1 year ago, I happened to record a rare conversation between three Drag Racing Legends. This fly on the wall recording features: Gary Watson (Texas Wheelstand King), Randy Curtis (Fugitive Corvette), and Carl Magee (Flying Red Baron). In the late 1960's through 1970's these three drivers built and raced high powered exhibition wheelstanders. These crowd favorites would routinely run side by side quarter mile passes on two wheels, showering sparks, and entertaining thousands with ...

I really enjoyed this interview. In the late 1950's, early 1960's, a rare breed of automotive hot rodders were born. One of the greatest of these is a man named Gary Watson. Gary raced A-Fuel dragsters back in the 1960's and ultimately went on to build and innovate exhibition race cars call "Wheel standers." These were high power race cars designed to entertain drag racing fans with 1/4-mile wheel stands. Have you even run your car up to 120 mph? Reme...

"My way is to seize an image the moment it has formed in my mind, to trap it as a bird and to pin it at once to canvas. Afterward I start to tame it, to master it. I bring it under control and I develop it. " — Joan Miro In this episode, Dr. Curtis delves into common thinking traps that impair our ability to think clearly. When it comes to Self-Mastery, the quality of our thought can make or break our long term success. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on the ...

EP 127 is a Bonus episode. Dr. Curtis shares a short, inspirational reading from author H. Jackson Brown, JR. The passage is listed below for reference. We thought you would enjoy this reading as part of the self-mastery content we have created for our listeners over the last few weeks. “Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your convenience, not the callers. Don't ...

When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion. -Dale Carnegie At a young age, most people begin to realize how "smart" they are in relation to their peers, friends, & family members. However, most objective measures of intelligence focus on standardized test scores, grades, or Intelligence Quotient (IQ). This is an important measure to determine admission into certain charter schools, advanced classes, and ultimately un...

Overview In this episode, Dr. William Curtis shares his observations treating hundreds of COVID 19 cases in the past couple of years. This episode covers his insights on the progression of the pandemic, vaccines, boosters, masks, treatment protocols, and more. Topics Covered: Pandemic ProgressionOmicron vs Delta clinical presentation and severityVaccinated vs UnvaccinatedRate of serious casesVaccinesDelta Vs Omicron EfficacySafety of VaccinesBooster, Booster, Booster?TestingWhy post-t...

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” - Henry Ford In this episode we continue our series of episodes dedicated to Mastering Ourselves, and more specifically, the value of life long learning. Key Points Discussed: Renaissance man ConceptBenefits of life-long learningMore opportunityBetter SolutionsMore flexible mindsetsSeparates you from the packHealth BenefitsImproves cognition, memoryImproves brain elasticity Diff...

“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." ― Henry David Thoreau LISTEN HERE Key Points Discussed: Passion sparks emotional energyVisualizing success evokes emotion which can supplant motivation when times get tough or adversity beginsWrite down or journal your goals. Start with Long term 5-10 year goals Consider making goals for various aspects of life...

Schwerpunkt-German word for main emphasis, or in military terms, Center of Gravity. A more modern definition used by the United States military is, "the source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act." What is our Center of Gravity and source of power that provides moral strength? In this episode, we provide a framework and discuss the importance of values, beliefs, and taking stock of where we are going in life. Key Points Discus...

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” -Viktor E. Frankl Welcome to Season 4 of the WFO Life Podcast! Just like the seasons of the year and "seasons" in our lives, it's good to get a fresh start sometimes. We have learned a lot from interacting with our listeners and taking stock of what we liked about our first 3 seasons and what we'd like to do differently going forward. In Episode 121 we set out our strategy for Season 4...

"You get to decide where your time goes. You can either spend it looking forward, or you can spend it putting our fires. You decide. And if you don't decide, others will decide for you." Tony Morgan In Episode 120 Dr. Curtis reflects on the intrinsic value and relativity of time. In particular, he focuses on the fact that Time is a finite resource, more valuable than anything else. How do you use your time? Are you aware of how and where your energy goes? Hi...

“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” -Jim Rohn In this short, but substantial episode we discuss whether it's easier to be disciplined or be lazy. Support the show

In Episode 118, Dr. Curtis shares thoughts on what to do when life slows down, when hardships, low energy, setbacks, or negativity enter your life. Everyone experiences times, hopefully only briefly, when life simply isn't going your way. In this episode, Dr. Curtis weaves lessons and thoughts from 3 readings to provide practical tactics or habits to get oneself out of this rut. Books Mentioned Sailing Around the World Alone--Joshua SlocumThe Five AM Club --Robin SharmaLetting Go--...

How we live our lives and deal with struggle always makes a difference, whether we realize it or not. This was one of the most powerful episodes we have done. In this episode, we interview Division 1 basketball player, Police Officer, SWAT Team Operator, Hostage Negotiator, author, and cancer warrior Terry Tucker. It has a little bit of everything, so we hope you enjoy this candid and impactful episode with the one and only Terry Tucker. Ways to connect and learn more about Terry:...

You don't have to have a drinking problem for alcohol to be holding you back from your most radiant, goal-getting self. – Karolina Rzadkowolska Life can be challenging enough without obstacles WE create through our own choices. It's not always the BIG choices either, it is the accumulation of many small choices that can determine our success or failure, health or disease, thriving or struggle. In this episode, we interview certified alcohol-free life coach, author, podcaster, and blogg...

“What I tried to make clear in Good Calories, Bad Calories was that nutrition and obesity research lost its way after the Second World War with the evaporation of the European community of scientists and physicians that did pioneering work in those disciplines. It has since resisted all attempts to correct it. As a result, the individuals involved in this research have not only wasted decades of time, and effort, and money but have done incalculable damage along the way. Their beliefs have re...

“When we stay mired in feeling like a victim, not only are we wasting time we could be spending on what’s next, but we can also repel people who could help us find that next opportunity. – Terry McDougall LISTEN HERE For many of us, our work life and persona are central to who we are as people. The dynamics of trying to be true to who we are as individuals, while still being successful at work can sometimes be at odds. In this episode, we are fortunate to have an expert on winning at work...

“The person who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The person who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever seen before.” – Albert Einstein Are you a rule follower or a rule breaker? Said slightly different, do you prefer to learn proven methods and become an expert or do you prefer to innovate and make your own way of doing things? Sometimes these leadership or management styles are referred to as Executor or Innovator. Most peop...

In this short WFO Life Podcast Health Episode, Dr. Curtis reviews some strategies for overcoming the lingering effects of COVID 19 LONG HAUL syndrome. Topics Covered Description of Long Haul Covid Low Oxygen, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, foggy thinking, poor sleepIncidence and practical experienceInflammation = free-radical damage or activityRole of Anti-oxidantsKey Anti-OxidantsVitamin C 3-4 gm dailyVitamin E B1, B2, B12, B5 (B complex)Green TeaQuercetinCoenzyme Q10P...

In EP 111, Dr. Curtis and Lt Col Story explore valuable ways to simplify life. Special thanks to MakingsenseofCents website for their article and our muse for this episode. As always, practical insights, and thoughts on how what, and why we should fight against ever-increasing life complexity. Mentioned in this Episode: Rex Houze--Positive Attitude Eric Davis --Bio/Books/Habits of Heros Program For all the latest, make sure to join us on the WFOLIFETRIBE.com If you enjo...