More from psychoanalist Dr. Robert M. Linder's 1956 book, "Must You Conform?" This passage deals with the history of "one" ruling class.*Source: "Must You Conform?" by Robert Linder (1956)

We return to psychoanalyst Dr. Robert M. Linder (1914-1956) with a passage on the "bed of despair" and how frontiers and outlets for aggression are essential for the health of societies. *Source: "Must You Conform?" by Robert Linder (1956)

It's been a while since I have shared a passage from this amazing 1914 book...here's another passage about thinking right and fighting the good fight...alone as needed...I hope it inspires you as it did for thousands of others before us.*Source: "PEP: Poise--Efficiency--Peace. A Book on Hows Not Whys For Physical and Mental Efficiency" by COL. WM. C. HUNTER (1914), pages 81-83

A short passage shared today from a fascinating book I'm still reading by psychoanalyst Dr. Robert M. Linder (1914-1956) on "abandoned solitude" and his warnings on how giving up reflective time alone negatively impacts mental health.Dr. Linder also wrote "Rebel Without a Cause: The Hypnoanalysis of a Criminal Psychopath" and "The 50 Minute-Hour: A Collection of True Psychoanalytic Tales."Source: "Must You Conform?" by Robert Linder (1956)

"Lord, keep us alive until we're dead." -WWII ParatroopersAre you more dead than alive? How do you "RE-create" your mind, body, and spirit?Photo: RJ @ Havasupai Village 

I need to set the record straight on Veterans Day. There would be NO Veterans Day without physical fitness because there would be no military to serve! Most people do not get this important connection between physical "readiness" and military service.

"You don't want to work, you want to live like a kingBut the big, bad world doesn't owe you a thing"-The EaglesSpinning off a great song by The Eagles, GET OVER IT! We have work to do to save what is left of our country. Conservatives had to "get over it" when Obama was elected and also Biden...so now it's the Democrats' turn. Get over it. Put your boots on. Get back to work...oh! You don't want to work and get "free" money? GET OVER IT.*Reference: "Get Over It" by Don Henley and Glenn Frey (1994).

Some reflective thoughts on the eve of what is likely the most important American "election" of all time. Pay attention. Best to you mates.*Photo by Ron Jones

This is my third recent episode using a 1943 US Government reference, "National Socialism" which was the playbook for Nazi Germany. In today's episode, I go over the Nazi Pledge of Allegiance and the Nazi's "Duties of the Party Comrade." I highlight the dangers of being exclusively "group think" while also highlighting the shortcomings of being too focused on YOU the individual while ignoring any responsibilities to the larger group as in your country. What we need is both--rugged individuals who can and will come together for the betterment of the country at large. Here's another warning in my quoted reading about what happened when a proper balance was NOT maintained. Blind party loyalty in the US to Democrats or Republicans without regard to "your individual opinion" is fatally flawed in my opinion. Look back. Learn. Move forward.Source: "NATIONAL SOCIALISM: BASIC PRINCIPLES, THEIR APPLICATION BY THE NAZI PARTY'S FOREIGN ORGANIZATION, AND THE USE OF GERMANS ABROAD FOR NAZI AIMS" by Raymond E. Murphy, Francis B. Stevens, Howard Trivers, Joseph M. Roland, Prepared in the Special Unit of the Division of European Affairs, Department of State, United States Government (1943)*Photo by Ron Jones

I gave a pep talk to my PE kids this week on winning awards. I shared that when I was their age, I was quite "average" and don't remember winning anything of special significance. I was just part of the pack whether in the classroom or on the athletic field...then I decided I did not want to be average anymore, and everything changed. Here's a small part of my story and how the US Marine Corps' Devil Pups program helped me change my mindset--and life path. I went on to set a world record in ultracycling, become a two-time All-American in Du-Athlon, earn three college degrees with honors, etc., etc. What changed? My mind and spirit.

"National Socialism has no aggressive intentions against any European nation." -Adolf Hitler, Proclamation opening the party congress at Nuremberg on September 11, 1935.More from my WWII government resource which is essentially the playbook for how Hitler and his Third Reich took control. So much of this story revolves around carefully constructed propaganda--and some of it coming out of America with Edward Bernays. Today's episode examines how the masses were controlled by slogans, certain repeated messages, and BIG LIES.Source: "NATIONAL SOCIALISM: BASIC PRINCIPLES, THEIR APPLICATION BY THE NAZI PARTY'S FOREIGN ORGANIZATION, AND THE USE OF GERMANS ABROAD FOR NAZI AIMS" by Raymond E. Murphy, Francis B. Stevens, Howard Trivers, Joseph M. Roland, Prepared in the Special Unit of the Division of European Affairs, Department of State, United States Government (1943)*Photo by Ron Jones

Some observations and comments from last night's Tulsa Oktoberfest...social commentary and social psychology as America heads for a likely turbulent election process.*"Star Spangled Banner" courtesy of Stanley Jay Tucker.

Reaching back into my rare WWII archives, today's episode cites "National Socialism" published in 1943. This US Government source exposes actual Nazi propaganda methodology and how the personal property rights of individuals were removed for the "good" of the state under the cloaks of "protection" of the people to "remove distress." Sound familiar?*I referenced one of my favorite used book stores Counter Point Records & Books in Los Angeles. If you enjoy vintage books, consider stopping here. Source: "NATIONAL SOCIALISM: BASIC PRINCIPLES, THEIR APPLICATION BY THE NAZI PARTY'S FOREIGN ORGANIZATION, AND THE USE OF GERMANS ABROAD FOR NAZI AIMS" by Raymond E. Murphy, Francis B. Stevens, Howard Trivers, Joseph M. Roland, Prepared in the Special Unit of the Division of European Affairs, Department of State, United States Government (1943)*Photo by Ron Jones

In a follow-up to my previous episode on the importance of teaching children to speak well, this episode goes deeply into the history of not only physical culture in schools--but also "vocal culture" in the American K-12 school system. Join me while we take a critical look at the current trends to "amplify" dysfunctional speech during school assemblies and drama productions then reference this to what was taught in 1800s "vocal education."Reference: "Manual of Physical and Vocal Training, for the Use of Schools and for Private Institutions" by Lewis B. Monroe, Superintendent of Physical and Vocal Culture in the Public Schools of Boston, Mass. (1869)*Photo: "Shure 55 AS Unidyne Dynamic Microphone" by Ron Jones

The Cambridge Dictionary defines enunciation as: "the act of pronouncing words or parts of words clearly." We have a speech crisis in America. A high percentage of current elementary children have a speech impediment. Cambridge defines impediment as: "something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible."Far too many children cannot speak well enough to be understood...and it's at a crisis level NOW! Part of the root cause is spending too much time on technology instead of speaking with your own family or with other humans. The other part of the root cause, (in my opinion), stems from school closures during the pandemic. Extended school closures ruined the learning of many children and never did anything significant to "prevent" Covid. What we did "accomplish" was to create a generation of children who are mentally, physically, and spiritually damaged...and especially when it comes to speaking clearly enough to be understood. I expand on the above during this episode in hopes that it will create an awareness with adults who can take proper action to start talking with children--and in the same room together instead of being in the same room absorbed into their own tech devices.*Photo by Ron Jones

Today, we dive into the teaching points of learning just one proper repetition for the old-school "Bar Dip" strength exercise. There is a lot to it from the classical standpoint. Here's how I teach it in elementary school PE.

I started realizing in yesterday's show, while I was recording it, that I was learning more about the topic as I explained it to my listeners. Then, as I was typing up the show notes after recording, I discovered more key points that I had not understood going into the show! Here are some points I missed yesterday to help further explain and clarify the importance of syncing with others.Reference: "Beyond Culture" by Edward T. Hall (1976)*Photo by Ron Jones

This episode is a fascinating exploration and book review of "Beyond Culture" by American anthropologist Edward T. Hall. We explore Chapter 5 "Rhythm and Body Movement" and how people literally "sync" their movements together whether in close conversation or in large groups. The highlighted points here relate to the dangers of being out of sync together or "out of phase" and how this decreases progress. One of the positives coming out of the Hurricane Helene damage in states like North Carolina is people "group syncing" together and working together in time...there is a rhythm there, and when FEMA and certain government officials came into the mix--they literally ruined the group sync which made locals very MAD! Our own government is out of phase with its own people, so, if you want to rebuild America, and the world for that matter, get "in sync" and get "in phase" with others for the right reasons (First, do NO harm!).References: "Beyond Culture" by Edward T. Hall (1976); "Keeping Together in Time: Dance & Drill in Human History" by History Professor William H. McNeil (2009).*Photo by Ron Jones

Street-level reports and secondary hearsay now filtering out from the path of Hurricane Helene left me thinking something far deeper is going on here...what are "they" (MSM/Feds) trying to hide? The smell of death and body bags needed? Naked children looking for parents? Land grabs? NO food and water for DAYS? A complete incompetency of our government to render assistance to actual citizens of the US?

This year, I'm adding "survival" elements into my annual unit on situational awareness and self-defense. As I teach, these can be all quite closely related; Hurricane Helene is a prime example. Emergency supplies and preparations are part of my lesson. With my classical approach to PE, I already teach basic survival fitness skills like running, jumping, climbing, hanging, rolling, hopping, pushing, pulling, etc., so expanding this into using your body in a natural disaster situation is fairly easy for them to grasp. I hope you get something out of it and take action as needed. Take care.

As time goes on, it has become more obvious to me that so many people live their precious lives according to, and governed by, their "Social Media" credit scores. While posting nearly everything they do, what else could be done with their time that is more productive? Also, one of the reasons people have so many mental stability problems is that they do not spend enough time alone--or any. Constant noise and busyness with social media are enough to make anyone crazy.

I went to see the new "Reagan" movie last week. It was quite emotional regarding a reminder of what we once had AND how wonderful it was for me to grow up in California before it was trashed by the liberal policies. I came away upset but also inspired...so inspired that I have decided to run under the "Armadillo Party" for the US Presidency in 2024!My campaign motto: "I'm old, ugly, and just keep digging!" :)*"Star Spangled Banner" courtesy of Stanley Jay Tucker

What a bit of hyperbole, digital=death in a growing amount of ways. We have all these rather useless gadgets that are literally making us crazy! Here are a few thoughts for the day on the importance of analog skills and tools and what we need vs. what we do not need.*Photo by Ron Jones

"They" want us to doubt right/left; boy/girl; up/down and just about everything else that centers us as a nation and society. Here are a few insights and comments on keeping it real as in NO BS.*Photo by Ron Jones

While digging through my Stan LeProtti and LaSierra High PE archives last week, I discovered an interesting "Health Pyramid" that was part of LeProtti's health and PE curriculum at the University of South Carolina. The pyramid was from a health textbook circa 1978 (still trying to locate the actual source). It was so good that I decided to make a health lesson out of it for my 3rd-5th grade PE students. Here's how I taught it in elementary school. Enjoy! :)To learn more about Stan LeProtti and LaSierra High PE history, see our documentary film "The Motivation Factor" by Doug Orchard Films.

I've taught thousands of children how to throw a Frisbee or flying disc. Here's why and how I do it. Have fun.Photo Credit: Petey21 - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7337141

I did a mini-lesson on the benefits of nose or "nasal" breathing for my PE kids a few weeks ago. Here's how I explained the health benefits of breathing through the nose. Keep it simple.

We had "yet another" school shooting in America last week; this one in a Georgia high school. As the parent of a school shooting survivor, here's some commentary factoring current American culture along with historical perspectives on how to correct our destructive path toward greater violence.

Some assorted commentary about the week and different things I experienced--some funny, some not, some inspiring. Enjoy.Photo Credit: Ron Jones

Today, some sarcastic wisdom from the brilliant author Hunter S. Thompson on how he viewed journalism from the inside.Source: "Generation of Swine: Gonzo Papers Vol. 2. Tales of Shame and Degradation in the '80s"

In this episode, we cover some important historical warnings from Spanish author and intellectual leader Jose' Ortega y Gasset. The author goes back to the Roman empire and lays out the historical roadmap for how "The State" takes complete control of the masses and individualism and free speech to "suck the marrow from their bones" and how eventually the State eats itself and collapses. Do you want to follow this road map or take an alternative route? Think about it...then take appropriate actions.Source: "The Revolt of the Masses" by Jose' Ortega y Gasset (1930)*Photo Credit: Ron Jones, Copyright 2024

Free is NOT free! There is no free lunch because someone is paying for it. Beyond the money, what are the deeper psychological implications of free lunches at schools generation after generation? How does an endless free lunch mentally condition the population? What is the implied message? Think about it...*Photo Credit: US Library of Congress Farm Security Administration 

"Laugh to win..." -David Lee RothI started watching Joe Rogan's recent podcast interview with former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth. It's a really fascinating interview. One of the statements DLR made was about laughter. He was talking about his life philosophy of "Laugh to win..." You have to learn to laugh at overwhelming odds when you want to quit or you think you just cannot continue. This really got me thinking...it reminds me of the "BTFI" concept I teach my athletes which means to go "beyond the "f" it." Learning to laugh at yourself or whatever crazy crap is going on might just keep your sanity for a while longer...and mine.Podcast Reference:  Joe Rogan & David Lee Roth Episode*Photo by Ron Jones

This episode underscores the importance of spending personal time face-to-face with "REAL" people--not an AI bot or social influencer "created" personality or social media "friends." Real people matter. In the same room or at least a video conference if you can travel. Get out! Mingle if you can.*Photo by Ron Jones

I was watching a new video over on the "3 of 7 Project" YouTube channel and noticed an interesting video on women ruling over men. While the video addressed an important topic, the most intriguing discovery was one of the follower's comments about working with young men regarding their weakness AND their complete lack of motivation to be strong in the first place...here are a few of my own thoughts on the matter as someone who has worked with thousands of young boys and girls in PE and fitness settings.Check out the above video for more info: "When Women Rule Over A Nation" (3 of 7 Project)

Every morning our school says the Pledge of Allegiance and salutes the flag of Oklahoma...do people even know or care what this means anymore?*References: Oklahoma Historical Society, KFOR, Symbol Genie, Indian Country Extensions, National Park Service, NativeTribe.info, Pipedia.org, Wikipedia  *Photo by Ron Jones

You have not lived as a strength coach or fitness trainer until you have taken a class of 3rd graders through the fundamentals of kettlebell training! This and some interesting observations about the "psychology of strength" for children.*Photo by Ron Jones

Quick book review from a chapter towards the end of a 1915 book by William Martin Conway. The title of Chapter XVIII is "The Crowd at War." The book is about the social psychology and history of crowds and mobs and how they are organized in terms of hierarchical structures.*Source: "The Crowd in Peace and War" by William Martin Conway*Photo by Ron Jones

In our final episode in the juvenile delinquency series, we come back to North Tulsa's Greenwood and Black Wall Street district to learn about their secret sauce for preventing delinquency and how to properly raise children.Learn more about math educator and curriculum writer Pocahontas Greadington*Reference: "THEY CAME SEARCHING: How Blacks Sought the Promised Land in Tulsa" by Eddie Faye Gates (1997)*Photo by Ron Jones

Today's episode expands on the last show's introduction to The Columbia Park Boys' Club of San Francisco which was THE most successful boys' club in the history of the United States. This episode highlights 12 key focus areas that built the ongoing success of the CPBC.Source: "The Major And His Boys: The Story of Major Sidney Peixotto and the Columbia Park Boys' Club" by CPBC member James M. Hamill (1972)Photo: Columbia Park Boys' Club World Tour Souvenir Program Booklet (1913)

I've put together a useful handout listing all of my podcast access links to make it easier to find my show. Thanks for listening, and I hope it helps you.The Long Road Podcast Access Links Handout *Photo by Ron Jones

Today's episode exposes THE most successful boys' club in the history of the United States that virtually no one knows about today...listen to the show, then you'll know and also know how to start teaching and training our young boys to become proper men.Source: "The Major And His Boys: The Story of Major Sidney Peixotto and the Columbia Park Boys' Club" by CPBC member James M. Hamill (1972)Photo: Columbia Park Boys' Club California Redwood Tour (1912)

In Part V, we get deeper into the psychological parallels between the psychology of street gangs and modern digital delinquents in today's "Gamer Gangs" and how both are quite similar. We will also explore the direct connections historically between our corrupt politicians and street gangs and how gangs can be the nucleus for the larger street mob events too.*Source: "the gang: a study of 1,313 gangs in Chicago" by Frederic M. Thrasher (1927 1st Ed.; 1963 Abridged Ed.)*Photo by Ron Jones

I spent the whole day and night watching the "Stupid Bowl" coverage because I was sick on the couch. I found some of it beyond repulsive and quite negative for our country...here are a few thoughts with some historical perspectives too.

More on the history of juvenile delinquency in America from the 1927 book by Frederic Thrasher...this time drawing some interesting parallels between the street gang psychology and the modern "Gamer Gangs" who have quite similar dysfunctions.*Source: "the gang: a study of 1,313 gangs in Chicago" by Frederic M. Thrasher (1927 1st Ed.; 1963 Abridged Ed.)*Photo: "RJ @ Santa Barbara County Bowl"

In our third segment studying the history of juvenile delinquency in America, we move from 1800s NYC into the early 1900s Chicago era where our focus is exclusively on boys and younger adult males and how "community disorganization" and mass migration patterns create social gaps for gangs to form.*Source: "the gang: a study of 1,313 gangs in Chicago" by Frederic M. Thrasher (1927 1st Ed.; 1963 Abridged Ed.)*Photo by Ron Jones

Today, a historical perspective on the US Government ordering Texas to basically "stand down" and remove their state of readiness thus allowing millions of unvetted people into our country. What does history say? How does the rising anarchy and chaos factor into historical cycles across the generations? Where is it headed with militarized law enforcement policies and actions? Brace for impact. Prepare.If interested, listen to my previous episode on Aristotle's Cycles of Civilization*References: "Building Morale" by Jay Bryan Nash (1942); "History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism" by Teachers' Curriculum Institute (2017)*Photo by Ron Jones

Following up my show the other day on the useless efforts to keep fighting smaller brush fires...let's circle back to some solutions to the bigger problems of the rampant corruption destroying our country coming out of DC.*Photo by Ron Jones