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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 their driving feats.
This recording is unedited and simply a interesting trip down memory lane for 3 drivers that traveled the US, Canada, and Mexico, putting on drag racing shows over nearly two decades.
There are several interesting interludes as the drivers discuss Randy Curtis' accident in 1979, as well as a host of travel and racing related stories. In particular, listen for the various interactions with other legendary drag racers of the era.
For fans of drag racing, this is a glimpse back into an era when drivers were car owners, builders, crew chiefs, and architects of their own racing businesses.Support the show
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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? Remember that thrill and excitement of speed? Imagine doing that on two wheels, door to door with a competitor.... that's wheel standing during the barnstorming days of the 1960's-1970's.
Gary Watson, now 83 years old, was a mentor of my father, Randy Curtis, another of the OG Wheel standing driver cadre from the same era. I always love hearing stories from their racing careers. Traveling all over the country, into Canada and even Mexico, Gary Watson was the consummate showman. Gary ran multi-car racing operations and taught his drivers to always strive to remember why they are driving, to make a living and entertain their customers. Gary always had a talent for innovating the business of racing and giving the fans a great show.
This interview traces back over the touchpoints in Gary's career as a racer. Even if you are not a race-fan or nostalgic drag racing buff like me, Gary's career is an example of what it takes to be successful in anything.
I especially enjoyed the pearls Gary shared during this interview on preparedness, not just for racing but in life generally.
Gary was warm, and gracious with his time. He is a great storyteller and is a huge reservoir of racing experience and automotive racing history.
I hope you will enjoy this interview with Gary Watson, The Texas Wheelstand King.Support the show
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"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. "
All or Nothing ThinkingJumping to ConclusionsType 1 - Mind ReadingType 2- Fortune TellingEmotional ReasoningOver GeneralizingIgnoring the Good
— 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 content and origin of thought. Dr. Curtis shares insights into five very common patterns of thinking that lead to false conclusions.
Thinking Traps DiscussedEpisodes Mentioned
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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 be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river. Don't forget, a person's greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated. Don't major in minor things. Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, Leonardo Da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein. Don't spread yourself too thin. Learn to say no politely and quickly. Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Don't waste time grieving over past mistakes Learn from them and move on. Every person needs to have their moment in the sun, when they raise their arms in victory, knowing that on this day, at his hour, they were at their very best. Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, 'Gee, if I'd only spent more time at the office'. Give people a second chance, but not a third. Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health and love. Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly. Leave everything a little better than you found it. Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life and death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems. Never cut what can be untied. Never overestimate your power to change others. Never underestimate your power to change yourself. Remember that overnight success usually takes about fifteen years. Remember that winners do what losers don't want to do. Seek opportunity, not security. A boat in harbor is safe, but in time its bottom will rot out. Spend less time worrying who's right, more time deciding what's right. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life. Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get. The importance of winning is not what we get from it, but what we become because of it. When facing a difficult task, act as though it's impossible to fail.”― Jackson Brown Jr.
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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 universities. However, IQ and admission to special programs/universities don't always determine long-term success. A lesser discussed, but equally important measure is a person's Emotional Quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence.
According to Healthline.com :
Your emotional quotient (EQ) generally refers to your ability to sense emotion in yourself and in other people. It also refers to how you use that awareness to guide your behavior. In general, if you have a high EQ, you may find it easier to:
identify emotions in yourself and othersempathize with other peopleadapt your feelings and behavior to different situationscontrol your impulseswithstand temptations and delay gratificationresolve conflicts with otherscommunicate effectivelyIn Episode 126, we discuss our perspectives on EQ and how important it can be in our personal and professional lives.
LISTEN HEREBooks Discussed:
The Happiness Equation -- Neil Parischa
How to Master Your Emotions--Luke Hamilton
The Infinite Game--Simon Sinek
David vs Goliath--Malcolm Gladwell
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Overview
Pandemic ProgressionOmicron vs Delta clinical presentation and severityVaccinated vs UnvaccinatedRate of serious casesVaccinesDelta Vs Omicron EfficacySafety of VaccinesBooster, Booster, Booster?TestingWhy post-testing for COVID 19 is DumbWhat testing actually meansHow accurate is COVID 19 Testing?MasksBenefit? Psychologic Placebo?TreatmentAnti-viral experienceIvermectinCurrent Treatment DiscussionLifestyle factorsNutritional/vitamin supplementation
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.
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“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.
Renaissance man ConceptBenefits of life-long learningMore opportunityBetter SolutionsMore flexible mindsetsSeparates you from the packHealth BenefitsImproves cognition, memoryImproves brain elasticity Different types of learning:ReadingTraveling Social activitiesCreative approaches to learning:Workshops, Seminars, online classesFree/inexpensive e-learning (Coursera, iTunes university)Podcasts, DocumentariesSocial Groups (Skills, clubs, gyms) (Learn physical skills)Hobbies Books, magazines, and blog feedsAudiobooksYoutubeVolunteering
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“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
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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 Health, Wealth, Spiritual, relational, community6-12 month goalsBreak those down into small bite size daily or weekly goalsBooks Discussed:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, by Stephen R. CoveyHigh Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, by Brendon BurchardSupport the show
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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.
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What is the foundation of your life? What is your purpose? What do you want said about you when your life is done? (Eulogy exercises)What are your most important short-term and long-term goals right now? What kinds of relationships and social support help you stay aligned with your ultimate destinationDo the relationships you have now help you in the right direction?Connect with us!
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“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 and get back to our roots...
MASTER OURSELVES
MASTER OUR CRAFT
ACCOMPLISH ANY MISSION
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"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?
High performance, success, and happiness all involve the effective, purposeful usage of this resource.If you enjoy this work and would like to follow this podcast, please go to our website, wfolifepodcast.com join our email list.
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“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
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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.
Sailing Around the World Alone--Joshua SlocumThe Five AM Club --Robin SharmaLetting Go--David Hawkins
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.
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What are the Doldrums?Seafaring metaphors for lifeHabits/Tactics for moving out of the Life DoldrumsMoveReflectGrowIf you enjoy this work and would like to follow this podcast, please go to our website, wfolifepodcast.com join our email list.
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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:
About Terry
Check out Terry's book: Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life
Terry's Website
Connect with Terry on Twitter
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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 blogger Karolina Rzadkowolska. We discuss how a simple, "dry January" challenge led her down an completely different life path and how she's dedicated her life to help many others do the same!
Ways to connect and learn more about Karolina:
Karolina's Website
Check out Karolina's upcoming book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You
The Euphoric Alcohol Free Blog
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“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 remained imperious to an ever-growing body of evidence that refutes them while being embraced by public-health authorities and translated into precisely the wrong advice about what to eat and, more important, what not to eat if we want to maintain a healthy weight and live a long and healthy life.”
Benefits of ExerciseHow nutrition can trigger high BPSalt isn't the answerInsulin drives salt retentionSwelling and High BP solutions with dietHigh fat/Low Carb dietsGood Fats
― Gary Taubes, Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It
EP 115 is a short episode Dr. Curtis put together to share some dietary pearls that impact high blood pressure.
Topics Covered*Not medical advice, this episode is intended to spur thought and conversation. Always discuss your personal health with your doctor.
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“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 HEREFor 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 while staying true to who we are as individuals. We hope you enjoy this potentially life changing interview with Executive Coach, author, and consultant Terry McDougall.
Mentioned in this Episode:WINNING THE GAME OF WORK
www.terrybmcdougall.com
www.linkedin.com/in/terrybmcdougall
book: www.tinyurl.com/gameofworkbook
podcast: www.marketingmambo.net
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“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 people, even experts in very technical/professional fields, prefer to learn proven methods and become professional executors like those who have come before. Being an innovator can be scary, uncertain, and littered with failures. Much of who we become is sometimes just how we are wired (nature) or how we grow up (nuture).
In Episode 113, we interview Dr. Mitchell Yass who, as you will find out, is a TRUE innovator with all of the passion and purpose necessary to succeed with that personality and leadership style!Support the show
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In this short WFO Life Podcast Health Episode, Dr. Curtis reviews some strategies for overcoming the lingering effects of COVID 19 LONG HAUL syndrome.
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 Q10PQQEliminate SugarSugar increases inflammation and oxidative radicals, LDL, Cancer, Alzheimers, DiabetesThe ketogenic diet recommended (High fat, very low carb)Improve SleepExercise --Light, low intensityPranayama Breathing Anti-oxidant run downMillennium Supplement (What I am taking)Preview Dr. Yass InterviewPreview Terry McDougall Interview
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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.
Rex Houze--Positive Attitude Eric Davis --Bio/Books/Habits of Heros Program
As always, practical insights, and thoughts on how what, and why we should fight against ever-increasing life complexity.
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