Shark Theory

In this episode, Baylor talks about the importance of leading with value to increase influence and perceived value. He emphasizes that providing value is not just important for business owners, but can also help individuals advance in their job or social circles. Baylor stresses the importance of exploring different variations of one's skills and being able to articulate one's goals and needs when networking with others. He also highlights the value of putting one's skills and gifts out into the world and sharing them with others to create opportunities for oneself and build towards one's legacy. The Power of Positive Thinking [00:00:08] Baylor talks about how the things we tell ourselves set the tone for the day and how we can wake up with the right thoughts to have a great morning. Providing Value to Increase Influence [00:00:44] Baylor shares how providing value can help increase influence and perceived value, and how it can be applied in business, job, or personal relationships. Identifying and Leveraging Unique Skills [00:02:08] Baylor emphasizes the importance of identifying unique skills and leveraging them to create opportunities, and how every skill can be sold in different ways. Positioning Yourself [00:05:28] Tips on how to position yourself and your skills to explore different opportunities and not limit your potential. Being Prepared for Opportunities [00:06:15] Importance of being prepared to answer questions about your goals and how others can help you when you get around good people. Giving to Receive [00:06:51] The benefits of putting value into the world and sharing your gift, and how it can lead to opportunities and build towards your legacy.

In this episode of the Shark Theory podcast, host Baylor Barbee talks about the Shinkansen train in Japan and how it uses magnetism to move forward. He suggests that we can expedite our progress by identifying the antipodes of what we want and creating habits that help us achieve our goals. Baylor emphasizes the importance of becoming a repellent to the things we don't want to be and shares his personal experience of how he became a speaker and author. He encourages listeners to identify the opposite of where they want to go and stay diligent in avoiding those behaviors to achieve their goals faster. Shinkansen Train [00:00:09] Baylor Barbee talks about the Shinkansn Train in Japan, a magnetic bullet train that goes 375 miles per hour. Antipode [00:02:28] Baylor explains the importance of identifying the antipode, or direct opposite, of our progress and goals in order to create patterns and habits that will help us achieve what we want. Magnetize Yourself [00:03:18] Baylor discusses the importance of being magnetized towards our goals and making a list of the qualities and characteristics we need to embody in order to achieve them. Habit Formation [00:06:03] Baylor discusses the research on habit formation and how it takes approximately 66 to 68 days to start a habit. They emphasize the importance of becoming a repellent to the things that one does not want to be. Directionless Pursuits [00:06:54] The speaker talks about how they got into speaking and writing books without it being their initial goal. They explain that by becoming a repellent to the things they did not want to be, they were able to shape their heart for people and find their direction. Magnetizing Yourself [00:06:54] Baylor advises listeners to identify the opposite of where they want to go and become diligent about avoiding those things. They explain that by doing so, one can magnetize themselves towards their desired direction at a faster pace.

My brother was fertilizing his yard yesterday and hit a bump and dumped a large amount of fertilizer in a specific spot. Over the phone, my mom told him to clean that up because It'll burn the yard. Isn't that crazy? Something that is meant to grow the yard can destroy it there's too much of it? Isn't that true of so many aspects of our lives? How do we avoid the fertilizer burn? We discuss it today.

In modern culture, typically "trending" means something bad happened. But in all our decisions, we have to decide are we trending toward our goals or away from them. Our trends set the pattern that set our results. Today we discuss how to trend the right way.

We all want happiness. Often it aludes us because we believe we can find it by reaching a certian milestone or benchmark. However, there's a quicker and more sustainable way to find happiness. We discuss it today. If you forgot how to be happy, this is for you.

Do you ever just feel stuck with at least one aspect of your life? Your career, your health, your relationship? Often times, we get in ruts and feel like there's no escape...but there is. Today we discuss getting out of the rut.

We often hold on to careers, relationships, and circumstances out of loyalty. But the loyalty has a cost. Not everyone that was in your past deserves to be in your future. Learning to let go is one of the most valuable skills you can develop to reach higher levels.

Did you know that there are two types of pain? One that hurts and one that alters us? Choosing how you interpret pain and how you direct that pain has a longterm affect on the trajectory of your life. Today we discuss how to direct it correctly.

Rarely is it others that inhibit our growth and success, often it's us. We're our own worst enemy. Why? Because too many people develop a Victim Mentality which puts he emergency brake on your journey to growth. Today, we eliminate that mentality.

The weekend is here. It's a perfect time to relax, recover...or could you be slipping into obscurity? How do we avoid the "weekend mentality" and stay dilligent toward our goals?

Why is it that some people reach the pinacle of their career, achieve an epic result, and then fall off drastically? More importantly, how can we prevent falling off ourselves? The answer is in today's episode.

There are those that develop an attitude toward success and those that develop an attitude toward something even greater...excellence. Excellence creates optimum value in all areas of life and there's a blueprint toward developing that attitude. We discuss it today.

Are you guilty of burning both ends of the candle, always grinding to get results, and lately have felt the unavoidable burnout and fatigue? Perhaps there's a better way to refuel yourself before you reach that point and continue on the road to your goals in a healthier manner.

Life is filled with Highs and Lows. The higher your potential, the more lows you unfortunately experience. Managing both is the fundamental key to sustainable growth and success.

I was recently featured on the "Expand Your Experiences" hosted by my great friend Roshaun discussing how to develop a Wintality and a whole lot more. Thinking about the title of his podcast had me thinking about the role that Experiences have in shaping our growth and why we should consciously focus on having more of them. To hear the episode, CLICK HERE

Yesterday I had the chance to speak some words of encouragement to up and coming entrepreneuers from Dallas Independent School district at the 2023 Hilltop Entreprenuership Gala hosted by HillTop Holdings. What fascinated me was the level of elegance Hlltop put into making this an A-list experience for students who might not otherwise have experienced a fancy gala. It had me thinking... the effort and investment we put into the next generation now can have a long term effect beyond the immediacy of what we do now.

Today marks the five year annniversay since I started Shark Theory. I'm truly appreciative of the support. Today we discuss some of the key lessons I've learned in the growth of the podcast over the last half a decade and the key takeways to help you continue to attack what you want in life.

Do you know someone who looks good, what they say sounds good, but at the end of the day they add nothing to your life? To have sustainable success in life, you have to avoid the cupcake mindset.

A question I get a life, "why aren't you a life coach?" My answer is simple. "I don't have it all figured out enough to tell anyone how to live every aspect of their life." In fact, no one can do that. You shouldn't look for one person to be the be-all, end-all to your problems or path. But there is something you can do instead to get better results...

Often our failures aren't from lack of effort, but rather from trying to force situations that aren't there, or pushing too hard at the wrong times. If we can learn to be patient, we can achieve the results we're after with less effort. Focus on timing, not power.

It's true, you're the sum of the people you surround yourself with. While this is great in theory, most of us don't know how to identify covert toxic associations and people in our lives. Today we discuss how to do just that.

Do you ever go through those periods in life where nothing's really happening? Meaning you don't feel like you're making progress in any one area, you don't see the growth, and you get down on yourself for not "producing?" Those are the most pivotal times in life and are often misdiagnosed.

I had an unshakeable headache yesterday so i googled it to find the cause. I found there are several types of headaches that manifest in different parts of your head and neck. Since my self-identified tension headache was a product of stress, I thought about the stresses in my life and what I did to cause them.

When I'm in town, I get my coffee every morning at the iconic Jimmy's Italian Food Store in Dallas, TX. A group of us get together before the store opens, have coffee and crack jokes. One of my buddies is the funniest guy I know...but also the hardest workers I Know. There' s a lot we can learn from his approach to life.

Ever since Day Light Savings, I've had these birds outside my house singing loudly in the early mornings when I record this podcast. They annoyed me until it rained last night and they weren't there this morning.....I took for granted the fact they were in a good mood and brought life to my morning. How often do we take great things for granted?

You know the old adage, "there's nothing new under the sun?" While I know it's true, listening to a recent podcast interview my brother was on called "The Circuit of Success," i Learned how true that is...and how the lessons from it can help you achieve your current large goals. To here his interview >> CLICK HERE

While working on a new book this weekend, I stared blankly at the screen for eternity. No thoughts came to mind, no ideas...just a blinking cursor. We stress ourselves when we feel stuck, but perhaps the blank page is the key to a clear mind and new opportunities.

My mom recently sent me a picture of a little pot she found that made back in middle school. What was particuarly interesting about the pot was how excited I was about it...until my much more talented sister who did the same project, brought home a magnificent elephant shaped teapot. I was crushed...until all these years later, I learned why we should never compare ourselves to others.

One of my long time friends Daniel "D-Flo" Flores just released a great EP (album). As I listneed to it, I thought about his growth over the decade and a half i've known him and the lessons from his growth that you can apply toward attacking your passion, goals, or career objectives! To listen to his new EP, Alamo Ave. >>> CLICK HERE

Last week i had a chance to speak at SXSW, one of the largest tech/film/education/enertainment festivals in the US at the PropTech house...an installation designed to talk about the future of real estate as a result of tecnology. So many lessons learned, I'll discuss them today.

This weekend I ran the Los Angeles Marathon with my good buddy Charles Bungert who was attempting to reset the Guiness World Record for heaviest man to complete a marathon at 470lbs (successfully). How does a man that big run 26.2 miles? The same we all should handle our adversities and challenge. We discuss that today.

In the post-COVID world, it's almost as if there's a delay on every flight I take. I've learned to expect delays. This is true on airlines and it's true as we pursue worthwhile goals in our personal and professional lives.

I used to walk my teacup yorkie down a path by my house everyday...except for in the spring. The reason is that a Mean ScissorTail bird lived in a tree by the path and would attack me to protect it's nest. It had no fear and wasn't worried about the size difference, it had purpose. We could all learn from that bird.

Before every book release, I write myself a hand-written card, mail it to myself and then open it on book release day. The letter serves as an affirmation to myself of what's to come. Imagine if you spent time congratulating yourself or encouraging yourself on your own future.

Last week I had a sinus infection that had my head ringing. If you've ever had a sinus infection, you know you can hear your own voice eechoing in your head. In hearing myself, I became more aware of what I said to myself. How we speak about ourselves often dictates our success in life.

In every training plan ever created for a marathon, there is a Taper period where you let your body heal before the big race (which is this Sunday for me at the Los Angeles Marathon.). There's a lot you can learn about yourself in the moments before you attack a major goal. We discuss the importance of a taper today (for any goal).

My Friend Megan always has a saying when things go well for me or I tell her about something I enjoy or excelled at. She says, "I love that for you." As a leader, you have to develop enough self-esteem and confidence to be able to wish the best for others, and to help them achieve their best.

Growing up watching cartoons, I always assumed the roadrunner was simply to fast for the Coyote to catch. I recently learned that in real life a coyote is twice as fast as a roadrunner. What other false perceptions do we have that shape our world and contribute to our limiting beliefs?

The back of a bottle of Tabasco sauce reads, "Unlike other sauces that mask the flavorr, tabasco blends with every bite to amplify flavor." What if we amplified ourselves and those around us instead of masking our pain? Today we discuss finding your unique spice in life and making an impact with it.

While sipping a glass of wine the other day, I saw a jenga board in front of me. Today, we discuss jenga and the life parallels of balance, aiming for greatiness and finding your lane in life.

Soldiers in the mid-centuries were paid in salt because of it's immense value in persevering food. Today we discuss how to find our value, hold our worth, and not alter who we are to please others...the end result is a life spent being unique...which makes you valuable.

I enjoy a great glass of red wine, especially after it Aerates in a decanter. Sitting and breathing allows for the greatest aroma and taste from the wine. In the same fashion, sometimes taking our time allows us to live our most produtive life.

I have notoriously bad handwriting, and being left handed, I often smear ink on the page. In order to write correctly, I have to slow down. Success works the same way. In a world of "do it now, do it fast," we must focus on doing it correctly and by doing so, get results faster.

It's often assumed that Sharks are the apex predator in the oceans, however, Killer Whales take that title. Today we discuss how to avoid feeling trapped, and how to attack goals.

My friend Candice had a very unique fish named Sushi who did things a normal goldfish doesn't do. Every time you look at that fish you'd think, "fish aren't supposed to do that." By the same token, how many times have you been overrated or misunderstood because of how different you are. Today we discuss the benefits of being misunderstood.

A quote was sent to me by a good buddy Cert, and it said, "Time is the ultimate resource and most precious. How we use it can dictate everything." Today we discuss the finality of time, proper uses of it, and how to avoid wasting it.

Words are important, and the context and how we frame words often enhance the meaning of the word. A recent conversation with my friend Daffodil on Opportunity provided insight on how we can frame "opportunist" in a positive live. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why actions determine the meaning of our words How to become a sleuth for good The beauty of opportunity

I visited the golf course this week for my first round of the year after not having played in a few months due to the weather and other obligations. Now in my second year of golf, my approach was one that we can use to overcome our need for perfection and our fear of failure. In this episode, we'll discuss: Winning the Mental battle The importance of Self Grace Setting Benchmarks Immediate Feedback Loops

I came across Phil Knight's (founder of Nike) 1980 Manifesto for Nike. ALl these years later, you can see how the vision shaped Nike. Today I share some of the manifesto and how you can apply it to your life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The business of Change Why you should live life on offense The truth about results How to be a leader

A question was asked to me recently, "How do you stay motivated when it feels like everything is falling apart?" It was a very straitforward question, and my response was, "You don't. But here's what you can do." In this episode, we'll discuss: Avoiding the motivation trap Getting your boots on the ground (the role of action) The truth about motivation