Shark Theory

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

While heading to my office yesterday, I saw shiny object on the ground...it was a loose key. I couldn't help but wonder what door it opened. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding a door to unlock Assessing our Mental Key Ring How to pick a lock

A friend sent me a link to purchase her daughter's Girl Scout cookies...to which I declined. Don't get me wrong, I love Girl Scout cookies, but I couldn't support a friend who robbed her daughter of one of the greatest gifts...the ability to face possible rejection. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Privilege of No The three truths about "no" Harnessing the Power of No Flipping No

While getting my morning coffee at the Legendary Jimmy's Food store, I noticed a man diligently working at his craft...window washing...and I picked up a few lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being Meticulous Focusing on your Own standards Creating new levels of expectation Self-Accountability

Today's "Valentine's Day." I'm not a fan. It's not that I don't believe in celebrating love, it's just that.... In this episode, we'll discuss: Following Trends Getting Lost in the Rat Race Who to show love to

Yesterday I got word that there were a pair of Bald Eagles (extremely uncommon in the city of Dallas) nesting by the lake I run at. I had to see for myself.... In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you should focus on greatness The difference in winners and the others Making the right Moves How to be like an eagle

I met a man who was down on his luck, asking for food outside of a convienet store. I offered him a hot dog to which he declined....his reasoning, however, inspired me. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating your moral code Using Anchors The sliding scale HOw to change the world

At a recent conference, I was asked what I would like to own most...the suggestions were things like Crypto, stock, NFT's, my answer...Time. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting Boundaries Time Blocking Getting More for Less

I had a conversation with my buddy Richard about Storage Centers and the symbolism of the execess clutter we store in our minds. In this episode, we'll discuss: What are you storing? Why do we hold on to clutter? Why minimalism wins The Gift You Give

Al Pacino, in his famous speech in the Movie "Any Given Sunday," said, life is a game of inches. Watching a golf tournament this weekend gave clarity to that statement. In this episode, we'll discuss: How much does it mean to you? Do you have the end goal in mind? Fighting for the advantage

Over the years, I've lost some great people. I've had some great exes that walked away. Today I discuss why people leave us and how we can learn from it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why later never comes What to learn from losing Picking up the pieces

My brother showed me a recipe that looked disgustsing....until I tried it. I learned more than how to cook. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why the end game isnt important Life Ingredients Better ways to do what's already being done Ovens vs Microwaves

In Golf, they say invest in lessons not equipment, but it's hard to not want the new Driver that Tiger Woods has as if it'll magically change my life. We're all guilty of the "Do I need that" complex. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why we don't need "new" Questions to ask yourself Why you're getting beat What to improve

Did you know that you aren't the center of everyone's world and that not everyone cares about what you care about? There's an opportunity to lead once you realize that truth. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being the center of your own world How to not take offense to other's lack of interest in you Taking an interest in others Why you don't want to be everyone's cup of tea

Steve Jobs was on the rise, he took now for an answer....until he met a logo designer who believed in his work. In this episode, we'll discuss: Worthwhile Decisions Exploring what's executable Three step process for decisiveness

While enduring an 11 mile trail run in freezing temperatures with my brother, we played a new game to change the perspective on hard tasks. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Cardinal Game Taking in the View Never underestimating the Opponent

As I prepare for "learn 40 new things in 40 weeks" challenge, a conversation with my good friend Hilary Kennedy gave me a new perspective. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating a Strike Through List How to be unbothered Creating Wax to propel you

There's more money in treating than curing, we know that...but how do we avoid the trap of living a treatment based life? In this episode, we'll discuss: The fallacy of Motivation Lighting your own fire Fanning the flame Keeping yourself lit

Hopefully you didn't participate in National Quitter's day. Regardless, in some area of our lives, we're all on life support...it's time to rise up, to start again, to fly. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding the dream that died Developing a Phoenix Mindset Lessons from Rocky Turning the Tide

Statistically, this is the day most people give up on their New Year's Resolutions. Why? I don't know, but today we look at how to not fall into that trap. In this episode, we'll discuss: Gaining clarity on your mission Revising the Plan Levels of Fault Own it and move on

Tomorrow is the worst day in the world, "National Quitter's Day," so today we get ahead of that with momentum through our actions. Don't join the quitters! In this episode, we'll discuss: Chasing Checks or Joy? Thinking about Tomorrow Focus on the creation not the label

Isn't it amazing the endorsement deals that pro athletes and celebrities get? Why do they get them? The brands know that people will buy because of them...they create demand. Our actions can create demand in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: What are you known for? They listen because of Action The byproduct of greatness

No matter what happens to you in life, there are two ways to handle it...often only one keeps you on a forward trajectory. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Two handles Handling Betrayal Permanent vs Instant Looking for a handle

The problem with selling your soul is that you can't buy it back? In every situation, ask yourself, "what's for sale?" In this episode, we'll discuss: Non-Negotiable and what's not for sale Why you should close the door as you build Packaging what you sell

When it's all said and done, you won't think about the stuff you bought, you'll think about the experiences you were a part of. So why not focus on making more memories? In this episode, we'll discuss: The last time you did something for the first time Why experiences can't be taken away How to learn about yourself Get it on the Calendar

30 degree runs used seem cold, until I ran in 24 degree weather. When we push ourselves past our perceived limits, we get a new perspective on "what's hard." In this episode, we'll discuss: A level of HARD Increasing the difficulty Upping the Ante Revisiting the old Hard

The final week of the regular season in the NFL is one of my favorites to watch because you have three levels of teams. Those who have nothing to play for because their season is over, those fighting to make the playoffs, and those who can chill because they've executed all year. You can learn a lot from each. In this episode, we'll discuss: Figuring out where you're at Are you REALLY a winner? (and how to tell) The Bigger Plan The Character of your team

How do you get noticed for your work? It's a question I get asked often. However, yesterday my friend Hayley introduced me to the work of a talented Italian digital artist, Tecla Cammuso, and I learned a thing or two about talent. In this episode, we'll discuss: Doubling down on your passion You're one set of eyes from everything changing How others find your talent Why you should always overdeliver Check out Tecla on Instagram >> HERE Get your own Digital render from Tecla >> HERE

Most people give up on their goals by January 19th, this year, I guess people quit early as the gyms are already empty. In this episode, we'll discuss: Recommitting to YOU Starting Yesterday Do what's boring

Let me ask you a question. In your profession, if I was to ask who you recommend, would you pick yourself? Why or why not? In this episode, we'll discuss: Viewing ourselves as a brand not a person Fixing what sets you back The power of blindspots Betting on yourself

If you're like me, your mind moves fast and therefore the hardest thing to do in the world is to slow down. However, slowing down is the key to faster and more sustainable success this year. In this episode, we'll discuss: Exiting the Fast Lane Going faster by Slowing down How to measure Slow