Most people think recovery is about fixing the past. It isn’t. It’s about stopping the unnecessary drain on your life.

In this episode of Warrior Mindset, Gene sits down again with Dr. Scott Padgett for a blunt conversation about energy, control, and maturity. Not just in recovery, but in life. They unpack a simple truth that most people resist: if you are constantly angry, resentful, or obsessed with things you cannot control, you are leaking energy every day.

Addiction trains people to pour attention into the wrong places. Sobriety does not automatically fix that. Many people stay exhausted because they keep feeding grudges, replaying old arguments, and trying to control outcomes that will never bend to them.

This conversation is about discipline, not positivity. About restraint, not repression. About learning when to disengage, when to let go, and when silence is the strongest move available. You do not become powerful by carrying everything. You become powerful by choosing what is worth carrying at all.

This is not a recovery episode. It is a conversation about energy, clarity, and the cost of holding on.

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Motivation is unreliable and waiting for it keeps you stuck. Real progress comes from discipline built through systems, not feelings. This episode breaks down why motivation fails and how to build a simple discipline engine that runs on consistency, environment design, and small actions that actually compound.

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This is a quieter Warrior Mindset episode about energy, restraint, and what changes after years of responsibility.

Endurance matters early. But mastery demands precision. Stoic philosophy and warrior traditions don’t teach endless effort, they teach economy.

If you’ve felt less patient, less willing to waste energy, and more intolerant of inefficiency, you’re not breaking. You’re sharpening.

This episode explores:

• Why wasted energy becomes the real enemy
• The three phases of responsibility and mastery
• Stoic discipline, frame-holding, and economy of force
• Why resentment is a signal, not a failure
• Restraint as strength under control
• This lesson only shows up after years of carrying weight.

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The Luddites weren’t afraid of technology. They were afraid of losing control over their work, their time, and their future. Two hundred years later, we’re standing in the same moment again—this time with artificial intelligence.

This episode breaks down why the real AI debate isn’t about intelligence, productivity, or innovation. It’s about power, consent, and who benefits when technology is deployed without public agreement. We unpack AI hype, media language, education risks, productivity myths, and the growing gap between performance and substance in modern culture.

This is a Warrior Mindset conversation about discipline, boundaries, and refusing the lie of inevitability.

Topics include:
– Modern Luddites and AI
– Power vs progress
– Consent, labor, and automation
– Discipline over performance
– Training, culture, and responsibility

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In this powerful Warrior Mindset episode, we explore the idea of breaking barrier; physical, psychological, cultural, and institutional. From Miyamoto Musashi to Harriet Tubman, Bass Reeves to Kyle Maynard, we dissect what makes a true warrior: relentless discipline, adaptive thinking, and the refusal to accept limits.

These warriors didn’t just fight battles, they redefined the battlefield. Whether you're navigating internal struggles or societal expectations, this episode challenges you to confront what’s holding you back and break through it with clarity, purpose, and grit. Adapt faster. Endure longer. Think deeper. This is how legends are made.

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Combat sports offer far more than physical conditioning. They give people structure, community, and a brutally honest way to face themselves. Many who struggle with anxiety, depression, or identity issues find stability through training because progress is undeniable and earned. Combat sports replace stigma with connection, giving people a place to fail safely and rebuild confidence. For some, the discipline and consistency found on the mats becomes a lifeline that modern life no longer provides.

00:00 – 00:34 The Real Question: Can Combat Sports Save Lives?
Opening challenge to the idea that combat sports are just physical, introducing how training exposes deeper mental battles people silently carry.

00:34 – 01:22 When Traditional Treatment Fails, Training Steps In
Explores how structure, accountability, and community offer stability when therapy or medication fall short for people struggling with anxiety or depression.

01:22 – 01:41 The Gym as a Judgment-Free Zone
Highlights how training removes stigma, forcing honesty and resilience while offering a supportive environment where no one cares about your baggage.

01:41 – 02:00 Why Discipline and Pressure Build Real Confidence
Shows how consistent training builds earned confidence, providing purpose, connection, and resilience that modern life often fails to deliver.

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This episode dives deep into the hidden link between anxiety and status obsession, drawing from martial arts culture, personal stories, and a revealing Men’s Health article. We explore how fear, aggression, and substance abuse often mask insecurity, especially in sparring environments. Through the lens of martial arts training, stoic philosophy, and 25 years of gym leadership, we offer strategies for facing anxiety with purpose, not ego. From bullying scars to business stress, we show how energy, preparation, and authenticity can transform fear into strength. This is your guide to embracing discomfort, fostering accountability, and rejecting performative masculinity.

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(0:00:00) - Anxiety and Status Obsession in Men
(0:09:49) - Lessons in Accountability and Preparedness
(0:17:20) - The Influence of Energy in Training
(0:26:22) - Honoring Loved Ones and Business Challenges
(0:42:09) - Long-Term Perspective on Member Departure

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What if heaven wasn’t a peaceful escape, but a battleground for warriors? In this episode, we explore the myth of the Einherjar, Norse warriors who trained for Ragnarok in eternal preparation. But this isn’t just myth, it’s a mindset. We connect their legendary grit to modern challenges like discipline, failure, growth, and inner strength. Through repetition, not perfection, you’ll learn to train, fall, rise, and repeat. We fuse Norse myth with samurai philosophy to help you reframe struggle as sacred. Whether in fitness, business, or daily life, this episode gives you the tools to meet your personal Ragnarok with purpose.

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(0:00:12) - Living Like an Eternal Warrior
(0:11:34) - Embracing the Warrior Mindset

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