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2019/10/29
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2026/10/22
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16 min.
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*2nd Best Comedian*Whitest Boy Alive,I'm a Christian, Army Veteran & Stand-Up Comedian. World Travelled, & World Experienced. Dive into the mind(s) of Psychological Warfare, - where trials, daily tests, and progress meets with mind's goals. IG: @BenjaWelldoneSite: www.BenjaWelldone.comBiz E-Mail: [email protected]: www.WarAndLaughs.com
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#411 - Phone Call 📞 Diaries😆 (#2): With A Working Comic; Mike James,
2026/10/22
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A random call turns into a surprisingly tactical masterclass on modern stand-up comedy. We’re talking with comedian Mike James about what actually moves the needle today: audience building, material testing, and staying consistent when the culture, the platforms, and the business rules keep changing. If you’re a comedian, creator, or just obsessed with how jokes get made, you’ll hear the parts people usually skip, like outreach systems, tight feedback loops, and how long “overnight success” really takes.
We get into social media growth the non-sleazy way, including using Kicksta to connect with real accounts and then following up like a human with short voice notes. From there, the conversation widens into values and identity: being open about faith, supporting military, police, and first responders, and why accountability matters in any profession. It’s not a debate show, but it is an honest one, with real opinions about media narratives and what gets amplified.
Then we go full craft and process. Instead of grinding open mics that are packed with other comics, we talk about testing jokes at bus stops and malls, running rapid “sets” for constantly changing audiences, and building a one-liner-heavy style for an Instagram-short attention span world. We also break down why America’s Got Talent is a TV product first, and how adding comedy magic and mentalism can become a smart differentiator if you structure it right.
If you like behind-the-scenes comedy talk, corporate gig realities, and practical ways to get better faster, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a comedian friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#410 Phone Call 📞 Diaries😆, (#1) with Videographer @RuffHafProductions
2026/10/08
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We replay a successful recorded comedy night like a real after-action report, hunting for the tiny fixes that separate a good show from a repeatable one. We also get tactical about clean comedy standards, production workflow, and how to use gear, editing, and follow-ups to grow faster.
• after-action reports as a tool for creative growth
• wireless mic placement lessons and preventing bumps
• camera angle coverage and realistic upgrade paths
• using zero percent interest responsibly for production gear
• what “professional” looks like in recording and file delivery
• enforcing clean comedy expectations to protect the audience
• tightening set structure by grouping related bits
• staging and visibility problems with physical jokes
• crowd work timing as an opener to build momentum
• tempo, pauses, and why sets should feel musical
• vertical 9:16 vs 16:9 exports for reels and platforms
• outreach discipline, second calls, and consistent follow-ups
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#409 After Action Report - The Mindset.
2026/10/06
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We do an after action report on a sold-out police officer and firefighter appreciation comedy show, focusing on the mistakes that still matter even when the night is a win. We break down how we protect tempo, tighten joke placement, and make sure every laugh works for the entire room.
• using an after action report to improve without ego
• moving the Russian accent opener to match the longer Russia story later
• starting with reliable crowd work to build early momentum
• cutting jokes with long delays that create dead air
• spotting when silence breaks rhythm and tempo
• removing physical bits that the back of the room cannot see
• tightening setups where the juice is not worth the squeeze
• reediting the full hour and planning new material to fill gaps
• setting a bigger next goal with a large military base show
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#408 Trust In God, No Task Is Too Big
2026/10/06
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A big moment can expose a tough truth fast: you can do everything right and still feel like you are one missing piece away from failing. We talk through that exact tension from the lens of Christian faith, starting with the eerie but comforting feeling of walking into church and hearing a message that feels made for your life. Right before a major comedy show honoring police officers and firefighters, I am carrying the full weight of producing, promoting, networking, and performing, and I need more than hype to stay steady.
We dig into the core idea that changes how I approach pressure: when a situation feels bigger than you, do not conclude you are “not enough” and stop. Instead, prepare hard and pray, because God can bridge the gap between where your skill set ends and where the task still demands more. I explain what prayer means to me as communication and connection, how faith becomes action, and why even “one percent” of unknown variables can decide how you show up when it counts.
You will also hear the practical side of confidence building: rehearsing in a calm emotional state so you can perform calm, and using jiu jitsu as training for decision making under pressure. I share how the show still succeeds even with a last minute change and why that experience reinforces the message: work, pray, then let God handle what you cannot control. If this helps you face your next test, performance, relationship challenge, or business push, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review with what you are preparing for right now.
Support the show
Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#407 Pressure Makes Diamonds
2026/09/05
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I used to think the smartest move was keeping pressure low. No familiar faces in the crowd, no awkward eye contact, no chance to bomb in front of people who actually know me. Then I realized that “less pressure” wasn’t protecting my stand-up comedy, it was limiting it. So I’m breaking my own rules and inviting everyone, because the only way to become elite is to learn how to perform when the stakes feel real.
We dig into what that shift looks like in the real world: moving from comfortable reps to moments that demand focus, timing, and trust in your material. I talk about why this upcoming show matters for my career as a clean comedian and why private and corporate gigs can create a marketing bottleneck when you don’t own the visuals or can’t build fresh, usable comedy clips. If you’re trying to grow a personal brand, book more shows, or level up your craft, this is the unglamorous truth: you need current proof, not old footage and good intentions.
The mindset comes from jiu-jitsu and deliberate practice. In training, you can start in a worse position on purpose to sharpen technique under stress. I’m applying that exact idea to comedy and promotion: meeting people, swapping contact info, following up, and treating networking like a skill. We also go deeper on procrastination and self-sabotage, and how faith and purpose can push you to stop hiding from the work you feel called to do.
If you’re ready to stop rehearsing your life in private, hit play. Then subscribe, share this with a friend who’s been playing it safe, and leave a review with the pressure you need to add next.
Support the show
Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#406 Making My Biggest Failures, Into My Biggest Strengths.
2026/08/22
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You can be wildly talented and still lose, simply because nobody knows you exist. Benja Welldone lays out the uncomfortable lesson he learned the hard way as a stand-up comedian: being great on stage is not enough if you never learn self-promotion, audience building, and how to talk about your work without shrinking. His solution is an identity shift that changes everything, stop thinking like a performer who occasionally promotes, and start thinking like a promoter who earns the honor of performing.
We dig into Benja's “reverse pyramid” mindset, a practical way to flip your goals so the foundation becomes the skill you lead with. For Benja, that foundation is promotion and personal branding, introducing himself everywhere, building visibility, and treating marketing as part of the craft, not a dirty add-on. He connects the idea to a fighter analogy, points to Conor McGregor as a case study in attention and demand, and pulls inspiration from Romans 12:2 as a call to renew your mind and refuse the default path.
Benja also breaks down how he designs a set to be unmistakably different, using negative space like a photographer and using rhythm, cadence, and misdirection to keep the room off balance in the best way. He previews an ambitious headline show in Grand Prairie, Texas on September 25, 2026, featuring rapid-fire one-liners, magic with punchlines and crowd work, then storytelling and observations, all built to separate him from the pack.
If you’ve ever asked, “What am I missing?” this conversation gives you a blunt, usable answer and a challenge: turn your weakest skill into your front door. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s too modest to promote, and leave a review with the one skill you’re ready to level up next.
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#405: My Race🏁 Against⏰️TIME..
2026/08/16
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You can wake up early, grind all day, and still feel like you’re losing to the clock. I’m talking straight about that constant race against time: 4 AM mornings, training judo and jujitsu, getting workouts in, working a full-time job, writing a book, chasing stand-up comedy sets, and trying to keep up with family and life responsibilities without burning out.
The real enemy isn’t a lack of ambition, it’s procrastination hiding in “harmless” places. I unpack why scrolling in bed feels so awful after the fact, why the snooze button is basically a built-in option to delay, and why the smallest time leaks can wreck your momentum. I also dig into The War of Art and the idea of Resistance, using a spiritual lens to describe the battle between the part of you that’s called to build and the part that wants to stall. If you’ve ever felt self-sabotage show up right before a big opportunity, you’ll recognize it.
The big takeaway is simple: there’s no neutral. You’re moving forward or you’re moving backward, even when you think you’re standing still. I share the “moving walkway” metaphor, the daily reset reality that makes yesterday’s wins irrelevant, and the practical 1% habit that helps me execute when I don’t feel like it. We also bring it back to relationships, because that extra 1% can look like putting down your phone, hugging your partner, or giving real encouragement.
If you want better productivity, stronger discipline, and a mindset that holds up every morning, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review. What’s the one thing you’ll stop postponing today?
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#404: Start From The TOP..
2026/08/16
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We talk through a simple plan for getting noticed in comedy when you’re not famous and don’t have famous connections: aim for big opportunities and stay in the spotlight. We also break down why being unmistakably different can beat being “just” the funniest, then close with a free headlining show dedicated to first responders.
• chasing big stages to build real visibility
• a showcase moment that reframes the world as the stage
• designing a set that mixes one-liners, misdirection, and magic
• using variety to make a show memorable and shareable
• avoiding the comparison trap by creating a unique method
• defining the ideal audience as people who support first responders and love to laugh
• choosing a free show as both gratitude and a lasting statement
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#403: Being "Good Busy" & Remaining Consistent.
2026/08/01
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Momentum doesn’t feel like a hashtag when it’s 11 PM, your alarm is set for 4 AM, and you’re still squeezing in one more page. We’re checking in with a candid update after a short stretch of being offline, owning the fact that consistency slipped and naming what we’re doing about it. If you’ve been trying to balance ambition with real life, this one hits close: the goal isn’t perfection, it’s forward motion.
We talk about what “good busy” looks like right now, including a big stand-up comedy milestone: headlining a show in Grand Prairie, Texas on Friday, September 25th. We also share a major creative win years in the making: a feature film screenplay built from years of research, finally edited and submitted for copyright, then reshaped into a novel. You’ll hear how we’re thinking about the next steps, from seeking publishers to making smart choices like starting with a digital book release when funds are tight.
Along the way, we touch on the grind behind the dream: training, day job demands, personal obligations, and new acting opportunities that mean memorizing lines and monologues on top of everything else. The throughline is discipline, gratitude, and the belief that momentum is key, especially when motivation comes and goes. If this sparked something in you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a quick review. What are you building right now?
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#402: Be The Hammer 🔨 - Not the nail.
2026/08/01
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“Be the hammer, not the nail” sounds like a slogan until you’ve got someone’s weight across your chest and you have to figure out a way out. That quick jiu jitsu moment is the spark for a bigger conversation about mindset, resilience, and what it really takes to move forward when life feels heavy. I share how a simple reversal on the mat becomes a reminder that progress almost always starts with action, not wishing, not waiting, and definitely not freezing.
We dig into the uncomfortable truth behind self improvement: nobody becomes great without losing first. Being second place, getting outworked, or realizing you’re not there yet can either crush you or sharpen you. I also talk about using clear metrics to improve, whether that’s in training, fitness, or creative work like stand-up comedy. Growth is easier to chase when you can measure it, and it’s more sustainable when you focus on being better than yesterday instead of comparing yourself to everyone else.
Then we get practical about time management and productivity. You don’t “find time,” you create time by cutting waste and, if needed, starting your day earlier. Life isn’t just work and sleep, it’s a full mix of physical health, mental health, emotional balance, relationships, and ambition. If you want to protect what matters and become harder to break under pressure, jiu jitsu is one of the clearest teachers I know.
If this hits home, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a quick review. What’s one area of your life where you need to stop being the nail and start making a move?
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#401 - Developing A Winning Mindset
2026/06/25
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We talk through a mindset shift that changes how I chase goals: believing I deserve the win before the attempt, not just once I’m already doing the work. I connect a lesson sparked by Oz Perlman’s “Read Your Mind” to comedy, combat sports, and the daily mental training that makes opportunities easier to take.
• defining a winning mindset as something that starts before action
• unpacking “reverse impostor syndrome” and how it blocks attempts
• building belief early through a pregame mental routine
• applying performance psychology to stand-up comedy and competition
• noticing the doors that open when I act more proactively
• recognizing levels of mental toughness even among elites
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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#400 - Grok (AI) Fueled Motivation
2026/06/25
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We talk through a surge of motivation that comes from turning organization into a weapon, using Grok as a personal assistant to stay focused and keep momentum rolling. We connect that planning mindset to training, comedy, creative work, and a simple system for saving what we learn from audiobooks.
• switching up the original episode 400 plan and leaning into a fresh breakthrough
• using Grok’s paid version as an organizing and planning assistant
• building categories for goals across judo and jujitsu, stand-up comedy, acting, film, and fitness
• turning The Art of War logistics idea into a personal productivity strategy
• using audiobooks plus physical highlighting to capture key insights fast
• designing reminders and routines that keep momentum moving forward
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
Available on ALL Apple/Spotify/Pandora/+Streaming Services
#399: Using Fear, As A Compass - For What's Important.
2026/05/24
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Fear doesn’t always mean danger. Sometimes it’s your internal compass pointing straight at the thing you care about most. We unpack a simple, practical reframe that turns “I’m scared” into “this is important,” and we show how that shift changes what you do next, whether you’re chasing a relationship, a career move, a creative goal, or a personal challenge you’ve been avoiding.
We also dig into the hidden logic behind taking risks: if you do nothing, the answer is already no. If you try and fail, the answer is still no. So the only outcome you can’t get through silence is yes. That lens helps take the sting out of rejection and failure, because it highlights what’s real: progress comes from swinging, not from waiting for perfect timing or perfect confidence.
From there, we challenge the way we use the word “difficult,” arguing it often just means “new” or “I don’t have reps yet.” We connect that to bold goal setting and mindset tools like the 10X Rule and the high-performance mentality associated with David Goggins, plus the power of writing goals down so your thinking turns into results you can measure. We close with a push to stop being reactive and start creating opportunities on purpose, especially when fear shows up at the door.
If this mindset helps you, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a quick review. What’s one “important” thing you’re going to do this week even if you feel the fear?
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
Available on ALL Apple/Spotify/Pandora/+Streaming Services
#398: Mental Coffee, The Perfect Way For Every Day
2026/05/16
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We share the “mental coffee” routine we use to stay motivated and focused by reading a personal mission list and writing daily goals. We also talk about what happens when we stop doing it and why getting back to the basics brings our direction back fast.
• defining mental coffee as a daily mental trigger for purpose and drive
• reading a permanent list of key words, phrases, or verses to reset focus
• writing goals by hand as the bridge from mindset to action
• noticing how skipping the routine leads to forgetfulness and feeling lost
• using the seed and fire metaphors to explain consistency and momentum
• applying a 10X mindset to aim bigger and make follow-through easier
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
Available on ALL Apple/Spotify/Pandora/+Streaming Services
#397: Don't Wait - For An Opportunity. Make One..
2026/05/16
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Getting booked can be harder than writing jokes and sometimes the most frustrating part is knowing your material works while the calendar stays empty. I’m honest about where I’m at right now: I haven’t posted as much because I’ve had fewer updates, and the real issue is simple, I haven’t forced enough opportunities. So I’m going back to basics and walking into open mics and local comedy clubs to remind people what I do and to get that stage-time hunger fed.
We also get real about stand-up comedy pay rates and why so many offers feel upside down. If someone wants a high-level comedian but only wants to pay entry-level money, the math doesn’t work, especially once you factor in driving, hotels, flights, and food. I share how I explain pricing up front without bitterness, and why protecting your rate is not ego, it’s protecting the whole game from becoming “Mercedes results on a Honda budget.”
Then we dig into the mindset that keeps me moving: forcing opportunities is a win-win. If you don’t ask, you already have a no. If you ask and they say no, nothing changes. If you ask and they say yes, everything changes. I connect that idea to comedy, dating, sports, and self-promotion, and I explain my approach to joke writing right now: one-liners, short stories, fast tempo, and zero wasted words to match today’s attention economy.
If you’re building a career in stand-up, creativity, or any craft that needs reps, come hang with me for a shot of urgency and strategy. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review, what’s one opportunity you’re going to force this week?
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Benja Welldone, #WARandLaughs (Army Veteran + Comedian)
https://www.OneTeamOneFight.Vet
Clientele for:
-*Military: www.MilitaryLaughs.com
-*Police/LAW: www.CopsAreCool.com
-*Fire Fighters: www.FireFightersAreAwesome.com
-*First Responders: www.FirstResponderLaughs.com
-*Serving You Back, One Laugh At A Time.
Phone: 213.238.1698
IG: @BenjaWelldone
YouTube: Benja Welldone Comedy,
Podcast: 'PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE: *Veteran. *Comedian. *Savage.'
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