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April 23, 2026
How I Used Strategy To Achieve Big Goals | Ep 41
In this episode, I break down what strategy really is—and how it can help you go after goals that look like a long shot from where you are right now. Back in the year 2000, I decided I wanted to stop millions of dogs and cats from being killed in animal shelters. I had no job, no money, and no obvious way to do it… so if you were betting on me, it would have been reasonable to bet against me. The only real advantage I had was that I understood a bit about strategy, largely because of my lifelong practice of jujitsu. In this video, I use that story as a through line to talk about strategy and how you can use it for your own life. I ask you to think about a personal or professional goal that really matters to you—something that feels hard, unlikely, and not at all obvious you can achieve. The kind of goal where most people, if they had to place a bet, would probably bet you won’t pull it off. You’ll learn: How to pick a goal that’s big enough to excite you, even if it feels unrealistic. How Tim Ferriss’ “dreamline” (have / be / do) helps you get specific about what you want. The difference between a strategy and just a plan. If you care about doing something that actually matters—whether in your career, your training, or your life—this episode will help you think more clearly about strategy and your long‑shot goals. Show Links: Adopt-a-Pet.com https://www.adoptapet.com/ The Four Hour Work Week (book) https://a.co/d/0cqAnf0H Chapters: 00:00 – Opening and episode overview 01:15 – What “strategy” really means in life 03:30 – Picking a long‑shot goal that excites you 06:00 – My mission: saving shelter animals with no clear path 09:00 – Jujitsu lessons that shaped my thinking about strategy 12:30 – Why most “plans” fail (and how strategy is different) 16:00 – Tim Ferriss’ “dreamline” and getting specific (have / be / do) 19:30 – Designing non‑obvious moves toward your goal 23:00 – Looking for asymmetric opportunities and leverage 26:30 – Handling setbacks without abandoning the strategy 30:30 – Applying these ideas to your career 33:00 – Applying these ideas to training and physical goals 36:00 – Action steps: choose your own long‑shot and first move 38:00 – Final thoughts and episode close Music “Disambiguation” by Robel Borja https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4ed #AgelessWarriorLab #LifeStrategy #LongShotGoals #HighPerformanceMindset #HealthyAgingeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5A
April 10, 2026
Martial arts, Aliveness and Modern Police Jiu Jitsu Training: Adam Treanor | EP 40
Adam Treanor joins Dave Meyer for an in-depth conversation about martial arts, the concept of aliveness in training, and how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is transforming modern police training. They discuss the importance of realistic, pressure-tested techniques, the evolution of law enforcement defensive tactics, and how martial arts principles can improve both officer safety and community interactions.
April 2, 2026
Eric Ries: Building Companies That Promote Prosperity With a Purpose | EP 39
Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way, joins Dave Meyer to discuss building companies that promote human flourishing and prosperity with purpose. They explore how business can be a force for good, the importance of long-term thinking, and how martial arts principles of continuous improvement apply to entrepreneurship and life.
March 25, 2026
BJJ Bonus: Justin Flores on Connecting Judo, Wrestling & Jiujitsu | EP 38
Justin Flores joins Dave Meyer for a deep dive into the connections between Judo, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss how cross-training in multiple grappling arts creates a more complete martial artist, the importance of systems over individual moves, and how understanding the principles behind techniques leads to better performance on the mat.