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The Knucklehead Podcast
by Dom Vitalli
Join host Dom Vitalli as he gives you the proverbial roadmap to a successful and fulfilled life. With his no-nonsense approach, he and his guests will tell you what you need to hear, not necessarily what you WANT to hear. A real-life take on personal development and self-improvement. This podcast is not for the oversensitive or easily offended. Rough, rugged, and raw.
Episodes
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Episode #49: You Owe It To Others To Be Great
Chances are, someone out there looks up to you in some fashion. That being said, you have a responsibility. A responsibility to be great. Your actions and output are potentially directing others out there to take a similar course of action. It is a disservice to produce anything less than the...
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Episode #48: Interview w/Tom Swan
This week we bring you an interview with Tom Swan. Tom is just a regular real estate guy, however, he made a decision a while back that would forever change his life for the better. Tom decided that mediocrity wasn't enough for him, and that he needed to invest in himself to achieve personal...
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Episode #47: Fail Your Way To Success
Many people are afraid of failure. Most don't realize that failure is a key component to overall success. Instead of quitting when you fail, reassess and understand how far you've come and press forward. This week we discuss this thought process and how real winners use their losses and failures…
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Episode #46: Your Lack of Effort Isn't Fooling Anyone
It happens all the time. Someone giving a half-effort expecting the same benefits of those who give everything they have, day in, and day out. It takes a lot to be a top performer or considered one of the best at what you do. This is why so many people shy away from the real hard work and hope…
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Episode #45: The Answer You Are Looking For Is Right In Front Of You
So many times we rack our brains looking for some type of intricate solution to our problems. Whether the problem be small or large, we tend to overthink the solution and believe it is something way out of the norm. Most of the time, the solution we are seeking is right in front of us all along…
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Episode #44: Associate with the Best, To Be the Best
Why would you not want to be the best at what you do, or at last associated with the best? Seems like a pretty straightforward question, however, there are quite a few things that people try to convince themselves of as to why being at the top of the food chain with the other winners may not be…
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Episode #43: Interview w/Jack Donovan
This week, author and speaker Jack Donovan joins the show to have an in-depth conversation on the concept of masculinity. Through his books, The Way of Men, Becoming a Barbarian, A More Complete Beast, and Fire in the Dark, Jack has laid out a very sound and logical ideal of what exactly...
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Episode #42: Radical Change Requires Radical Change
The one thing many people fail to realize is that in order to implement radical change in one's life, the person themselves must radically change. Doing what you've always done will get you what you've always gotten. Sometimes this means leaving many people and things behind. This concept scares...
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Episode #41: Your New Year's Resolution Starts NOW!
We are in the midst of the holiday season and you know what that means; it's New Year's resolution time. This is the time of year when people lose sight of just how much time they actually have to get started on the goals they wish to accomplish in 2023. The idea of waiting until the first of the...
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Episode #40: The Quick & Easy Route Holds No Value
When trying to achieve something great, we can take one of two routes; the quick and easy route, or the long and difficult route. What many people fail to realize is that there is no value to be had when taking the easy way out. So many times, people will do anything to avoid pain, fear, and...
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Episode #39: How To Distance Yourself From Your Past
One of the least productive things we can do is dwell on our past. Whether it be good or bad, spending too much time thinking about where we once were hinders us from getting to where we want to be in the future. We need to remember that now, this moment right in front of us, is all we can…
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Episode #38: Don't Put That Juju On Me!
We all have those people in our lives that just don't understand why it is we do what we do. Some of them will just never comprehend because they will never set off on a path self improvement as we are. This week, we talk about those people we have in our lives and how to navigate those...
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Episode #37: Interview w/Jimmy House
Today we interview one of the most dynamic humans you will ever encounter. Jimmy House is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a pro natural bodybuilder/powerlifter. Get a chance to hear Jimmy's story about how he has developed his work ethic and discipline over the years to become a…
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Episode #36: A Closed Mouth Doesn't Get Fed
We know what we want, but we can't assume others do. Speaking up for oneself plays a key role in not only getting what we want, but improving confidence as well. The worst thing we can do is assume others know how we feel or what we want. It is up to us to make that clear. This week we also touch...
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Episode #35: The Standards You Set
We all set standards for ourselves when we are trying to achieve more. The key is to not waiver on those standards when things get hard or we don't get what we want, as quickly as we want. Far too many "change their mind" and convince themselves that the lesser road traveled is what they want…
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Episode #34: Your Proximity To Winning Is Everything
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Is it people like you, that are looking to achieve more, or are the people that are content with mediocrity? There comes a time when all true winners need to reevaluate who they are spending their time with and make the necessary adjustments to ensure they...
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Episode #33: How To Jumpstart Yourself Into Action
Many of us know that we want to change for the better. Some of us seek out advice as to how to get moving in that direction. The issue many folks run into is not being able to actually get started on their personal development quest, even though they have the roadmap laid out in front of them. In...
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Episode #32: Learn To Embrace The Struggles
After a year-long hiatus, the Knucklehead Podcast is back! On this week's return episode, Dom fills us in on what led to the abrupt hiatus from the show, and more importantly, what occurred to bring it back. No time is wasted this week, as Dom gets right back to work with delivering a message…
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Episode #31: Don't Slow Down. Make Others Catch Up
These days, many are expected to slow their progress down in order for others to catch up. This is even the case when those other folks are inconsistent or not as hard-working as those who are showing regular progress. This needs to stop, now! No matter what the narrative today seems to be, there...
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Episode #29: The Importance of Patience
Today's world is all about instant gratification. So few have the patience to wait for anything, especially the results that they are looking for. This week we focus on the importance of being patient and the long-term benefits that come along with it. We get into how quality suffers when you go...
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Episode #28: A Team Is Only As Strong As It's Weakest Link
The focus this week is teamwork and the qualities of a strong and successful team. For those who are a part of a team, whether it be professionally or personally, there are many things that can be done by it's members to ensure the team's ultimate success. There is also some confusion at times…
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Episode #26: Time Management For Dummies
"I don't have time" is the easiest and most relatable excuse for everyone to use. Truth be told, more than not, you actually DO have the time. Using this excuse is a just a way to avoid fear, hard work, or evaluating oneself. If you really want to accomplish something, there is a simple way to…
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Episode #25: 'Privilege'- The Ultimate Cop Out
When things get tough, most people do whatever they can to deflect the blame from themselves. Sometimes the blame gets put on other people or circumstances, but blaming, "privilege" seems to the be the go-to cop out these days for so many. On this week's episode, Dom breaks down a real-time…
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Episode #24: Stop Counting Other People's Money
On the heels of Jeff Bezos blasting himself into outer space, many people have been vocal about how he spends his money. When people tend to worry more about how others are spending their money. rather than how they can make more themselves, you tend to be dealing with people that are broke. This...
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Episode #23: Stay Humble, but Obnoxiously Confident
Whether people know it or not, confidence and humility go hand-in-hand. The combination of these two things lay the groundwork for sustainable success. Many people that lack confidence don't know where or how to start to build it. On this week's episode, we discuss what can be done by anyone and...
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Episode #22: The Pity Party
Feeling sorry for yourself and your circumstances gets you nowhere. Many people are quick to complain about their lot in life, "bad luck", or disadvantages. Little do they realize that this mentality takes them even further away from their ultimate goals. This week we discuss how this mindset is...
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Episode #21: Defeating The Inner Voice That Tries To Hold You Back
Not matter how locked in we get, we all have that little voice that creeps up on us every now and then trying to derail our progress. The key is to not give in and realize that when we try to talk ourselves out of doing what is is we set forth to do, that is when we need to do it most. This week…
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Episode #20: People Forget. Paper Does Not.
How many times have you thought of a great idea or needed to get some things done and said to yourself, "I don't need to write it down. I will remember this", only to completely forget! Writing things down, whether they be daily tasks, long-term/short-term goals, gratitude, or anything else is...
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Episode #19: 75HARD Round Table
75Hard is one of the more popular programs out there today. Developed by Andy Frisella, this program was designed to help people improve their confidence, discipline, endurance, fortitutde, grit, amonst other things. Many have tried the program and failed, but the select few that have completed…
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Episode #18: Don't Let Your Hurt Feelings Make You Lose Sight of Your Real Goal
We all set out on a journey for advancement or improvement for a reason. What happens to many people is that, as soon as they are told, "no" or denied, they try to tell themselves that's not what they wanted in the first place. Instead of going back to try and improve, they make excuses for...
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Episode #17: Start Today
There is no, "someday". That is just someone's excuse not to take action. We hear and see it all the time. People with the best of intentions but zero effort behind their thoughts or words. Whether it be due to overthinking, procrastination, or fear, a lack of action is a surefire way to remain...
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Episode #16: The Audacity of Winning
In life, there are winners, and there are losers. Plain and simple. This concept is hard for a lot of people to hear and accept. This is one of the main reasons why people that set out to win are at times chastised and critiqued for their ambitions. Words like, "selfish" and "unfair" get thrown...
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Episode #14: Accepting Feedback For Progress, Not For Emotional Comfort
We all need feedback to grow. Too many people tend to gravitate towards others who will tell them what they want to year, rather than what they need to hear. Emotional comfort is holding you back. Feelings will be hurt on the journey through personal and professional development. It is impossible...
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Episode #12: Complacency Kills, But Only If You Let It
Once you decide to take the steps and actions to become a better version of yourself, at some point you will feel like you've plateaued or hit a level of complacency. What do you do from there? This week, we discuss what to expect when you reach this part of your journey, as well as how to combat...
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Episode #11: Fake It 'Til You Make It is a Sucker's Game
A lot of people always ask, "How do I start?" in regards to their quest for self-improvement. The answer is quite simple, but sometimes bad advice is given by those who haven't done the true work themselves. This week we tackle the game plan for getting the ball rolling on becoming a better…
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Episode #10: The Q4:Q1 Differential (Verbalization vs. Follow Through)
Ask yourself, back in October of 2020, where did you see yourself by March of 2021? Chances are it was a better version of yourself to some capacity. Are you there, or did you fall victim to the Q4:Q1 differential? This week we fully analyze this theory and how verbalizing your quest is not the...
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Episode #9: The Cost and Benefit of Being Your True Self
There is a cost of being true to yourself and what you believe in. There are also, however, so many benefits to it that far outweigh what you will lose along the way. On this week's episode, we break down what and who you can expect to lose in your quest to become the best and most genuine…
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Episode #8: Take the Hard Way and Compete with Yourself
Sometimes we have a choice; the easy way or the hard way. On this week's episode we discuss the long-term advantages of challenging yourself and resisting taking the easy way out or the shortcut to your end destination. We also talk about the importance of internal competition, as well as the...
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Episode #7: You Aren't Entitled to a Damn Thing
So many people want something for nothing. People looking for a handout, having done nothing to deserve what they are asking for. Some, expecting an outside entity to come save them instead of doing what they need to do in order to save themselves. This week, we talk about the concept of...
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Episode #6: The Sustainability of Forward Progress
Ever wonder how some people can get so fired up to take action, then taper off back to their old ways in such a short period of time? Forward progress isn't sustainable for most people, as it takes a lot of effort to stay the course. Sometimes we need to dig deep or find non-traditional reasons…
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Episode #5: How to Become a High Performer: Interview w/ Derick Neikirk
On this week's episode, we are joined by actor/athlete, Derick Neikirk. Dom's and Derick's friendship goes back over a decade and during this discussion, they discuss some of their similarities that have helped make that friendship last. Derick also sheds some insight on his experiences playing...
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Episode #4: What to Expect When You Decide to Take the Leap and Go For It
This week we are talking, "association by likes/engagement". Some people are quick to classify themselves in the same rhealmn as others without having done what it takes to get there. This form of imposter syndrome has become more commonplace these days, especially through social media. What is...
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Episode #3: Be So Good At What You Do That They Can't Help But Take Notice
On this week's episode, Dom shares a real-life example about a friend who recently put some tough decision making into action and is now reaping the benefits like never before. The key is to not only ask for help, but apply the suggestions and knowledge given to you by those you seeked it out…
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Episode #2: Developing True Self-Awareness and Losing the "Out"
This week we tackle the overused and bastardized term, "self-awareness". Listen as Dom discusses how a lack of true self-awareness can quickly turn into delusion, how others may inadvertently lead us down this path, and the importance of, "Easy Way vs. Hard Way". Most importantly, we cover how to...
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Episode #1: Welcome Back. Now Let's Get to Work
Welcome to The Knucklehead Podcast! Get a chance to know a little about host Dom Vitalli, his experiences, and where this new program will be heading. What ever happened to the Nothing to Prove Podcast? Why the re-launch and re-branding? What are the objectives and format of the show going to be?...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join host Dom Vitalli as he gives you the proverbial roadmap to a successful and fulfilled life. With his no-nonsense approach, he and his guests will tell you what you need to hear, not necessarily what you WANT to hear. A real-life take on personal development and self-improvement. This podcast is not for the oversensitive or easily offended. Rough, rugged, and raw.
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Join host Dom Vitalli as he gives you the proverbial roadmap to a successful and fulfilled life. With his no-nonsense approach, he and his guests will tell you what you need to hear, not necessarily what you WANT to hear. A real-life take on personal development and self-improvement. This podcast...
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