“Mediocrity disgusts me. Being normal never made sense.”
— Michael “The Monster” Todd

“You can’t have negative self-talk while someone’s trying to strangle you.” — Daniel Schuardt

“BJJ isn’t that hard — people just make it hard by chasing fluff. If you focus on movement and fundamentals, everything else falls into place.”

 “They’re not forced to work — they live for it. A dog without purpose isn’t happy, and I don’t think people are any different.”

"What if the emotions you’re avoiding—anger, shame, anxiety—aren’t the problem... but the key to your healing?"

“We’re all more than what people see — so stop staring, start asking, and actually see the person in front of you.”

The story ends the same for all of us — so let it rip while you’re here. You're not obligated to exist — but you're here. So why not give it hell?

"You weren’t broken—you were doing your best with the tools you had at the time. Shame won’t heal you. Understanding will." — Dr. Adi Jaffe

"You don’t need to justify your existence with utility. Beauty is enough." — Eva Schubert

"Yoga isn't just stretching — it's learning how to move better, recover smarter, and stay on the mats longer."
— Bianca Ilea

“The borrower is slave to the lender. If you owe someone money, you’re not fully free.”
— George Kamel

"Take charge of you. You are 100% in charge. Don’t stop learning. Don’t stop looking. Don’t stop exploring."
— Dr. Joseph Dituri

"Every time I’ve gone through something difficult, it’s cracked me open—and from that space, something new could grow."
— Carly Wopat

"If you’re struggling with dating, the problem isn’t the apps, the city, or your age—it’s how you’re using them. Be intentional, be confident, and most of all—be yourself." – Erika Ettin

"Your thoughts create your reality. If you’re stuck in a cycle of negativity, it’s not because you’re broken—it’s because your mind has been trained that way. The good news? You can rewire it. With the right tools, you can break patterns, shift your mindset, and start living the life you actually want." – Ermina Isanovic

"Most people think history is just dates and battles, but it’s the personal stories that make it real. I wanted to create something where you don’t just learn about history—you experience it. Whether it’s marching in Napoleon’s army, standing in a Viking shield wall, or surviving in a WWII tank, Survive History is all about putting you in the moment." – Louee Dessent-Jackson

"Most people let pain define them—I use it as fuel. When life knocks you down, you have two choices: stay down or push forward. The only way out is through. Every challenge, every moment of struggle, is a chance to prove to yourself that you're stronger than you think." – Damien Rider

"Sometimes, the only way out is through. Perseverance isn’t about never struggling—it’s about pushing forward anyway. Whether it's on the mats, in life, or chasing a big goal, you don’t quit just because it gets tough. You adapt, you adjust, and you keep going." – Stephan Kesting

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Today's guest is: Spencer Hoffman-Edminster! Today's topic is 'MyWildBackyard: Uncovering Nature’s Hidden World'!Welcome to MyWildBackyard, where Spencer explores the secret lives of the tiny creatures living all around us! From the hidden corners of your yard to the most overlooked spaces in your home, an entire world of fascinating insects and spiders is waiting to be discovered.Join biologist Spencer Hoffman from North Carolina as he takes you on wild adventures to reveal the strange and incredible creatures that share our planet. Whether it's up-close encounters with amazing arachnids or deep dives into the world of bugs, snakes and so much more, MyWildBackyard brings you nature like you've never seen before. Subscribe to his YouTube and let Spencer show you how your backyard is wilder than you think!In this video, you will learn a lot about wildlife, and also creating a career on YouTube by making videos and so much more! This one is a real deep dive and masterclass on building a YouTube channel based on your passions that will change your life as much as the wonders you can find in your backyard! If you are liking the show, please remember to subscribe on your podcast platform and follow on social media. All likes, subscribes and comments, help grow the show! 

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Here are some key points that I would advise you to concentrate on:Insects are everywhere, but so few of us truly understand the amazing things that are happening in our backyards and local areas. There are wonders of the natural world all around us, ready to be explored! Spencer had an interest in insects and built his channel on his passions. Imagine what you could do if you made a channel on your passions, with your creativity and interes, you could go far!Spencer is 100% himself and lives life on his own terms. Stop trying to fit in. Let your freak flag fly, and live your passions and your own story! The world needs more people living life as the true version of themselves!"My goal is to basically capture my viewer's imagination the same way that these animals have captured my imagination."The beauty of making videos is that there is always something to learn, something to get better at and improve on. Always try to be a continual beginner and always learning. Life is short, learn as much as you can, and you'd amazed at the places it can take you! Spencer has a brilliant sense of intrigue and wonder. He loves to learn, is very curious and always looking to teach and show others what he learns. By being curious, he is continually learning, and adapting. By teaching, he learns the content on a deeper level to answer the questions, and they say you only truly know something when you can teach it to someone else. Science is not a bad thing ... or the boogeyman, despite what some politicians say! Science explains the world to us, why things happen and more. Let science teach you about the world!  "... the saturation argument, you can either frame saturation as a hurdle or as an opportunity. And the way that I see it is, if there's a lot of channels talking about a topic, then that means that there's buzz on the internet around that topic. That means people are interested in that topic. And if you can add to the conversation, it doesn't matter how many channels are there, they'll watch yours too. "Spencer went from Pre-Med to YouTube. Understandably, he had some bumps with his parents,

TODAY's GUEST IS ...
Today’s guest is Rosie Miller, a BJJ Brown Belt and a Performance & Mindset CoachRosie Miller is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt under Andre Galvao, a seasoned competitor, and a dedicated performance coach with over a decade of experience in both training and competition. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the sport, including Atos, IBJJF, and FloGrappling, as a writer and content creator. Her Instagram is a gold mine of free techniques and helpful prompts that will help you level up your game! Beyond competing, Rosie has taught kids' classes, developed training curriculums, and led nutrition and strength camps for athletes striving to reach their peak performance.But Rosie’s expertise extends far beyond the mats. Before BJJ, she spent two decades as a competitive dancer and pursued a graduate degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition—a background that shaped her holistic approach to athletic development. Over the past 15 years, she has helped countless individuals build strength, improve nutrition, and achieve their goals—whether that’s a competition podium, a stronger mindset, or simply becoming the best version of themselves.Rosie believes that success in any pursuit isn’t just about working hard—it’s about working smart. Her philosophy blends discipline with adaptability, guiding athletes to find the balance between pushing forward and knowing when to pause. Whether it’s on the mats, in the gym, or in life, she teaches her students how to develop the resilience, confidence, and mindset needed to truly transform.At the heart of Rosie’s coaching is a simple truth: real change happens off the mat. And she’s here to help you make that change.In this interview, we discuss how to find yourself through BJJ training, and how you can use your training to express and develop yourself, your identity and work on areas of yourself you want to develop.If you are liking the show, please remember to subscribe on your podcast platform and follow on social media. All likes, subscribes and comments, help grow the show! 

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LINKSRead the interview here: Rosie Miller interview-transcriptWork with Rosie to level up your BJJ Game today - Evidence based coaching that gets you where you want to be!Jump on a free strategy call with Rosie here!Rosie's LinkTr.ee! Rosie can be found on Patreon here!@hyperfly code RosieFlyThe 'Crunch Time' book we discuss.The Brent Smith episode we refer to.The book Rose mentions is: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
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Here are some key points that I would advise you to concentrate on:Rosie values learning, she is always looking to expand her skills and develop her ability to learn. Imagine what you can achieve if you are always questioning things, and asking questions. By querying and trying new things, you will always keep evolving, finding new ways, stay curious and find routes others don't go on. You can be in both worlds. Rosie loved dancing and combat sports. You do you, you can do anything you want to do, the only thing that is holding you back is your belief in yourself. Stop caring what others think! Live life as you want! "And when I think about balance, I think about equal parts of everything, um or everything being on the same a level playing field. But when I think about harmony, I think about enough of each aspect, right? If we think about a chord in music, it's not necessarily equal parts of every note. It's ah It's you know enough of each tone to make the sound that we want. And so it might not be equal parts of everything in your life.