Path of Action
By T.J. Miller
Path of ActionDec 10, 2021
A turn in the path
T.J. describes the paradigm shift he recently experienced on his fighting arts journey.
Keep it fun
T.J. discusses his martial arts journey and his recent revelation about keeping things fun.
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Don't freak out
After a stressful construction job, T.J. stresses the importance of well ... not freaking out.
Sit down America ... we need to talk
T.J. brings up some uncomfortable topics and the way some people react to them. We touch on some difficult events and the need to acknowledge them in order to heal and move on. Sometimes the path of action requires moving into uncomfortable situations.
"Keep your hands up."
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The problem with gurus
T.J. and Mike talk about one of their childhood heroes Carlos Castaneda and their discovery of a revealing podcast which sheds light on the real person, and the problem with putting your trust in the hands of a guru.
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Arete, consciousness and the sense of self
Thank you for your patience awaiting this episode, T.J. and Mike discuss the nature of arete, consciousness and by the way, the crew is drunk.
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In the Footsteps of Socrates
TJ and Mike discuss Socrates and why he was the wisest man in ancient Greece and how to be humble in our own ideas in modern times.
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Jeet Kune Do - Philosophy of life
T.J. shares his experience with the martial practice and philosophy of Jeet Kune Do.
America, honestly
T.J. and Michael have an honest discussion about America for the 4th of July.
Myth in modern times
T.J and Mike try to talk about the power of myth but wind up getting swept up by the current situations in the country
Conversation with Josh Arnold
Josh is a Lord of Adventure, Philadelphia based bartender/actor and all around adventurer. We talk about home ownership, the path of action and of course D&D. Follow Josh on :
AwesumJosh on Instagram and sageadventurer on Instagram for original RPG content.
Episode 7 - Andy Pritikin
TJ and Michael have a great conversation with Andy Pritikin of Liberty Lake Day Camp about his journey on the path of action.
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Adventure's Handbook Part II
T.J. and Michael continue the discussion of the adventure's code from the handbook.
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Responding to difficult times
T.J. and Michael discuss the current crisis we find ourselves in and how best to navigate ourselves through to the other side of this ordeal.
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Adventurer's Handbook - Part I
TJ and Michael discuss the adventurer's code from TJ's book, The Adventurer's Handbook.
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Interview with Lord of Adventure John Williams
This week we have a conversation with Tj's co-founder of the Lords of Adventure and the New Jersey Renaissance Faire. The two of them wrote the Adventurer's Handbook together and John has had some amazing adventures over the years. He is also one of the best storytellers I have ever met so this week we get inside the mind of a man who has been on the path of action for many many years.
Truth and Courage
T.J. and Michael discuss the dangers of "beliefs" and the need for all of us to allow our ideas to be challenged in the pursuit of ultimate truth.
Episode 1 - Follow Through
Our opening episode. TJ and Mike talk on the topics of the Path of Action, philosophy and following through in your daily life.