Shark Theory

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

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