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A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA E173 "From Trauma to Triumph: Scott Kesson's Story of Loss and Growth"In this episode of ASKITA, John interviews Scott Kesson, LPC, a licensed professional counselor from Colorado, exploring Scott's background, including his experiences as a gay man, foster parent, and mental health professional spanning 35 years in various roles. The conversation highlighted Scott's resilience, growth mindset, and commitment to living life on his own terms, emphasizing the importance of pushing through difficult situations and prioritizing personal satisfaction over financial gain. Scott is one of John's oldest friends, whom he met in college at the University of Florida in January 1985. Scott has been talked about before on this as an...2025-04-2959 min
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A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA E164 Blessings in AdversityIn this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how the work he is doing on his Dad's 1966 Bertram Bahia Mar is changing him in ways he never ecpected. Sometimes doing it yourself reaps rewards you can't imagine. It is deep as the water is that John wants to go fishing in. Â But as always intended to get your ass moving on a life on your terms. Don't miss this episode and please share with a friend. www.aswiftkickintheass.com2024-11-0532 min
A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA E158 Same Ship Different DayIn this episode of ASKITA, John talks about Theseus, the founder of Athens and how the Athenians honored him by memorializing his ship. Over the years, so much of the ship had ben replaced, many thought of the ship as being totally different. Others said it was the same. When you live a life on your terms, things change. Are you the same person as a result or someone different? As usual, John is going to get you thinking and on a path of positive personal change.2024-07-1144 min
A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA E152 Eye to Eye With Real-I-T-YIn this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, the last episode planned for 2023, John has you squaring off with Real-Important-to-You terms as he tells stories of his childhood aand answers what his Dad was thinking as he sipped his beer in the heat while his relatives froze. You may find out what is real important to John and this how. Take a Listen and get living on your terns! Interested in creating a life on your terms? visit us at www.aswiftkickintheass.com2023-12-2321 min
A Swift Kick In The AssA New Soul for An Old BootIn this episode, John introduces Jason Greska. Who is Jason Greska and why is John bringing him on the show? You will have to listen to this episode to find out cause no one is going tell you otherwise. Right Here. Right Now. #NewSoulOldBoot2022-12-1935 min
A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA E128 Moving On From GriefWith no doubt, John's journey has had grief along the way. But that is only one part of John's journey. We cant change some of our terms. We will grieve. But We will also Live and kick some ass along the way. Time to move on from grief.2021-12-2413 min
A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA E125 Feet On the GroundIn the episode...John gives you the information you need to get a foothold on your positive change. Sit down. Ties your shoe laces and take a listen to John's PLAN (Problem|Learn What You Can Do| Align Goal With Reality| Know that no plan is perfect. 2021-12-0416 min
A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA E123: Searching for SecurityIn this episode, John talks about feelings anyone gets when their future is seen as at risk. What happens may not be in your control. Find out what John did to rid himself of anxiety in this episode2021-11-0519 min
A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA E116: What's the Plan? Let's Role.In this episode, John talks about the key to developing a role in life that gets you closer to living on your terms. John's role as host is definitely not Memorex. Find out why...2021-05-0525 min
A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA E113 Choose to Fight Or NotJoin John as he tells of the censorship he now faces from Facebook after 8 years without a problem. Do we stand up fall down and not get up? Take a listen and help John keep his voice. Spread the word.. Thank you.2021-03-1206 min
A Swift Kick In The AssThe Power of The UnexpectedEp 94 The Power of The Unexpected - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast. As illness prevents lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren from creating regular content, this is the first episode completed where John flies the show solo focused on how the power of the unexpected effects the terms of our life and what to do about it. ——————— Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com https://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheass https://twitter.com/AKickintheass https://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/ —-Listen to the podcast on iTunes— https://itunes.appl...2019-04-0326 min
A Swift Kick In The AssASKITA 093ASKITA 093 Longtime friends Tommy Stewart and John Curren discuss Tom's cancer treatment.  2019-03-2435 minA Swift Kick In The AssPositivity - Living Life Like A Samuraiepisode 92 A Swift Kick In The Ass. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to live positively while faced with a terminal illness. For the last 5 months, Tom struggled with an unknown neurological illness. A wrong diagnosis led him to seek a 2nd opinion and ultimately a brain biopsy to reveal what was wrong. The biopsy revealed three stage 3 tumors known as anaplastic astrocytoma a rare form of brain cancer. Now he is in the biggest fight of his life while trying to remain positive, his life depends on it.2018-04-2835 minA Swift Kick In The AssPersistence In The Face Of AdversityEp 91 Persistence In The Face Of Adversity. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how it is to face mortality when facing an unknown disease or condition. A continuation of the last episode THE kick In The Ass. We provide an update on Tom's condition and how he is dealing with the unknown neurological condition that is wreaking havoc on his life. What is it like to face possible death? how do you cope and accept the possibility of a terminal disease? Why you should question the experts and how even a layperson can have a...2018-03-1940 minA Swift Kick In The AssTHE Kick In The AssEP 90 THE Kick In The Ass! Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to face the fear of death and undiagnosed illness. The holidays brought Tom an unexpected gift...A neurological condition that has yet to be identified. How do you deal with the fear of possibly having a terminal disease? Tom discusses how he mentally faces an undiagnosed illness that has been plaguing him over the past month. Unbearable fear and anxiety are met with logic and spirituality to find a way to deal with the issue. We all face our own "Kick...2018-01-2148 minA Swift Kick In The AssWhy Mom Was Right About GratitudeEp 89 Why Mom Was Right About Gratitude. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss gratitude and how it can make you a better version of yourself. This is a Thanksgiving episode and will reveal wisdom from ancient Greece and Rome in the form of Stoic philosophy. How to help others without expecting anything in return. ——————— Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com https://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheass https://twitter.com/AKickintheass https://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/ —-Listen to the podcast on iTunes— https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-2017-11-2043 minA Swift Kick In The AssBefore You Get To Enough Is EnoughEp 88 Before You Get To Enough Is Enough Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to cope with the frustration of wanting to leave your job and pursue your "passion". How to tackle the problem of wanting to be somewhere else but needing to be where you are. How John got out of a bad relationship that would have changed his entire life and making the leap into entrepreneurship before he was ready. Decision making before you make a leap of faith. Tom discusses how he is preparing for the future with a...2017-10-2934 minA Swift Kick In The AssFail To Plan - Plan To FailEp 87 Fail To Plan - Plan To Fail - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how it is imperative to make a plan when trying to reach goals or make personal change. John and Tom talk about Hurricane Irma and how the people of South Florida failed to prepare and how that lack of preparation is similar to failing to reach goal milestones.   ——————— Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com https://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheass https://twitter...2017-10-1637 minA Swift Kick In The AssThe Secret To Getting More ActionEp 86 The Secret To Getting More Action - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to reach your goal and achieve more action with less talk. Recent studies show that when you verbalize your goals to others that there is a less likely chance you will achieve those goals. John and Tom cover why you should keep your lips sealed when it comes to goal setting.  ——————— Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com https://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheass https://t...2017-07-2634 minA Swift Kick In The AssLike A VirginA Swift Kick In The Ass podcast episode 85 Like A Virgin. How and why you should think like a virgin and more on stepping out of your comfort zone. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss overcoming anxiety and fear and embrace it and the rewards of getting uncomfortable and entering new situations with an empty cup virgin like mindset. Tom discusses the stress involved in changing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms and instructors. How his family embraced the fear of new circumstances and how hard it is to leave behind a familiar community in order t...2017-07-2247 minA Swift Kick In The AssDoes Re-centering Make You Feel Stupid?Ep 84 Does Re-Centering Make You Feel Stupid? A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how trying to find balance during life change can be overwhelming and leave you feeling down. This unique episode is recorded in Virginia while Tom and his family are visiting John. Recorded in the backyard of John's house with the ambiance of birds chirping in the background. ——————— Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com https://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheass https://twitter.com/AKickintheass https://www.pinterest.com...2017-07-0333 minA Swift Kick In The AssWorking With What You HaveEpisode 83 Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to work with what you have... limited resources. This topic stems from a meme that John posted on our facebook page showing a toilet paper roll with only one sheet of paper left on the roll. Trudging through the toilet humor will get you some actionable advice that you can use to use whatever resources you have to get results. Tom talks about his mentor Ernesto who often worked in countries with limited resources and how he used ingenuity to solve problems even when...2017-05-0140 minA Swift Kick In The AssA Kick In The Ass ManifestoEp 82 A Kick In The Ass Manifesto. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to create a manifesto and why you should do it in order to reach your goals. Having a vision and working backward is essential to creating a framework for your written manifesto. Small goals are like building blocks or the larger vision. It is to pivot if life throws you a curve ball. It is also important to build in some fudge factor or cushioning in your goal to account for unexpected life events. Accountability is important for h...2017-04-2455 minA Swift Kick In The AssKicking The Crap Out Of AnxietyA Swift Kick In The Ass episode 81 Kicking the crap out of anxiety. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the positive side of anxiety and how to deal with the negative effects. This episode is not for people that suffer conditions related to anxiety or social anxiety disorder. Tom and John cover the fight or flight response we inherited from our ancestors and how it relates to anxiety. Positive aspects of anxiety are discussed such as heightened ability and being prepared for multiple outcomes. Studies are mentioned that show that anxious people ma...2017-03-2742 minA Swift Kick In The AssTime On Your TermsLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss implementing last episodes idea of "A Minute Of Your Time". How to create time to make a positive change in your life. It is time management but not in the stuffy corporate way we are used to. Making time for yourself first and making time to improve your relationships and the quality of your life. It is time management but not in the stuffy corporate way we are used to. Making time for yourself first and making time to improve your relationships and the quality of your life.2017-03-1934 minA Swift Kick In The AssA Minute Of Your TimeLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how valuable a minute of your time can be. How small changes in your routine can lead to big changes in your life over time. John uses the analogy of a snowball rolling down a hill and getting larger and larger as it progresses down the hill. Life is the same as that snowball and we can make small minute changes in our health, finances and love live that pay off big.  ——————— Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com https://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickinthe...2017-03-0645 minA Swift Kick In The AssFace Your Fears Sucker!Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss overcoming fear with everyday courage. Learn the tactics and strategies that will help you overcome the fear that is holding you back from living a full and abundant life. Tom and John re-live some of the scenarios that created their fears and how they overcame them. Fear is prevalent in the nation of the United States of America after the election of Donald Trump. How can one calm themselves using logic and mindfulness in these turbulent times? Plus a secret workout routine that will g...2017-01-2736 minA Swift Kick In The AssNo Cape Required - CourageLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss courage and how it plays a role in self improvement. Courage as a skill vs. trait. How one must feel fear and act despite it in order to have courage. ——————— Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com https://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheass https://twitter.com/AKickintheass https://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/ —-Listen to the podcast on iTunes— https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass/id9283263462017-01-1641 minA Swift Kick In The AssStaying Power - PersistenceEpisode 76 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Lifelong friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the importance of persistence. Fall down, stand up, repeat is a motto of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. If you fail to reach a goal, simply get back up and try again. Write down your goals and have a road map that will help guide you day in and day out. Thomas Edison failed ten thousand times before he was successful inventing the light bulb. Keeping a journal or diary is a great way to evaluate...2016-11-0644 minA Swift Kick In The AssAnother Brick In The Wall - Self DoubtLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the problem of self doubt and how to handle it on A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast episode 75. Doubting our actions and thoughts. David Brinkley say a success is one that can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at us. Why middle school and high school is such a formative time in our lives. John and Tom discuss the effect of bullies and how those memories remain even into adulthood almost like software that is programmed on a computer. How even...2016-10-2440 minA Swift Kick In The AssChange At Your LeisureEpisode 74. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to Change At Your Leisure, spending time in the ways that create personal change. How to utilize your free time to lead to a positive life on your own terms. How to kill two birds with one stone by utilizing time spent while listening to audio books, courses or podcasts to learn and grown. Create the life you want by planning and scheduling free time to take advantage of personal growth. The importance of stress and vacation. Getting in touch with your self, example of a war veteran t...2016-10-1039 minA Swift Kick In The AssThe Catch 22 Of ChoiceLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss The Catch 22 Of Choice. How too many choices actually create overwhelm, paralysis and regret. Tom and John also mention Barry Schwartz's book the Paradox Of Choice and his discussions at Tedx and Google.  ——————— Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com https://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheass https://twitter.com/AKickintheass https://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/ —-Listen to the podcast on iTunes— https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass/id9283263462016-10-0339 minA Swift Kick In The AssCtrl+Alt+Delete - Rebooting Your LifeHow to reboot your life. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to make a fresh start in your life.  Episode 72 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast Ctrl+Alt+Delete - Rebooting Your Life. What to avoid when looking to set new goals and make positive change in your life. Getting rid of toxic people, staying laser focused, being very specific when setting goals, letting go of negative emotions and thought are all important elements of rebooting your life. Tom and John discuss the similarities of personal change and rebooting your computer to...2016-09-1940 minA Swift Kick In The AssPlay on People’s Need to Believe to Create a Cult like Following - 48 Law's Of Power - Law 27Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Robert Greene's best selling book the 48 Laws Of Power - Law 27 Play on People’s Need to Believe to Create a Cult like Following. 5 Ways to Create a Cult 1. Keep It Vague; Keep It Simple 2. Emphasize the Visual and the Sensual over the Intellectual 3. Borrow the Forms of Organized Religion to Structure the Group 4. Disguise Your Source of Income 5. Set Up an Us-Versus-Them Dynamic  Focus on the us vs. them. Exclusive club pit against a devious enem...2016-09-0547 minA Swift Kick In The AssKeep Your Hands Clean - Law Of Power 26Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Rober Greene's best selling book the 48 Laws Of Power - Law 26 Keep Your Hands Clean. This law focuses on finding a scapegoat rather than admitting wrong doing. This is counter intuitive to what we are taught as children which is taking responsibility for our actions. This law can be seen quite often in politics, work and military operations. Having a designated "fall guy" can save face for high ranking officials who might lose face if they admit a mistake. Kings had whipping b...2016-08-2923 minA Swift Kick In The AssRecreate Yourself - Law 25 of The 48 Laws Of Power Episode 69 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Robert Greene's best selling book The 48 Laws of Power Law 25: Recreate Yourself———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickin…https://twitter.com/AKickintheasshttps://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/—-Listen to the podcast on iTunes—https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass/id928326346  2016-08-2242 minA Swift Kick In The AssPlay The Perfect Courtier Law 24 of The 48 Laws Of Power Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Robert Greene's best selling book The 48 Laws of Power Law 24: Play the Perfect Courtier———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickin…https://twitter.com/AKickintheasshttps://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/—-Listen to the podcast on iTunes—https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass/id928326346  2016-08-1545 minA Swift Kick In The AssThe Pull Out Method Of Positive Change Episode 67 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John W. Curren discuss the need for withdraw from society and work. The importanceof taking a vacation for your mental well being and overall health. Come back to work as a more productive worker and creativethinker. Form stronger social bonds with your family and friends by developing shared memories. Get of electronic devices and get back in touch with nature as we were meant to be.———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.c...2016-08-0842 minA Swift Kick In the AssThe Pull Out Method Of Positive Change Episode 67 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John W. Curren discuss the need for withdraw from society and work. The importanceof taking a vacation for your mental well being and overall health. Come back to work as a more productive worker and creativethinker. Form stronger social bonds with your family and friends by developing shared memories. Get of electronic devices and get back in touch with nature as we were meant to be.———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.c...2016-08-0842 minA Swift Kick In The AssBlame Is LameLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John W. Curren discuss blame. How to take responsibility for our actions and not blame others for where we are in life. Racism and the divide in the United States is also discussed. How can we change ourselves and our own prejudice. BLAME IS LAME askita episode 66 Accountability accelerates your growth- develop a strategy and work the plan. It will keep you personally responsible for your own actions - you are ultimately responsible for how much progress you make every day. Evaluate yourself and get rid of excuses.2016-07-1343 minA Swift Kick In the AssBlame Is LameLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John W. Curren discuss blame. How to take responsibility for our actions and not blame others for where we are in life. Racism and the divide in the United States is also discussed. How can we change ourselves and our own prejudice. BLAME IS LAME askita episode 66 Accountability accelerates your growth- develop a strategy and work the plan. It will keep you personally responsible for your own actions - you are ultimately responsible for how much progress you make every day. Evaluate yourself and get rid of excuses.2016-07-1343 minA Swift Kick In The AssBusting Your Big Crystal Balls - UncertaintyEpisode 65. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how uncertainty keeps you from reaching your true potential. Definition - Uncertainty is the situation which involves imperfect and/or unknown information. Is there a genuine decision to be made, or are you just postponing the inevitable? clearly identify what the decision to be made is. Investigate to the best of your ability and surrender to what ever comes your way. The Buddha taught that mental suffering arises out of ignorance. By “ignorance” he meant the misperceptions and delusions that your mind has about its own nature. The most...2016-07-0143 minA Swift Kick In The AssLive Like A Rockstar! Living Life On Your Own TermsLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss living life on your own terms on A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast episode 64. It is not about living on a beach with a laptop making buttloads of money. Money is a factor, control your debt. Money is just a tool. Do not follow the herd mentality. Create a mind set to live life on your own terms. Keep inspirational pictures, trinkets or songs around you to keep you on the path. Develop respect for yourself and others. Contribute not for applause but for a sincere need...2016-06-0756 minA Swift Kick In The AssThe Irishman Who Can’t Drink Beer Or Eat PotatoesEpisode 63 The Irishman Who Can’t Drink Beer Or Eat Potatoes. Life long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Asking Questions when you really don’t want to know the Answer”?  We all say we want to make changes in our life and often seek the answer to how will we change…What happens when you get an answer that you really don’t want to follow through with?  My personal story concerns these food allergies...The allergist says I am allergic to Brewers yeast/beer and wine, potatoes, chicken, milk…...2016-06-0133 minA Swift Kick In The AssGet Your Ass Off The Couch - A Quick Fix For ComplacencyLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss ho to Get Your Ass Off The Couch - A Quick Fix For Complacency Episode 62 A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast   ——————— Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com https://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickin… https://twitter.com/AKickintheass https://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/ —-Listen to the podcast on iTunes— https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass/id9283263462016-05-1234 minA Swift Kick In The AssWhy Friendship Is The New BlackLife long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss
friendship. How is friendship like dogs and chilli? Why it is
difficult to maintain many close friends. What are the main
characteristics of a friendship and how to keep them going.
Building trust and having fun. Being honest with your friends and
how to end a friendship if necessary.
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Chillin like a villain. We are pack animals, so who is in your pack? Love your family and your friends but pick your peers.
Jim Rohn says that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Get involved in social groups, church, synagogue, community, school, sports etc.. to get around other positive minded people.
Join meetup groups or online forums to find like minded people. Imaginary council with a ma...2016-04-0839 minA Swift Kick In The AssHow Keeping Score Can Help You Predict The FutureLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how keeping score can help you predict future results. The final part of the gamification series.
Learn how keeping track of goals using a journal or log book can help you keep moving forward without slowly back pedaling. The difference between keeping score with yourself and competition. How not to keep score in relationships with others.
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...2016-03-3037 minA Swift Kick In The AssGrabbing Goals By The Short HairsPart 2 in the gamification series - Goals. Episode 58 Grabbing Goals By The Short Hairs discusses how to set realistic and reachable goals. John talks about how he was able to pull himself out of 90 Thousand dollars of debt by setting financial goals with his wife. There goal was to have money in the bank and not owe anyone anything.
Tom recounts seven steps laid out in Brian Tracy's book "No Excuses"
Decide what you want
Write it down
Set a deadline
Make a list of everything you can think of that you could possibly do to...2016-03-0731 minA Swift Kick In The AssHow To Break The Rules And Get Your Ass MovingA Swift Kick In The Ass podcast episode 57. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the rules of personal change. This is the first in a series on how gamification applies to personal change. This first part discusses the rules of personal change and how to break them if necessary.
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The 10 Rules of Change- Change isn't easy, but it is possible: an expert offers 10 rules to change. by Stan Goldberg, Ph.D
All Behaviors Are Complex
Strategy: Break down the behavior. Almost all behaviors can...2016-02-2946 minA Swift Kick In The AssA Swift Kick In The Comfort ZoneGetting out of your comfort zone is the topic of the day. Lifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to create personal change by overcoming fear and being uncomfortable.
whatisyourcomfortzone.com - Marcus Taylor created this website that has a tool with a scientifically supported algorithm that leads you to have an idea which he believes is the beginning of someone taking action. Think about it. If you never left your comfort zone you would still be living at home with your parents and lead a life like the boy in the bubble. You...2016-02-2245 minA Swift Kick In The AssWhy Didn't I Think Of That? Creativity DemystifiedLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss creativity in regards to personal change.Â
Change Your "I Don't Know" or "I Can't" Thinking to "What If...?"
”To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination.”Â
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Instead, come up with open-ended statements and questions such as:
"I have what it takes to figure this out."
"I'm open to the possibility that solutions will come up.”
"I will find the inspiration I need to solve this."
“Ther...2016-02-1556 minA Swift Kick In The AssHow To Turn Your Vision Into RealityLife long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to turn your vision into reality. Last episode they talked about the big picture of why you need a vision, this is the steps you need to take to get there.
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Pictures can say a thousand words. A picture of where you want to be in life can help you attain what you want out of your life. The big picture you create in your mind will help you ge...2016-02-0144 minA Swift Kick In The AssHow do you get the results you want in life? Aaron AnastasiLife long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren interview Aaron Anastasi the author of The Voice Of Your Dreams.
Aaron Anastasi is a Southern California native who graduated with a master’s degree from
Princeton where he studied philosophy and psychology. He’s also the founder and coach of
the internationally recognized, Superior Singing Method, an online singing lesson program that
grosses 7-figures annually. With nearly 10,000,000 views and over 100,000 subscribers, Aaron
has the #1 singing/life lesson channel on YouTube. He is also a prominent success coach for
cl...2016-01-2556 minA Swift Kick In The AssDon't Fear The ReaperLife long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss death and its effect on motivation. What is it like to lose a loved one, family or friend? How does that make one reflect on their own life? What will be said at your funeral? Will you leave a legacy? All of the questions will be addressed as Tom and John dig deeper into the fate that awaits us all.
———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheasshttps://twitter.com/AKickintheasshttps://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/—-Listen to the p...2016-01-1937 minA Swift Kick In The AssOne Habit That Will Refocus Your LifeLife long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the one habit that will refocus your life...Choice. How can choice become a habit? Some solid principles for good decision making. Scientific method applied to decision making using the observation phase, classification phase and definition phase.
———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheasshttps://twitter.com/AKickintheasshttps://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/—-Listen to the podcast on iTunes—https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass/id9283263462016-01-1250 minA Swift Kick In The AssThe Seven Deadly Sins Of Personal DevelopmentLife long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss The Seven Deadly Sins Of Personal Development.
Pride
Greed
Anger
Envy
Lust
Sloth
Gluttony
———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheasshttps://twitter.com/AKickintheasshttps://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/—-Listen to the podcast on iTunes—https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass/id9283263462015-12-0742 minA Swift Kick In The AssHow To Be Unpopular In A Grown Up WorldLife long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to be unpopular in a grown up world. What does it mean to be an adult? What is adulting? Why does Tom think it means swinging with the neighbors wife?Â
Tom and John raise questions about growing up and becoming responsible for your self and your own actions. Why do some people refuse to grow up and become dependent on others to make decisions for them. They cover reaching sexual maturity and mental maturity and how they differ. Rights of passage for becoming independent and finding y...2015-12-0335 minA Swift Kick In The AssThe Only Thing We Have To Fear Is Fear ItselfLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss FEAR. What is fear? How is it classified in regards to a psychological model. The 5 types of fear. How to embrace fear and how to vanquish fear. Why it is OK to experience fear. Techniques such as meditation and breathing to relieve physical and mental symptoms of anxiety.Â
Tom and John recount several childhood experiences dealing with fear and how those experiences have shaped them in their adult lives. How modern society deals with the effects of fear when we do not have to fight to survive. Paralyzed w...2015-11-2355 minA Swift Kick In The AssHow Rock 'n' Roll Can Change Your LifeLifelong childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how Rock 'n' Roll can change your life. They cover some influential classic rock songs and lyrics on the journey to self discovery.Â
Songs from Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Tom Petty, Supertramp, Creed, Collective Soul, Aerosmith, Blue Oyster Cult and 4 Non Blondes are broken down and analyzed.
This is a fun episode which will provide insight into how music can affect your lifestyle choices and build character.Â
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———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickint...2015-11-1658 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA045 Stop! This Information On Street Smarts Could Change Your Life!Life long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren talk about Street Smarts and how having them are essential to survival and success. Situational awareness, posture, savvy, confidence, wisdom, experience and skepticism are just some of the traits of having street smarts.
John and Tom discuss getting taken advantage of years ago and how that experience has strengthened their ability to spot a scam. John talks about a bait and switch that happened to his father with diamond earrings and Tom talks about getting scammed into buying counterfeit speakers.
Phone scams and email scams designed...2015-11-0946 minA Swift Kick In The AssDon't Let The Door Hit You On The Ass On The Way Out - Job LossLife long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren talk about how to deal with losing your job. Companies do what they have to do to stay viable which sometimes means cutting staff. How not to live in fear and anxiety of losing a job. Creating new skills to keep yourself viable.———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheasshttps://twitter.com/AKickintheasshttps://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/—-Listen to the podcast on iTunes—https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass/id9283263462015-10-2630 minA Swift Kick In The AssThe 48 Laws Of Power Applied To The Walking DeadLife long childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Robert Greenes best selling book The 48 Laws Of Power. This episode introduces the concepts of the book applied to popular zombie TV show The Walking Dead.
———————Find out more on http://www.aswiftkickintheass.comhttps://www.facebook.com/aswiftkickintheasshttps://twitter.com/AKickintheasshttps://www.pinterest.com/akickintheass/—-Listen to the podcast on iTunes—https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass/id9283263462015-10-2642 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA042 Takeaways From The Lifestyle Design Summit p2Childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the takeaways from The Lifestyle Design Summit held on Oct 16th – 17th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the Broward County Convention Center. The summit was produced by The Morning Coach podcaster JB Glossinger and featured 2 days of sessions with some of today’s leading authorities in the online and personal development space. This episode covers part 2 of the key takeaways from the summit.http://www.lifestyledesignsummit.com/http://www.randygage.com/http://www.billcortright.com/ The summit break downDay 1THINK DIFFERENT / RESIDUAL / PASSIVE INCOME9 – 10 | JB GlossingerFINDING YOUR PASSION10 – 10:30 | JB Glossinger – PanelBREAK10:30- 11:00WRIT...2015-10-2236 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA041 Takeaways From The Lifestyle Design Summit p1Childhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the takeaways from The Lifestyle Design Summit held on Oct 16th - 17th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the Broward County Convention Center. The summit was produced by The Morning Coach podcaster JB Glossinger and featured 2 days of sessions with some of today's leading authorities in the online and personal development space. This episode covers part 1 of the key takeaways from the summit.
http://www.lifestyledesignsummit.com/
http://www.randygage.com/
http://www.billcortright.com/
 The summit break down
Day 1
2015-10-1933 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA040 Bring It - Making It Happen With YL SavitskiyChildhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren interview podcaster YL Savitskiy the host of "Bring It". Â The podcast designed for people between the ages of 18 and 25 who are looking to explore their passions and apply entrepreneurial mindsets in creating the future of their dreams.
Episode 40 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. YL discusses how to make change in your life by taking action. He discusses his journey in college and how creating blog posts and an ebook for college students ended up leading him to follow his passion and start a podcast that followed his e...2015-10-1237 minA Swift Kick In The AssGood Habits - Bad Habits - You Know I've Had My ShareChildhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss breaking bad habits and establishing good habits. Episode 39 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast. Tom reveals how he recently broke his most powerful addiction...Diet Coke! 27 years of 6 or more cans of Diet Coke a day. The decision to quit came after years of his family questioning how many diet sodas he consumed on a regular basis. Â John discusses the challenge he faced quitting cigarettes. Â How easy it is to fall back into habits. How to adapt your exercise routine to change with your aging life style. Using the si...2015-10-0643 minA Swift Kick In The AssTo Porn Or Not To Porn - That Is The QuestionChildhood friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss the effects of pornography as it relates to personal change. Â Episode 38 of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast.
How does pornography use progress into a possible problem. Tom and John openly discuss their own struggles with porn and how to overcome it in order to become the best possible person. How porn use escalates from soft core to hard core and the possible side effects physically and mentally. How drinking beer and porn are similar. What happens when you become isolated and fall further into your addiction. Whose r...2015-09-2847 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA037 The 48 Laws Of Power - Concentrate Your ForcesThe 48 Laws Of Power - Concentrate Your Forces- Law 23. Â Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Robert Greene's best selling book The 48 Laws of Power on their podcast A Swift Kick In The Ass episode 37
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Tom and John discuss how to apply Law 23 of the 48 Laws of Power. Learn how to survive and play others using the techniques found in examples from history. What is milking the fat cow theory made popular by marketing guru Dean Jackson? How this law applies to focus.
John and Tom go back to their roots and focus on on...2015-09-2542 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA036 The 48 Laws Of Power - Use The Surrender Tactic: Transform Weakness Into PowerThe 48 Laws Of Power - Use The Surrender Tactic: Transform Weakness Into Power- Law 22. Â Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss Robert Greene's best selling book The 48 Laws of Power on their podcast A Swift Kick In The Ass episode 36
Focusing on the decision making process that leads to action. You can not win every battle and this tactic gives you time to recuperate to be able to come back and fight again. This technique was used by the early Americans and also the Monguls which both used guerilla warfare. This tactic can be seen in the popular H...2015-09-2029 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA035 The Top 5 Popular Laws Of PowerTom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:
John and Tom test out Blab for the first time!Â
Some of the content may seem evil or antisocial and it is, but it is necessary to be aware of these tactics to protect yourself.
The 48 Laws Of Power - The Top 5 Popular Laws Of Power. A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosted by life long friends John Curren and Tom Stewart discuss Robert Greene's book the 48 Laws of Powe...2015-09-1141 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA034 The 48 Laws Of Power - Play A Sucker To Catch A Sucker - Seem Dumber Than Your MarkTom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:
Some of the content may seem evil or antisocial and it is, but it is necessary to be aware of these tactics to protect yourself.
The 48 Laws Of Power - Play A Sucker To Catch A Sucker - Seem Dumber Than Your Mark - Law 21  A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosted by life long friends John Curren and Tom Stewart discuss Robert Greene’s book the 48 Laws of Power.  A Swift Ki...2015-09-0531 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA033 The 48 Laws Of Power - Do Not Commit To AnyoneTom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:
Some of the content may seem evil or antisocial and it is, but it is necessary to be aware of these tactics to protect yourself.
The 48 Laws Of Power - Do Not Commit To Anyone - Law 20. A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosted by life long friends John Curren and Tom Stewart discuss Robert Greene's book the 48 Laws of Power. Â A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast Episode 33
48 La...2015-09-0222 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA032 The 48 Laws Of Power - Know Who You Are Dealing With - Do Not Offend The Wrong PersonTom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:
Some of the content may seem evil or antisocial and it is, but it is necessary to be aware of these tactics to protect yourself.
The 48 Laws Of Power - Law 19 - Know Who You Are Dealing With - Do Not Offend The Wrong Person  A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast Episode 32
48 Laws Of Power Special Feature – A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and Topics Co...2015-08-3030 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA031The 48 Laws Of Power - Do Not Build Fortresses To Protect Yourself - Isolation Is DangerousTom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:Â
Some of the content may seem evil or antisocial and it is, but it is necessary to be aware of these tactics to protect yourself.
The 48 Laws of Power- Law 18 - Do Not Build Fortresses To Protect Yourself - Isolation Is Dangerous. Â A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast Episode 31.
48 Laws Of Power Special Feature – A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and Topics Covered:   How to apply Law...2015-08-2420 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA030 The 48 Laws of Power - Law 17 - Keep Others in suspended Terror - Create an air of unpredictability48 Laws Of Power Special Feature – A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:  Law 17 Keep Others in suspended Terror: Create an air of unpredictability.
 Topics Covered:   How to apply Law # 17.  Power is central to living life on our own terms.  Living with out power over your own life is miserable and we all want more power to choose the life we want to live.  Some of the content may seem evil or antisocial and it is, but it...2015-08-2127 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA0029 The 48 Laws Of Power - Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor48 Laws Of Power Special Feature – A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:  Law # 16 Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor.
 Topics Covered:   How to apply Law # 16.  Power is central to living life on our own terms.  Living with out power over your own life is miserable and we all want more power to choose the life we want to live.  Some of the content may seem evil or antisocial and it is, but it is necessa...2015-08-1726 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA028 The Kid That Made "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson Cry - Meet Nick MillerLife long friends Tom Stewart and John Curren interview cancer survivor Nick Miller.  Nick has just had his fifteen minutes of fame after an encounter with his idol Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.  Nick spotted the Rock driving home after a workout at the gym and follwed him trying to get Dwayne's attention.  The Rock stopped his truck and got out to meet his fans not expecting to find an enthusiastic teen who had just beat cancer for the 2nd time.  The Rock was brought to tears after listening to Nick's story and posted the video of their encounter on inst...2015-04-1041 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA027 It Is Only 24 Hours - Tomorrow Is Another DayLife long friends Tom Stewart and John Curren interview Tom's friend David who has had a life long struggle with alcohol.  David relives some of his early years growing up in Guatemala and escaping a future of drugs after his brother was brutally murdered by a hit squad.  As a teen, David immigrated to Chicago with his mother and older brother only to fall into a vicious cycle of drug use and alcoholism.  Listen to David asstead he tell how he went from a homeless alcoholic to a husband and father with a good job and beautiful family.  Ask us ques...2015-03-1549 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA026 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - CRUSH YOUR ENEMY TOTALLYLife long friends Tom Stewart and John Curren Robert Greene's Best Selling book The 48 Laws Of Power - Law 15 Crush Your Enemy Totally.  John and Tom debate the morality of this law.  Is this law still useful in today's world or is it too barbaric?  Hear Tom's evil laugh.  Send questions to aswiftkickintheass@gmail.com Go to http://www.aswiftkickintheass.com to submit voicemail questions you would like answered on the show via speak pipe!  Watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/c-5Ue4WyQj02015-03-1419 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA025 Setting Small Goals To Get Big WinsLife long friends Tom Stewart and John Curren discuss how to set small attainable goals to get out of a rut and on to big wins. Bust your rut with these 7 small steps that help build momentum to pull you out of a funk.  Go to www.aswiftkickintheass.com to submit voicemail questions you would like answered on the show via speak pipe!  Watch this episode on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/sIlJ7I8426s2015-03-0933 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA022 Boot To The Ass Part 2John and Tom talk about purpose and potential, podcasting, Podcast Florida and how to free your self from your job and your self defeating behavior.  Topics covered include overcoming fear and doubt, mastery vs. success, escaping the corporate rat race.  Why the radio industry is losing it's soul to podcasting and the next golden age of audio as predicted by Alex Blumberg or NPR.  How John and Tom came up with the idea to start a podcast and what they expect to gain from creating art for others.  Jared Easley and Lou Mongello's podcast event that had inspirational speakers such...2014-12-1441 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA021 Boot To The Ass Part 1 This episode will make your dick look bigger.  The more weight you lose, the bigger it looks.  John and Tom discuss the mental and physical strategies for getting started getting in shape.  The first two of the four cornerstones are discussed, Mind and Body.  This is the first part of a two part series discussing the four cornerstones Mind, Body, Purpose and Potential.  Blunt humor and authenic rapport between two friends on how to regain what is lost due to age and lack of activity.  The first step is to take action and make a commitment with an accountability partner...2014-12-0828 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA020 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Pose As A Friend - Work As A Spy48 Laws Of Power Special Feature - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:  Law # 14 Pose As A Friend, Work As A Spy.
 Topics Covered:   How to apply Law # 14.  Power is central to living life on our own terms.  Living with out power over your own life is miserable and we all want more power to choose the life we want to live.  Some of the content may seem evil or antisocial and it is, but it i...2014-11-3022 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA019 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - When Asking For Help - Appeal To People's Self Interest - Never To Their Mercy Or Gratitude48 Laws Of Power Special Feature - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:  Law # 13 When Asking For Help - Appeal To People's Self Interest - Never To Their Mercy Or Gratitude.
 Topics Covered:   How to apply Law # 13.  Power is central to living life on our own terms.  Living with out power over your own life is miserable and we all want more power to choose the life we want to live.  Some of the content...2014-11-2622 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA018 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Use Selective Honesty And generosity To Disarm Your Victim48 Laws Of Power Special Feature - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:  Law # 12 Use Selective Honesty And generosity To Disarm Your Victim
 Topics Covered:   How to apply Law # 12. Does this dress make my butt look big? Using selective honesty to preserve your relationship. Being manhandled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class by younger and stronger guys faking injuries. The importance of trust in business and personal relationships. Teaching our kids how to distinguish when t...2014-11-2023 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA017 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Learn To Keep People Dependent On You48 Laws Of Power Special Feature - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:   Law # 11 Learn To Keep People Dependent On You.  How Tom keeps people at work dependent on him making him a valuable employee at the moment.  Reflection on the passing of a mentor and friend from the dreaded disease of cancer.  Triggers that force you into making big changes.  How the historical figure Bismark manipulated Kings by keeping them dependent on him.  Prom dresses...2014-11-1822 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA016 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Avoid The Unhappy And Unlucky48 Laws Of Power Special Feature - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:   Law # 10 Avoid The Unhappy And Unlucky
 Topics Covered:   How to apply Law # 10 to keep your self from getting sucked in to others drama and misfortune. Avoid Charlie Brown or before long you too will start receiving rocks in your Halloween trick or treat bag. Bad luck is infectious and can infect even the most positive people with “stinkin thinkin” as Zig Zigular wou...2014-11-0535 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA015 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Win Through Your Actions - Never Arguement48 Laws Of Power Special Feature - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:   Law # 9 Win through your actions, never argument
 Topics Covered: Just because you are smart and probably right, does not always mean you should argue your point to those who will never grasp your reasoning. Sometimes it is better to let the fool learn the hard way. An engineer in the ancient world should of heeded this law which would have spared...2014-11-0535 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA014 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Make Other People Come To You - Use Bait If Necessary48 Laws Of Power Special Feature - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:   Law # 8 Make other people come to you use bait if necessary.
 Topics Covered:  Baiting bullies with super red hot candy, mafia bosses, love triangles and marriage.  Manipulating Napolean and discussing his lack of endowment that is preserved in a jar.  How to apply Law # 8 in your own quest for power or quest for freedom.
Go to www.aswiftkickint...2014-11-0317 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA013 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Get Others To Do The Work For You - But Always Take Credit48 Laws Of Power Special Feature - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:   Law # 7 Get Others To Do The Work For You - But Always Take Credit.
 Topics Covered:   Another secret of attaining power is revealed. Tv remote controls in the seventies which were also known as kids. The ability of control and how to get others to do the work for you. In the end, your helpers will be forgotten and you will be re...2014-10-1117 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA012 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Court Attention At All Cost48 Laws Of Power Special Feature - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”:   Law 6 - Court Attention At All Cost
 Topics Covered:   Of course the sinister tactics used by people from long ago. Pepper’s Ghost, reality shows and building a platform with blogs, videos, podcasts and speaking. Growing, competing and advancing. Sea Monkeys!  Getting duped ordering them from the back of a comic book. Marketing tactics and psychology incorporated in one piece of junk mail...2014-10-1138 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA011 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - So Much Depends On Reputation - Guard It With Your Life48 Laws Of Power Special Series - A Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”: Law # 5 So much depends on reputation - guard it with your life.
Topics Covered: He Did it, She Did it, but who knows the truth?; The power of labels; Guilt by Association; Reality is not always what it appears to be.
Go to www.aswiftkickintheass.com to submit voicemail questions you would like answered on the show via sp...2014-10-1124 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA010 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Always Say Less Than NecessaryA Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”: Law # 4 Always Say Less Than Necessary.
Filled with pearls of wisdom and opportunities leading to a good meal.
Topics Covered: crickets chirping are what Tom’s family hears when they ask him a question; Techniques in applying this law and the reversal of the law. Brevity is the soul of wit. Selective memories and excellent note takers with fancy pens.
Go to www.a...2014-10-1121 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA009 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Conceal Your IntentionsA Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”: Law # 3 Conceal Your Intentions. Whether you are building an empire like Walter White did or just trying to protect yourself, this law will something good to follow.
Topics Covered: How to use these Laws to make you a better person, lover and friend; Is honesty always the best policy?; The downfall of telling a friend you want to be a private eye; Tom’s new career p...2014-10-1133 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA008 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Never Put Too Much Trust In FriendsA Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review Robert Greene’s national best-selling book “The 48 Laws of Power”: Law # 2 Never Put Too Much Trust In Friends.
Topics Covered: Ruling with an iron hand in a velvet glove; making use of your enemies; the importance of placing limits of work friendships; How to move massive objects; the disadvantages of being yourself in the work environment; and creating a win-win through intentions, results with free slurpees.
Go to www.aswiftkickintheass.com to submit voicem...2014-10-1127 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA007 Special Feature - The 48 Laws Of Power - Never Outshine The MasterA Swift Kick In The Ass Podcast hosts Tom Stewart and John Curren present a special edition of ASKITA with a review of Robert Greene's The 48 Laws Of Power: Law 1 Never Outshine The Master.  Topics covered:  Always make those above you feel superior.  In your efforts to impress them, do not go too far or they will see you as a threat to be dealt with.  This is the first in 48 individual episodes that will cover each law in detail and discuss how to apply the law and if it is morally justified to do so.  John and Tom have...2014-10-0917 minA Swift Kick In The AssASKITA002 The 800 Pound Gorilla And The Secret To Lasting ChangeGet your ass moving while being entertained with stories 2 lifelong friends of growing up in South Florida.. In their 2nd episode, Tom and John discuss the Assessment part of the Ready Aim Fire approach to creating change in your life and living on your terms. Topics covered include: the gilded cage we put ourselves in that restrict our freedom, the importance of setting goals and learning from mistakes; reminiscing about childhood trips to Spencer Gifts, approaches to picking up girls that don’t work; and how John paid off over $90k in debt in just 2 ½ years while facing job elimi...2014-10-0933 min