Shark Theory

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

We live under the false belief that when times get tough, we'll rise to the equation. The reality is that we sink to our default setting. The solution to improvement is to raise your default setting. In this episode, we'll discuss: How it Works CTRL + ALT + DELETE Making Checkpoints Raising the Bar It's about efficiency, not "more"

I was recently asked, "when do you find time to do the creative part of your job?" The simple answer is structure. NOt for the entire day, but for part of it. The same philosophy can help elevate your career. In this episode, we'll discuss: Morning Mantra Why it's got to work for you Season to Taste Why you should become selfish

March Madness is fun to watch nowadays because of all the parity amongst players and how even the underdog can beat "the big name" schools. What if we took that underdog approach toward winning in life? In this episode, we'll discuss: The advantage of the underdog Winning on a big stage How to perform under pressure The 50/50 odds are in your favor

A few months ago, I was advising a client on how to handle a situation with upper management. Today I discuss the same principles of conflict resolution. In this episode, we'll discuss: Mutual agreeance on a percieved problem Creating a "to Fix" list Non-Negotiables, Needs, and Wants Tailoring Expecations

Want to be irreplable? Be the person who holds it all together. Take the principles of glue to your workplace and life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why it's not good to have too much of the same thing Relabling positive and negative How to act like glue Becoming your own kind of glue

I use to admire the beauty of the countless aspen trees in Colorado...until I learned I didn't want to be like them. In this episode, we'll discuss: The danger of group think Power vs Poison Riding the Right Wave

Intimacy is required for sustainable growth, and I'm not talking about just with your romantic partner. Today we discuss the "other" intimacy. In this episode, we'll discuss: Career Intimacy Erasing the Part time Growing the ultimate relationship

While preparing to record this podcast, I left the bread from my would-be avocado toast in the toaster oven too long.... We all make mistakes, but they don't have to define us or doom us to failure. In this episode, we'll discuss: How it looks isn't important The truth about mistakes Rectifying a mistake

The classic nursery rhyme "the itsy bitsy spider" contains the blueprint for all we need to know as adults to reach goals despite our adversities. In this episode, we'll discuss: Spout Vision Unlikely Allies Why you HAVE to be yourself always

While looking at an empty journal of mine, I looked at the title.."burn after writing." It's a mentality to help you grow quicker. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Zero Draft Give yourself permission to suck "Don't suck" mindset The joys of not being great

My Friend Megan Reilly, who's an amazing speaker and co-owner of an international dance studio, sent me a picture of her dad hitting his 3RD Hole-In-One. Do you know what the odds of even getting one hole-in-one are? In this episode, we'll discuss: A hole-in-one mindset Why the odds don't matter How to get lucky

Yesterday I got a chance to sit down with my friend Jim House, known professionally as The Book Carver. After a great conversation, I contemplated what it really means to carve our own niche or path in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to carve a path Trusting the Energy How to win more efficiently

Yesterday was the 10 year anniversary of me releasing my first book. Over the last 10 years and seven books, I've learned a few things. A lot has changed, but today I want to discuss what hasn't changed. In this episode, we'll discuss: Your Story Matters Why you shouldn't second guess yourself Not fearing what you don't know Tweak, Adapt, Grow

In his Book Extreme Ownership, Former Navy Seal Jocko Willink talks about a time overseas when his troops carried too much gear and the ramifications of carrying excess weight. In this episode, we'll discuss: The cost of "preparing for everything" The necessary tools for growth Identifying what weighs you down Dropping dead weight

After recently being told my entire platform was built on creating Killer Instincts in audiences, I was asked, "but what about happiness?" In this episode, we'll discuss: Not Judging a Book by It's Smile How to Find Happiness Misconception of Happiness The Happiness Advantage

How many times have you told yourself lies... "I'll NEVER lose weight," "I'll NEVER be able to get my dream house or dream job?" Its a lie we tell ourselves, and it's a dangerous one. In this episode, we'll discuss: Small Steps Fortifying Your Mind Against Never Why Now is the most important time Prepare the Moat

Remember last week when I told ya'll about the Bald Eagles that created a nest near a lake in Dallas, TX? This weekend, due to high winds, the nest was knocked down and the eggs didn't survive. LIfe is unfair, but how do we respond? In this episode, we'll discuss: Examining the X Factors in Life Contigency planning on the X Factor Perservering through any circumstance The secret about you

I heard about a restaurant in Dallas that has been rated the top chicken sandwhich for the last two years. I visted the restaraunt, Invasion, and not only enjoyed the best chicken sandwhich I've had, it also served as a masterclass in leadership and growing a brand. In this episode, we'll discuss: Commitment to a craft Great vs Good Putting Your Spin on It Humble Goes a Long Way The Key to Inclusion Going the Extra Mile