In this episode China and Tim wish the Pop Pod Tribe a Merry Christmas. They also do the most special episode to date. Tim and China interview each other! They have no idea what the other is going to ask and it gets deep, emotional and as always the energy is electric.

This week’s episode is a special one! Tim and China were guests on A Legends Life Podcast with David Klein to talk about a number of topics and decided to share the episode with the Pop Pod Tribe.

In this episode China and Tim discuss two words: Intensity and Consistency. We have all had moments in our lives where we are intensely excited about something for a short period of time and then it goes away. New Years Resolutions are often times like this. We join the Gym for a couple of weeks before going back to the mediocre routine. That is the exact opposite of the Elite Lifestyle we are trying to achieve.

In this episode Tim and China discuss the power and value of telling your story. Often times we have a false belief that our story is not valuable or that no one will want to listen to it. This could not be farther from the truth. Your story IS valuable! Think back on your life and the defining moments or the shifting moments in your life. When you give yourself a chance to do this you will realize how powerful and informative your life and story has been and can be.

In this episode China and Tim discuss what it means to be authentic. They discuss how it is ok to celebrate our difference and to be ourselves. We live in an increasingly copy-cat society and a lot of times we are punished or scolded for trying to be different or trying to stand out. Tim and China discuss how to read certain situations, be proactively authentic and when it may benefit you to take a step back and to be silent.

In this episode China and Tim discuss the struggles that we often face during the Holiday Season. Laziness, overeating, complacency and other related topics are all possibilities during this time of year. Tim and China discuss these possibilities in depth and actionable steps to avoid or combat them.

In this episode China and Tim recap the first 8 episodes of ThePopPod and also discuss a very important movement. Tim and China both share their takeaways from the first 8 episodes and reflect on the following topics: Inside Out vs. Outside In Lifestyle, What story are we telling ourselves? How much stock are we putting into the story the outside world is telling us? In the second half of this episode China shares about a movement he has started. Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression (AAAD) is a movement to change the stigma surrounding Anxiety, Depression and other Mental health Issues. The movement is also to raise money and awareness for these issues.

In this episode China and Tim discuss leadership and culture. One of the ultimate responsibilities in life is the responsibility of leadership. Yes, it is a blessing, but if it is not taken seriously incredible damage can be done to individual’s lives and careers.

In this episode Tim and China dive into some of the feedback from the POP POD Tribe from previous episode. Based on listener interaction, Tim and China dive into how to implement concepts from previous episodes. The two main concepts that continue to come up are Passion and Purpose.

In this episode China and Tim hit record and Freestyle! This episode is to show what can happen when you embrace the unexpected and let things happen. China and Tim get into topics like redefining failure, getting out of your comfort zone and making others better. This 30 minute or so episode shows the power of surrounding yourself with people that have similar passions and people that are better than you.

In this episode China and Tim discuss a popular topic: Controlling the Controllables. With the increasing popularity of mental training cliches, “Control what you can control”, may be the most popular of them all. It sounds very simple, and it is simple conceptually. However, the consistent implementation is a tough task.

We all have issues and most of us attempt to battle them in silence and alone. We feel our negatives are things we should be embarrassed about and things we should hide. Tim and China dive into the exact opposite approach of embracing what you are battling with and how that can be enlightening and bring ultimate fulfillment.

In this episode Tim and China discuss how to Identify Your Enemy and how to use it as a positive tool in your life. In order to reach your full potential, you must identify your enemy and compete against it. It is easy to use enemies as an excuse as to why you aren’t where you to be or blame your enemies for some shortfalls in your life.

In this episode China and Tim discuss how to Schedule Your Championship and Schedule Your Success. They talk about 3 foundational questions to ask yourself to help map out your journey to success.

In this episode Tim and China discuss what to expect on the Pursuit of Perfection Podcast. They share concepts, tools and personal experiences that embody the message of ThePopPod.