The life dojo

Michael David Climmer
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The Life Dojo Podcast — A Place to Train for Life. Hosted by Michael David Climmer, The Life Dojo explores resilience, self-mastery, philosophy, spirituality, human behaviour and the challenges of modern life. Through personal experiences, thought-provoking conversations and unconventional perspectives, the podcast encourages you to question your thinking, understand yourself more deeply and develop the strength to navigate life's challenges. Think deeper. Live stronger.

  1. 6d ago

    Choose life over noise

    How much of your time and energy is spent on things that don't really matter? Television, football, celebrity culture, the news and endless distractions can easily become part of our daily routines. But how often do we stop and question what we're actually getting from them? In this short episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, we explore how our priorities change as we become more self-aware and why stepping away from unnecessary distractions can help us reconnect with what genuinely matters. From spending meaningful time with family to having deeper conversations, developing ourselves and building healthier habits, the discussion raises an important question: Are you actively creating the life you want, or simply consuming what's put in front of you? We also explore the importance of focusing on what we can control, our environment, relationships, physical health, personal development and how we respond to the world around us. You cannot control everything happening outside your life, but you can choose where you direct your attention and energy. Stop giving your attention to everything. Start giving it to what matters. This clip is taken from the full-length episode Why Modern Men Are Lost: Discipline, Identity & Breaking the Script. For more conversations about discipline, resilience, self-mastery and personal development, visit thelifedojo.com. Learn to Master Life.

  2. Oct 21

    The Real Search for Truth Begins Within

    What happens when you start questioning everything you have been taught about life? In this short episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, Michael reflects on the journey of questioning reality, exploring spirituality and searching for a deeper understanding of existence. The conversation begins with childhood experiences that sparked questions about death, God and the purpose of life. Those early questions eventually led to books, alternative perspectives and a desire to understand what might lie beneath the surface of the world we experience. But the search for truth can take us in different directions. Michael discusses how exploring alternative explanations for world events opened his eyes to different ways of thinking, while also reflecting on how easy it is to become absorbed in searching for hidden answers outside ourselves. Eventually, a more important question emerged: What am I still missing about myself? Perhaps the deeper journey is not simply about questioning the world, challenging established beliefs or searching for answers that others have overlooked. Perhaps it is also about understanding our own minds, examining our beliefs and becoming more aware of who we are. Question everything — including yourself. This clip explores the relationship between curiosity, spirituality, self-discovery and the ongoing search for meaning. If you're looking to build greater discipline, resilience, confidence and direction in your own life or would like to bring The Life Dojo into your school or organisation, visit https://thelifedojo.com. Learn to Master Life.

  3. Oct 19

    What If Peace Is the Real Success?

    What if the life we are taught to chase is not actually the life that makes us happy? In this short episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, Michael and Martin St Clair Hughes explore the meaning of success, freedom and the growing desire for a simpler, more peaceful life. Michael reflects on a conversation with someone who finds genuine contentment simply sitting in his garden, watching the birds and enjoying the quiet. It makes him question why his own desire for constant travel, consumption and being seen has begun to disappear. He explains how writing, podcasting and creative work have gradually replaced that need to constantly seek something outside himself, and how his focus has shifted from consuming experiences towards creating, contributing and giving something back.  Martin also reflects on a trip to Thailand where the most memorable part was not luxury or status, but the absence of pressure. People were relaxed, disconnected from their usual stresses and simply enjoying being together.  The conversation ultimately asks a simple question: What if success is not having more but needing less? Maybe freedom is not constantly escaping to somewhere else. Maybe it is reaching a point where you are genuinely at peace with where you are. This clip is taken from the full-length episode What is Freedom? (Travel, Nature & Escaping Modern Life) with Martin St Clair Hughes. If you're looking to build greater discipline, resilience, confidence and direction in your own life or would like to bring The Life Dojo into your school or organisation, visit thelifedojo.com. Learn to Master Life.

  4. Oct 9

    Motivation Gets You Started - Discipline Keeps You Going

    What do you do when you simply don’t feel motivated anymore? In this short episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, Michael and Marcus explore the relationship between motivation, discipline and purpose. Marcus explains that even while preparing for competition, there are days when he has no desire to train — but he still goes because he has committed to the goal and has a plan that needs to be executed. 1008 The conversation develops into an important distinction: Motivation can get you started. Discipline keeps you moving when the feeling disappears. But discipline also needs direction. Michael argues that underneath lasting motivation is usually a deeper reason — your why. For The Life Dojo, that means sharing experiences, ideas and lessons that might help someone else think differently, get through a difficult period or discover a stronger sense of purpose themselves. 1008 They also discuss the importance of the people around you. Even highly driven people have difficult days, and having people who challenge you, encourage you and help you find solutions can make the difference between stagnating and continuing to grow. 1008 Find something worth pursuing. Know why it matters. Then build the discipline to keep going when motivation disappears. This clip is taken from the full-length episode You’ve Lost Your Edge (Here’s How to Get It Back). If you're looking to build greater discipline, resilience, confidence and direction in your own life — or would like to bring The Life Dojo into your school or organisation — visit thelifedojo.com. Learn to Master Life.

  5. Oct 2

    Everyone Starts Somewhere

    How do you build confidence when something genuinely scares you? In this short episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, Michael shares a story from a sparring session with someone stepping into that environment for the first time. She was nervous, unsure of herself and worried about getting hit. Rather than throwing her into the deep end, Michael helped her relax, gave her simple instructions and created a safe space where she could test what she had learned.  As the round progressed, she began putting combinations together, defending herself more effectively and growing in confidence. By the end of the session, she was buzzing and ready to come back again.  The lesson goes far beyond martial arts. When people are learning something new, they rarely need to be torn down. They need challenge, guidance and enough support to keep moving forward. Confidence is not built by avoiding discomfort. It is built by entering it, learning from it and realising you can handle more than you thought. This clip is taken from the full-length episode The Battle for Truth: Why Modern Men Are Being Weakened (Part 2). If you're looking to build greater discipline, resilience, confidence and direction in your own life or would like to bring The Life Dojo into your school or organisation, visit thelifedojo.com. Learn to Master Life.

  6. Sep 28

    Stop Chasing - Start Attracting

    Why do some people seem to attract opportunities, clients and connections naturally while others are constantly chasing them? In this short episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, Michael reflects on lessons learned from gyms in the UK, America and Brazil about trust, customer service and human behaviour. He explains why simply acknowledging people, being approachable and building familiarity can be far more effective than immediately trying to sell yourself. Michael also shares advice he gave a personal trainer who was struggling to attract clients: stop waiting for people to come to you, start building genuine relationships, and become the person they naturally think of when they eventually need help. The conversation explores why hard selling often creates resistance, while trust, consistency and respect make people more likely to approach you when they are ready.  Stop chasing. Start attracting. This clip is taken from the full-length episode The Battle for Truth: What’s Really Controlling Your Life (Part 1). If you're looking to build greater discipline, resilience, confidence and direction in your own life or would like to bring The Life Dojo into your school or organisation, visit thelifedojo.com. Learn to Master Life.

  7. Sep 23

    Stop Doubting and Start Believing

    What happens when you have a vision for your life, but the people around you don't believe in it? In this short episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, Michael and Marcus explore self-doubt, limiting beliefs, personal growth and why stepping outside your comfort zone is essential when pursuing something meaningful. Michael reflects on his own journey of building The Life Dojo, explaining how starting a podcast and developing a coaching business pushed him far beyond what he would have been comfortable doing earlier in his life. They discuss how our old habits, negative self-talk and the fear of being judged can prevent us from taking action. Instead of constantly comparing yourself with other people, the conversation encourages you to recognise how far you have already come and focus on becoming better than the person you were yesterday. Michael also shares how a lack of support from friends and family, combined with his own limiting beliefs, affected previous business ventures and nearly caused him to abandon his current ambitions. But personal growth requires learning from those experiences rather than allowing them to define your future. You don't need everyone else to believe in your vision. You need the courage to believe in yourself and keep moving forward. This clip is taken from the full-length episode You Are the Problem (And Here’s How to Fix It). Listen to the complete conversation for more on self-doubt, personal responsibility, limiting beliefs and taking control of your life. Work with The Life Dojo Looking to build greater mental strength, confidence, discipline and resilience? Or would you like to bring The Life Dojo into your school or organisation? Visit https://thelifedojo.com to explore our coaching services and programmes. Learn to Master Life.

  8. Sep 21

    The Philosophy Behind The Life Dojo

    What does it really mean to master yourself? In this short episode of The Life Dojo Podcast, Michael explains the philosophy behind The Life Dojo, the inspiration for its name and the deeper meaning of its distinctive tiger and samurai logo. Inspired by the teachings of Bruce Lee, martial arts and the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, Michael explores the relationship between our primal nature and our higher self. The tiger represents our instinctive, primal side, while the samurai symbolises discipline, the warrior mindset, living by a code and the continuous pursuit of self-improvement. Together, they represent the foundations of The Life Dojo: learning to understand ourselves, developing greater self-mastery and striving to improve mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Life is our dojo. Every experience is an opportunity to learn, grow and become better. This clip is taken from the full-length episode You’re Trapped in a Version of Yourself (Here’s the Truth). Listen to the complete episode for the wider conversation on identity, personal development and breaking free from limiting patterns. Work with The Life Dojo Looking to develop greater mental strength, confidence, discipline and resilience? Or would you like to bring The Life Dojo into your school or organisation? Visit https://thelifedojo.com to explore our coaching services and programmes. Learn to Master Life.

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The Life Dojo Podcast — A Place to Train for Life. Hosted by Michael David Climmer, The Life Dojo explores resilience, self-mastery, philosophy, spirituality, human behaviour and the challenges of modern life. Through personal experiences, thought-provoking conversations and unconventional perspectives, the podcast encourages you to question your thinking, understand yourself more deeply and develop the strength to navigate life's challenges. Think deeper. Live stronger.

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  • Creator
    Michael David Climmer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Michael David Climmer
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    The life dojo