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Embrace the Suck Podcast

APG brings over 125 collective years of Special Operations experience to a network of professionals known the world over for their Discipline, Leadership, and World-Class success. We serve as a catalyst for progress that provides our clients with a detailed roadmap of their own design leading from wherever they are to the success they desire.

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ETS 3 - 2 from 2022-05-27T16:01:48

ETS 3 - 2 by Acumen Performance Group (APG)

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ETS Season 3 - Episode 1 from 2022-05-09T18:29:03

ETS Season 3 - Episode 1 by Acumen Performance Group (APG)

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S2E3: The Secrets of Interviews from 2021-03-31T06:09:07

We’ve all been interviewed at some point. Even if you haven’t experienced a formal interview, someone along the line has strategically interviewed you for desired information. That’s because our ...

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S2E2: Identity Crisis from 2021-03-17T06:20:11

In this episode, we discuss the question of why we often place ourselves in harm’s way for nothing more than a little attention. Are we destroying our bodies and our minds for nothing more than a ...

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S2E1: Chasing Rainbows is for Suckers from 2021-03-04T17:08:01

In this episode, we discuss the power of perspective. We all see things differently, so don’t be too quick to talk, but to listen. You just might learn something new!

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S2E1: Chasing Rainbows is for Suckers from 2021-03-04T17:08:01

In this episode, we discuss the power of perspective. We all see things differently, so don’t be too quick to talk, but to listen. You just might learn something new! To find out more check us ...

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S1E31: Moscow Rules: Staying One Step Ahead (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-10-16T07:26:52

In this episode, Bill shares a chapter out of our Rules of the Road curriculum we designed for pro athletes. We felt considering the current situation of the world, many of these ideas would be fi...

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S1E31: Moscow Rules: Staying One Step Ahead (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-10-16T07:26:52

In this episode, Bill shares a chapter out of our Rules of the Road curriculum we designed for pro athletes. We felt considering the current situation of the world, many of these ideas would be fi...

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S1E30: Not Everything is About You! (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-10-06T02:46:13

In this episode, Bill host the show and drops the hammer on some solid truths. The bottom line is are you talking WITH or AT people. When did we as a society become so sensitive and opinionated t...

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S1E30: Not Everything is About You! (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-10-06T02:46:13

In this episode, Bill host the show and drops the hammer on some solid truths. The bottom line is are you talking WITH or AT people. When did we as a society become so sensitive and opinionated t...

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S1E29: Life after Sports (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-09-18T09:30:08

In this episode, Bill host the show and is joined by retired 49ers offensive lineman Mike Person. We became friends with Mike while working with the 49ers over the past two years and have always e...

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S1E29: Life after Sports (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-09-18T09:30:08

In this episode, Bill host the show and is joined by retired 49ers offensive lineman Mike Person. We became friends with Mike while working with the 49ers over the past two years and have always e...

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S1E28: Resiliency Part 2 (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-09-11T16:47:30

In this episode, Bill and Rob host the show and are joined once again by Annie Nelson to cover the second part of Resiliency. Annie is the author of Resilience: Coming Back from Crisis with Faith,...

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S1E28: Resiliency Part 2 (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-09-11T16:47:30

In this episode, Bill and Rob host the show and are joined once again by Annie Nelson to cover the second part of Resiliency. Annie is the author of Resilience: Coming Back from Crisis with Faith,...

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S1E27: Performance Under Pressure (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-09-04T08:02:31

How well do you perform under pressure? In this episode, Rob hosts the show and is joined by his old teammate and SEAL training classmate Rey Baviera. Rey served with SEAL Team Three during the Bat...

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S1E27: Performance Under Pressure (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-09-04T08:02:31

How well do you perform under pressure? In this episode, Rob hosts the show and is joined by his old teammate and SEAL training classmate Rey Baviera. Rey served with SEAL Team Three during the Bat...

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S1E26: What if I’m Outmatched? (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-08-27T06:11:28

If you can take it, you can make it! In this episode, Bill shares stories of his experience grappling and getting choked out daily by experts. He quickly realized that size doesn’t matter. Someti...

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S1E26: What if I’m Outmatched? (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-08-27T06:11:28

If you can take it, you can make it! In this episode, Bill shares stories of his experience grappling and getting choked out daily by experts. He quickly realized that size doesn’t matter. Someti...

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S1E24: The Power of Humor (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-08-20T03:04:46

Are you using humor in your life, or are you taking life too seriously? In this episode, Rob hosts the show and is joined by his old SEAL training classmate Clark Impastato. Together they share s...

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S1E24: The Power of Humor (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-08-20T03:04:46

Are you using humor in your life, or are you taking life too seriously? In this episode, Rob hosts the show and is joined by his old SEAL training classmate Clark Impastato. Together they share s...

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S1E25: Heads or Tails (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-08-14T06:36:19

In this episode, Bill shares some sweet ‘80s commercials and remanences about how awesome life was when times were simple. Today, however, we have everything we could ever dream of at our fingertip...

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S1E25: Heads or Tails (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-08-14T06:36:19

In this episode, Bill shares some sweet ‘80s commercials and remanences about how awesome life was when times were simple. Today, however, we have everything we could ever dream of at our fingertip...

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S1E23: Back to Basics (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-08-08T03:07:17

In this episode, Mark joins Bill in a comical discussion about the joint operation they conducted during the initial invasion of Iraq back in 2003. While the movies portray Special Operations as s...

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S1E23: Back to Basics (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-08-08T03:07:17

In this episode, Mark joins Bill in a comical discussion about the joint operation they conducted during the initial invasion of Iraq back in 2003. While the movies portray Special Operations as s...

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S1E22: The Time I Almost Quit Drinkin - '90s Edition (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-31T16:20:19

Drinking Stories! In this episode, Bill shares some stories during his escapades in the SEAL Teams during the ’90s. Not much operational going on then, so it left a lot of time for extracurricula...

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S1E22: The Time I Almost Quit Drinkin - '90s Edition (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-31T16:20:19

Drinking Stories! In this episode, Bill shares some stories during his escapades in the SEAL Teams during the ’90s. Not much operational going on then, so it left a lot of time for extracurricula...

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S1E21: Going the Extra Mile (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-23T05:43:41

What does “going the extra mile” really mean? Do we all need to be like Brian and wear 37 pieces of flair to bring value? Not at all. In this episode, Bill talks about the reality of what going th...

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S1E21: Going the Extra Mile (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-23T05:43:41

What does “going the extra mile” really mean? Do we all need to be like Brian and wear 37 pieces of flair to bring value? Not at all. In this episode, Bill talks about the reality of what going th...

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S1E19: Resilience (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-16T08:14:15

In this episode, Bill and Rob talk with Annie Nelson, the author of Resilience: Coming Back from Crisis with Faith, Passion and Purpose. Annie shares her amazing stories of the mental and physical...

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S1E19: Resilience (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-16T08:14:15

In this episode, Bill and Rob talk with Annie Nelson, the author of Resilience: Coming Back from Crisis with Faith, Passion and Purpose. Annie shares her amazing stories of the mental and physical...

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S1E18: Mindset (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-09T07:31:57

In this episode, Bill talks with Atlanta Falcon’s Head Coach Dan Quinn about Mindset. Coach Quinn shares his thoughts on the mental approach to competing, how to develop it, and how to deal with o...

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S1E18: Mindset (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-09T07:31:57

In this episode, Bill talks with Atlanta Falcon’s Head Coach Dan Quinn about Mindset. Coach Quinn shares his thoughts on the mental approach to competing, how to develop it, and how to deal with o...

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S1E17: Revisiting The Quarantine List (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-02T08:33:06

Story Time with Bill and Mark! In this episode, we share some stories, pontificate the pros and cons of buying an Old West-themed town in New Zealand, and revisit challenges we’ve completed from o...

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S1E17: Revisiting The Quarantine List (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-07-02T08:33:06

Story Time with Bill and Mark! In this episode, we share some stories, pontificate the pros and cons of buying an Old West-themed town in New Zealand, and revisit challenges we’ve completed from o...

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S1E16: Stress Inoculation (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-06-25T09:30:02

Can you train for stress? The answer is YES, and we’re going to share with you how. Today’s episode is on Stress Inoculation. It is a technique used by SEALs, Special Forces, and elite athletes ...

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S1E16: Stress Inoculation (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-06-25T09:30:02

Can you train for stress? The answer is YES, and we’re going to share with you how. Today’s episode is on Stress Inoculation. It is a technique used by SEALs, Special Forces, and elite athletes ...

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S1E15: Cancel Culture (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-06-18T08:05:47

Culture is defined by what it is, not by what it is not. In this episode, Bill introduces APG’s other founding members Mark and Rob as they discuss the Cancel Culture. History is not there for you...

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S1E15: Cancel Culture (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-06-18T08:05:47

Culture is defined by what it is, not by what it is not. In this episode, Bill introduces APG’s other founding members Mark and Rob as they discuss the Cancel Culture. History is not there for you...

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S1E14: You Don’t Want It! (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-06-11T07:34:20

What dictates the decisions you make? What is it you want and what can you actually do about it? In this episode, we look at the part emotions play in our decisions as well as who’s manipulating ...

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S1E14: You Don’t Want It! (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-06-11T07:34:20

What dictates the decisions you make? What is it you want and what can you actually do about it? In this episode, we look at the part emotions play in our decisions as well as who’s manipulating ...

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S1E13: Integrity Check (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-06-04T15:04

Who are you when nobody is watching or if there are no consequences for your actions? In this episode, we look at integrity and explore why people behave the way they do. What do your habits reve...

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S1E13: Integrity Check (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-06-04T15:04

Who are you when nobody is watching or if there are no consequences for your actions? In this episode, we look at integrity and explore why people behave the way they do. What do your habits reve...

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S1E12: Your Place in the Circle (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-05-28T09:30:03

In this episode, we discuss that to perform at the top level regardless of your industry, merely striving to make the standard is not enough. We all get bogged down with distracters not typically ...

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S1E12: Your Place in the Circle (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-05-28T09:30:03

In this episode, we discuss that to perform at the top level regardless of your industry, merely striving to make the standard is not enough. We all get bogged down with distracters not typically ...

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S1E11: What’s the Deal with Hipsters? (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-05-21T09:30:03

In this episode, we explore the Authentic You. We discuss the “Hipster” phenomenon - a culture of people playing dress-up for the recognition they never earned and expecting others to play along w...

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S1E11: What’s the Deal with Hipsters? (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-05-21T09:30:03

In this episode, we explore the Authentic You. We discuss the “Hipster” phenomenon - a culture of people playing dress-up for the recognition they never earned and expecting others to play along w...

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S1E10: Situational You (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-05-12T09:30:04

In this episode, we dive into the effects of going full-throttle or trying to “go big” in our lives, but understanding something eventually has to give. Somewhere in our lives, we have to accommod...

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S1E10: Situational You (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-05-12T09:30:04

In this episode, we dive into the effects of going full-throttle or trying to “go big” in our lives, but understanding something eventually has to give. Somewhere in our lives, we have to accommod...

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S1E9: Fun with Foreign Languages (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-05-05T09:30:04

In this episode, Bill answers a listener’s question and discusses how he’s been spending his leisure time during the quarantine and how it is relevant to the big picture.

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S1E9: Fun with Foreign Languages (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-05-05T09:30:04

In this episode, Bill answers a listener’s question and discusses how he’s been spending his leisure time during the quarantine and how it is relevant to the big picture. To find out more, contact...

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S1E8: Stepping into Uncertainty (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-28T19:19:37

With some light finally showing at the end of the quarantine tunnel, we’re gearing up to get back to normal - but our normal has changed slightly. Change is uncomfortable because of the uncertaint...

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S1E8: Stepping into Uncertainty (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-28T19:19:37

With some light finally showing at the end of the quarantine tunnel, we’re gearing up to get back to normal - but our normal has changed slightly. Change is uncomfortable because of the uncertaint...

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S1E7: Russian Axe Theory - Finding the Advantage (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-24T18:48:18

In this episode, we discuss the Russian Axe Theory. It’s the mentality about not waiting for something to happen but instead taking advantage of the situation and making things happen.

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S1E7: Russian Axe Theory - Finding the Advantage (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-24T18:48:18

In this episode, we discuss the Russian Axe Theory. It’s the mentality about not waiting for something to happen but instead taking advantage of the situation and making things happen. To find ou...

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S1E6: Crap Country (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-21T15:37:39

In this episode, Bill shares some stories of his experiences with interpreters while operating overseas. It could always be worse!

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S1E6: Crap Country (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-21T15:37:39

In this episode, Bill shares some stories of his experiences with interpreters while operating overseas. It could always be worse! To find out more, contact us at info@APG.teamwww.APG.team

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S1E5: Adaptability (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-17T07:53:06

In this episode, we discuss finding the advantage regardless of circumstance by remaining adaptable.

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S1E5: Adaptability (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-17T07:53:06

In this episode, we discuss finding the advantage regardless of circumstance by remaining adaptable. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.teamwww.APG.team

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S1E4: Gratitude (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-14T16:41:09

In this episode, a few stories are shared as we discuss Gratitude, the Warrior Mentality, and the reality that while you may not appreciate the cards you have been dealt, they are YOURS to either f...

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S1E4: Gratitude (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-14T16:41:09

In this episode, a few stories are shared as we discuss Gratitude, the Warrior Mentality, and the reality that while you may not appreciate the cards you have been dealt, they are YOURS to either f...

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S1E3: Discipline (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-10T18:46:51

In this episode, we discuss the use of Discipline and how it bridges the gap of who you are and who you want to be.

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S1E3: Discipline (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-10T18:46:51

In this episode, we discuss the use of Discipline and how it bridges the gap of who you are and who you want to be. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.teamwww.APG.team

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S1E2: Stress (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-02T17:31:17

In this episode, we discuss the effects of stress and how it can overwhelm and take over our lives.

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S1E2: Stress (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-04-02T17:31:17

In this episode, we discuss the effects of stress and how it can overwhelm and take over our lives. To find out more, contact us at info@APG.teamwww.APG.team

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S1E1: Embrace the Suck (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-03-26T20:44

Welcome to APG's Embrace the Suck Podcast. In this first episode, we discuss the idea behind Embracing the Suck.

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S1E1: Embrace the Suck (Quarantine Edition) from 2020-03-26T20:44

Welcome to APG's Embrace the Suck Podcast. In this first episode, we discuss the idea behind Embracing the Suck.

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