Episode 18 of the Live Life Aggressively podcast is now available for your downloading & listening pleasure, and is a "must-download!" This week, we are joined by best-selling author, Sam Sheridan (http://worldismadeoffire.com). Sam is best known for his books, "A Fighter's Heart," "A Fighter's Mind," & "The Disaster Diaries," and has also appeared in the movie "Warrior." Part One: Sam joins us this week to discuss:

What Sam learned from MMA legend Renzo Gracie about coming back from a loss/failure and how that can also help you in competition, business, and life
The pros and cons of Work ethic vs. Ability
What Sam learned by personally getting into the trenches of prepping for a doomsday scenario, while writing "The Disaster Diaries"
Why planning, based on fear, is highly detrimental in business, training, and life
How recognizing that knowing what you don't know is actually a good thing
Sam shares which top level MMA ex-champion should take some time off from fighting, and also why Sam thinks this future hall of famer is probably bat s-it crazy
Why promoters are like drug dealers
Why being unproductive for too long can lead to depression
Why protecting yourself and playing it safe is in actuality a bigger risk
The beauty in getting comfortable in taking risks
Sam and Mike share their "reality tv" experiences

Part Two: Mike & Sincere discuss:

Mike & Sincere discuss a special upcoming guest
B.S. political correctness moments in the Super Bowl, holidays, pledging allegiance, and more
How the new season of The Ultimate Fighter has "The Real World" possibilities
This week's UFC picks
Mike & Sincere discuss a new addition to the show
Training advice for trainees over 40
How to effectively incorporate bodyweight training with other training modalities
The advantages of "freestyle training"
More "happy endings" from frequent massages

Author & Renaissance Man Sam Sheriden Talks Fighting, The Apocolypse, & Why Promoters Are Like Drug Dealers 090613 - Ep.18