Building a Life on Your Terms
Life built on rebellious resilience and donkey-fueled defiance
In 2014, two lifelong friends—John Curren and Tom Stewart—set out to disrupt the status quo with nothing but years of growing up together, a microphone, some unfiltered truth, and a fire to get people thinking about life differently. They called it A Swift Kick in the Ass—because sometimes, that’s exactly what people need to wake up and take control of their lives.
For 100+ episodes, John and Tom challenged conventional beliefs, helping listeners strip away the excuses, forge their own paths, and live on their terms. They didn’t play nice with fluff, hand-holding, or participation trophies. Instead, they told it like it is, pushing their audience toward real, meaningful action.
Then, on August 16, 2020, Tom Stewart passed away from brain cancer with his wife by his side.
Tom believed, without question, that the show had a purpose far bigger than the two behind the mic. He refused to let life’s challenges silence the message. His philosophy was simple:
🛠 “Everyone is the hero of their own story.”
Today, John carries that legacy forward. The podcast remains what it was always meant to be—a blunt, unapologetic push toward taking ownership, living deliberately, and kicking down whatever walls stand in the way.
About the Brand: Built for Rebels, Fighters, & The Unapologetically Resilient
We don’t believe in empty motivation or false promises.
We don’t sell shortcuts.
And we sure as hell don’t offer hand-holding.
We believe in action—with intent. Because whether you’re climbing out of debt, reshaping your mindset, or breaking free from the limits life (or society) has set for you, the truth is simple:
🔹 Change only happens when you decide to move.
But here’s the thing—not everyone is ready.
That’s why A Swift Kick in the Ass recognizes the Stages of Readiness to Change:
- Not Ready Yet? We challenge you to open your eyes to the truth you’ve been avoiding.
- Thinking About It? We strip away the doubts and help you see why fear is just a lie.
- Getting Ready? We hand you frameworks, strategies, and real conversations so you start taking action.
- Making the Move? We push you to stay in the fight and refuse to back down.
- Sustaining Your Progress? We give you the tools to make this lifestyle permanent—because resilience isn’t a moment, it’s a way of life.
The Beast of Burden Mentality
A donkey is stubborn. It refuses to quit. It carries heavy loads without complaint, pushing forward when weaker creatures would give up.
That’s the spirit behind this brand.
🔥 We don’t just endure—we persist.
🔥 We don’t whine—we adapt.
🔥 We don’t wait for permission—we move forward anyway.
So the real question is: What burden are you willing to carry to get where you want to go?
Because if there’s one thing life guarantees, it’s struggle. But you? You decide what to do with it.
🔹 Be Stubborn. Be Strong. Be Assinine.
Keep Kicking Ass!
John