Regular G.I. Joe

On this episode, Izzy and Mike express that kids seeing there parents grinding it out can be both a pro and con, especially with the advancements with social media. The younger generation seeing their parents not being successful, are more capable of changing their approach to try to be millionaires versus broke after 30yrs of working with a company. The majority of those are more willing to express their duty titles, such as CEO, and not sharing the reality of how many times there business failed. Mike shares that if the younger generation are trying to be successful at an early age, are able to have failure early and learn from it versus being 60yrs old and trying to be successful. Mike shares that success leave blueprints, so those that are interested in wanting to be a success are able to educate themselves from those that are currently successful. In venturing into a business, individuals need to ask themselves “What problem are we trying to solve?”, for that can open up various reasons to create your own business. Mike and Izzy talk about what is the biggest fear that people have in trying to be successful, and Mike reveals that an issue people face is the fear of failure and the other is patience. The younger generation need to have self-awareness that just because their parents didn’t make it, doesn’t mean that they won’t make it, the times have changed to where the resources of technology have created more opportunities. Don’t get upset when you have the information needed for success and no one wants to listen because you haven’t proved it to them but have the patience to understand if it is important what they think or if you even care. Keep in mind that the only person you should be in competition with is the future you

On this episode, Mike expresses how he loves being passionate about his work and it shows in his work ethic, but if you are not passionate about being an entrepreneur then don’t focus on it and do something that you care about it. Mike breaks down that in the beginning it was rough, in debt, and had to scratch his way up to get where he is comfortable. Mike shares his end goal in doing the work. It only costs $5K to rent out a private jet, but some folks tend to get their pilot license. Knowledge is power, and if people apply themselves to read and learn will be capable of applying it to their business ideas or personal goals. People need to refocus their intentions on what they want to be paid per hour versus what it can take for them to earn that and invest in themselves. Learn your strengths and weaknesses and be honest with yourself to know it. Mike shares his tips on people that want to go their own route or do their own thing. To be a CEO and an entrepreneur are two different people.

On this episode, Izzy shares his love for 80s freestyle and enjoyed attending a concert. It was exploited that the audience didn’t contain any millennials and Gen-Z. Izzy shares that upon showing the young generation a VHS tape, which goes into a VCR, they assumed that it was for a DVD player…SMH. Parents need to take the time to show their kids the old school, so they can familiarize themselves with how it was back in their parents’ days. Even at a Dave Matthews Band concert, the majority of parents were bringing their young teens to attend the show, surprisingly a lot of them enjoyed it. Mike shares that when he works out, his choice of music is none, he listens to the news or motivational videos. Izzy shares that when working out, he enjoys listening to EDM. Izzy shares his liking for a weightlifter by the name of Joey Swole, that puts gym shamers in their place, portraying that people should have gym etiquette and not put people down. Izzy shares that the itch of traveling is still there and hoping to not get complacent in living in Florida. Mike discusses his work ethic and how busy it can be, but that the entrepreneur life is not for everyone. Mike shares his thoughts on the difficulty of trying to be an entrepreneur and how time consuming it can be.

On this episode, Mike shares that in being a veteran, the military has supplied him with skillsets, for example, if Mike wanted to be the manager of Popeyes, he could do it. Mike expresses that it is empowering to help others and for veterans to quit using the label of veteran to hold themselves back, use the veteran label to create yourself new ones, as in CEO. The negatives that are occurring amongst veterans shouldn’t be the only outlook, the outlook needs to highlight the positive that veterans are doing as well. The message that Mike and Izzy want to end with is to KNOW YOUR PURPOSE. Also, MIKE WON’T LET IZZY GO TO BED…

On this episode, Izzy expresses how advanced technology on the border wall is forcing these migrants to change routes and take on dangerous terrain. The border sectors vary on their terrain which makes it difficult for migrants to battle, causing a high number of migrant deaths. Izzy shares that border agents have spread life distress beacons out in the terrain for migrants to utilize in order to be saved versus losing their lives. The majority of deaths occurring to these migrants are not the fault of the border agents but the routes that these migrants are taking. There is a misconception that border patrols wear many hats and have a bad rap, but there are other agencies that deal with other aspects of immigration like prosecution, or even for asylum seekers. Mike shares his involvement in the company Beteran, that emphasizes being a better veteran, but more of a better person to take care of your communities. Mike shares the importance of knowing your purpose in your life, for him it is to help out his fellow veterans, especially when they are transitioning out of the military. Veterans need to change the stigma that we are broken, when the reality is veterans can provide so much positivity to the world and use their skillsets for betterment of their lives.

On this episode, Mike shares how during his visit to the southwest border, the media would exploit the situation for more then what it truly is, and what Mike saw was nothing but a peaceful protest. Izzy and Mike discuss the importance of Customs and Border Patrol agents and how they are risking there well-being in ensuring the border remains secured. Also, the migrants are not at fault, but unfortunately there are migrants that are conducting nefarious acts and are making it difficult for others that are trying to legally migrate to the United States, making a better life for themselves & families. Mike shares how certain people within the U.S. make outlandish comments on envisioning violence commence versus the reality that it is peaceful. Izzy and Mike express that the border patrol duties are not of their own obligations, there processes/protocols are coming from congressional policies. People need to understand that policies require changing when dealing with immigration and not how border patrol agents conduct their duties.

On this episode, Izzy and Mike talk about the path parents should take concerning their children that are 18+, completed high school, and whether to let them spread their wings and fly to leave the nest or keep them home and support them, but overall, these 18+ young adults need to have a plan. Mike shares his thoughts on how parenting can be stressful, especially with how expensive it is in the economy. It is imperative for parents to teach their children the little things, like ironing, laundry, or the simple task of cleaning. Mike and Izzy express how they wish they had someone informing them of the necessary steps to take prior to finishing high school. Izzy expresses how there is nothing wrong with being a bagger, working in a warehouse, or bringing in shopping carts, for the majority of these companies are providing great benefits. Izzy and Mike talk about the Beteran organization and Mike shares his experiences on taking a trip to the southwest border and reveals how the media takes things out of context when dealing with immigration.

On this episode, Mike shares that he finds himself to be willing to work after he retires, if it means working in his 80s then he will. Mike shows that in order to reach your goals you have to have a work ethic to outwork everyone else. Mike and Izzy talk about taking a break and have “ME” time and finding that enjoyment from putting in all the hard work. Izzy believes that each individual should show a reward from their hard work and try to find a balance in work and leisure. It is okay to take leisure time and people shouldn’t feel like that if they take leisure time it will break them from their routine, but know that isn’t the case. Mike expresses his passion for wanting to feel overwhelmed from being busy, and he LOVES to be busy.

On this episode,Mike shares how taking cold showers/baths are healthy to the body and mental stability. Mike shares his process of doing certain amount of time in the sauna and switches to a cold bath/shower. Mike does this to challenge himself and challenge his mindset and see if he can overcome being that he genuinely dislikes the cold. Mike correlates this challenge to his everyday work ethic and if you can challenge yourself to simply taking cold showers/baths then you will be able to take on any other challenges in life. Mike and Izzy talk about not understanding how other people don’t have the drive to want to better themselves, operate their own business, take on other challenges, put in the work to do more than just the standard. Mike shares his process of accomplishing a “to do” list, where he applies 25 mins toward work and 25 mins to be off and continues the process until the “to do” list is complete. #veteranpodcast #coldplunge #sauna

On this episode, Izzy extends his love for the Puerto Rico baseball team that did well and defeated the Dominican Republic, in the World Baseball Classic. Izzy shares his adventures in Ecuador and expressed his parents concerns of experiencing an earthquake in Guayaquil Ecuador, where they reside. Izzy shares that when feeling overwhelmed try to take time for yourself. Mike shares his busy schedule, being very cryptic. Mike and Izzy talk about “what their gift is”, Mike shares that his gift is organization and feels that he is a person that is organized. Izzy had to give Mike a hard time. Mike conveys what the concept of organization is and how it applies into society and business. Organization varies in individuals, what one person believes is being organized is different from another person. Mike shares his experience in taking cold baths/showers, and he feels it helps with his mental health. #baseballtalk #veteranpodcast #intrepreneur

On this episode, Izzy and Mike talk about several comments that the listeners and viewers of the Regular G.I. Joe podcast provided for Izzy and Mike to answer. Our fan base provided great questions for Izzy and Mike to answer and put us on the spot. Definitely check out Izzy and Mike responses and please keep the questions/comments coming and we will make sure to provide answers in our episodes. You won’t hurt Izzy or Mike feelings with your comments/questions. We always look forward to reading all your input. We at the Regular G.I. Joe appreciate you all. #question #veteranpodcast #comedy

On this episode, Izzy and Mike share their inputs on how people need to manifest what they want out of life into reality, but it takes the effort and commitment from within to achieve your goals. People tend to be jealous of others’ wealth or lavish lifestyle but are not doing anything within their own lives to be at that status as well. People are millionaires not from being laissez-faire but exerting themselves to go beyond their expectations. The outlook needs to be more futuristic than just clocking in and clocking out. The one advice that mike and Izzy can give you is that you know yourself better than anyone else, no one can tell you any different. As Mike stated, sometimes you just need to pick a small goal to achieve and then work your way up to bigger goals. At times not everyone will stay on a rigid schedule because things could come into play like being sick, yes people Mike was sick for two days. People need to understand that you can always improve your life, try to exceed your standards, don’t just be complacent about what you are comfortable with, try to challenge yourself. Mike and Izzy like to share motivational insights, and this applies to veterans. Veterans need to break away from letting the term “veteran” hold them back. Mike and Izzy are veterans themselves and want to showcase that life after the military can go on, don’t let the adjustment from military life to civilian life dictate why veterans can’t progress with life. That is why Izzy and Mike conduct veteran spotlights on the podcast to show other veterans that you can be successful in life. #veteranpodcast #veteranmotivation #motivation

On this episode, Mike talks about how additional duties in the Air Force helped him to gain skillsets, for instance at Mike job, he deals with a lot of administration work that the Air Force helped him with that he can put to use in the civilian world. Surprisingly, a lot of civilians don’t have any administration skills such as in working with organizations, calendar invites, or with excel. Mike shares that he will be running 2 miles on a daily basis to help raise money for a non-profit organization that helps veterans. Though it causes pain in his body, especially his old man knees, the reward in helping this non-profit is the motivation. Mike goes into detail as to the therapy the non-profit provides for veterans. Mike and Izzy share their insights into the road rage they experience, Mike road rage in Texas and Izzy road rage in Florida. Floridians don’t believe in turn signals, a lot of switching lanes are based on assumption. Mike shares that the technique of breathing does assist with calming the mind and reduce stressors. Also, mike does meditation to give affirmations of what he believes of who he is and goes take on the world. Izzy and Mike talk about the concept of giving affirmations to the universe, but it takes giving all your effort to bring them to fruition. #patriotchallenge #motivation #veteranpodcast

On this episode, Call Izzy Pablo Escobar…Izzy shares his experience of going through TSA at the Santiago, Dominican Republic, airport with a duffel bag full of medicine for other veterans. Of course, Izzy luggage got selected for inspection, but fortunately of being a veteran they waved him through. Of course, Mike felt that this was a dumb move and for Izzy to never ever do it again. Next stop was at customs at the U.S., and after Izzy explains to the customs agent the purpose of his visit was for visiting the VA clinic, the customs agent decides to turn off her light and have a 30-minute conversation of how to get her husband from 90% to a 100%. No one believed Izzy of there being a veteran clinic in the Dominican Republic. Izzy provides a hysterical view of a recommendation letter that his nephew wrote at the request of his supervisor. Izzy demanded that his nephew read more books because his writing skills are terrible. #airportsecurity #veteranpodcast #veteran

On this episode, Izzy shares his thoughts that men tend to say sorry, without being sincere or genuine, just to say what their woman wants to hear, this also applies to men, where the women say sorry just because they feel that is what their man wants to hear. Izzy and Mike discuss that as a manager when is enough is enough. Employees were constantly calling for time off because of some sort of excuse. The manager was fed up and decided that if the employees are going to call off, they need to show proof. In this instance, if your dog died, then the employee better bring the dogs dead body into the office as proof. Some people are losing their damn minds. Mike shares his views on whether that manager was in the right or in the wrong. Izzy and Mike share their outlook on how veterans are hurting trying to get employed and are dealing with numerous rejection emails. Izzy talks about how employees should have an emergency plan, can’t be using “My dog died” excuse card all the time. Always have a plan. Izzy and Mike talk about the longevity of the show SouthPark and how it got away with all the absurdities it had in their episodes. Mike talks about his ventures with being vegan and eating vegan food (clearly, Izzy doesn't know the difference between vegetarian and vegan). #sayyoursorry #sorrynotsorry #karenstory

On this episode, Izzy shares his adventures in New Jersey, where he and his sister were starving and find a pizza parlor. The first red flag was that as Izzy entered the restaurant Spanish music was playing, next was the hostess along with the rest of the workers were all Hispanics. The pizza was not good at all. Mike shares his experience of eating out with the family and decided on a Mexican restaurant, unlike Izzy, Mike got all the good signs, the workers were Mexican, the servers were Mexican, and the food was great. Mike and Izzy share stories regarding short people, Mike sees them as obnoxious, whereas Izzy sees them as funny individuals. Mike shares that people in the technology world were paying to make themselves taller and were not satisfied with being short. Izzy and Mike talk about why Izzy isn’t married, and Izzy breaks it down as to the reasoning for being single. One thing for sure, Izzy remains consistent. Izzy and Mike talk about the ugliness of divorces. The main point with a divorce is to try to be civil with each other, especially when children are involved. Mike and Izzy share their insight on how women can be vindictive and hold grudges from a divorce or breaking up a relationship. #newjerseypizza #pizza #pizzalover

On this episode, Izzy talks about a saying that was reflected in an episode of our friends’ podcast “Meet The Simmons” that talks about if relationships are not having conversations in the future tense and only in past tense can be detrimental to a relationship. May bring up red flags to both parties to see that they are not being envisioned in a future of being together. Mike and Izzy discuss having trust in a relationship and nourishing the relationship by communicating what is wrong within the relationship. It is imperative to have discussions in regard to things that are affecting the relationship and be able to find a remedy to fix it if the outlook for each other is to be together for the years to come. Neither person can read minds to know something is bothering one another, so speak up before it becomes too late. Mike shares that man are actionable beings, saying I love you is way different from showing how you love them, same concept applies to just saying sorry versus showing why you are sorry. Mike always has to show his sarcasm. Mike and Izzy share their insights as those that use the term life-coach. Izzy discusses that psychiatry and/or psychology are valuable resources to help with peoples’ issues/concerns. Izzy relates this to a scene from the hottest TV show ever “The Sopranos”. Mike shares his biggest issue with therapists is that they never give advice, just continue to compound the questions. Be careful with those therapists that have personal issues, it discredits their credibility. Mike shares his personal experience with the Veterans Affairs dentists and how they Veteran Affairs gave up on his therapy. It explains a lot as to why Mike is the way he is. #mentalhealth #veteranpodcast #mentalhealthawareness

On this episode, Izzy gives gratitude to Argentina for winning the World Cup and acknowledging Messi as the G.O.A.T and winning the only trophy that has eluded him for some time. Izzy rants about how silly it is that people are portraying themselves to be Wednesday, from Addams family, and reenacting the dance that was shown on Netflix, please STOP DOING THE DANCE, YOU ALL LOOK DUMB DOING IT. It seems society gets persuaded so easily and feel it is something that needs to be shown, but it is straight nonsense. Izzy and Mike discuss if divorce rates are higher because of women over 40yrs old and are stay at home moms are more likely to initiate divorce or is divorce higher without it being from women that are stay at home moms. Mike discusses that it is important for men to express to their significant other of how much they are appreciated. Marriage requires two-way communication, and it means to be there for one another. Both should be grateful for what each other contributes to the marriage and the household. At times relationship can lose that spark or not putting time towards each other, so men and women try to make time for just each other, do a date night. Izzy and Mike talk about having communication checks to know if the relationship is in trouble, just trying to visualize for signs to see if the relationship is in trouble can hinder it. #marriagegoals #veteranpodcast #comedy

On this episode, Mike and Izzy talk about how restaurants aren’t always what they seem to be, how did Izzy go into a Panda express and find all the workers to be Hispanics. Mike shares his debacle of dealing with the service in a Panda express. Izzy shares some funny stories regarding people’s comprehension of how the internet works, so hear it here first: IF YOU DON’T HAVE POWER IN YOUR HOUSE, YOUR INTERNET DOES NOT WORK. It is funny how people are so stuck on seeing the Wi-Fi as being more important than not having power to the refrigerator that is going to cause the food to go bad, go figure. Mike shares his story of the breakdown of communication between he and his mom when setting up her internet...It’s a good one. Mike and Izzy give a shoutout to their listeners and viewers to have a happy thanksgiving. Mike and Izzy also share what they are thankful for and Mike talks about how he created a journal that has entries of what he is grateful for. The commonality is that we are grateful for our families, life, and being able to do the things we enjoy doing. It’s the little things that make it all worthwhile. Mike and Izzy talk about what Izzy plans for when he finishes school since he has been out of the matrix for so long. It’s going to be an eye opener for Izzy when that time comes. #comedy #veteranpodcast #veteranhumor

On this episode, Izzy and Mike discuss what they undergo to prepare and what to expect on Thanksgiving. Izzy and Mike share how each of them spent thanksgiving. Izzy shares his views of not wanting to be festive anymore, what’s the point. Izzy talks about how many families decorate their homes with various Christmas models of items related to the holiday sea son. Mike talks about how he doesn’t’ even bother with holidays, the only reason the house is decorated is because of the wife. Izzy was close to giving a spoiler alert of who is really Santa Claus. Mike is not very photogenic, for in every picture, Mike never breaks a smile, always serious, sounds like another Grinch to me. Izzy and Mike talk about having a clean home for you never know who will come over, but there are people that have messy homes. Mike shares some real estate horror stories when it comes to selling homes that are in disarray, the key is to take pictures from an angle. Mike shares some tips for those interested in buying a home.#christmasstory #vahomeloan #ruinchristmas