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- grow strong, find meaning and have more fun! :)



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Top Pics

The best place to start - checkout these inspiring videos!

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Ruotolo Twins

Inspired By results!
An awesome positive mental attitude and perspective on competition.
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Akira

Checkout Akira! She is a 12-year-old Jiu-Jitsu champion!
She does a great job explaining her journey and highlights humility. "win some, learn some"
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The Game

The best place to start! If you like this story, definitely checkout Jocko's books videos!
Playing “the game of life” with integrity to become a TRUE champion! :)
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Playing Jiu-Jitsu With Your Kids

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How to Play Jiu-Jitsu With Your Kids Part 4: Grandmaster Style!

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How to Play Jiu-Jitsu With Your Kids

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Mikey and The Dragons - Jocko

Official Video (Animated audio book Summary)
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Mikey and The Dragons - Jocko

Official Video (Animated audio book - FULL BOOK)
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Karate Kid vs Gymnastics Kid Challenge - You Decide The Winner

Just for fun! :)
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(1/2) Karate Japan vs Italy. Final Male Team Kata. WKF World Karate Champions 2012. 空手日本

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How to perform 3 easy BJJ submissions from mount

Excellent instructions!
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How to improve your BJJ game with the Armbar to Triangle Submission

Very cool moves!
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The North Face: Never Stop Exploring

Get outside and get after it! :)
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The Best Kitesurfing Spots in the World 4K - Part 1
Whoop Whoop - let's GO!! :)
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Habits

Learn to master the Power of habit

Make your habits & your habits will make you!

Awesome tools for Mom and Dad and especially... to share with your kids! :)

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Change anything!

Use skillpower over willpower | TEDxFremont
Control the environment that controls YOU!
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The Power of Habit

The Power of Habits in Life, Business & society
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Habit Master!

How to break bad habits and form powerful new habits
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Parents

Amazing talks for parents!

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Catch Me If You Can | Frank Abagnale | Talks at Google

Fascinating speech!!
Two talks in one! In addition to his fascinating life story, as a bonus, Mr. Abagnale delivers an awesome talk on what fatherhood is all about - outstanding! The fatherhood talk starts at 21.46 min
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What Every Parent Needs to Know | Jordan Peterson

Help your kids to become stronger by interacting with them, answering their questions and exposing them to reality vs "protecting them"
If you don't pay attention to your kids, participate with them and answer their questions... someone else will.
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Advice for Women Starting BJJ from Female Purple Belt & Gym Owner

Insightful, empowering, fantastic & fun!
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Warrior Kids

Way of The Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink

Outstanding! :)

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The Game

If you like this story, you should definitely checkout Jocko's books & videos!
Playing “the game of life” with integrity to become a TRUE champion! :)
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From Wimpy to Warrior the Navy SEAL Way: A Novel

Book 1
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Mark's Mission

Book 2
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Where there's a will...

Book 3
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Way of The Warrior Kid FIELD MANUAL

Book 4
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BECOMING A WARRIOR KID!
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Way of the Warrior Kid

The Coloring Book! A colorful and visual way to get your kids on the path
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Warrior Kid Podcast #1

Ask Uncle Jake
The first of many outstanding podcasts!
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Warrior Kid Podcast #7

Ask Uncle Jake
SOLID - BJJ training advice @ 9:17 and Dealing with difficult parents/boss @ 9:40
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Jocko & The Warrior Kid Book

Jocko talking about the warrior kid book
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Mikey and The Dragons

Official Video (Animated audio book Summary)
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Mikey and The Dragons

Official Video (Animated audio book - FULL BOOK)
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A few Notes on the book: 'The way of the warrior kid'

  • It is best to get the physical books and the audio editions. They are both outstanding!
    They are perfect for listening in the car. Each chapter is only about 5 min so, they are just right for quick errands! Also, on a longer road trip, each chapter provides plenty of opportunities to interact with your kids! Answer their questions, discus various problem-solving ideas, and have discussion regarding good and bad habits etc. The voices of Mark, his friends, and Uncle Jake are fantastic! The best thing is to get the audio for the car and the physical books to read with your kids and view the excellent illustrations in the physical books. As expected, the coloring book has does an especially nice job of telling the story with pictures! :)
  • Momentum
    The story gains a lot of momentum in subsequent chapters as the main character Mark works with his uncle Jake to overcome many problems & challenges. Stick with it - it is an awesome story and message! Be sure to push past the first few chapters because Uncle Jake shows Mark the path and Mark gets busy working hard to solve problems 1-2-3!
  • Attention span:
    For young kids ( under about 7 ) there are two parts in the book that may require a larger attention span...
  1. In the beginning of the book, many fantastic leadership principles are covered. However, I have found that some young readers / listeners may "checkout" during this part as they may be a little young to connect the dots.
  2. Later in the book, there is a simmilar situation when the Gettysburg Address is covered.   Kids under the age of about 7, may not understand or have an appreciation for this info just yet.
  • Consider listening to these parts and just fast forwared to the next section/chapter if your kids are not ready for this deeper content.
  • Then, revisit this most important information when the time is right.
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  • Everything else is fantastic for kids 4 and up! :)



Martial Arts: BJJ

Martial Arts Inspiration

Fun, inspiring and important BJJ presentations

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Inspired By Results!
An awesome positive mental attitude and perspective on competition.
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THE RUOTOLO TWINS
Their story...
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Akira

Checkout Akira! She is a 12-year-old Jiu-Jitsu champion!
She does a great job explaining her journey and highlights humility. "win some, learn some"
Above all - stay in the game! :)
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Nya Ruotolo 2014
Love it - Nya is FIRED UP!! :)
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Nya Ruotolo / Rickson Gracie CUP 2016
Go Nya!
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U.S. National KIDS

Jiu-Jitsu Championship - Highlights
Checkout the fun music rhythm & timing!
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EVERY Child Needs Jiu-Jitsu

Why EVERY Child Needs Jiu-Jitsu
More confidence, less stress, better grades and life success!
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Women's Self-defense

Women's Self-defense That Actually Works! (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu)
Empowering!
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Stay in the game

Why Kids Quit Jiu-Jitsu (& How to Prevent it!)
Stay in the game! :)
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Advice for Women Starting BJJ from Female Purple Belt & Gym Owner

Insightful, empowering, fantastic & fun!
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Jocko Willink on Conor McGregor, BJJ & The UFC

BJJ is a SUPER POWER
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Arm in De La Riva to triangle - Ruotolo Brothers

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Single leg defense to submission - Ruotolo Brothers

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Ruotolo Twins Exhibition Roll at Studio 540

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Ruotolo Twins BJJ Highlights

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Kade Ruotolo + Leticia Ribiero Exhibition Roll

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16 years old Purple Belts after training Jiu Jitsu for almost 14 years

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Ruotolo Brothers

Passion, hardwork, focus, respect & fun! :)
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How to perform 3 easy BJJ submissions from mount

Excellent instructions!
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How to improve your BJJ game with the Armbar to Triangle Submission

Very cool move!
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Shotokan Katate

Checkout the razor sharp precision of shotokan karate!

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Heian-shodan by Mahiro (4-year-old girl) 四歳女の子の平安初段

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Mahiro(5-year-old girl) practicing kihon for kyu exam 5歳の女の子、基本練習中

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JKA Heian-godan by 7 year-old-boy 平安五段練習中

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Enpi and Kanku-dai, Karate Girl! 天才空手少女の見事な型!(エンピ、観空大)

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(1/2) Karate Japan vs Italy. Final Male Team Kata. WKF World Karate Champions 2012. 空手日本

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(1/2) Karate Japan vs Italy. Final Male Team Kata. WKF World Karate Champions 2012. 空手日本

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Okinawa Japan: 23 Things to DO & KNOW! | Watch Before You Go!

The birthplace of Karate
Very tropical, looks amazing let's GO!!
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Muay Thai

Basic Muay Thai skills and drills - Very pragmatic!

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Partner Combination Drills for Muay Thai

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Muay Thai Technique - Basic Punches

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Practice w/ a Friend: Muay Thai Partner Flow Drill

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Taekwondo

Athletics, flexibility and speed!

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Amazing Taekwondo stunts in 4K Slow Motion

Superstar Athletics!
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Awesome Taekwondo Skills

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Taekwondo Speed and Agility drills by Samery Moras - 4th degree black belt & 6x collegiate national team member

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Self-Defense Concepts

The more the better! Improve your perspective on Self-Defense! :)

BJJ can provide a SHARP EDGE against a bigger, stronger opponent!

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Women's Self-defense

Women's Self-defense That Actually Works! (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu)
Empowering!
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Why Jiu-Jitsu is the BEST Self-Defense for Women!

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Self-Defense Basics Course

Awesome!
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Advice for Women Starting BJJ from Female Purple Belt & Gym Owner

Insightful, empowering, fantastic & fun!
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I am new / thinking of trying BJJ

Any age works great! Shop around, do some trial classes and see what school fits best for you.

BJJ can provide a SHARP EDGE against a bigger, stronger opponent!

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Joe Rogan | Jiu-jitsu is a Gentle Art w/Jean Jaques Machado

Become a SUPERHERO & be your opponent's caretaker! :)
Develop the right mindset and skills to protect yourself and others - including the very confused/ drunk/ depressed/ irrational etc... attacker! ( Also See the 4 Agreements Book to help develop a constructive mindset/perspective )! :)
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HILARIOUS!!! Ed O'Neill's VERY First Class at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy

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Advice for Women Starting BJJ from Female Purple Belt & Gym Owner

Insightful, empowering, fantastic & fun!
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Why Jiu-Jitsu is the BEST Self-Defense for Women!

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Women's Self-defense

Women's Self-defense That Actually Works! (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu)
Empowering!
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Martial Arts: Important Ideas

Important Ideas

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Joe Rogan | Jiu-jitsu is a Gentle Art w/Jean Jaques Machado

Become a SUPERHERO & be your opponent's caretaker! :)
Develop the right mindset and skills to protect yourself and others - including the very confused/ drunk/ depressed/ irrational etc... attacker! ( Also See the 4 Agreements Book to help develop a constructive mindset/perspective )! :)
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Chuck Norris - A great friend, very gracious - exceptional guy! | Joe Rogan

Chuck sets the example!
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Jocko Willink and Dean Lister Talk about Benefits of BJJ, Grappling grips, GI vs Nogi

BJJ is... truth!
BJJ provides the rich soil of life to help you grow and become strong on multiple levels!
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Jocko Willink on Conor McGregor, BJJ & The UFC

BJJ is a SUPER POWER
Become a "sheepdog"!
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BJJ Coaches Aren't There To Spoon Feed You

Discover it and learn it by DOING IT... make it YOUR knowledge and skill by trying, failing, learning and winning. If you keep after it and stay in the game, you WIN because you LEARN!
Always find a way to stay in the game! :)
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Your BJJ Coaches Are Humans too

(Be sure to build a relationship with your coach and ask plenty of questions)
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7 Years of BJJ and I Got Smashed by a Wrestler on his 1st Week

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Jiu Jitsu is a SUPERPOWER: Joe Rogan and Jocko Willink

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Jocko for Adults & Older Kids

NYT Best selling author!

Awesome leadership principals for work, family and personal performance!

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WHAT IS EXTREME OWNERSHIP? - Jocko Willink on London Real
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EXTREME OWNERSHIP!

NYT Best seller!
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The Importance of Having Thick Skin - Jocko Willink and Jordan Peterson

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Why Being Late is UNACCEPTABLE - Jocko Willink and Echo Charles

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Jocko Willink and Dean Lister Talk about Benefits of BJJ, Grappling grips, GI vs Nogi

BJJ is... truth!
BJJ provides the rich soil of life to help you grow and become strong on multiple levels!
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Jocko Willink on Conor McGregor, BJJ & The UFC

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Jiu Jitsu is a SUPERPOWER: Joe Rogan and Jocko Willink

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Reading Adventures

Adventures in reading for kids ( books ) and listening ( audio books )

Classics filled with adventure!

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Schoolhouse Mystery BCC #10- Ch. 1 - on YouTube.com

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Boxcar Children books on Amazon.com

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BoxcarChildren.com - official website

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Roald Dahl - Official Website

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The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl - Read by Roger Blake - Audiobook on YouTube ( there are many more - this is just a sample )

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Writing, Journaling, Focus and Study

Discover the power writing - the most powerful tool of all!

Journaling will help strengthen your writing skills and sharpen your mind! Also, learn to focus and study to accomplish your dreams!

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The Benefits Of Journaling
Power up and direct your subconscious to your benefit!
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Jordan Peterson on the Power of Writing
Learn to write / learn to THINK! Writing IS... thinking. Therefore, if you learn to write, think and speak well, you will have developed powerful tools to help you accomplish amazing things!
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How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals | Stephen Duneier | TEDxTucson
Very powerful!
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Math, Science, Engineering

Expand your mind!

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SciShow Kids

Lots of Fun Science Projects!
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Slow Mo Guys - Exploding Spray Paint at 2500fps

There are many more super fun slow mo guys videos on youtube
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Glitter Bomb 1.0 vs Porch Pirates

Package Thief vs. Glitter Bomb Trap
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Automatic Bullseye, MOVING DARTBOARD

Super fun engeering!
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Olympic Cyclist Vs. Toaster: Can He Power It?

This guy is a BEAST!!!
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Why It's Almost Impossible to Ride a Bike 60 Kilometers in One Hour

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Why It's Almost Impossible to Spin 300 Hula Hoops At Once

Crazy fun fitness!
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The Humanities

Adventures in history, economics, geography, anthropology, methodology, literature, ecology, geology.

Expand your mind and seize the day!

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How Long Is the Great Wall of China?

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Principles For Success by Ray Dalio

(In 30 Minutes)
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Principles: Life and Work | Ray Dalio | Talks at Google

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How The Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio

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Thomas Sowell -- Basic Economics

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"Carpe diem. Seize the day." Dead Poets Society ( movie scene - 3 min )

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Mountaineering

Get outside!

Awesome Mountaineering!

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2016/2017 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (Canada/USA)
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2017/2018 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour (Canada/USA)
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2018/2019 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour (Canada/USA)
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2019/2020 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour (Canada/USA)
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Snow blindness can sneak up on you, but prevention is easy
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Kids Meet A Mountaineer | Kids Meet | HiHo Kids
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Mountaineering: Height Doesn't Matter | National Geographic
Advanced Mountaineering! :)
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The North Face: Never Stop Exploring

Get outside and after it! :)
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Ocean Adventure

Get outside!

Amazing Ocean Adventures!

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The Best Kitesurfing Spots in the World 4K - Part 1
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Ocean Kids 101 | National Geographic
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This Incredible Animation Shows How Deep The Ocean Really Is
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