Mindset Through Motion

In Episode 49, Eddie shares his thoughts about something he heard John Dutton (Kevin Costner) say in the series Yellowstone. How we define 'perfection' in our lives can mean different things. It can be a quick and short moment, it may be hours or possibly days, but it isn't something that last forever. Without moments of struggles, roadblocks, or having to overcome, we may not appreciate the moments in life that should have meaning. Listen in as Eddie is closing in on Episode 50.

In Episode 48, join Eddie as he shares his thoughts and ideas about a quote he heard on the "Secret To Success Podcast". "Consistency without quality is rehearsed failure"-C.J. Eddie shares how he personally took consistent action with certain things in his life, but because there was no 'quality' aspect added to the actions, he really wasn't growing as an individual. Do you personally have this going on in your life? Listen in and see how you might be able to shift your actions to better serve you.

In Episode 47, Eddie shares about his recent hike in the Grand Canyon as a fellow hiker/runner ran him down during the climb out. "LEVELS" was his first thought. Second was he was happy to realize the guy who tracked him down and zoomed past him was a gentleman who gave Eddie his first running vest. The message is that there are levels to all aspects of life. Those at the top are those who made the goals important. They prioritized their lives around the goals they wanted to achieve. Next... Don't beat yourself up for where it is that you're not in an area that holds minimal importance to you. Listen In!

In Episode 46, Eddie shares how a recent video of a famous actor reminded himself of a time in his life where he was told he was unhappy for a particular reason. The truth is, some of us may struggle internally by not knowing how to define ourselves. With the passing of James Van Der Beek, a video he created has been shared that he created. He shared of his struggle of answering the question of "Who Am I", he was given the gift of an answer many are in need of. \ Listen in and you may find that the answer James was given can be given to you as well.... You just have to receive it.

In Episode 45, Eddie shares the question he asks himself when he feel himself getting caught up in emotions which don't serve him, nor should they.... "In the whole scheme of life, how important is this really?". Sometimes we worry about things that don't really matter to us. We find ourselves frustrated with things that when life ends for us, we won't have any thought of the attention we gave certain things in life. So ask yourself about your frustrations that have never been a thought for you before.... "In the whole scheme of life, how important is this thing that is consuming me?"

In Episode 44, Eddie shares how his first interview guest touched on the topic of fearing judgement. The influence of such an idea keeps many individuals cemented and unproductive. Even worse, many choose not to go after what it is they want in life because of this. Listen in and hear how Eddie thinks about the idea in relation to trail running, as well as it relating to other aspects of life.

In Episode 43, Eddie shares his thoughts and ideas on how to deal with the stresses, angers, and anxieties one might feel which might be brought about to what's taking place in the world. Too many times, even Eddie will find himself diving into social media or other avenues to see what is taking place in this world, knowing what he's looking for will bring nothing good for himself. Soooo..... First things first..... Breathe! Before we can take action or formulate any type of plan as to where we want to be within and in our lives, we need to feel some sort of control, and you can do that by controlling you breath. Listen in and feel free to share some feedback on this episode.

In Episode 42, Eddie shares with us about how running in the Grand Canyon influenced his perspectives and thoughts as we dive into the year of 2026. Reminder, there is no 'one way' to get things done, as a whole. Bringing in this new year, don't put upon yourself the stresses of old. Don't allow the hearsay of those who have a big influence on social media telling you that if you aren't doing it there way, it is wrong. Do what works for you, and yes, that might be finding a new way. Use past wins to guide you, as you use past losses to teach you. So bring in the new year with some hope, and maybe one of Eddie's perspectives can help you, even if it's leading you to someone else.

In Episode 41, join Eddie as he shares as to why this episode was not recorded last week. The lessons in this episode is that at times we need to allow ourselves to be exactly where we are at, both emotionally and physically. After having attended 4 funerals within a month and a half, as well as giving eulogies at two of those, sometimes we find ourselves not lost, but stagnant. Don't fear the winters, for they may be more pleasant than the springs you are so desperately wanting to come. Listen in and feel free to share your thoughts on this episode, as well as any other episode you've found yourself receiving value from.

In Episode 40, join Eddie as he shares about his recent experience in the Grand Canyon. In seeing a young boy with his mom, and a young daughter with his dad, he was taken back to his past as. Sometimes in life we simply need to be exposed to what the world has to offer. Within that, there are lessons to be learned, struggles to be worked through, and successes to be reached. What is it you are struggling with in not having been exposed to what you've been curious about? Why not feed that curiosity and place yourself in that environment and expose yourself to the possibilities? It just may be time to go get it!

In Episode 39, Eddie shares why he missed last weeks episode. Due to a reel with the words of Allen Watts, Eddie shares how a little piece of the audio helped him to remember his uncle, who recently passed. Sometimes we have to go through the vulnerability to reach the next levels. The "V" word frightens many due to sounding soft, but in some cases it makes someone stronger and wiser than they had ever envisioned themselves. Listen in as Eddie taps into the evolution of lobsters, for those that want to grow.

In Episode 38, Eddie shares about a recent post he shared on social media about creating the "Right Setting". Too many times, individuals will tell themselves "If Only......", then they will be happy or they would be successful. They are blaming their lack of success or happiness on the setting they are not in. In this episode, Eddie wants you to realize that at times, you have the ability to create your own setting, and making that be the right setting. So listen in and ride this one out with Eddie.

In Episode 37, Eddie shares a little about the life of his Grandmother and how she impacted others. Sometimes we look too far out, thinking there will always be time to do what we think we want to do, but haven't you found that at times, time has passed and opportunities have faded? Here is a lil something as Eddie shares his thoughts on living in the present influencing the future for you and your life. Listen In!

In Episode 36, Eddie shares about his mental and emotional battles he deals with as the winter months approach. From the stresses of the holidays, to the shorter days of sunlight, what he does and how he thinks will impact his winter. He shares in the end 5 things he focuses on to help him manage the stresses of the winter months. Listen in, as you may find some simple solutions to help you navigate the months of the year in which you realize you might struggle mentally and emotionally.

In Episode 35, Eddie shares how a trail run showed him his fear of being "exposed". Sometimes in life we create a panic which is false, something that is created within which never existed until you mentally and emotionally made it real. What if you realized that your fears are something that can be overcome by the implementation of actions, by going for that which creates a desire for you. Listen in as Eddie relates climbing trees for removal, running above the tree line on the highest peak in Arizona, as well as what others might think of him after reading his book.

In Episode 34, Eddie shares how the pic he shares with this episode can be seen. Sometimes we tend to stray emotionally from what stands before us in many scenarios. We go to the glass half full/half empty scenario with this. The point of this episode is to get you to shift your thinking or how you think if you tend to find the negative in situations. Sometimes there is no friction or negativity in something, so we might create it for some unknown reason. Eddie shares how he gets himself through the winter season emotionally, a time where he struggles due to shorter days. We all have something in which a simple shift in thinking can influence our lives in a much better way. Listen in and share your thoughts.

In Episode 33, Eddie shares how his struggles in the first day of the Mogollon Monster 100 mile ultramarathon helped him for not only future ultras, but also in life. There are many times when we're in the middle of a storm in which we forget what we've been through in the past. The other scenario is we fail to realize the current struggles, losses, or friction is a great opportunity for us to problem solve, as well as to ground ourselves so we may succeed in future moments. Listen in and feel free to share your thoughts and perspectives in which this content might have applied to you as well.

In Episode 32, Eddie shares how his concept came from digging himself from a mental and emotional hole, to a state where he will never allow himself to get to a place of self destruction. His book "Lasting Impact-Navigating the Rippling Effects of Suicide" shares his story of his low point in which he almost had taken his own life. In rebuilding himself, he didn't realize it then that he was creating a process for himself to rebuild himself to the man his children could look up to. First step though is creating your "Ground Zero". Your base and how stable it is is most important. Listen In. For the book "Lasting Impact", go to https://tinyurl.com/47e5t9nj to support Eddie.

In Episode 31, Eddie shares his thoughts on what is going on in the country right now. Yes, there is good Yes, there is bad The question for you to answer is, "What are you putting out there?" Following the wake of a catastrophic wildfire, Eddie shares how he has witnessed the beauty and destruction a wildfire creates. He gives tips to help you regroup and center yourself for those struggling in wanting to see the beauty that is in todays world. Listen in.

In Episode 30, Eddie shares the "Mindset Through Motion Principle" and how you could use it during rough times. Whether it be in an ultra or in your daily life, get in motion to control or influence your emotions. Following a pivotal event in our country, there is a way to take action for yourself to help mitigate the stresses and anxieties you may be feeling. Sometimes just pull back so you have control of your immediate so your immediate does not control you.

In episode 29, Eddie shares about the most important aspects of his recent finish at Mogollon Monster 100 ultramarathon. Having support in our lives is a key aspect to finding and living in happiness. Another key to such events is the support that shows up when least expected, there is still a lot of good in this world. As for what the race provided, it provided a period of time for problem solving. By staying in the game, wherever we are in life, there can be and will always be hope. When we focus on solutions, after problems have been identified, we can eventually get ourselves to a better place. Listen in and share your thoughts how such an event might help you through some of your struggles in life.

In Episode 28, Eddie shares how he reflects upon the work put in, or not put in for his upcoming event. When acknowledging your destination, the question is "How are you going to prepare for the journey"? If the work has been put in, then quit questioning if it was enough, because it is bringing about an anxiety not needed. You're about to find out anyways, right? As the Mogollon Monster 100 starts in 4 days from this episode, Eddie shares his journey that has gotten him to this point, as well as his goal for this upcoming ultramarathon. Listen in an find out if there is a way to tie is journey to a part of your life.

In Episode 27, Eddie shares about two training runs he had prior in the week and how they didn't go as planned. At times in life, we want out of situations and simply ask for that, but we are unclear in what we want instead. The question to follow though is how are you going to respond when you get exactly what it is you not only wanted, but you get what you need despite it bringing a different uncomfortable moment at first. Listen in on how two storms within the week could easily represent life itself.

In Episode 26, Eddie shares how he was trying hard to leave the listeners with a powerful episode. Sometimes with the glitz and glam we want to give or expose to represent ourselves, it's the simplicity in life which we tend to stray from. When doing so, we lose track of ourselves, where we are, and where we are meant to be. Listen in as Eddie brings an actual struggle of his to you, but then simplifies the message even for himself, so to bring you value in which you may be able to translate into your life.

In Episode 25, Eddie shares how training for an ultra race, on tired legs, can help you in reaching your goal. By sticking to your goal or commitment, you are proving to yourself that feelings are not in control, but the process of what needs to be done is the main objective. Yes, each circumstance is different, so there is no "one way" to do it, you'll have to be aware of the scenarios. If you are committed in reaching a goal or objective, all the days leading up will not be the preferred circumstances of your choosing. There will be days in which it is definitely about the process.

In Episode 24, Eddie shares with you the concept of playing a round of golf for money, starting Hole 1 with a dime. After each hole, the bet doubles each hole until you reach Hole 18. What if we started our new ventures with this concept? If so, we'd know that in the beginning our results won't look like much. But if we stay in the game and continue forward, in time, the results could be quite drastic and in our favor.

In Episode 23, Eddie entices you to ask the question, "Are you willing to chase something you may never catch?". Are you not stepping out of your comfort level for fear of the lack of guarantee of catching that which you are chasing? This all ties into the saying "It's not about the destination, it's about the journey". So true, but it is a saying which we hear and even say, but many of us are not willing to seek that journey. Many get caught up in focusing on the guarantees in which we think we need and deserve, never realizing it is who we become in our aim to reach for the stars. Listen in and give some insights, as well as feedback as how this topic may relate to you in your life.

In Episode 22, Eddie takes you on a lil journey in how he finds topics to discuss whether on social media or in podcasting. He shares how everything is relatable. There are ties from one thing to another, whether we choose to see it or not. Eddie pulls highlights from 3 books he has read, not knowing what he is going to pull, then relates it to his personal life to tell a story and how the perspectives can be translated to our personal lives. Join in on the journey how this act can be beneficial to one's life.

In Episode 21, Eddie touches on the Dragon Bravo Fire which has taken down a part of Grand Canyon history. The Grand Canyon Lodge, as well as other structures have burned to the ground. Texas has been impacted by flooding which has destroyed a great deal of property, but more importantly, it has taken lives. Eddie shares some thoughts on processing the emotions that affect many of us. Many tend to run from or hide the emotions, never allowing them to be acknowledged. Sometimes we simply need to allow ourselves to feel them, knowing following the release, we will get our asses back up and move forward.

In Episode 20, Eddie shares how in 3 days he hit an accomplishment twice, and one day didn't go as plan. Now, the question lies within the failed day....Was it a failure? Eddie shares how when hiking into the Grand Canyon there is a sign that says "Going Down Is Optional...Climbing Out Is Mandatory". How, if at all, does this apply to you and your life. Eddie shares how he perceived these particular 3 days of training and related it to not only his life, but it might show similarities to you and your life.

In Episode 19, Eddie speaks on a topic he heard from The Secret To Success Podcast. In talking with others, are you actually seeking advice from someone who is winning in an area of life in which you'd like to succeed, or are you seeking confirmation. Many of us take advice given from others as us failing, because we might not be doing everything right, when in fact someone is seeing the picture from another perspective. Do you want to improve, or do you want your ego to be fed?

In Episode 18, Eddie shares how running two trail races, with his daughter and son at different times were used to share lessons of life with his adult children. It is during times of struggle and overcoming that we learn the most. To overcome a moment, it can be that which prepares us for life. From struggling physically in a race, to remind yourself of the blessings such as turning off the headlamps and embracing the stars.... To slowing down and looking around to embrace the green grasses, trees, and ravines. Find the blessings where they are.

In Episode 17, Eddie shares about something he heard on a Podcast by Trent Shelton, a motivational speaker. Trent shared that many of us might be addicted to our 'sad stories'. This means we live in the events or incidents which might actually hold less weight than what we give it. Meaning, we never choose to let it go, pick ourselves up, and move on. Eddie himself shares how two men on separate occasions knocked him back into reality with their words.

In Episode 16, Eddie reads to you a chapter from his book "Lasting Impact-Navigating the Rippling Effects of Suicide". In this reading, he shares what his thoughts were following the loss of his friend to suicide, as well as having almost followed suit his friend's actions. This chapter titled "Sitting In Silence" emphasized the importance of not holding on to the shame, guilt, and all that burdens our lives. Sometimes, we simply need to let go. Find Eddie's book on Amazon-- https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999867067/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LFCrCbJ43FS9E

In Episode 15, Eddie shares how not only his path created a gift to share with others the lessons learned through life... He shares how even visualization and tapping into emotion can benefit you, rather than saying or thinking "that would never happen to me". Life can bring about many gifts, the question is whether you choose to see them as such or as a part of life that is not significant, when it could end up being the most important aspect of your life.

In Episode 14, Eddie shares about his recent experience with his kids as they hiked into the Grand Canyon, camped out, then hiked out. This trip meant a great deal to him as he was able to witness the lessons he taught his children as kids carry on to adulthood. We can all learn from doing challenging things, but can you or will you embrace all that comes with it, the good and the bad? Listen in as Eddie shares his insights of nature, hiking, and family!

In Episode 13, Eddie shares his thoughts on how there is a tendency to define ourselves or others by "worst moments". The thing is, in life, we all make mistakes. There are times we regret the actions we take or didn't take. The question is, did we learn from those moments we would rather forget? In moving forward, we do have to learn to acknowledge these moments... Pick ourselves back up... And keep it moving forward!

In this episode Eddie shares his thoughts about the words he heard from Jordan Peterson...."Don't confuse a stepping stone with a pinnacle". In sharing his thoughts he gives ideas and examples of how what Jamil Coury had set out to do might have been seen as a pinnacle, but in the present day we are witnessing that the pinnacle was a stepping stone to something much greater.

In this episode, Eddie pulls from the book, "Choose Your Enemies Wisely" and relates it to ways to look at your reasons or why 's in what it is you do. Some hate to lose, while others love to win....is either one the wrong way to look at life? Eddie shares how we might be conditioned from those we grew up around, as well as how we avoid being the conditions we've witnessed our whole lives.

Join Eddie as he hits Number 10 episodes of his podcast. First lesson, count the wins where they are! Second, create momentum and adjust the plan. The lessons shared in this episode are not only personal to the host, but he has given similar advice to others who are seeking change in their lives.... Wanting change in your life, but your unwillingness to change will not yield the results you are seeking.

Join Eddie as he shares the significance of 384 days. It isn't so much a significant number every day, but on this day it is. The number is a reminder of how many days he has until he will know whether he prepared for May 4th, 2026, or not. The question he has for you is this.... What is your 384 day goal? It's not so much that number, but do you have something you'd like to shoot for in (x) amount of time, whether it be a weight loss goal, starting a new business, or even moving to a new city or town. Too many times we find ourselves reacting to life, rather than creating it. Go out and get what you desire, and here are some tips in how to begin the trek.

In this episode, Eddie talks about the back and forth that goes along in our heads and hearts after making decisions. Should we have chosen the other options? The truth is, no matter the choices we make, some of us battle internally whether or not we chose correctly. How about we attack it as the decisions we make are right, because we choose to be proactive in the processes following our choices?! Shift your mindset, because you choose to be active and in motion.

In this episode, Eddie shares how a quote he had written down some time ago can be processed in ways to help yourself. "You cannot tell the story of someone, without knowing the ending. You can narrate from your perspective to the present, but to script the ending based upon what you 'think' you know....unfair! Not only will this help in such a manner, it is a great reminder not to be so quick to write the story of others, as well as not allowing your story to be written by those who are outside of you....which is everyone.

In this episode Eddie shares of a recent hike from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the Colorado River. In an unplanned adventure, him and his girlfriend decided to enjoy the weather and the beautiful scenery known as one of the Wonders of the World. In knowing the friction that awaited them in the climb out, they chose to take on the challenge, while embracing the beauties of the Grand Canyon. Listen in as Eddie shares about the challenges and awareness one has to embrace in a place where many have put themselves and others in horrible situations.

Sometimes in life the moment calls for us to be the ones in motion. The time is for us to be the ones to step into what is being called for. By giving it away to someone else due to the insecurities of feeling unworthy, we are avoiding the limelight and responsibility for us to step into our power. In this episode, Eddie shares a story in which he and his Hotshot Crew had the moment to step into their power, or to give it away.

They say Bison will travel into the storm knowing that by doing so they will reduce the amount of time in it. How can we as individuals get through our "go-throughs" by heading into events knowing friction and resistance await us? In this episode, Eddie shares some thoughts and ideas by sharing stories you might be able to relate to so you may implement in your life to get through that which you want to avoid.

In Episode 3, Eddie shares a story of how he guided a family member through his final days of battling cancer. The most important thing he learned and shared with his loved one was that even letting go of all control is you taking control of that which you can control.

In Episode 2, Eddie shares with you how you to mentally shift your thinking to get you from the base of a mountain to the pinnacle. In doing so, we not only hurt ourselves by focusing on the top of the climb, we forget to appreciate where it is that we are at. In reaching the top, sometimes we need to realize we need to let go of who we are now, to allow ourselves to become the person we're meant to be to reach this or any pinnacle we desire to conquer.

Whether it be making shifts in life or trudging forward through the storms, we will not move until the first step is taken. How we think and what we think will greatly impact our ability to get from where we are to where we want to see ourselves. I've always found the best way to shift my mindset in a positive or constructive manner is to get in motion, take action, and control those things which I can control. So join me on my new journey as Episode 1 is complete. Let's get this thing started!