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#71: Your Special Gift [Podcast + Video]

Posted on May 9, 2019June 20, 2024 by Ando Mierzwa

Welcome to Episode #71 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Your Special Gift.” You never know when someone will change your life forever. You also don’t know when YOU will change someone else’s life forever! Is it possible that that you are changing the world without even knowing it? In this episode, let’s…

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Too Old for Martial Arts? Don’t Be Ridiculous!

Posted on November 19, 2017December 3, 2017 by Ando Mierzwa

Are you too old for martial arts? Ha! The short answer is NO. Don’t be ridiculous! So, if you’ve been using age as an excuse to sit on your butt and play video games or bingo, get up! Go sign up for a class right now. Having said that, I do have some advice for…

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#52: Martial Artists Are Weirdos [Podcast]

Posted on September 25, 2017January 27, 2022 by Ando Mierzwa

Welcome to Episode #52 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Martial Artists Are Weirdos.” Martial artists are not normal people… and that’s okay! In this episode, let’s take a closer look at what makes martial arts (and the people who practice them!) a little unusual. You can watch the video summary here or…

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#43: The Bully Handshake [Podcast]

Posted on June 30, 2016November 30, 2020 by Ando Mierzwa

Welcome to Episode #43 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The Bully Handshake.” I got my hand crushed by a bully handshake once… and the pain taught me a lesson about self-defense and self-empowerment that I’ll never forget. Whether you train in the martial arts or not, I think you’ll find this lesson…

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Kung Fu Lesson at the Grand Canyon

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Ando Mierzwa

You’ve heard me say before that the world is your dojo. That’s why you shouldn’t be surprised to hear that I just got a Kung Fu lesson at the Grand Canyon! I hope you’ll take a moment to check out this video or read the transcript below. Either way, be on the lookout for martial…

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#41: Back to Basics [Podcast]

Posted on April 29, 2016November 30, 2020 by Ando Mierzwa

Welcome to Episode #41 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Back to Basics.” What did piano lessons teach me about being a better martial artist? A lot! In this episode, I share a few tips for building a better life by doing more of less, instead of less of more! To LISTEN to,…

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#40: Change Your Pants, Change Your Life! [Podcast]

Posted on March 18, 2016November 30, 2020 by Ando Mierzwa

Welcome to Episode #40 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Change Your Pants, Change Your Life.” In this episode, I share a powerful lesson in success I learned from an unlikely teacher… a homeless man. To LISTEN to, “Change Your Pants, Change Your Life”, you can either: Play or Download the show below….

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