Shark Theory

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

My sister and I are always on a never-ending quest to find the best sweets in life, so recently, I randomly stopped by a Belgian Fudge store called Chocolate Moonshine. In my few minutes there, I learned a lot about quality and how to progress in life from the owners Tish and Michael. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being the Best at What You Do Knowing yourself Take Time to make it social

Do you know someone who takes pride in being busy? I read a book called 4000 weeks that looked at a new concept of busy...being insufficiently busy. Today we look at how to avoid being the wrong kind of busy. In this episode, we'll discuss: Poor Time Management Identifying the time and energy leaks in our lives Spring Cleaning on our Schedules

I watched The Kansas City Chief's Super Bowl Victory parade and watched the Philadelphia Eagles, who lost the Super Bowl, have to answer questions about their loss. Two teams, opposite ends of the spectrum, but both had one thing in common...the season ended. Such is life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Reviewing Your Season and finding momentum Having honest conversations about your faults and how to correct them The beautyf of a new season

A few years ago, while doing some Mission Work in Haiti, I visited the home of a former voodoo priestess on the top of a hill with the most magnificent view I had ever seen....however in Haiti, that same view was deemed less than desirable for a specific reason.... In this episode, we'll discuss: The RIGHT Location for you Identifying your resources for growth Why it all evens out in the end

I've never been a huge fan of Valentine's Day because I see the mental toll it takes on those who don't have a Valentine (which is made increasingly worse by social media algorithms), but the bigger issue is it takes us away from what we need to be focused on... ourselves. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to Love Yourself First (and the work it takes) Taking yourself on Dates How to be the best for Others

Today marks the two year anniversary since my brother and I completed our first 50 mile trail run race in 24 degree weather. Two years later, I still find lessons that apply to life. In this episode, we'll discuss: It starts way before the "game" Preparation Sticking to the Plan and Benchmarks of Success Support is Vital

This weekend, millions will tune in to watch the NFL Super Bowl. While it's great to watch others live their dreams, the question is, are you working toward yours? In this episode, we'll discuss: Defining YOUR Super Bowl Identifying your biggest opponent How NOT to be a fan

While observing my sister's dogs recently, I noticed the subtle way they communicate with each other. After a while, I started to believe I spoke fluent doodle. While that may not be true, There is something we can all learn by paying attention and becomign effective listeners. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to avoid missing a connection The most underated skill to develop Seeing Eye to Eye

Recently I sat down with my seven year old nephew to induldge ourselve in an afternoon of Fortnite and Call of Duty on Xbox. You'd be surpise what you can learn from younger generations about life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Ignoring the Noise Why Deciveness Wins Playing Your Game Enjoying the Progress

I'm a huge fan of backpacks. Recently I recieved the most innovative backpack/duffelbag/suitcase multiversatile brand from a company called All Day Running Company. It's a bag, but to me, it represents so much more. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating based on Needs, not what's out there Versatility and Innovation Why you should live Bold To see the bag i'm talking about, CLICK HERE

A few weeks ago, I visited an innovative Open-Concept school, Minett Elementary, to speak to the parents of the gifted and talented program. I left in amazement at the innovation of the school, the future of education, and a few lessons you can apply to your day. In this episode, we'll discuss: Life Lessons from Open Concepts Breaking the Norm Bringing the Village Together Passion

The ice storm that has affected Texas and other states is finally coming to an end, however, the past few days in Dallas, TX has had people locked in their homes for fear of driving on the ice. Did you know that driving on ice is a parallel to our journey of growth? In this episode, we'll discuss: Admitting you're not always balance Steering Toward Adversity Momentum and Movement Finding the tracks of others

Happy Groundhog Day. Before you start asking yourself, "Is there going to be 6 more weeks of winter or will spring start early," ask yourself, "why do we listen to the superstition of the groundhog? In this episode, we'll discuss: False Superstitions and how they inhibit our growth Predictors of Success Why you shouldn't listen to the groundhogs in your life

They say men lie, women lie, numbers don't...or do they? Today we discuss odds and why they don't apply to you. In this episode, we'll discuss: Staying Consistency How to Grow Do it Your Way

My buddy Landon sent me a video from a recent hunting trip of what I thought was an Aligator or something...turns out it was a Beaver. I had no idea beavers lived in Texas, so naturally, I had to learn about them and share the lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Looking out for others Building your Foundation to withstand the Storm Helping others through your gift

I had a conversation with a friend yesterday on a myriad of topics including our mutual disdain for second place, as well as Fingerprints...which happen to have a lot of signifcance to my career. In this episode, we'll discuss: Chasing What YOU want Your Unique Identifiers Leaving Your Mark

My good friend and former college teamate, Charles Bungert, set the Guiness World record for heaviest man to complete a marathon ten years ago at 427 lbs. In march, we are tackling the Los Angeles Marathon together to reset the record. In this episode, we'll discuss: Inspiration through Action Winning for Others Why Critics don't matter Preparation The Mental Edge

I haven't raced in a while, and like anything, if you don't do something for long enough it gets easy to never get back into it. Yesterday, I had a planning session to map out and sign up for various 2023 marathons and triathlons. Simply by signing the dotted line, the passion came back. The workouts now have purpose...and the same can be true for you by putting something on your calendar TODAY. In this episode, we'll discuss: Quit living in "one days" and "tomorrows" The TODAY Action step Planning 2023

I always thought a prenup was just for people who got married and didn't think it was going to work out. However, my great friend Tyler Berger, who has a company called Prenup Specialist, helped clear my false assumptions about Prenups and in doing so helped me consider other false assumptions I had in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The danger of unchallenged assumptions Why leaders should protect all involved Clear Cut Expectations

As a speaker and author on the topics of adversity and opportunity, I always seek to find a link between the two. A recent visit to SweatHouz to visit the Infrared Sauna and Cold Plunge offered insight into how we can turn adversity into opportunity. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating experience through energy Viewing life from the inside out instead of the outside in How to attack adversity

I've always loved Honey Buns (shhh, don't tell my nutritionist), but a recent experience involving honey buns and my friend Mike Salerno taught me a lot about Success. In this episode, we'll discuss: Going out of our way for someone How to Pay Attention The secret trait of the ultra successful

A common friendly argument I often have with my friends is over which brand of Golf Clubs is best? Obviously, most are similar, but it's fun to argue about. Ultimately in golf, and life, the answer to "what's best" comes down to "what works." In this episode, we'll discuss: The right feeling Success based on successful recipes Eliminating Bias It's your choice

If I were into shock titles, I would have named this "How to avoid a long life," however that has a negative connotation, but an impactful meaning. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying long aspects of our days How to shorten your day Maximizing Life by eliminating dead time

At church the other day during, "great your neighbor," an elderly man responded to my "how are you" question in such a manner that I instantly wanted to know his life story. His answer is based in a mentality we can all develop to become more magnetic to opportunity. In this episode, we'll discuss: How our aura affects our lives The three types of People How to graduate to "never better"

Today we discuss an incident that happened when I played football at Baylor University, and the decade's long lesson it taught me about loyalty. In this episode, we'll discuss: Would you recommend yourself? The litmus test of loyalty How to develop loyal habits

4000 Years ago the ancient Babylonians came up with "national quit day" to address those who started resolutions and failed to execute. They also did so to help others restart and achieve the goals. Today in America, 80% of people will have given up on their goals for the year, don't be one of them. In this episode, we'll discuss: Recommitting Yourself Plus/Minus actions Doing what's boring

Everytime I buy bananas, I do so with the false belief that I'm actually going to eat them all. If you're like me, you eat one then watch them turn "bad." But I learned that overripe bananas offer the most benefits... In this episode, we'll discuss: Being not ripe enough to win (and what you can learn from failure) Why we SHOULD judge a banana by it's peel Why it's never "too late"

So many people live far below their potential because they're afraid of their skeletons being exposed...but what if you named the skeletons yoursself? It's time to put the past behind you, for good. In this episode, we'll discuss: A Sad truth about your importance Lessons from Dr. Frankenstein How to name Skeletons (and why you should)

My two friends, Tyler and Lisa, are two of the hardest working (and successful) women I know. Recently, I was with them and learned about their new venture, PhlebotomyNow, and learned a few takeaways that apply to our lives and careers as we seek to grow and find new opportunities in 2023. In this episode, we'll discuss: Discovering a Need (and filling the void) How to become irreplacable through the work you do Opening the door for others Check them out if you're looking for a new career path >> Phlebotomynow.co

My good friend Mike asked me, "what did you do growing up?" I replied, "sports, video games, chase tumbleweeds." He asked me where tumbleweeds came from....and my lack of an answer inspired today's episode. In this episode, we'll discuss: Knowing the history of what you chase How to keep rolling Never stop pursuing

I'm appreciative of everyone who has taken the time to listen or share any of the last 700 episodes! Today we discuss the question I was recently asked, "what is the most important skill to develop in order to succeed in life." In this episode, we'll discuss: Never Letting Go Clear Cut Expectations What's more important than "being the best"

Do you want to become wealthy this year? The solution is simpler than you think and not at all what you think. In this episode, we'll discuss: Striving for something versus "means to an end" Where are you bleeding time? Why you should say No unless it's an abosulute Yes Organize It

The number one resolution most people have is to take care of their health, watch their diet, and for most...trim the fat. That is a philosophy we should take to all areas of our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why smaller is better How to get results quicker by removal Why you should trim the fat but not remove it

A recent experience with a bad alignment in my car taught me about when we're aligned as people. In this episode, we'll discuss: Recognizing the signs of stress Getting off the Road Getting better alignment

My brother spent 40 hours over the course of Decemeber on a rowing machine rowing 500,000 meters, or 312 miles. There's nothing exciting about a rowing machine or the monotony of rowing but it gives us insight on the trait we need, consistency. In this episode, we'll discuss: Trial and error Surrounding yourself with consistency Plus/Minus Moves Stability and then growth

I have friends who are big believers in saving their homes to ward off negativity. The art of saging or smudging is thousands of years old and the concept behind it is one we should all embody. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting Intentions Addition by Subtraction Let it Go

2023 will only be different if you are. Today I break down how to set your goals and intentions for 2023 in a productive manner. In this episode, we'll discuss: Major Goals Micro-habits and To-Lives Mantras and Experiences That'd Be Cool's

It's almost the time of year for people to start working on their New Year's Resolutions...but do you know what resolution truly means? In this episode, we'll discuss: What you need to release in 2023 Why you should make it simple Breaking Goals into Parts Who are you becoming?

During Christmas Break, I got a chance to visit my parent's church with my dad and join the Door Greeting operationt that my dad start. What I observed is something that can help us all win in 2023. In this episode, we'll discuss: Showing up with a Smile The advantage of showing you care Consistency and the finish line The value of showing Love

A recent debate over Macarons vs Macaroons shed some light on the importance of surrounding yourself with knowledgeable people. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Untrained Eye Learn through your Circle How to increase your Value

My brother's conditioning coach told him about a Budhist Concept known as Impermanence when it comes to dealing with the loss of a loved one. Today we explore how this concept can help us live more fuller lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Accepting that nothing lasts forever What the Stoics teach us about life Staying Consistent, not Fast

A search for those Christmas Tree Little Debbie Snacks resulted in a lesson on taking small things for granted. In this episode, we'll discuss: Remembing the small things can be gone tomorrow Finding appreciation in adversity How to live a Big LIfe

Yesterday, I had the privelege of speaking to the great team at Cin7 in both America and New Zealand. Leading up to that talk, I got a chance to talk to the CEO David Leach about the company's vision and values. What I obsereved from him on that call and during the talk yesterday was a masterclass in great leadership. Today, i share some of those lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being there Before Your People Living your Values Being there WITH your People The ultimate mark of great leadership

This past saturday was our 4th Annual Holly Jolly Giveaway where we give 400 brand new bikes and coats to local children. I sat back and reflected on the event and what it means to have so many people come together for a good cause. In this episode, we'll discuss: What you get by giving Why it takes the right village Putting Smiles on Faces

Yesterday I was having an espresso martini and it was brough to my attention that ALL espresso martini's have three coffee beans as garnishes on top...and there's meaning behind that. In this episode, we'll discuss: Developing a Curiosity for LIfe The Toppings of life that give it meaning Creating Tradition

Last night I was thinking about my Birthday, looking at all the well wishes and Happy Bday's that people sent and pondering the question I got asked alot, "What do you want for your birthday?" In this episode, we'll discuss: Becoming the Gift What Money can't buy Showing Appreciation Living in the Now

I've never really been a big fan of birthdays, but on this one, I've reflected on what I want out of myself this next year. In this episode, we'll discuss: Less, But Better Less Access Less Emotion and Wasted Energy The Meaning of Shark Theory Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes and Support!

Recently, I have become a cigar aficionado to celebrate the wins in life. In learning more about cigars, I've learned the type of butane you need to have a great cigar. I searched local stores for a particular type of butane and met an amazing individual. In this episode, we'll discuss: Your Energy Sets the Tone Removing Impurities from your Life Celebrate Life