Shark Theory

In a recent tournament, out of 70 teams, we placed top 5 in golf. I'm improving and the reaosns behind the success are reasons we can all win in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Consistent starts vs Big Breaks Keeping the end goal in mind Do what works for you It's all about the Finish

I often get asked why I don't discuss political views on this podcast. The answer is that my job is not to tell you what to think, but rather how to think for yourself and to strengthen your mind to help you stand by what you believe in. In this episode, we'll discuss: Preparing for the storms of life Finding out what you're made of Fixing the holes in your boat How to stay afloat in tough times

I grew up eating the basic fruits, you know, apples bananas, oranges, and grapes. Recently at Jimmy's Italin Food Store where I get my morning coffee, i've been trying a host of new fruits i've never heard of and it's given me a new perspective on taking chances in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Expanding our minds How to try new things Revisiting some things you previously despised

Recently at a speaking engagement for Realtors, I met Reem, who had such positive and magnetic energy that she owned the room. What I learned from her you can apply to own the room wherever you're at. In this episode, we'll discuss: Confidence to Become Magnetic Owning the Room with Authenticity How to be someone people want to be around Putting yourself Out there If you want to see a funny TikTok, check her out HERE

It's National #TriWeek. Ten years ago I competed in my first triathlon. Today I discuss the fear and doubt I had in that first race and what you can learn from my experience to conquer fear in your life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Trusting Your Preparation Putting the Goggles on In Life Controlling Panick The importance of Transition

I've missed ya'll! I'm back from the hiatus. Sometimes, you have to take a step back to move forward, and I followed my own advice and learned a lot. I have a lot to fill you in on, but we're back! In this episode, we'll discuss: Pace over Speed Clarity from stepping back The value of Time Gratitude

Recently my phone has been acting up and the employee at the Apple store told me it just needed a hard reset...and so do we all. In this episode, we'll discuss: Having too many life tabs open Intentional Resets Reframing the Reset

Recently I haven't been sleeping well and have posted random 3am "insomina thoughts" as a joke. However, we have to be careful of the random thoughts that enter our mind.... In this episode, we'll discuss: Counting our countless thoughts How to Idle for Growth What I learned from Monks about thoughts Ridding your mind of bad apple thoughts

My good buddy Randy Watkins runs an amazing organization called Veterans in Business. Last week he let me play in a golf tournament with him and other vets, and i was humbled by what I learned. In this episode, we'll discuss: New Levels of Patriotism Being Intentional about Greatness How hard times create family The R. Lee Ermey Memorial Classic helped Homeless Veterans in Dallas.

One of my biggest pet peeves is people being late. With time being such a precious resource, it's disresctful to steal or belittle someone elses. A conversation with a friend gave new perspective on what it means to Honor Your Time. In this episode, we'll discuss: Etymology of Honor The ultimate Love Language Honoring Your Own Time Setting boundaries

This weekend on a training run with my good friend Rose, I had something happen that's never happened in the thousands of miles i've ran in my life...I enjoyed the run! Not only that, I set a new record for myself and today want to share some thoughts on growth. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating new norms by hanging with better people Strategic Planning Surrounding yourself with Character Being proud of yourself

I recently had someone asked me if I'd be the the first to support them if they started a new business. My reply, "no." The reason might suprise you. In this episode, we'll discuss: Misconceptions of Support Why Support can weaken you Supporting Yourself

My great friend Adrianne Ross has a tatoo that says "Don't Fold." While I don't have tattoos, I asked myself, "What power statement would I have if I had a tattoo?" In this episode, we'll discuss: The purpose of affirmations Designing your Power Statement Displaying your statement Fueling Yourself

As an ultra-endurance athlete and mental health speaker/author, I'm always in search of the edge. By that I mean anything that will heal me and help me get ahead. Just like Bruce Leroy in the famous old-school movie "The Last Dragon," I am always in search of "The Glow." Over the last few years I've found it at Glow Sauna Studios, and what it represents has helped me in numerous ways. In this episode, we'll discuss: Analyzing ourself on a deeper lever The Vibe check and how to get the best out of people Daily Recovery Habits Be sure and check out Glow Sauna HERE.

At a local taco restaurant I met an excellent server who I found out barely spoke english and had only been in the country for 3 months....and he inspired me. In this episode, we'll discuss: Making sure we want the dream bad enough Jumping into the fire now Service and a Smile can take you far

I went to the PGA Tour event, Byron Nelson Tournament this weekend, an annual tournament that I attend, but now that I enjoy golf, my experience changed...and yours should to. In this episode, we'll discuss: Production vs Process CHanging the conversation Never losing the excitement

My Mom's recent encounter with a homeless man shed a lot of light on how we must live life boldly to get what we want. In this episode, we'll discuss: Quit being afraid of Success Living life in a Different Font Being Unapologetic 10,000 No's

I was recently having knee and ankle issues while training for a 62 mile trail run race. I thought my body was falling apart but I learned it was the integrity of the shoes had failed. Fixing the foundation of the shoe cleared all my ailments. So often we think we have big problems simply because we don't fix our foundations. In this episode, we'll discuss: Secrets of Mountain Goats Knowing Your Foundation Inspections Fixing vs Patching

There's adversities in life and then there are extreme adversities that trigger stressors worthy of coping mechanisms. Are you aware with how you cope to stress? In this episode, we'll discuss: Unconscious Coping Mechanisms What coping actually is Identifying the mechanism and the trigger Find and Replace

Once a year, I'm the biggest horse expert in the world...that day is the Kentucky Derby Day. Those are the most exciting two minutes of the year and this year the result was unexpected to everyone...except for one team. In this episode, we'll discuss: Staying Ready Blocking out the Noise Why odds are irrelvant Running Your Race

The other day I caught up with a my great friend Jorunn from college. We hadn't spoke in about 15 years and catching up, it was as if no time had passed. The conversation was a tune-up for my soul that I didn't know I needed, and perhaps we all need a soul tune-up. In this episode, we'll discuss: Needing mindset realignment Ways to tune-up your life Being the soul tune-up for others

A chance encounter with a random couple at a restaurant last night turned into a conversation on the topic of Luck in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you shouldn't rely on luck Avoiding the comparisson trap The Birth Lottery Creating Luck

Do you ever have those days where you're "too busy?" Today's one of those days for me, but as a mentor told me, "There's no such thing as a person that's too busy, there's such thing as a person with poor time management skills. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being proud of a full plate Twofers Flexibility

I had a couple of things happen early yesterday morning that set a negative tone for my day. The problem is that I let those events affect my entire day. That can't happen. In this episode, we'll discuss: Partitioning your Life A Reset Routine IDentifying the source Fix or Contain

During a walk this weekend, a lady in a car was pointing at a duck...or so I thought. When I looked again, I saw the 9 baby ducklings behind the momma duck as she attempted to cross the street. What happened next taught me a lot about humanity. In this episode, we'll discuss: It takes one to see it Jumping into to action The connectedness of life Don't let curbs stop you

Last week, I had the pleasure of being able to be a "Shark" on a Shark Tank for 4th graders at Pink Elementary in Frisco, TX. I was blown away at the confidence and preparation of these Gifted and Talented 9 and 10 years olds and learned a few things we can apply to our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Biggest Fears and Strongest Powers What the Spotlight Reveals Why it's Ok not to Know Everything What People ultimately See

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You know why you aren't seeing your dreams? They are vivid enough. Let's change that today. In this episode, we'll discuss: Speaking a language YOU understand The danger of Vague High Definition

Someone brought me one of the most amazing cookies the other day. It was delicious....but when I checked the ingredients I realized that though tasty, it was calorie rich and not full of any substance...some people are like that too. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being full of fact not fluff How to Fill People Never be a dessert

I used to believe I was superman and could save everyone...but i can't and you can't either...but for a reason you might not realize. In this episode, we'll discuss: Serial Victims Storm Chasers The "Ya Buts" Counter Punchers Lifeguard Haters

Reflecting on 600 episodes, i'm beyond thankful of your support. Today we look at a few things I've learned about growth from the podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss: Showing thanks through action There's no secret sauce Being Present Why your story matters Being yourself always I'm truly thankful for all you've ever listened to an episode or shared this podcast

While watching my 2-year old nephew recently, he'd tell a joke to himself then laugh hysterically and proclaim, "Becket Funny" (his name is Beckett). Somewhere in that 2-year old Third person logic, there are answers to how we can get out of our ruts in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: A Bird's eye view of yourself Becoming the star of your own comedy show The slingshot approach to success

I got a private message asking for advice on developing confidence. The girl said she wanted to be like me and never doubt herself...I stopped her there. We ALL doubt ourselves at times. In this episode, we'll discuss: Determining the source of doubt The truth about feelings Avoiding the mental prison Considering the alternative

I keep getting asked, "what are you up to?" My response has been the same, "same ol same ol," but that's not the truth. I just know there's dream killers and it's important to protect the dreams. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why dreams matter Intention vs action Don't be a "fixin to" person Doing something when doing nothing

A gentleman I met emailed me after googling me and told me he was proud of me and that I was "doing better than the average bear." Of course, because i'm not competing against average bears and you shouldn't either. In this episode, we'll discuss: Elevating your Competition The power in thinking bigger Reverse Mentor Strategy

I'm a big fan of art museums. When I visit them, I'm particularly fond of Negative Space art (google it), but essentially it's art that allows you see two different things depending on the colors you focus on. Life works the same way. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying our negative energy Visualizing the Opposites Moving toward positive space

We all have blindspots. The beauty of life is when we surround ourselves with people who challenge our way of thinking in order to help us improve, grow, and see our own blindspots. My good friend Natalie did that yesterday when she challenged a point I made on a recent podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to respectfully disagree Insatiable appetite for getting it right Why Iron Sharpens Iron

Society tells us to be flashy, but the secret to sustainable success might be the opposite. In this episode, we'll discuss What we can learn from a notorious Heroin dealer Why Loud is a weakness Avoiding being tuned out Why Boring is Power

Lately, I've heard the phrase "I'm depressed," often. How do we deal with times we're in depressed states? We explore that today. In this episode, we'll discuss: Human Emotion Why we shouldn't bottle up The importance of an outlet Avoiding unproductivity

At the studio, while working on an upcoming soundtrack, the vocals weren't matching the beat...the reason was latency (a computer delay). In similar fashion, sometime's we're "off" for reasons outside out control...and we must stay the course. In this episode, we'll discuss: Staying strong when people don't see your worth Finding your rhythm Not deviating from your flow Beliving in yourself

My Good buddy Jeff White is the Captain of the Frisco fire department. I've talked with him over the years about wanting to learn more about what fireman do. This weekend, he invited me to a training hosted by the Joey D Foundation, an amazing non-profit (with a tragic and heroic backstory)that aids firemen training and safety gear. What I learned from the conference humbled me and taught me a lot. In this episode, we'll discuss: Staying Calm under pressure Fire Behavior and how to control chaos in your life Why it's better to be lucky than good Learning from smoke Sharing your story To learn more about the Joey D Foundation, check them out HERE PS, thank a first responder today.

Growing up, my mom coached our basketball teams and made us work for countless hours on fundamental dribbling moves such as crossovers, between the legs and more importantly, the PIVOT. The pivot changed my life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Knowing where you're headed the advantage of the Pivot How to defeat larger opponents Keeping your eye on the goal Special thanks to CanvasRebel for this great writeup. Read about it HERE

Yesterday I played one of the worst rounds of golf in my one year golf history...but there were conditions I had not previously faced and I thought about how that parallels new situations in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: New Territory, New Mistakes Get Advice Quickly The "it's just" mantra Leave the bad shots behind you

Adversity is something we all face, yet many spend their lives running from it. What if we changed our view on adversity? In this episode, we'll discuss: What happens vs what you cause Taking ownership of adversity Considering the Source Gameplanning for victory

I love fresh fruit juice, but not a big fan of "from concentrate" juices because of all the additions of ingredients to make it taste like its supposed to take. How often in our lives, we fail to reach our potential for the same reason. In this episode, we'll discuss: Falsisying authenticity Removing the "added flavors" of our lives The advantage of uniqeness

This weekend I bought some brand new Irons hoping to improve my golf game. What's more interesting than the new irons I bought was what the golf pro told me about the previous irons I had been using. He showed me how the fitter who created my last year's clubs didn't account for my height when adjusting the loft of the clubs...and the set up of the clubs was why I wasn't getting results. So often, we work hard on our process to fix our shortcomings, but how often do we look at the setup to see if we're even positioned to succeed? In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting ourselves up to grow Reverse Engineering the Process Identifying flaws in the setup

A few summers ago I met a homeless man who taught me so much about gratitude and perspective. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Thankful Lens Why the Cover Matters Listening to the Journey Blessings go Both Ways

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I recently posted a joke meme comparing myself to Tiger Woods, but the more I thought about it...the more I realized there was an underlying problem... In this episode, we'll discuss: Shifting Focus Why focus groups can inhibit your success Uniqeness vs Weakness Don't get stagnant

The light at the end of the tunnel can be a beautiful thing, and for more reasons than you might realize. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying the Light Finding Peace No Tear Goodbyes