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 …

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…

"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. " — Joan Miro In this episode, Dr. Curtis delves into common thinking traps that impair our ability to think clearly. When it comes to Self-Mas…

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 …

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 Intellig…

Overview 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. Topics Covered: Pandemic Progression Omicron vs Delta clinical presentation and severity …

“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. Key Points Discussed: Renaissance man Concept Benefits of life-long learning More opportunit…

“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 LISTEN HERE Key Points Discussed: Passion sparks emotional energy Visualizing success evokes emotion which can supplant motivation when times get tough or a…

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 pro…

“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 …

"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,…

“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.By William Curtis & Chris Story

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. 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 …

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,…

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 fai…

“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 …

“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 HERE For 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 ind…

“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 ma…

In this short WFO Life Podcast Health Episode, Dr. Curtis reviews some strategies for overcoming the lingering effects of COVID 19 LONG HAUL syndrome. Topics Covered Description of Long Haul Covid Low Oxygen, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, foggy thinking, poor sleep Incidence and practical experience Inflammation = free-radical damage or activity Ro…

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. As always, practical insights, and thoughts on how what, and why we should fight against ever-increasing life complexity. Mentioned in this Episode: Rex Houze--Positive Attitude…

Overview Dr. Curtis presents another timely health-related topic. In this episode, he discusses the completely disproven, completely unhelpful, actually harmful--RICE Protocol. RICE = (REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION) Anyone who has ever strained a muscle twisted an ankle, or torqued a ligament can relate to this now disproven strategy. Deeper Re…

In Episode 109 we have a fun conversation with training partners, Dr. Rick Cortes and Robert Ramirez. These friends share a common passion for ultra-endurance running, cycling, and extreme fitness challenges. We explore their most recent accomplishment, completion of the 3-day cycling and running gauntlet--The Triple Threat. This was a rolling conv…

In this bonus health topic, Dr. Curtis answers listener questions surrounding COVID 19. Using practical and operational experience working with COVID 19, Dr. Curtis discusses Vaccines Recommendations Vaccine Booster Shots High-Risk Populations Inflammation Auto-immune anti-bodies Child-Immunization Effective Anti-body levels…

In this bonus episode, Dr. Curtis shares his insights from a busy week treating outpatient COVID 19 cases. He shares 5 important points of interest after treating 70-80 patients over the course of the last 7-10 working days. Topics Covered: Infection incidence with vax and without vax Who is getting sickest? Case Fatality and Long COVID risks? Thou…

In this bonus content, Dr. Curtis explores some pearls of wisdom from a book called DELIBERATE DISCOMFORT, by Jason Van Camp.Dr. Curtis explores 5 enemies of flexible, adaptable thought. This episode is thought-provoking and has some practical thoughts on why maintaining a flexible mindset is so important for growth, performance, and momentum in li…

This powerful, entertaining interview features Dr. Curtis and Dr. John Sullivan. Dr. Sullivan once again comes into the WFOLIFEPODCAST studio to share years of practical nutritional advice. This interview covers a broad range of triggers, common symptoms, and natural solutions for autoimmunity, inflammation, and immune dysfunction. TOPICS COVERED I…

In this episode we explore FEAR. Using the backdrop of the COVID 19 pandemic, as well as the world, and national political uncertainty, this show seeks to understand FEAR.Why does it exist? How is it helpful? How does it harm us?This wide-ranging topic also includes several helpful tools and strategies for coping with FEAR and managing the physical…

The second of two rapid-fire bonus episodes covering current issues related to COVID 19.In this episode, Dr. Curtis covers the TOP THREE questions repeatedly asked this week in clinic.1)Should I get a COVID 19 Vaccine?2)Does Ivermectin help treat COVID 19 or prevent infection?3)What alternative or complimentary strategies can I use to support the h…

In this short bonus episode, Dr. Curtis reviews a recent study exploring the accuracy of COVID 19 PCR testing.With so many tests performed and employers demanding negative tests for exposed employees, this episode sheds some light on the false negative statistics.By William Curtis & Chris Story

After taking a little time off to explore nature with family, the WFO Life Podcast Team is back with another important and timely discussion. In Episode 101, we discuss the importance of staying focused on our life's mission in spite of challenges or risks that WILL come our way. The idea is NOT to cancel missions, but to identify and assess risks …

Using a Covid 19 - Delta Variant medical article, Dr. Curtis explores the value of reading critically. Never before in the history of man have we had so much information. This has created opportunity, growth and exponential learning capability.But with volumes of knowledge, how do we decipher truth from trash? This episode dives deep into the skill…

In episode 99 your hosts explore their current reading lists, values, and insights on life-long learning, as well as a nice rift on leadership qualities.We hope you will check out this episode and show notes at wfolifepodcast.comBy William Curtis & Chris Story

Albert Einstein was undoubtedly one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. In this episode, Dr. Curtis explores a passage from Jon Kabat-Zinn's brilliant work, FULL CATASTROPHE LIVING, where Einstein is quoted philosophizing about the true impact of death.If you have suffered loss, or fear your own mortality, take a listen.…

Recorded on July 5th, 2021, your hosts discuss what freedom entails and the requirements freedom demands.Please enjoy this Independence Day episode as we explore Stoic principles and self-development concepts related to the power and priviledge of freedom.By William Curtis & Chris Story

In this episode, we explore the vital importance of emotional intelligence. One might believe that intelligence is inborn, but this episode challenges that notion with specific ways to develop emotional intelligence--like a skill.Enjoy, we look forward to hearing how this episode impacted you or how you have used emotional intelligence skills in yo…

In this episode, Dr. Curtis explores the value of purposeful rest and margin in life.Without margin, we lose perspective and sometimes never fully realize we are lost in busyness and distraction.This episode has about 10 minutes of discussion and reflection on margin followed by selected portions of EP 044 where Lt Col Story and Dr. Curtis explore …

In episode 094, your hosts discuss the Netflix documentary, Social Dilemma.This fascinating documentary explores the impact of social media on our minds, families, and world.By William Curtis & Chris Story

In this episode, Dr. Curtis reviews a medical study that once again, confirms the role bad diet play in heart disease.To master self, master craft, and accomplish YOUR life mission, health is vital!Enjoy this medical topic and commentary.By William Curtis & Chris Story

How can you tell if someone is truly self-confident? In our modern world, this has become increasingly difficult. The advent of both personal (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and professional (LinkedIn) social media has enabled many to create a false persona for the masses. In this episode, we examine a recent article by writer, author, coach, and sp…

Mindfulness and meditation are life strategies and tools valuable on multiple levels.Do you have pain, stress, emotional turmoil, or chronic restlessness?Physical, mental, and emotional health all benefit from the practice of mindful living.In this episode, your hosts explore mindfulness guru and author, Jon Kabat-Zinn's, seven pillars or attitudes…

Disclaimer: No topic is off-limits in the world of WFO, as long as it meets our stated goals of mastering self, mastering craft, and accomplishing any mission (plus the occasional intellectual oddity). We definitely achieved this in Episode 90, where we unpacked a challenging situation from many aspects: Transgender females competing with biologica…

This short episode explores the valuable tactical thinking skill that centers on finding the highest priority action in everything we do.The most successful, most efficient, and most consistent people usually know how to determine the next best course of action. They reflect on various priorities and take the most solid, most beneficial action.This…

In Episode 088, Lt Col Story and Dr. Curtis philosophize on genetically engineered monkey-human embryos. After kicking this intellectual oddity about, they cover three other short philosophic topics.On topic covers the value of routinely reflecting on our strengths, another discussion follows on the important process of "Deep Work."Finally, your ho…

In this episode, we explore an article that prompted discussion about higher states of consciousness.Finding "Flow" or "The Zone" is a desirable mindset and behavior for high achievers.Whether you are an athlete, student, or artist, anyone looking for productivity, creativity, or deeper levels of concentration--this episode is for you!…

This short podcast explores the Lazy Susan approach to tactical decision making. Good decisions and deliberate actions lead to more successful outcomes.As a WFO LIFE PODCAST listener, you value tools that lead to self mastery, improve your craft, and help you accomplish life missions.This episode is practical and applicable when difficult situation…

In this episode we chat on the "Skill of Indifference." We explore the danger of engaging in everything that pisses your off, displeases you, or simply exists outside your world.This was an interesting conversation full of insight and practical tips for living your best life and avoiding the pitfalls of NOT ignoring negativity or unnecessary proble…

I was struck recently by a grocery store, pharmacy chain, requesting permission to enroll my patient into their "Diabetic Management Plan"I was startled by the changes that have occurred in medicine where patients and physicians have allowed their relationship to deteriorate to a level where managed care companies, pharmacies and grocery stores are…

In this episode, your hosts explore how our long-standing habits drive our behavior during times of duress and emergency.Our values, daily actions, and primary habits define success or failure when change, stress, or emergency occur.By William Curtis & Chris Story

In this episode, Chris and I rift on a quote from Vince Lombardi--"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”This episode explores the link between the double-edged sword of the unattainable goal of achieving perfection.We also discuss how values, actions, and passion, applied to the pursuit of perfection oft…

This interview features Radio talk radio legend, Bob Jones. This wide-ranging interview explores Bob's childhood and influences as a young adult. A storytelling master, Bob takes us on a journey through his childhood in the 1950s. He explores diversity, racism, and his time spent as a Vietnam veteran.In addition to his Radio career, we discuss high…