Podcasts by Ax

83 - Time Restricted Eating from 2017-03-11T14:12:56

Could eating only when the sun is up really make a difference in your health and longevity?  The research says that time-restricted eating can have a profound effect on your health.  In this epi...

82 - Snow Angels from 2017-02-25T14:54:56

It finally snowed in February!  I realize that sounds funny but it's been a very warm February by Nebraska standards.  The fresh 3 inches of snow provided the perfect opportunity to get outside ...

81 - The Voices In Your Head from 2017-02-14T12:41:16

Who's voice do you hear in your head when you want to eat a donut?  Or when you don't want to get out of bed?  Or when you just don't feel like giving your all?  In this episode we talk the valu...

80 - Uncompromising on the Standards from 2017-01-21T14:42:59

Welcome back for season 3 of the Ax & Yoke.  We're starting this season with a little project to help Steve become more uncompromising with the standards he's set for himself.  Like many of us, ...

79 - Move More And Exercise Less? from 2016-12-05T00:49:26

Isn't working out an hour a day enough?  Maybe not, if we're sitting in a chair all day. Today we talk about a book by Katy Bowman who encourages us to begin moving more during the day and to no...

78 - Man the Rudder from 2016-11-25T15:29:09

To man the rudder is to keep the balance of the vessel in check.  Going too far in any direction leads to trouble.  When developing our character we must balance what's in our nature with the ve...

77 - I Wish I Was A Baller from 2016-11-05T13:09:35

Finding the sweet spot for growth...it's more uncomfortable than you think.

76 - Time to Muster from 2016-10-30T15:03:36

Steve recaps lessons learned from his recent trip to San Diego to participate in the first annual "Muster" event hosted by most recent man crush Jacko Willink.

75 - Fitness Experiment #471 from 2016-10-15T09:00

Join us as we experiment with new exercise programs designed to get better results by doing less work. 

74 - Road To Character from 2016-10-08T19:17:49

Should we aim for something higher than happiness?  Join us as we wrestle with that question and more as we read and discuss the introduction of David Brooks' "Road To Character".

72 - Lessons From The Mountain from 2016-10-02T19:27:34

Join us as we discuss the first ever A&Y Expedition to Pike's Peak and what we learned from each other and about ourselves.

73 - Random Show from 2016-09-28T11:51:26

We cover a lot of topics on today's show so that we can catch you up on what we're reading and listening too so we can operate at our highest level.  

71 - The Strangest Secret from 2016-09-04T19:57:49

Jeff pays tribute to Earl Nightengale and his "The Strangest Secret" cassette tape.

70 - Monsters of Productivity from 2016-08-27T16:00

Steve shares some ideas for how to us the panic monster to help us be more productive.

69 - The Paradox of Choice from 2016-08-20T04:00

Steve uncovers the idea that more options are not necessarily better.

68 - The Power of Influence from 2016-08-13T18:21:48

Jeff shares a story that reminds us of the power we all have to influence others.

67 - Bring Out the Best In Others from 2016-07-30T20:48:09

Our roles as parents, managers and leaders have one objective in common, to bring out the very best in others.  There is one simple (not easy) approach that trumps them all, it's coaching.  The ...

66 - Travel Light from 2016-07-16T16:47:50

Lessons learned in the Desolation Wilderness.

65 - Humility is the Reward from 2016-07-02T13:29:15

 Failure and what it can teach us if we're willing to hear the lesson.

64 - Resources vs Resoursefulness from 2016-06-25T20:38:26

Are you guilty of blaming your lack of resources for your troubles?  We all do it.  In this episode, Steve gives us some ideas how to get over it and make progress anyway.

63 - Joining the Mighty 4% from 2016-06-19T18:18:21

We often talk about the importance of starting things to learn what you should do next. We call it "putting the cart before the horse". It's a great recipe for getting off your couch and saying ...

62 - Raising Our Standards from 2016-06-12T11:31:13

This episode is a tribute to Chris Moore who passed away last week.  Chris was an inspiration to us and the creative work we do.  He taught us that "big growth comes when you begin boldly and ke...

61 - Is Work Life Balance A Myth? from 2016-06-05T10:58:52

The Four Burner Theory challenges us to think about work life balance and what it takes to be successful.  It heats up a debate on what tradeoffs we make in order to operate at our highest level...

60 - Mental Models: The Cheat Codes to Life from 2016-05-29T11:22:38

If you’ve ever played video games as a kid, then you know the game designers hide secret shortcuts and cheat codes in the game for gamers to discover and use in order to beat the game.  Charlie ...

59 - Do We Really Understand the 80/20 Rule? from 2016-05-21T19:03:44

Everyone who's ever tried to become more productive has heard of the 80/20 rule.  What's surprising is how few people actually understand it's real value and even if they do understand it, fail ...

58 - Chasing Wonder from 2016-05-16T21:57:07

Our phones have removed the need to think and wonder anymore because we have the world of information at our fingertips.  This week we discuss the value of returning to wonder and contemplation....

57 - The Most Fun Way To Improve Your Life from 2016-05-08T11:03:15

It's the little things that matter most in life and it turns out celebrating those moments can improve your life.

56 - Beware of the Monkey Mind from 2016-04-30T18:03:28

Do we own our thoughts and feelings?  In this episode, we discuss the concept of the Monkey Mind and try to understand how to keep it under control.

55 - The Puzzle of Motivation from 2016-04-24T19:43:04

Leading people can be a really tough job.  Most people are surprised to learn when they get their first employee, how instead of their life getting easier, everything just got a lot harder.  The...

54 - Give And Take from 2016-04-16T13:38:28

Motivation, Ability and Opportunity are the generally accepted ingredients to success in life.  In Adam Grants book, Give and Take, he proposes that there is a 4th and often overlooked ingredien...

53 - You Are What You Read II from 2016-04-09T15:21:03

If you asked me what is the single greatest habit to start right now? It is to read more books.  In this episode, I provide some suggestions on how to make time for reading, how to read a book i...

52 - The Cart Before The Horse from 2016-03-27T13:12:35

Fifty-Two episodes of the A&Y Project complete. In this episode, we talk about what e've learned from our own journey over the last year. How you can put the cart before the horse on your projec...

51 - Three Life Lessons from 2016-03-19T12:02:25

in the 1993 Movie "My Life" staring Michael Keaton and Nicole Kidman, Keaton's character learns he's dying of terminal cancer.  His children are too young to learn much from their dad, so he dec...

50 - Overcoming Rejection from 2016-03-12T16:00:22

Let's face it, rejection hurts.   The person who rejects us the most is often the little voice in our own heads. Many of us don't apply for the dream job, ask for a raise, or negotiate because o...

49 - What You Can Learn From Improv from 2016-03-06T13:05:24

When we think of Improv we often think of the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway" or the famous Chicago Improv comedy club "Second City" which is credited with producing comedians Steve Carell, Ti...

48 - The Why Behind Better from 2016-02-28T14:46:24

Why do we focus so much on getting better and operating at a higher level?  In this episode we deconstruct the why behind self improvement and it's less about the self than you might think.

47 - Starting a Mastermind Group from 2016-02-23T00:33:23

What's the point of going it alone?  We all need help reaching our goals and what better way to do it by starting a Mastermind group to support each other.  We started one last December and have...

46 - The Best Investment You Can Make from 2016-02-14T22:09:58

Many people stress over investing in stocks, bonds, and real estate?  Warren Buffet says the best investment you can make is in yourself and I couldn't agree more.  Just because you're out of sc...

45 - Box Breathing from 2016-02-07T12:00

We often say there are only two things you can control, your attitude and your effort.  Well, technically there’s one more thing you can control and it’s your breath.  Breath is the new frontier...

44 - The Chemistry of Leadership from 2016-01-31T12:00

Every once and a while I come across something that's really awesome and inspiring. It was certainly the case when I watched Simon Sinek's Listen

43 - The Words We Use from 2016-01-24T15:45:11

How we talk to ourselves is more important than you think.

Is there a voice in your head discouraging you from trying new things?  Is it criticizing and judging your ideas befor...

42 - Why You're Still Procrastinating from 2016-01-17T21:05:21

We know we should be working on the most important things in our lives but somehow we just don't feel like doing it.  Why do we do this to ourselves?  We thought this would a great topic to disc...

41 - The 10 Laws of Living Primal (Cont'd) from 2016-01-11T12:00

One of the first influencers in the area of going back to basics via the caveman is Mark Sisson.  He has a great blog www.marksdailyapple.com that has had a big impact on our lives and is the pe...

40 - The 10 Laws of Living Primal from 2016-01-04T13:18:51

One of the first influencers in the area of going back to basics via the caveman is Mark Sisson.  He has a great blog www.marksdailyapple.com that has had a big impact on our lives and is the pe...

39 - Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do from 2015-12-26T12:00

We all know those mentally strong people who never seem to break or give up.  They seem to have a leg up on the rest of us when it comes to dealing with tough times.  I don't know about you, but...

38 - How To Make Decisions Like A Pro from 2015-12-19T12:00

Did you you know Ben Franklin popularized the use of the Pros and Cons list in 1772?  You probably won't need your bifocals to see that a lot of research and development on how to make better de...

37 - The Unbeatable Mind from 2015-12-13T12:42:30

To truly operate at your highest level you will have to develop mastery in the areas of the physical, mental, emotional, intuition and spiritual.  Jeff recently attended the annual Unbeatable Mi...

36 - Should You Opt Out? from 2015-11-28T21:41:25

It's that time of year again when people lose their minds and start fighting over doorbuster deals at the old Walmart.  In this episode, they guys ask if it's time to follow the outdoor sports c...

35 - Starting Over Again from 2015-11-21T20:41:46

these are the show notes for the show.

34 - Consistency and Spontaneity from 2015-10-31T15:39:03

Do you ever not feel like doing something that matters to you?  It happens to me all of the time.  I set my mind to doing something I know is good for me but then after a while I just lose the m...

33 - The Easiest Way To Stand Out From The Crowd from 2015-10-24T14:09:02

Public speaking can be a terrifying experience, but it doesn't need to be. You don't want to miss your opportunity to influence others because you aren't comfortable delivering your message.   <...

32 - What Get's Measured Get's Done from 2015-10-17T14:08:25

Have you every started a Monday with the intention of building a new habit to only lose traction by the following weekend?  

You're not alone.  This happens to everyone who wants to make ...

31 - Why You Should Think Like a White Belt from 2015-10-10T13:38:04

Your level of success is only limited by your ability to listen and learn from others.

30 - The Path Shapes You from 2015-10-03T17:38:51

Why is sticking to a goal so difficult?  Willpower is not enough to make lasting change in your life.  If you want to stick to your goals you need change your environment.

29 - Unlock Your Creative Genius from 2015-09-27T17:57:40

Can you be creative on demand?  You probably don't believe you're creative, but you'd be surprised how creative you can be if you use the right tools.  In this episode, we share strategies you c...

28 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable from 2015-09-19T17:49:17

We can't live remarkably when we're always in the comfort zone.  We give you some simple strategies on how you can stretch yourself to be your very best.

27 - Make Your Own Luck from 2015-09-12T13:17:10

Can you make your own luck...of course you can and we have four steps to help you be more lucky.

This episode was inspired by Eric Barkers blog post "How to Attract Good Luck:  4 Secrets ...

26- Would You Trade Your House For a Paper Clip? from 2015-09-05T16:45:19

The Bigger or Better game is popular game played by collage kids and it can teach us a lot of lessons about how to live remarkably.

This episode was inspired by Nick Loper's story of his ...

25 - Why You Shouldn't Listen to This Podcast from 2015-08-29T13:42:26

In this episode, the guys talk about experts and why you do your own research.

A special thanks to Bazile Mills and Chisel Creative Studio for supporting the show.

To support the s...

24 - Finish What You Started from 2015-08-24T00:58:35

In this episode, the guys answer the question of how do you finish a project when you don't feel motivated.

A special thanks to Bazile Mills and Chisel Creative Studio for supporting the ...

23 - Monkey See Monkey Do from 2015-08-15T14:26:55

Join us as we discuss how to use the principle of social proof to reach your goals.

Episode inspired by the Book Listen

22 - Stop Running Yourself Down from 2015-08-08T20:55:55

The guys share what they've learned about life by reading a book on running.  This episode is inspired by Dr. Kelly Starrett and his book title Listen

Warren Buffett's (Not So) Secret to Investing (Mini Episode) from 2015-08-05T04:00

This show was inspired (once again) by James Clear.  Check him out.

Warren Buffett's "20 Slot" Rule:  How to Simplify Your Life and Maximize...

21 - Leave Them Wanting More from 2015-08-01T16:38:57

The guys are back from summer vacation and ready to share more strategies and ideas on how to be your best.

We'd like to extend a special thanks to our show sponsor Listen

20 - The Freedom To Choose from 2015-07-04T14:06:31

In this 4th of July episode, Jeff and Steve discuss a strategy for achieving postive outcomes in life.

This episode was inspired by Ohio Football coach, Urban Meyer's Listen

19 - The Art of Practice from 2015-06-20T16:37:53

In this episode, Jeff and Steve discuss how approaching life as practice leads to better results with less stress.

This episode was inspired by Karen X. Cheng and her Listen

18 - Why Showing Up Is Half the Battle from 2015-06-13T17:19:22

In this episode, Jeff and Steve discuss why success in any venture is more a function of showing up...than being smart or talented.

This episode was inspired by James Clear's Listen

17 - A simple method for breaking through a plateau from 2015-06-06T13:12:04

In this episode, Jeff and Zack discuss the importance of getting out there and competing in an sporting event to break through a life plateau.

We'd like to extend a special thanks to our ...

16 - The Secret Weapon to Finding Happiness from 2015-06-01T00:36:23

In this episode the guys share some simple strategies to finding happiness.  It's a lot easier than you think.

Smart people we mention in this show:

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15 - Don't Run Out of Gas from 2015-05-23T20:08:14

In this episode, Jeff shares how he was reminded the importants of taking breaks when he nearly ran out of gas on the interstate.  

We'd like to extend a special thanks to our show sponso...

14 - Are You Living By The Code from 2015-05-16T14:56:40

Do you maintain a personal code?  In this episode Jeff and Steve discuss developing a personal code to conduct to live an exceptional life. 

We'd like to extend a special thanks to our sh...

13 - You Are What You Read from 2015-05-16T14:49:05

What are you reading and listening to each day?  One of the best ways to feed the good wolf is to be deliberate with what you allow into your mind and what you don't.  To help you get started we...

12 - Choosing Experiences over Stuff from 2015-05-09T15:43:15

This week we talk about the science of why experiences are better than stuff.

We'd like to extend a special thanks to our show sponsor Chisel Creative St...

11 - Which Wolf Are You Feeding? from 2015-05-02T21:35:55

This week we discuss an old story about the battle waged within us all.  

We'd like to extend a special thanks to our show sponsor Chisel Creative Studio...

10 - A Beginner's Guide to Eating Well from 2015-04-19T19:25:24

This week Jeff admits eating well consistently is one of his biggest challenges.  Knowing what you should eat and what you should avoid is different than actually doing it.  

The guys off...

9 - Don't Break the Chain from 2015-04-12T13:11:53

The A&Y crew share a simple strategy guaranteed to build your commitment and resolve.

Music by Bazille Mills - Burnt Red Sun

Show Sponsored by Chisel Creative

8 - How to Guarantee You Have a Good Day from 2015-03-28T20:27:49

This week we talk about the importance of ha...

7 - Dealing with the Messy Middle from 2015-03-21T18:08:35

The crew is back this week to get real about goals and what to do when you get off track.

1.  Lean on your accountability partner/coach

2.  Shring the Hurdle so you can step over i...

6 - How Flinching is Holding You Back from 2015-02-28T14:48:37

This week we talk about fear and how it's ge...

5 - Saying No to Good and Yes to Great from 2015-02-21T20:48:23

If you take away anything from this show it should be to start using "Hell Yes or No" to make decisions on how you invest your time.  It will change your life.

A special thanks to our fri...

4 - The One Thing That Improves Them All from 2015-02-07T19:37:27

This week the A&Y crew discuss the connection between sleep and performance. 

Music:  "Burnt Red Sun" by Bazile Mills

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3 - Pick Your Program from 2015-01-31T19:21:59

Some of our favorite things:

Archetype Coffee

CrossFit

2 - The Best Way to Ensure You Make Progress from 2015-01-24T22:23:33