Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | A Show for Driven Leaders

Andrew Moses, host of the podcast “Everybody Pulls the Tarp,” joins the show this week to talk about why the most successful and productive organizations are the ones whose people are willing to do whatever is needed at the moment, regardless of if it matches their job description. Connect with Andrew Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 Everybody Pulls the Tarp Podcast Andrew's newsletter can be found here. Mentioned in this Episode: The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea  by Bob Burg Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear ----- Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

The best don't just do their best when everyone's watching, they do it all the time. Hear a story on one of the greatest ever and how it applies to the work you do at the gym, in your cubicle, and every day in life.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Maybe it's not more positive thinking you need, but productive thinking? Learn how neutral thinking is more powerful than positive thinking when it comes to being productive and battling negative thinking.   Order Trevor Moawad's book "It Takes What It Takes" here.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, Megan Reilly joins the show to talk about internal narratives, outside expectations, and learning to own your seat at the table. This entrepreneur, former Shark Tank competitor, and mom shares her story of recognizing her own unique value and running with it. Mentioned on this episode: 17Twenty Podcast interviews (Megan) (Jake) Connect with Megan:  Instagram @MeganLReilly Who is Your Momma? Podcast on BYLR Radio Tippi Toes Dance   Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Failure is a requirement to success. You can't get to "there" unless you're willing to push your limits to the point of failure. It's only by going through this process that we gain knowledge and experience necessary for us to succeed. So why are we so afraid of it?   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

How many times do we let worry win? Be inspired about this story about how a friend's 88 year old mother handled a situation - and how her mentality is the EXACT same one we all need.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, public speaker and former Berkeley rugby player Robert Paylor joins the podcast to talk about moving forward after everything changes. When a rugby injury left him paralyzed, Paylor made the choice to keep fighting and learn to walk again. Now, he shares his journey to motivate others to both overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Connect with Rob: RobertPaylor.com & on Instagram @rob.paylor   Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Taking feedback is key to improving how we perform - so why does it have to feel so dang personal? Here are a few tips to take our ego out of the feedback process so we can continue to strive toward excellence.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

We all want to know the work we do matters but we worry that what we do doesn’t if we don’t see immediate results. No one wants to work in vain, however it takes time for seeds to grow and obsessing over the bloom prevents us for seeking opportunities to plant the seed. Here's how we each have the ability to make our mark.  Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Mike Moor, mindset coach & former FBI hostage negotiator, joins us this week on the podcast to talk all about the mental game and why it’s important to focus on the things that are in your control, rather than shying away from challenges and higher expectations. Connect with Mike on Instagram at @Mindset_Mike. visiting his website ZWrestlingMindset.com, or listening to his podcast here.    Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

The ancient Greeks told of mythical creatures who would serenade sailors toward them, causing their ships to ultimately wreck and sink. We don't see mermaids today, but distractions still abound and if you're not careful, they'll derail your chances of winning. Today's episode is inspired by our brand new release, Sirens, & comes with a warning about what happens when we give into our distractions instead of building our desired destiny.   Order the NEW SIRENS styles here & get 15% OFF with code PODCAST at checkout! Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

What you consume consumes your mind more than most of us think. Learn how even a short time spent looking at an account online can screw with your mindset for up to a month.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, Jenna Fuchs, founder of The Mental Clutch, joins us on the podcast to talk about shifting the narratives we tell ourselves in order to more effectively respond to new situations and challenges. Our internal environment helps shape the way we interact with the world, so it’s important to approach life from a place of self-awareness, rather than chaos. Books Mentioned: The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford (link), The Individual Zone of Optimal Functioning by Yuri Hanin Connect with Jenna: thementalclutch.org & @TheMentalClutch   Text PODCAST to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

The most important thing is what you do now.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

"Sticks & stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me," may be a phrase we heard as kids, but we know it's not accurate. Words hurt. Many of us are living today below our capabilities because of the words used by someone else long ago. So how are we as leaders using our words today? Are we looking for opportunities to "catch" people to call them out - or make them better by calling them up?   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, FitOps’ John Martin joins the podcast to talk about avoiding burnout, managing pain and struggle, transferring skills from one time of life to another, and finding purpose and structure as a military veteran. Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on:   Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube   Connect with Jake on:   Instagram Twitter   Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

The more you do something, the better you become at it. Are the choices you're making today, building the habits you want tomorrow and the behaviors you want to *be* good at? Mentioned: Trevor Moawad's book "It Takes What It Takes" Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Anxiety is caused by focusing on things outside of your control & worrying about a future that hasn't happened. Be encouraged this week with how to battle back against anxiety and shift your focus to something more productive.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, Allain Mental Performance Founder Julia Allain joins the podcast to talk about the importance of setting challenging goals and accepting failure as a necessary component of the growth process, as well as why having a sense of humor goes a long way. Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on:   Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube   Connect with Jake on:   Instagram Twitter   Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

How do you respond when things don't go your way? Adversity is an inevitable part of life for everyone. What separates Winners from everyone else isn't the adversity --> it's how they respond to it. Be inspired this week to win.   Watch Heather Dorniden race here. Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Why spend time & energy trying to blend into the crowds of average when you can chase Championships and stand out?   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Rebecca Smith, mental performance coach and founder/CEO of Complete Performance Coaching, joins the show this week to talk about the difference between playing not to fail and playing to win. She shares her story of overcoming the perfectionism that was holding her back and tips for shifting your mindset to set the bar higher and reach for your dreams. Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on:   Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube   Connect with Jake on:   Instagram Twitter   Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Consistency is like magic - but you don't need a special formula or magician's hat to utilize it. You simply need the focus & discipline to use this "magic solution" to go from average to greatness.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Potential is everywhere and wasted every day. What you do with it - and the results you create - are all that matters.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, Dr. Don Wood talks about how unresolved trauma can affect your mental and physical performance by impacting your ability to be present. Previous trauma acts as a reference point for current stressors, multiplying the effects. By training your mind not to respond so strongly to past traumas, you can learn to process them and move forward.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Change this one thing if you want to change your life. Building a Championship Mindset requires us to use Championship language. Be encouraged today with this importance shift you CAN make today to start changing your outlook - and life.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

It's hard to perform like a Champion if you fail to prepare like one. Learn tips in this week's episode on how to improve your preparation process so you can improve your performance - in your career, training, and life.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, we’re joined by mindset coach and former WNBA player Lindsey Wilson, who has previously been a guest on the Raising Competitors podcast. She talks about the power of thought to influence our actions and how believing you can achieve something sets you on the path to actually doing it.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!    

Today’s guest is author and coach Clint Schumacher, who talks about the power and importance of resilience, both on and off the field. He shares stories from both his book and his personal experience as a coach about expecting obstacles, overcoming adversity, and seeing challenges as opportunities.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!  

While most people refer to their default response when things are disappointing, Champions have to be someone who responds with their desired. Sit in on this (quick) rant about complaining and doing something to change it.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Mental Performance Coach Shannon Rolston joins the podcast to talk about success, burnout, and the importance of taking time to rejuvenate the body and mind. She shares how her background in yoga has influenced her understanding of the power of thoughts, mindset, mental agility, and the need to be grounded in the present moment.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Failure sucks. No one wants it. But most people fail to face it and lose out on the opportunity to win. Learn why failure - despite its pain - can be the springboard to an even bigger future win.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

We often undervalue the importance of gratitude and what it can actually do to our physical well-being. Learn 3 key ways that a a small, daily practice of gratitude can change how you recover, perform, & compete.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Even one step forward beats standing still. Learn how I battled the days I lacked the feeling of motivation & found distractions everywhere to make sure I took at least one step - so you can too.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club!

Even people who may seem effortlessly successful on the outside go through the same kinds of internal struggles as everyone else. Recognizing your power to control parts of your day and to choose consistency in working toward your goals is key to unlocking your full potential. This week, Cleveland Indians Mental Performance Coach Brian Miles talks about being present, quieting the ego, and committing to the challenges you set for yourself. When Miles is running laps in the morning, it’s always tempting to stop at six instead of doing the full nine around the field, he says. He’s honest when he talks about these small bumps in the road throughout the day because it’s important for people to know they aren’t alone in working past that inner voice that sometimes wants to give up. Taking back your power to achieve means making the choice to win the battle and recognizing that you have a say in your own success. It may feel risky or scary at first, but it ultimately opens up more opportunities in the long run. Support the show by using code PODCAST for 15% off at CompeteEveryDay.com!

Do you let success make you slip?⁣ ⁣ A lot of us do.⁣ ⁣ We build some momentum. We achieve a few small wins. And for some reason we take our foot off the gas.⁣ ⁣ We relax. We slow down. We become complacent.⁣ ⁣ And we miss out on the opportunities we'd previously worked so hard to set ourselves up for. Don't let that be you, too. Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club!

For Drew Maddux, head basketball coach at Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, the future is always in the background of his coaching efforts. By keeping a vision of what is possible for his team down the road, he’s able to take a human-centered approach to coaching. Through fostering connections and trust with his players, Maddux reinforces their potential as individuals, both on and off the court. Building a championship culture starts with all the little things that happen behind the scenes, he says. It’s how players tuck in their shirts, walk onto the court, tie their shoelaces, and interact with their teammates. All of those details work in service of a larger vision for them 10 or 15 years in the future, making it possible to groom leaders by reinforcing good practices and habits every day. “We’re going to hold them accountable and we’re going to make sure there’s a clear understanding that accountability is directly correlated with love, not having an agenda, and wanting what’s best for them as a human being,” he says. Support the show by using code PODCAST for 15% off at CompeteEveryDay.com!   Order Drew's new book, Excavated here.

The idea of "beating yesterday" is great - but how do you actually live it every day?   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Mindfulness is all about opening yourself up to truly experiencing whatever is happening in the present moment. It’s a word that some people gravitate toward, just as others tend to avoid it. But at its core, it’s about living with your feet on the ground, wherever you are. This week, Dr. Daya Grant, who is a neuroscientist, yoga instructor, and sport psychology consultant, talks about the benefits of taking a deep breath, filtering out the white noise, and focusing on what’s really important. Dr. Grant says there are ways you can incorporate these tips into your everyday routine to help you hone your focus and put your best foot forward, no matter what life brings your way. For example, you might want to start your day by not looking at your phone. Whether you can hold off for 8 minutes or a whole hour, every bit helps. At the end of the day, perhaps try journaling and writing down the things you’d like to process before you sleep. And before you begin an important task, find a pre-performance routine that works for you, so you’re reading to pay attention without distraction when the time comes.

There's an important mental skill that's often overlooked in its ability to keep you moving forward and handling pressure, obstacles, & the opportunity of today. Learn it. Embrace it. And practice it to improve how well you compete every day.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Optimism helps Competitors battle challenges. Toxic positivity hurts their chances of success. Learn the differences between the two and why optimism can be a competitive advantage for driven leaders.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Even if you can't do everything you want at the level you want, you can still do something, right? Most people don't do anything because what they can do isn't at the same level they want to do it. They missed the most important part of growth - you have to start somewhere and the only way to get "there" is by getting better by getting in reps. So even if you can't do it all today, will you still compete to do something?   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Life isn't fair, and most people waste their opportunities by playing a victim mentality that it should be. We don't determine our starting position in life, but we do determine how we starting running when the race starts. Be encouraged to become a victor and take control of your lane today.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

There are three options we have for dealing with our thoughts. We can ignore them, challenge them, or delve into them. Learning when to choose each of these approaches is a key component of building helpful self-talk. That can be a game changer for young athletes and others who have to spend a lot of time making decisions and judgment calls in their own heads, which is why learning to do it in a productive way is critical. This week, Amanda Myrhrberg talks about the importance of useful thought processes and why we should focus on expanding our comfort zone, rather than breaking out of it. She’s the owner of A Game Sport Psychology Consulting, where she uses mental performance training to help young athletes and others “bring their A game.” Her goal is to build confident, comfortable, and thoughtful athletes who know how to face challenges head on and learn to overcome them. Support the show by using code PODCAST for 15% off at CompeteEveryDay.com!

Does your day run you or do you have a clear plan of attack to run the day? Most of us pack our schedules full of things that don't allow us space to create time for what *actually* matters to our big picture. Learn some tips to reset your calendar & take back control of your schedule so you can learn to win it.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

You can't compete unless you're willing to take action. Quit waiting around from permission or approval and start taking action every day toward the goals you want for your life.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Fitness influencer Ariana Travelstead joins this week's show to discuss the importance of putting your pride aside to commit toward your progress. We discuss starting a side-hustle, the importance of being a sponge of knowledge, and the catchy idea of 'balance. Support the show by using code PODCAST for 15% off at CompeteEveryDay.com!

How are you supposed to reach your goals if you don't know all the steps needed? I dive into this frequently asked question and what you can do to still make progress toward your goal even when you don't know everything needed to reach it.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

You are responsible for your controllables. If you want to be a Champion or person of success, plan to learn discipline and control "it" every day.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

It’s important to find a sense of balance or stability, even at the most unstable points in our lives. This week, RP founder Nick Shaw talks about using free time to work on larger projects and being sure to save time for relaxation and mental recharging to avoid burnout. It isn’t always possible to align your time exactly the way you want to, but by focusing on the things that are in your control, you can start to make better decisions about how to use the hours you have. There’s always something a little more you could be doing to further your progress toward your goals, Shaw says. Whether it’s doing a few extra reps, rethinking your daily schedule, or reworking your time management, it’s important to look at the options you have and find out what works best for you mentally and physically. If you burn the candle too far at both ends, you can wind up with more work and fewer met goals. But if you get complacent and adopt a victim mentality, you can find yourself lagging behind. Once you find discipline and a work setup that are right for you, you’ll be set to tackle the milestones you set.