneself. They also delve into the significance of humility in leadership and team dynamics. The conversation highlights the value of continuous learning and the role of empathy in supporting others. They discuss the power of focus, teamwork, and the active approach to challenges. The conversation concludes with insights into the long journey of education and training, the individuality of diets and training methods, and the development of resilience through training.(00:00) Introduction(00:55) Stew Smith: A Former Navy SEAL(02:30) The Concept of Failure in Special Operations(18:13) The Power of Positive Self-Talk(21:09) Understanding the Limitations of the Body(35:44) The Importance of Diversifying Your Training(41:26) The Concept of Tactical Athlete Training(42:40) The Importance of Mindset in Overcoming Challenges(44:47) The Power of Perseverance and Mental Toughness(46:04) The Role of Fitness in Everyday Life(01:02:28) The Impact of Nutrition on Performance(01:13:41) The Power of Naming and Taming Stressors(01:17:31) Dealing with Threats and Fear(01:18:16) Perspective and Humility in Stressful Situations(01:18:58) The Importance of Humility in Leadership and Team Dynamics(01:20:20) The Role of Empathy in Teamwork(01:21:26) The Importance of Continuous Learning(01:21:51) The Role of Mentors and Empathy in Team Dynamics(01:22:27) The Power of Focusing on the Team(01:24:18) The Journey of Medical School and Residency(01:28:18) The Importance of Humility in Fitness and Training(01:29:22) The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Fitness(01:35:26) The Importance of Resilience and Mindset in Training(01:39:13) The Role of Adversity in Building Resilience(01:41:30) The Power of Physical Training in Building Mental Strength(01:43:37) The Importance of Teamwork and Empathy in Training(01:45:16) The Role of Cold Exposure in Training(01:46:24) The Power of Adapting to Challenges in Training(01:47:21) Closing Remarks and Future Discussionshttps://www.stewsmithfitness.com/https://www.stewsmith.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/StewSmith182https://www.instagram.com/stewsmith50/Performance Initiative Social & Website:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPNCI1-HBSZmiHNAlAjiIwWebsite: https://www.performanceinitiativepodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performanceinitiativeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@performanceinitiative

Jim Edwards of https://www.copyandcontent.ai discusses the types of ideas that have revolutionized his business over the years. Together with Stew Smith, Jim shares how he gets the thinking and creative part of his brain flowing - even when on vacation.  Some of Jim's best ideas come from long car trips, vacation time, and working out alone.  Learn how to tap into this creative part of the brain and help you take your business to the next level this year. Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks   and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out http://www.thejimedwardsmethod.com. Ready to become an author? We can show you how! Join the hundreds of authors, many of them Amazon best sellers who have used WriteYourBook.AI to become published authors on Amazon, letting AI do all the heavy lifting. Join us!

Have you been told that static stretching is bad, and it does not doesn't prevent injuries? See - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/dont-skip-moblity-dayMost of us have been coached to avoid stretching altogether, don't stretch before a workout, or use dynamic stretches instead. For me personally, stretching more has been life-changing, with increased joint mobility, reduced pain, and even injury prevention. Despite what you may have been told, a well-balanced mix of cardio warmups, dynamic stretching, and static stretching can make a real difference in your physical health. Finding the right warmup routine for your body and your specific physical activities is a process that will take some trial and error, but the benefits are well worth the effort.The Benefits of Daily StretchingDaily stretching can be spread throughout the day with short walks mixed with any stretch for just minutes a day. But it is recommended to add a stretching session after exercise or stressful days or as a cooldown to cardio activity. Helps Decompress – Both physically and mentally, stretching allows you to relax, brings stress levels down, and puts you in a better mindset. Stress in the body makes muscles tight and stiff, leading to tension headaches and lower back pains. Stretching helps to relieve aches from common soreness and tension. Stretching increases blood flow throughout the body and the brain. Increasing feel-good hormones like serotonin stretching reduces stress, anxiety, and general fatigue—stretch/stress study. See https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23764394/Increased Flexibility and Joint Range of Motion – This major benefit also allows you to be more balanced with your posture and will help you prevent injuries. From avoiding common daily aches and pains to being more durable during workouts and athletic activity, stretching reduces pain and injury through soft tissue flexibility and joint mobility. Helps with Treading Water and Swimming – For many non-swimming athletes, swimming and treading are more difficult, mainly due to the lack of shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle mobility and tight leg, back, and shoulder muscles.  See related article and recent coaching tips. see article - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/treading-might-be-a-mobility-issue-try-these-stretches-movementsCooling Down After Workout – Most people who stretch will stretch on the back end of a workout, but often, this section is skipped due to busy lives and lack of time. But stretching helps us move better. When you bend over to pick up a heavy box or even a pen on the floor, you can throw your back out just by bending over at the hips if your back, hips, and legs are tight (lacking flexibility and mobility). Sitting is the New Smoking – Getting up every 30-40 minutes for a quick walk and stretching session of the legs, hips, and shoulders can reduce stress and back pain and help you with your productivity and mood. Sitting too much is one of the biggest reasons why we need to pursue a daily stretching habit actively. See more great training ideas at https://www.stewsmithfitness.com in the form of free articles, free APP, and books, ebooks, and online coaching too.Find more about our programs at our social media:Facebook    Instagram  TikTok  Youtubehttp://www.facebook.com/stewsmith182http://www.instagram.com/stewsmith50https://www.tiktok.com/@stewsmith50https://www.youtube.com/stew50smithGo to https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and use LIVE15 and save 15% on the store purchases

Get good at both - learn about Seasonal Tactical Fitness Periodization - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/seasonal-tactical-fitness-periodization-what-is-it-why-is-it-importantFor the best athletes in either the endurance or strength world, you will find both athlete types excel in one and perform rather miserably in the other.  While this may be true for the elite athletes who need to master their competition events, it does not matter for the tactical athlete in the military, who needs to have a solid foundation in both but does not need to be great in either strength or endurance. Just being good at both is the goal of the tactical athlete in the military, police, and firefighting professions. A recent study was published ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35971745/ ) discussing that after a cycle of endurance training, athletes who did a resistance training cycle immediately following saw an increased rate of muscle growth. This is news as, for as long as I can remember, those who like to lift for both strength and mass gains avoid cardio as if it were a disease that could negatively affect their performance and/or aesthetics. Granted, this study was done in untrained teens, who typically see quick increases in gains when exposed to any new stimulus. See more great training ideas at https://www.stewsmithfitness.com in the form of free articles, free APP, and books, ebooks, and online coaching too.Find more about our programs at our social media:Facebook    Instagram  TikTok  Youtubehttp://www.facebook.com/stewsmith182http://www.instagram.com/stewsmith50https://www.tiktok.com/@stewsmith50https://www.youtube.com/stew50smithGo to https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and use LIVE15 and save 15% on the store purchasesWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6164612443013120

National Diet Cheat Day is was here this week. Many Americans are thankful for this day of feasting as it can bring together family, friends, and lots of food with no excuses. If you are considering making Thanksgiving Day your “cheat day” and combining eating a masterfully prepared meal by someone prideful in their cooking with sitting around watching football, parades, and dog shows, try some of these ideas to help with some activity. Get the Physical Activity Done BEFORE Eating – There are many tradition-making ideas to get you moving on Thanksgiving morning. The low-hanging fruit for physical activity can start with home and yard cleanup if you are hosting a dinner. Local Turkey-Trots for a good cause are also available in most areas, OR you can make your own family/friend-oriented Turkey Trot. If you have a big family or group of friends, maybe create your own Turkey-Bowl Flag Football game. These are all great ideas for morning activity.Start a Tradition - My own Thanksgiving Day workout consists of current students and prior students who are back home on leave for a traditional run and calisthenics / some lifting workouts. While they have varied in detail throughout the 25 years of workout tradition, having a mini-reunion with old friends is a fun hour or so. It has been more reunion than a typical difficult workout, but remembering where you came from is also a nice touch. Long before this tradition, when I would go home, my high school buddies and I would meet old coaches in the morning at the high school and have the gym to ourselves.  I am sure this is where I got the idea to continue creating a moment for former students to join in a homecoming workout.  If you are a coach, consider building a new tradition if it fits your abilities and facilities. See more great training ideas at https://www.stewsmithfitness.com in the form of free articles, free APP, and books, ebooks, and online coaching too.Find more about our programs at our social media:Facebook    Instagram  TikTok  Youtubehttp://www.facebook.com/stewsmith182http://www.instagram.com/stewsmith50https://www.tiktok.com/@stewsmith50https://www.youtube.com/stew50smithGo to https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and use LIVE15 and save 15% on the store purchases

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith demonstrate using the https://www.CopyandContent.ai Genies to create Book Titles and Headlines for smarter copy hooks. Plus we both discuss how writing our books have changed our lives and how having a book helps you with building leads, relationships, and sales personally created for ideal customer. Check out these Genie Software Walk-throughs to see how easy it is to write compelling copy and even books!!! See https://www.writeyourbook.ai and sign up for the next online coaching to have you published on Amazon in a week.  Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks   and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out http://www.thejimedwardsmethod.com.

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith demonstrate using the https://www.writeyourbook.ai Genies to create books, book titles, and everything you need to get published on Amazon (print and/or ebook). Check out these Genie Software Walk-throughs to see how easy it is to write compelling copy and even books!!! See and sign up for the next online coaching to have you published on Amazon in a week.  Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks   and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out http://www.thejimedwardsmethod.com.

Jim Edwards https://www.copyandcontent.ai and Stew Smith discuss hooks and USPs - Unique Selling Points or Propositions. Check out how they can be integrated into sales copy, advertisements, and daily content. Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks   and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out http://www.thejimedwardsmethod.com.

Jim Edwards (CopyandContent.ai) and Stew Smith discuss relationships built, information learned, and tasks you should do after the Business Conference you recently attended.  Acting ASAP is key to improving your current status.  Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks   and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out http://www.thejimedwardsmethod.com.

Stew Smith https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and Jeff Nichols https://www.performancefirstus.com discuss students and coaches who take their training seriously.  What does that actually mean? Here are some great examples of cues given off by students to the coaches that show a lack of seriousness with the process of becoming a __________.Check out other videos of combat swimmer stroke, workouts, and other spec ops-related training.  See http://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more information about the military, law enforcement, special ops, fire fighting training programs.

Stew Smith discusses running / rucking activities for various athletes in jobs where load bearing is needed.  See more at https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and use LIVE 15 to save 15% with books / ebooks / programming.If you have ever served in a unit that rucks as its primary method of transportation, you may have noticed three different groups. A group that could outrun everyone but only ruck at a mediocre pace. A group that could out-ruck everyone but ran at a mediocre pace. Then there is the hybrid guy who is just above average in both.  Think of The Groups As Cars, Trucks, and SUVsThank you for your watching, if you need anything you can find me on social media, email - stew@stewsmith.com, and my articles at Military.com and https://www.stewsmithfitness.comVoted Top Ten Military Fitness Blog (#1 and #3)Check out Most Common Mistakes Report for Spec Ops CandidatesFollow Stew Smith on:  Facebook    Instagram      TikTok  Youtubehttp://www.facebook.com/stewsmith182http://www.instagram.com/stewsmith50https://www.tiktok.com/@stewsmith50https://www.youtube.com/stew50smithGo to https://www.stewsmithfitness.com and use LIVE15 and save 15% on the store purchases

Stew Smith https://www.StewSmithFitness.com discusses what you ask about today. Some of the most common topics and related articles about prior questions are here.Related introduction topic article: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/two-programs-that-turn-weakness-into-strengths-or-much-less-of-a-weaknessCheck out my info at https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more on tactical fitness training, testing, and getting TO and THROUGH Selection. https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/physical-assessment-tools-for-to-and-through-selection Personalizing Spec Ops Programming to Logically Fit Your Abilities...then Progress from There... See ideas: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/test-article Also - Two Programs To Turn Weakness into Strength - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/two-programs-that-turn-weakness-into-strengths-or-much-less-of-a-weaknessCheck out the System's Check article - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/perform-a-systems-check-after-long-bouts-with-illness-injury-or-not-trainingWho is Ready for FALL Transition Training? It is coming up....When in doubt – go with Mobility Day workouts to keep the habit of training alive:https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/mobility-day-easy-day-recovery-day-technique-day-call-it-what-you-want-you-still-need-itDon't Skip Mobility Day - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/dont-skip-moblity-dayCheck out more info on my YouTube, TIKTOK (CSS Critiques), Instagram pages as well as my site https://www.stewsmithfitness.com

Stew Smith talks about training for goals and assessing yourself regularly to see if you are on the right program. https://www.stewsmithfitness.comTrust the Process...But Verify / Assess RegularlyIf you plan to challenge yourself by attending any Special Ops program selection course, you likely were training hard just to get accepted into the training. If you were one of the wise ones to focus on the following phase of training (getting THROUGH the training) after crushing the entry-level fitness test process, then you likely have been on this journey for quite some time.See - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/do-you-trust-your-training-regardless-test-it-often

Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL Lieutenant and an NSCA CSCS who graduated from the US Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, also known as BUD/S. For over 25 years, he has been writing workout books that prepare people to ace fitness tests and selection programs. People from all fitness levels use his military preparation products for help with everything from losing weight and getting ready for basic training to preparing for special operations. Stew founded StewSmithFitness.com and Heroes of Tomorrow Fitness – an online fitness resource for people seeking to join the Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting professions. He and his team train over 5,000 young men and women who wish to serve their country and communities locally for free each year.In this episode, we discuss his career, his approach to coaching everything from the specifics of the CSS to big-picture SOF prep training, and what he's learned about successful SOF candidates in his 25+ years of coaching.  Timestamps:00:00:22  Intro00:01:12 Background00:03:50 What Have You Learned Since You Started00:06:31 Approach to Coaching CSS00:08:49 Technique Preference00:13:23 Working on Range of Motion00:16:25 Alternating Breaststroke Kick00:17:50 What Are You Currently Doing00:19:03 How Far do People Travel to Train With You00:20:05 How Does Your Coaching Change From Person to Person00:24:20 Helping People Prepare For The PST00:29:12 Most Common Beginner-Level Issues00:34:34 Balance of Treading Training00:37:01 Biggest Differences in Prep Strategies00:41:12 Reasons Attrition is High00:43:29 Have They Been Doing the Work00:45:21 Main Variables in Prep for Individual Characteristics00:48:09 Advice for Talking to Recruiters00:51:48 Scruff Duty00:54:10 Best and Worst Advice You've Ever Received00:58:21 Learn More About You00:59:24 Outro

See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more articles like this as well as dozens of fitness training programs to get you to and through any military, police, and fire fighter training.  You should create an assessment week for your training program at some point. A logical time for that assessment during a 12- or 16-week cycle would either be at the beginning, the end or both. About midway through the cycle, check your progress to see whether you are moving in the right direction. These assessments have to be honest if you want accurate measures of your ability, but the test should also cover the basics of training. See ideas for building your own fitness test if you do not have one to take:  https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/developing-fitness-tests-for-selection-into-special-ops  How do you feel? Are you burned out? (see recovery help) Do you think you're consistent with your training? Missing any days during the week? How are you eating at each meal and sleeping each night? These somewhat subjective assessment marks are just as important as objective grades during your assessment day or week. You can decide how many events to assess, but for anyone who wants to become a better tactical athlete, maintaining your strengths and improving your weaknesses will require more than a few days of testing. Here is something we do about six weeks into our winter lift cycle right around Groundhog Day. Our goal is to improve strength, power, and speed and agility, but maintain our PT test scores for cardio and muscle stamina.

Stew Smith - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com discusses bringing back physical education and training in schools. New Meta-Analysis proves what many of us have been thinking / saying for decades:  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-023-01881-6  Throughout time, the discussion of the younger generation not being capable of taking on the challenges of adulthood has been taken place by the older generations. When I was going through SEAL training, the Vietnam Veteran SEAL instructors called our class the MTV generation – having grown up in the 80s and had access to increasingly more TV channels to tune into than earlier generations. Therefore, the article's tone is based on the science behind this decade-old opinion and the audience of parents, teachers, and school administrators.  This is not just the opinion of a grumpy old fitness writer who grew up with PE Classes throughout every grade of school, but a thorough meta-analysis of scientific studies on children and adolescents who needed more physical activity in their day. The question is how dangerous a higher percentage of unphysically fit youth is for our youth and our National Defense. To have generations of military-aged men and women unable to join due to obesity, failure to meet the height/weight/body fat standards, and not being physically able enough to pass any of the entry-level fitness tests. There have been suggestions at one end of the spectrum to get rid of physical fitness standards for not just the military but for police and fire services as well. Robinson, K., Riley, N., Owen, K. et al. Effects of Resistance Training on Academic Outcomes in School-Aged Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Med (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-023-01881-6 

Stew Smith https://www.stewsmithfitness.com discusses consistency and hard work along with talent and genius.  Check this out:Making day 2 of the week is even more important as getting a good day 1 (Monday) completed. Consistency wins in this world with no matter what goal you have. I saw a good quote the other day that read like this:  Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.  We all know the saying "Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard." So, with that in mind, I added this sentence to the above quote:  Hard work hits a target no one thought possible.  Keep Grinding is the key. Check out other LIVE QA sessions on YouTube as well as Tactical Fitness Report podcasts, swim videos exercise videos, and much more. Without these steps, success is delayed or not achieved. Get moving - even if an easy time place holder at first. See related article:  https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/online-pt-club-one-on-one-coaching-with-stew-smith-cscs

Jim Edwards and Stew Smith demonstrate using the https://www.CopyandContent.ai Genies to create applicable sales and follow-up emails that help you nurture leads, build new leads, relationships, and sales personally created for the ideal customer – AKA Avatar.  Check out the Facebook Group – Sales Copy and Content Marketing Hacks at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/copywritingandcontenthacks   and for more information on the wizards used to make outstanding sales copy check out http://www.thejimedwardsmethod.com.

Stew Smith takes a common question:  See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more articles, training programs, coaching, and more. Depending on a military recruit's athletic history, the preparation process may differ from one person to the next. Endurance athletes do well on calisthenics and cardio fitness testing, but not on strength, power, speed, and agility. The opposite is true for the strength athlete, who struggles with running, swimming, and higher repetition calisthenics ranges needed for good scores on fitness tests. Here is an email from a Navy recruit who is preparing for the Navy PST to secure a contract in one of the fields (SEAL, SWCC, EOD/Diver, Rescue Swimmer, or SARC):Hi Mr. Smith. I've got a question. Since I'm training for a PST, my weakness is mainly in running and CSS swimming technique, but I have solid calisthenics numbers (pushups 90, Situps 95, Pullups 22). Should I focus more on running/swimming workouts and stop lifting and doing calisthenics?  Both my run and swim are over 11 minutes at this point. Any recommendations?Calisthenics and Cardio training go hand and hand and that is what you need to focus on. Since you need to work on your running and swimming the most, do them first in the workout, then follow the workout with the testing calisthenics on upper body days and squats and lunges on lower body days. But the best option is to get on a proven plan that has resulted in more spec ops success in history:  Seehttps://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/get-ready-to-get-through-the-training-with-my-3-part-series

Stew Smith will take live questions and give answers but the introduction is the focus of today's article - Gaining Assets Often causes the Loss of Being a Capable Asset.   See more articles / books / coaching at https://www.stewsmithfitness.com This generational story has played its cycle out multiple times long before me and will continue especially as we advance into a more highly technical society. The young person who works hard and trains typically gains the strength and abilities to be an asset in life's dangerous situations long before they have acquired any monetary assets. However, as we all age, life requires more responsibilities such as providing for your family and the chase for gaining assets causes many people to lose the ability to be a capable asset in life's potential dangers. Stew Smith CSCS USN (SEAL)www.stewsmithfitness.comVoted Top Ten Military Fitness Blog (#1 and #3)StewSmithFitness.com - Where Candidates Learn to Get To and Through SelectionIf You Are Serious About Getting TO and THROUGH Selection:STEP 1:  Read the Tactical Fitness Articles AND               Watch Podcasts and Swimming Videos at Youtube.com page  STEP 2:  Use the Programs in the eBooks and Books  OR               Try the Free Navy SEAL Fitness App -iPhone (Android)STEP 3:  Join the Stew Smith Fitness Club membership site OR                Get Personalized Coaching from Stew Smith Online Coaching Follow Stew Smith on:  Facebook    Instagram    Twitter  TikTok  Youtube

After a quick discussion on workouts of the week,  Stew Smith will take questions LIVE about training for the tactical professions or other topics of interest if you have them. See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more info. Check out other LIVE QA sessions on YouTube as well as Tactical Fitness Report podcasts, swim videos, exercises videos, and much more. Without these steps success is delayed or not achieved. Get moving - even if an easy time place holder at first. See related article: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/online-pt-club-one-on-one-coaching-with-stew-smith-cscs

After a quick discussion on the countless benefits of resistance training / lifting weights and one of the most important is longevity. If you are getting older and think it is time to give up resistance training, you could not be more incorrect. But if you do not like going to the gym, you can just do calisthenics to get started. Body weight with gravity is our most common form of resistance training as we do this style of resistance training just walking up a hill, or stairs, or sitting down and standing up. After this quick discussion, Stew Smith will take questions LIVE about training for the tactical professions or other topics of interest if you have them. See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more info. Check out other LIVE QA sessions on YouTube as well as Tactical Fitness Report podcasts, swim videos, exercises videos, and much more. Without these steps success is delayed or not achieved. Get moving - even if an easy time place holder at first. See related article: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/online-pt-club-one-on-one-coaching-with-stew-smith-cscs

After a quick discussion on the Phases of Tactical Fitness that most people screw up, Stew Smith will take questions LIVE about training for the tactical professions or other topics of interest if you have them. See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more info. Phase 1 - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/navy-pst-workout-phase-1-getting-to-the-training-earn-a-contractPhase 2 - https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/the-road-to-special-ops-selection-continues-uphill-with-phase-two-of-tactical-fitnessPhase 3 - https://www.military.com/military-fitness/military-workouts/military-pft-prep/phase-three-tactical-fitness-active-dutyCheck out other LIVE QA sessions on YouTube as well as Tactical Fitness Report podcasts, swim videos, exercises videos, and much more. Without these steps success is delayed or not achieved. Get moving - even if an easy time place holder at first. See related article: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/online-pt-club-one-on-one-coaching-with-stew-smith-cscs

After a quick discussion on "exercise is medicine"  and our favorite workout of the week, Stew Smith will take questions LIVE about training for the tactical professions or other topics of interest if you have them. See https://www.stewsmithfitness.com for more info. Check out other LIVE QA sessions on YouTube as well as Tactical Fitness Report podcasts, swim videos, exercises videos, and much more. Without these steps success is delayed or not achieved. Get moving - even if an easy time place holder at first. See related article: https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/blogs/news/online-pt-club-one-on-one-coaching-with-stew-smith-cscs