Want to create healthier digital habits? This week I offer 8 tips to help you control the urge to check those pesky notifications. 1. Improved Focus and Productivity 2. Enhanced Mental Health 3. Better Sleep Quality 4. Improved Relationships and Social Connections 5. Better Emotional Regulation 6. Boosted Creativity and Problem-Solving 7. Increased Autonomy and Control 8. Healthier Digital Habits By limiting your interaction with notifications, you can significantly enhance your quality of life, mental clarity, and relationships while boosting productivity and well-being. Learn more on this week's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

Why did I bring a soldier on to talk about aiming high? 1. Former Air Force TSgt 2. Flies high as an Apache helicopter pilot 3. Aims high in life In this episode, Matthew answered the following questions: Tell us a little about your history and current role/responsibility What does it really mean to aim high? What does it mean to aim low? How do we know if we are aiming too high or too low (dreaming vs realism) What drives you to aim so high? Have you ever aimed too low and hit the mark? Have you ever aimed too high and missed the mark? If so, what do you do next? Talk to me about your community involvement: youth sports, "Give a gift w/me", Aviation Outreach I understand you are an Omar Bradley Fellow....what is that? So you ultimately want to earn a PhD in Leadership? Any advice for helping others to reach their full potential? Want to aim high? Listen to this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

In this episode, I discuss the power of the word "NO". If you have trouble saying no, this episode is for you. I will teach you the importance of saying no and how it can help you reclaim your time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

In this episode, the host of Simsation Nation allowed his wife to take over as host for an episode to be interviewed about his new book. "It Takes H.E.A.R.T!" by Henry L. Sims Jr. is a self-help memoir and personal development book that uses the H.E.A.R.T. acronym to outline key principles for impactful living. The acronym stands for: Hard work Education Adaptability Resiliency Time What you are going to read will make you smile, laugh, wonder, and cry. I guarantee you. Order your copy here: https://a.co/d/9bEMQKH --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

Simsation Nation is back! To kick us off, Brig Gen Novotny was asked the following questions: - Tell us a little about your background and current role/responsibility. - Could you give us your own definition of A.I.? - Do you believe A.I. has the power to make the world better? If so, how? - Why do you believe A.I. makes some people fearful? - Does A.I. infringe upon the job market? - Can A.I. fill manning gaps in the workforce? - In what ways do you believe A.I. can help the military? - I believe that with every technological advancement comes an equal or greater vulnerability. Do you agree or disagree? - Are there any final thoughts you’d like to leave the audience? Welcome back to a whole new season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

Season finale!!! In this episode, I thanked the listeners, viewers, guests, and behind-the-scenes team that helped make Simsation Nation what it is today. If you have been involved with this podcast in any form or fashion, THANK YOU! I also took an opportunity to recap the great episodes recorded this season. Please take a few minutes to watch/listen so you can determine the best episode for you. See you next season! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

In this episode, Micah Poulson shares how he overcame life challenges to become a lawyer. He advises all to work hard, pursue their dreams, and never give up! He shared his life journey and was asked to answer the following questions: Why did you want to become a lawyer? Tell us a little about your journey to becoming a lawyer. Are you happy with the decision? What are your goals within the legal system? Talk to me about quid pro quo regarding the legal system. Prosecutors versus defense. Innocent or guilty vs best storytelling. Advice for others who may want to become a lawyer, seeking a good lawyer. Watch this episode for a feel-good success story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

In my O'Jay's voice, "Money, Money, Money, Mooooney....MONneyyy"!!! In this episode, we sat down with Marcus Smith (a financial expert) to help us understand the best way to become financially sound. He highlights the balance between spending and investing to ensure you are set up for future success. Investing money is not a new concept so he mentions how it dates back to biblical times. To help unpack this topic he was asked the following questions: Would you consider yourself a financial expert? What is the most common financial pitfall? How does one balance the work hard, play hard mentality with smart investments? What is the best way to gain financial stability: stocks, real estate, savings? How much should a person put away each week/month? Any advice for couples who may have conflicting financial philosophies? What is the best way to get out of debt? Any final advice? If you want to get your money right, invest your time in watching or listening to this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

In this episode, Dr. Sean Hoggs shares what it means to own your failures. He is an accomplished and productive member of society who teaches us the difference between hard failures and soft failures. As a successful author, leader, mentor, veteran (officer and enlisted), educator, radio personality, speaker, activist, husband, father, grandfather, etc. he is more than qualified to educate us on how failures can propel us to success. He was asked to answer the following questions: How do you define failures? Should we own our failures or simply move on past them? Elaborate… Can you recall your biggest failure? Did you own it? How did you overcome it? Did it make you better? What advice do you have to help others overcome failures? You can find his book at the link below. The Bastard Child: A Story of Hope, Resiliency and Perseverance. https://a.co/d/7ebaO0C Watch, listen, learn, share, like, subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

Thinking about retiring? In the process of retiring? Recently retired? Retired for a while? This episode is for you!!! Col Marc Packer, USAF Retired, provides his perspective on ways to help with this transition. He was asked the following questions: Are you enjoying life post-military? If so, what do you enjoy the most? On a scale of 1-10, how hard was the transition? What was hard/easy about it? What is the best way to prepare for the transition? Do you miss the military? What do you miss the most? Any regrets? Joining, staying in too long, not staying in long enough? How does one know when it is time to start the next chapter? What advice do you have for those soon to transition, transitioning or already transitioned? Please take advantage of this opportunity to hear some great advice from s great leader. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

Charito Corvin shares her experience with the Career Intermission Program in this episode. She shared the pros and cons of stepping away from the job and advised those looking to find the right time to pause. She answered the following questions: Regarding work, what does it mean to you when you hear “it’s okay to take a knee”? Taking a knee (reactive) vs. taking a strategic pause (proactive) What is the Career Intermission Program (CIP)? What are some of the pros and cons of CIP? How long did you take off? What did you do during that time? Looking back, what was the worst part of taking a knee? Would you recommend CIP or something similar to others? Any closing thoughts or advice about taking a knee, a strategic pause, or CIP? This is an episode that civilians and military members don't want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

I know Dr. Seuss' One Fish, Two Fish comes to mind when you read the title. However, in this case, we are talking about leadership in various environments. Chief Walkes was asked the following questions: What do you think when you hear the phrase “Big Fish in a Little Pond” Would you rather be a: 1. Big Fish in a Little Pond 2. Little Fish in a Little Pond 3. Big Fish in a Big Pond 4. Little Fish in a Big Pond Why did you choose that option? Throughout your career have you found yourself in any of those phases? How did you transition to another phase? Are there pros and cons to each? Advice for others? Be sure to watch this episode if you want to know the difference or want to determine what situation you are in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

In this episode, Dan displayed leadership by being vulnerable enough to share his story of perseverance. He has overcome the challenges of life and is here smiling today to help others. He was asked the following questions: Tell us a little about your history and current role/responsibility What does it mean to persevere? What have you persevered? How did you do it? How would you have turned out without your trials and tribulations? Are you happy with where you are? What advice do you have for those enduring difficulty and looking for ways to persevere? Any closing thoughts? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

In this episode, Col "DB" answered the following questions about beards in the military: Tell us a little about your current role/responsibility Should beards be allowed in the military? Why or why not? What do you say to those who say social/quality of life issues are distracting from national security? Why are you so passionate about beards in the military? I have seen some reports of military members being held back due to beards. Thoughts? You have been a part of several panels. What is some of the medical support regarding beards in the military? I have seen some historical military leaders with beards and some allow beards in other countries….what are your thoughts on that? Can you address the gas mask theory? Do you think it will ever be allowed? Advice for any decision-makers concerning beards? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

During this episode, T-Payne answered the following questions: Tell us a little about your leadership role/responsibility What is your definition of being grounded? What does it mean to be a grounded leader? What grounds you as a leader, and how do you stay grounded? Is faith a huge part of your grounding? How do you know you are staying grounded or when you are not? How does one stay grounded in the right things? Is being a grounded leader inherent or can it be learned? Are there any barriers to groundedness? You can add any other insights regarding the subject. Advice for followers to prepare for future leadership roles? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

Atlas Aultman has experience in war zones, Special Ops, and the White House and he tells me how they all shaped him. Additional questions he answered: Your given name is Joshua, how did you get to be called Atlus? How did you become so passionate about amplifying winning leadership? Looks like you are a #1 best-selling author x13, how many books have you written? What are the concepts of your books? I recently watched your TEDx called “Start with Who”...It’s not only a tribute to your parents, it’s your life’s lessons rolled into 13 minutes. Talked to me about that. You have a business called Leaders-KIT.com. What is that about? https://leaders-kit.com/about What are your ultimate goals? Advice for leaders that want to win and be effective? Any advice for aspiring book writers or TEDx enthusiasts? Want my latest book? *** “RULE OF 3 - How elite leaders win” is only 99 cents on Kindle right now in celebration of hitting #1 in twelve (12) Bestseller categories on Amazon to include Leadership, Management, Motivation, Memoirs, Personal Transformation, etc. Want my TEDx talk? *** “Start with WHO” my talk given at TEDx SouthLakeTahoe, was just dropped on TEDs 40-million-strong subscribers channel - google “Atlas TEDX talk” and you’ll see the title “Start with WHO…” Want my KIDS leadership books? *** “Fox in the box” was recently translated into Spanish! It is sure to join “The Boxing Fox, The Fox in the Talks, and The Fox in the Lies” on the worldwide bestseller lists when it drops soon - if you want it 1st, let me know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

Season finale!!! Brig Gen (s) Joy Kaczor is closing out this season AND this YEAR. As you head into 2024, reflect on this past year and ask yourself what benches are you still guarding that you need to let go of? During this epic episode, we discussed: - The guarded bench - The importance of buy-in and building intent collectively - The need to provide clear guidance - Discerning specific vs loose guidance - Knowing your people - Why you can never tell her, "That’s how we have always done it" - Leading organizational change - Her personal story about the "petting zoo"....animals versus equipment - Importance of communication - The importance of asking questions and/or being inquisitive in an acceptable way This is one you don't want to miss!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

In this episode, we sat down with Myles Davis, an artist who has a passion for drawing. During our talk, we discussed: - How he developed his love for drawing - Differences between traditional and more modern art - Some of his earlier drawings and how his skills have been sharpened - How he uses art in his day job - How drawing makes him feel and what it does for his peace - Why he chooses not to sell his art - Advice for those looking to get started with drawing Please sit back and appreciate this art! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

Time is money!!! In this episode, we sat down with the man, the myth himself Col/Dr. Gumbo Coughlin to help us with time management. We were able to discuss: How he manages 9 children, a spouse, a military career, professional education, personal development, community involvement, podcasting, writing books, teaching grad school, and so much more! He is the king of time management!!! - How he defines time management - What priority management is and how it ties into time management - Work/life balance...how to allocate your time and for how long - Value the most time out of the things you commit to - Why time management is important to those who are less organized - How you spend your 24 hours in a day - Having the grace to understand that time management is different from person to person - Clock watching - A personal story on how he got it wrong...ouch!!! Please take some time to learn from him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support

In this episode, we sat down with Col (ret) Michael Black to talk about the subject of "Your Brand". A few years ago I was professionally agitated by another Col, Michael Boswell when he often asked me, "Shooter, what is your brand?" For some reason, none of the answers I gave seemed to ever scratch the itch. We brought Col Black on to dissect the topic of "The Brand." He was able to share: - What he believes the definition of Brand is - The beauty of Brand Ambassadors - What he defines as his Brand - When he discovered he had a Brand - How he effectively uses his Brand - Examples such as Kobe, Lebron, and Michael Jordan - His "Five Fs" command philosophy - His role in AFCEA and AFCOMA - and so much more!!! Take some time to listen/watch and discover your Brand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simsationnation/support