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Dave Acosta is back! In Episode 8 I interviewed him about his extensive tactical experience.  He goes into depth on how to unleash the excellence in your DNA!  This episode focuses on his skillset as an Authority on Active shooters and Personal Protection. In this capacity Dave has been recognized nationally and has been featured on various media outlets. Dave and his team also created a program and trained over 6000 teachers to date in effective “Fight Back” techniques, arming teachers with the skillset to respond if an active shooter comes to their school.  This Episode’s Warrior Challenge Is a direct quote from Dave in the episode. He said:  “We will learn to feel better about ourselves when we overtly commit an action everyday that benefits someone else, especially if it’s a perfect stranger. “ Your challenge is to start finding ways and taking actions to benefit someone else, particularly if they are a stranger. To unleash your inner warrior you must take action!  Dave Challenges you to at least 3 times do something that benefits a stranger that you wouldn’t normally have done. Stay accountable by letting me know what you did on the TAMF website or social media sites. In this episode Dave covers: Then tendency to shut down A teacher’s responsibility Its in your DNA to fight back The reason active shooters are successful Cover vs. concealment How to plan an attack/ambush Moments of weakness Empowering action Psychological transitions Active shooter in different settings Mental Preparation to fight back Challenging yourself Valuing others over ourselves Active shooter profile Creating a Family Plan   “When people act without hesitation on behalf of others, we win” “We will learn to feel better about ourselves when we overtly commit an action everyday that benefits someone else, especially if it’s a perfect stranger. “   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fight-back-nation-podcast/id1459578563   Check out his AWESOME SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: YouTactical Nation http://www.youtactical.com/ IG @YouTactical_Nation FB YouTactical Fightbacknation@gmail.com   Fight Back Nation www.Fightbacknation.org IG @fightbacknation FB FightBackNation YouTactical.US@gmail.com

**“Friends of the Military” Episode**  We have Lyn Christian back again!  If you didn’t listen to episode 29 it was a great introduction to Lyn Christian and the work she does as a coach.  I am thrilled to have her back again for a second interview!  As a refresher, She is a Master Certified Coach from the International Coach Federation, Her dad was a Marine, and she has done some work with the military too. For this week’s Skillset challenge, once again, pick any number of the tools and tactics Lyn describes, or as a special gift Lyn is offering her online program to TAMF listeners at a 50% discount!  This is a fantastic way to continue the training with Lyn and to improve your capacity for focus.  Just use TAMF as a coupon code.  Use this link HERE to get to the program! During this interview Lyn talks about: Self Reinvention The difference between should and must Experimentation Authentic self-discussion Learning to adapt I part vision 1 part flexibility 10% closer to a goal when you see someone else accomplish it How do you define success? Building your own system- self efficacy Choosing to repel others The tendency to appease Recipe for Success Need for a team Facing fear Strategies for getting out of panic Gut health Developing Focus Creating your own planning rituals   Lyn’s recipe for success: Be true to yourself Find your core values Leverage your strengths Manage your focus Lyn’s Definition of Success: How soft your heart remains and how open your mind stays Quotes from Lyn: “We find our way by experimenting. Knowing the right answer is so much less interesting, inspiring, and effective than being willing to discover many right answers. “ “Life itself is a proposition of infinite numbers of rules of proper engagement” “Appeasement helps with survival but can’t help with thriving” To learn more about Lyn Christian please visit her website: https://soulsalt.com or www.TAMFpodcast.com/soulsalt

**This is a war stories episode** Today’s guest was a TACP in the Air Force for 8 years.  He was medically discharged because of injuries sustained in battle. His actions earned him the bronze star with valor. We have already heard from his wife, Riley Burns in episode 18.  Adam Burns now works with the Air Force’s new recruits going into one of the Special Warfare career fields. He helps them prepare ahead of time to minimize failure and burnout in the intense training of these demanding careers.  Whether or not you are interested in one of these elite military career fields, you can step up your game by following his 6 character traits of elite performance.  For this week’s skillset challenge, take one of the character traits explained by Adam Burns and find a way to purposely develop it in your life.  Possibly using his exact tactics of developing durability using water training, or you might choose a task that is special to your desires. After you pick what you are going to do, tell me on the TAMF social media, or tell a friend.  Accountability increases your likelihood of success. Adam talks about: Becoming TACP Durability Develop self-awareness Trainability Taking it serious Suitability Dealing with loss of a sense Working with your stress response Team before self Having THAT conversation Attention to Detail Self control Using water/swimming for training Deployment Your reputation To find a special warfare recruiter in your area, or more information on the AF special warfare careers visit https://www.afspecwar.com, or for more information and pictures visit TAMFpodcast.com/burns “Combat doesn’t have a limit on hours” “Did you stop because you were done or did you stop because you didn’t want to do it?” “You will have to deal with discomfort, and those that are able to tolerate that more will do well in all walks of life.” “You need to be motivated to do the shit that sucks.” “You have to understand why you want something and it has to be deep seated, it has to hold some serious value for you, because when things get tough and you want to quit because you feel like you are drowning, literally and physically sometimes, What is it that is going to cause you to drive on?”

Today’s guest is Air Force Special Warfare Recruiter, Jeremy May.  He finds the best candidates to fill the most physically and tactically demanding careers in the Air Force.  For today’s skillset challenge, One of the things I noticed during the interview, is that Jeremy May has one of the most naturally optimistic attitudes.  Everything he says has an underlying current of appreciation or optimism.  We all know that positivity when forced, feels fake and inauthentic.  So my challenge to you, is to find things you actually believe that you can be positive about. Not things you think you should be positive about, but things you actually believe.  And then spend some time focusing on it, and appreciating it. If someone in your life that has impacted your for good, then tell them.  If you are loving the spring, go on a hike or to the park and make a mental list of all the things you appreciate about it.  Optimism is a skill that can help pull you through when life is difficult, as long as the optimism is real and true to you.  If you are really honest, What is something you genuinely love about your job, life, or military career? Share with me on the TAMF social media sites or website.  Hating the military Deciding to re-enlist Meeting his wife as a result His deployment experience Supporting his wife while deployed Becoming a recruiter Working in Special Warfare Differences between the careers Leadership skills as a recruiter Learning the skill of optimism I hope you enjoyed this episode and found a new mindset to help you excel.  To find a special warfare recruiter in your area visit https://www.afspecwar.com, or for more information and pictures visit TAMFpodcast.com/May

**This is a leadership Episode** Hello and welcome to TAMF, Today’s guest is the decorated commander of the 419 fighter wing, of the AIR Reserves., and has flown multiple aircraft including the f15, f16 and f35 in both combat and non combat missions. She is a highly accomplished and intelligent leader. For todays skillset challenge, Col Sabric talks about being open to options that may take you in a different direction than planned. Wherever you are, make it the best.  This is a mindset challenge.  We are often our own worst enemies, we may look at a turn in the road as taking us off our intended goal, but our attitude and ability to make the most of a situation, is what will propel you forward to something greater than you could have planned.  Where in your life are you feeling frustrated?  How can you turn that situation into a benefit?  Don’t just try and force yourself into positive thinking when it isn’t authentic.  We all know that doesn’t work.  Take the time to figure out a way to purpose an unintended situation into something that will help you to grow.  Take the challenge, and tell me about it on the TAMF website or social media sites.  Staying top of her class Benefit of a detour Becoming a fighter pilot Preparing for Deployment When things don’t go as planned Thoughts on failure Running missions to support 9/11 Developing leadership skills Growing up with confidence Mentoring new Airman Try new things   Make the job you’re in the best job you’re ever going to have…If something else comes up next, then do that with the next job. I will tell you the things I have been pulled to do that I never planned to do, or was outside my comfort zone, has been some of the most rewarding things I’ve done. I hope you enjoyed this episode and found a new mindset to help you exel.  For more information on Col. Sabric, or to share what you learned, visit www.tamfpodcast.com/sabric

Today’s guest wanted to help veterans long before she had any military experience.  She used music to support her dad when he was healing from his injuries was hit by a suicide bomber, while he was deployed. She became a music therapist to continue to support veterans and later decided to join the army to better understand and connect with the people she served. For today’s skillset challenge, Celsie talks about the impact music has on our mood, and how it is helpful to have different playlists available to help you navigate those moods. I personally have 9 different playlists with different styles of music for different moods.  Make at least one playlists, for something like a playlist that makes you smile, a playlist that inspires you to work, or one that is calming. Take the challenge, share one of your favorite songs and what emotion it inspires you on the TAMF website or social media sites.  www.tamfpodcast.com Celsie talks about: Supporting her Dad Finding her passion in music theory Joining the Army Being in a postal unit Her deployment experience Learning teamwork Finding ways to make it fun Forced social interaction Choosing to be enlisted Creating music education courses Your brain on music Creating a resiliency day Learning resilience from her family I hope you enjoyed this episode and found a new mindset to help you excel.  For more information on Celsie or to share what you learned in this episode please visit WWW.TAMFpodcast.com/music

I met Today’s guest when I was at a coffee shop and asked him about his Semper Fidelis tattoo. He was an active Marine for over 20 years.  He is from Oklahoma where he was raised on a farm learning to embrace the suck as a way of life.  As a Marine, He pursued excellence in every job, and had additional duties like small arms instructor and Black belt instructor trainer. For today’s skillset challenge, Gary Jobe talks about using the basic instruction given as only a jumping off point. And he even shows me how I have no grounds to complain about not getting more training; it is up to me to learn what I am interested in. What do you wish you were trained with better?  Maybe you think you should have gotten better weapons training, or maybe you wish someone would give you a lesson on how to build your credit. There’s no better time to educate your self than now.  Take time to research something you are interested in.  I consider myself a natural self-learner, and to be highly curious, but even so, I still felt upset I didn’t know more about the human body.  I always thought it was something that should have been included in my basic schooling.  So for this challenge I did some research and purchased a book on anatomy and physiology, and I have plans to learn a little bit every day, even if I just open the book and read a little bit.  What do you want to learn more about?  Take the challenge?  Tell me what you are studying on one of the TAMF social media sites.   Gary talks about: Being cared for by a Vet Studying military history Being bred to embrace the suck Being surprised by vulgarity Why he wasn’t able to deploy Being assigned as a recruiter Being a small arms trainer Becoming a martial arts instructor trainer Inspired by Bust Hell Wide Open Difference between a career marine and a single enlistment The importance of every job Confidence of a Marine   “we always strive for the best” “As long as you are applying the principles, and you just keep practicing, you’re only going to get better.” “We are one team all working together to accomplish a mission” “Marines don’t struggle with confidence. …If you are familiar with Marines, confidence is not something that they lack, especially if you put them in a group, you’re going to remember them. “

**Leadership Episode** Today’s episode is personal for me, as it is an interview with the most impactful mentor and leader of my career, John Salazar, more often known as “Sal”.  He was my first supervisor, I deployed with him, and he has followed me throughout my career.  His mentorship and drive to see me succeed had monumental impact. Sal has had a dynamic career, starting out as a Crew chief for the KC-135, Becoming Aircrew as a Boom Operator, then changing careers into Aircrew Flight Equipment, and attained the rank of chief in a superintendent position.  He is well known across the UTANG for his tenacity, service, and like-ability. For today’s skillset challenge: One of the things Sal talks about is: deserving what you put up with.  This can come in many forms, in our relationships we may allow someone to treat us poorly, as a leader we may tolerate inferior work, or it could be with ourselves when we allow ourselves to slip into poor habits.  Sal also talks about how opportunity doesn’t discriminate; if you are not ready it will pass you by all the same.  We must prepare ourselves and our environment with high standards to be ready for new opportunity.  This is today’s challenge. Pick one place you may have been frustrated or complaining and find your own voice.  This doesn’t mean you have to be forceful or angry with your approach, finding ways to hold a standard in a respectful way is more likely to get the results you are looking for.  You can start with something small like making a list of all the places you are tolerating poor behavior in different categories and pick one to strategize to make better.    When I did this, I realized that I am allowing myself to miss workouts, and then expected to still get results.  Knowing this I decided that if my day became too demanding for a full workout, I would find a way to at minimum sneak in a mini home workout before I go to bed.  If you are up to the challenge, Share with me what you are no longer going to tolerate on the TAMF website or social media sites.  In the interview John Salazar explains: Joining in his 30s Leaving for basic as a parent Deploying more than 30 times Learning the importance of education Positioning to become Boom Operator Positioning to be a chief You deserve what you put up with Doing service work Indomitable spirit   For more information and for his full bio visit www.tamfpodcast.com/sal  Great Quotes from Sal: "If you succeed at everything you attempt, you are attempting the wrong things."   "If you can accept change you will survive, if you can create change you will be successful."   "Opportunity will not discriminate if you are not ready it will pass you by."   "The regret of not trying something will wear on you forever."   "You deserve everything you tolerate."   "Whatever you do be the best at it."

***This is a war stories episode**** Some of the content is graphic and displays some of the challenges and realities of combat.  Today’s guest has been an active duty Navy Seal for over 20 years.  He started enlisted and moved into an officer position. He has led other Seals in Thousands of combat operations.  He has a lot of great stories, and powerful skills that can help you in your life and career.  Skillset Challenge: In this episode Omar talks about is being a master of the basics.  Practicing the same thing over and over, becoming so powerful at a simple skill so that you outperform anyone else.  If you want to purposefully develop yourself in the same manner as I Navy Seal, your challenge is to pick one thing that you find boring but wish you were better at, and practice until it becomes second nature.  For example, If you can’t help but push the snooze in the morning, practice laying in bed having your alarm go off every 20 Seconds and jump out of bed every time, entraining your body to respond that way every time it hears the alarm.  Or If you always choose to eat candy when you are on your diet, purposely put candy and an apple in front of you, and say no to the candy and eat an apple slice.  Practice that simple choice over and over until it is so natural you aren’t conflicted in the moment.  If you are one of the few who are dedicated to making valuable changes in your life, and level up to the challenge, share with me what skill you chose and how you trained yourself to make a bad habit into a second nature skill, you can comment anywhere on the TAMF website or social media sites. Where I will be posting what I did.  In this episode Omar covers: Choosing the Seals Prep for BUD/S What he tells everyone that wants to be a Seal His experience and struggles with BUD/S Finding your niche Training to excellence Split second celebrations The experience of being shot at Failure under fire Why he became an officer Leadership through Teamwork For more information on Omar Vieira please visit www.TAMFpodcast.com/OMAR To follow Omar @ytn_bonefrog or @youtactical_nation To hear more of his stories and isights visit YouTube: Own the Higher Ground “Don’t let anybody stifle any dreams that you might have”

Riley Marx Burns has had a decorated and impressive career, starting out in security forces, moving into a K9 unit, continuing into leadership roles, making the rank of E7 and then commissioning, and at the same time, competed as a body builder and now is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder.  She has some incredible insights on the powerful art of leveraging suffering for personal growth.  She covers: Delayed enlistment program Hurry up and wait The unknown of basic The attitude to approach basic/military Choosing security forces Working into a K9 unit Commissioning to an officer Failure Madness Leading airman Dealing with sexual harassment Body building Learning to suffer What to do when you’re interested in Body building For more information on Riley Marx Burns please visit www.tamfpodcast.com/IFBB If you would like to share something you learned or make suggestions for future episodes please visit the TAMF website of social media sites. “I came in for a reason, and I was not going to let anybody decide my fate in the military. I’m not going to back down from you, and I’m not going to back down from what I want to do. “ “You have to embrace the suck to get anywhere in life. Its really all about suffering.  Who can suffer the most?  Because the person who suffers the most , you’re going to get the furthest. “

Alan was an Active duty Marine who specialized in a training unit, finding meaning in training marines to have the skillsets to come home safely, He now trains law enforcement with the same purpose, and has created a business that focuses on Firearms and emergency first aid training to reach civilians as well, in this episode he covers:  Being a little older joining the military Becoming a training unit Finding what relieves stress for you Importance of taking care of yourself Trusting the process Learning to enjoy the difficulty Training others to live Learning to be punctuality and discipline Training in the Police Academy If there are spaces where you are lost in question, or you have not reached your goals because you are lost in your head about it, I want to challenge you to find one place where you can refocus your own attention and discipline by just moving forward instead of asking questions before you start. For more information on Alan Carpenter, his social media links are in the show notes, or to see pictures and read his full bio visit www.tamfpodcast.com/lonestar @lonestar_training2018 Lonestar Training www.lonestar-training.com If you would like to share something you learned or make suggestions for future episodes please visit the TAMF website of social media sites.  

Vallaree McArthur intended to be a Marine, but wasn’t accepted for lack of a high school deploma, later she ended up joining the Air National Guard and quickly moving up the ranks, becoming a first sergeant at the grade of E.7 when she commissioned, and is an officer in the Equal Opportunity office.  She has motivating insights about taking your career in your own hands.  She also talks about: Not graduating from High school The path that inspired her to change her life Finding a Sense of Accomplishment Thriving in the Military The Value of Deployment Switching from Enlisted to Officer Taking on New Challenges 4 Lenses Temperament Assessments Setting Big Goals Developing self discipline and prioritization Tying new things Being an Equal Opportunity Officer If you would like to read Vallaree’s full bio please visit www.tamfpodcast.com/eo If you would like to share something you learned or make suggestions for future episodes please visit the TAMF website of social media sites. Some motivational quotes:  “Don’t sit back and expect anybody to take care of you or do anything for you, not because there aren’t people who won’t do that, but if you want to succeed, and you want to make the most of your career, take your career within your hands, empower yourself and make things happen, don’t wait for things to happen for you. “   “I think that everybody faces some kind of challenges being in the military, or just in life in general. No matter who you are you are, you are going to face some kind of adversity.  And I have never really found myself focusing on those challenges being challenges to me because I am a woman.  I’ve always seen myself as a professional and I see myself as somebody who is very competent and capable.  And if somebody believes I can’t do something because I am a woman, That’s their problem, and I’m not going to let it effect me one way or the other.”   “Set big Goals”  

I’m excited to introduce you to another friend of mine, Scott Carnevale, This is the man who took me skydiving. On top of his thrill for adventure He has an interesting military background, he attended the Naval academy and later became an f18 fighter pilot as a Marine.  He is obsessed with personal growth, and has some great insights on what it takes to be phenomenal. In the interview, he discusses:   Getting into the Naval Academy Flying F18s Relying on your training Seeking out being tested Obsession with personal development “Its not win or lose, but win or learn” Dreaming of being an Astronaut Being a Marine- “We take pride in doing more with less” The ability to suffer Being a student of history   To read Scott’s Bio, or links to his suggestions for his further study, please visit TAMF podcast.com/f18

Born in 1930, he became an aviation cadet in ‘53, eventually becoming a fighter pilot.  He was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam war, and after around 30 missions he was shot down after a combat mission over north Vietnam, was caught, and spent 5 1/2 years in the Hanoi Hilton and other POW camps. He was released in 1973. He has a long list of awards including the Bonze Star, Silver Star and the Purple Heart.  In this episode he explains: His path to becoming a pilot Skipping the draft to enlist in the Air Force How he ended up sticking around the Air Force The day he was shot down (13:00) Living in the Hanoi Hilton Dealing with attempts at being exploited Communication with other POWs The glory and overwhelm of the trip home “you’re the enemy and You’re captured, its an overwhelming survival situation.” I’d like to know What inspired you from this episode? Share on the TAMF website or social media sites. If you want more information about Jay Hess please visit www.TAMFpodcast.com/pow  

Some people say not to worry about the air, but it's touching you right now, just like TAMF. To be clear, this was recorded when Portland was experiencing some severe air quality issues. We had some quality issues of our own, notably with Christen and Brendan's microphones; not all of the sound glitches could be worked out in post, and we're sorry.

It's seldom but regularly tax time, and it's always dog time; somewhere in between, it's TAMF time. Topics discussed by the regulars, now including Ed Hawkins, include Leona Helmsley, cannons, and children. The sound may have a certain quality. Enjoy.

There are no easy references in this episode of TAMF, by which I mean there are no references to Easy Bake Ovens. We make our first use of foley, unless it isn't foley anymore when the sound you hear is actually made by what it purports to be made by …

In typical TAMF fashion, we plan to talk about one thing and end up talking about something else. In this case, we were about to talk about the importance of doing the best you can in all that you do. It's a good message, right? Glorifying God by doing your best. Well, that's not what God had in mind for this episode. Somehow, we ended up talking about the importance of giving ourselves proper rest. Anyway, please enjoy this week's episode and see you next week!

Hello everyone! This episode comes to you all the way from New York! We're taking big risks here at TAMF because we're tackling such a rich, intricate aspect of Catholicism: the transcendentals. So, apologies in advance if we butcher the topic. We talk about the history of the transcendentals, go in depth with truth, beauty, and goodness, and talk about how the transcendentals play out in our lives. It's difficult containing such a huge topic into one podcast episode and we're sure we missed out on some important aspects of the transcendentals. In that case, let's continue the conversation on Facebook and Twitter @TAMFpodcast! I'll leave you with a photo I took from our podcasting location as well as a link to Charity, a Catholic pop-punk project hailing from Southern California.

This week, Marian joins me in a brief but amazing conversation on charisms. We're still going through some growing pains here at TAMF and this episode is no exception. Lesson learned: Don't podcast after ministry events! Especially if both podcasters were part of the event and needed to help clean up!! This one has considerably more banter than my previous episodes but if you get past the randomness you'll find a really interesting topic at the core of this conversation: Charisms. We also talk a bit about one of the most recited prayers in Catholicism: The Sign of the Cross. Please enjoy this week's epsiode of TAMF!

Hello again to another episode of TAMF! This week, I am joined by Chris and Kevin as we reminisce on our time spent leading our college's Catholic club. There are loads of good insights in this one and we had a general good time. Moral of the story? We discover the AMAZING power of a simple invitation. I'll leave you with a silly meme we reference later on in the episode:   If you like what we're doing here at TAMF, please share the podcast with at least one friend! It's the best way to help support this ministry. God bless!   P.S. If you're reading/listening to this and it's before October 21, 2017 please check out this event! In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Fatima, we are having a mass on the beach! If you're located in Southern California, check it out. I'll be there hanging out and podcasting so come say hi!

Coming out pro for the Oxford comma, it's the return of TAMF. Discussed are Alex Trebek, Rambo, and Julius Caesar, all of which are proper nouns and therefore disqualified. With the regulars.

TAMF returns triumphantly with our best-sounding episode yet. These are the employees in your governments. By which we mean not our regular panelists, but subjects like long-dead pledges to obscure British organizations, stamps, Albert Einstein's sexual history, and a game of This-or-That that cannot be told... you must simply experience …

Where there is hair, there is culture and disgust, therefore there are the regular TAMF panelists plus special guest Jess Rude. Discussed (see what I did there) are topics including bezoars, the Han Dynasty, variants on Rule 34, and made-for-TV movies that might have been fever dreams. There is a …