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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

I started watching the first season of the show everyone is talking about, Yellowstone. I thought about if I owned my own mega-ranch what would I do? To win in 2022, we have to take a ranch owner mindset. In this episode, we'll discuss: Making Your Brand Matter Protecting your boundaries The downside of being great More Acres, More Problems

The end of the year is upon us and many people reflect on the year they had. I am all for a good review, but only if it's to learn lessons that we can apply to our growth in 2022. Today, that's what we do. In this episode, we'll discuss: Consistency Wins Looking Back to Look Forward Season to Taste My Hope for your 2022

At Top Golf last night, I witnessed a 3-4 year old kid do something that we should all do in 2022...focus on our objective without fail until we get the result that we want. In this episode, we'll discuss: Getting a focal point Creating an intense desire Escaping the comparison game Defining Success How to celebrate

There's a few days left in the year. You may want to relax because the calendar says to....but your dreams don't care about holidays or calendars. In this episode, we'll discuss: The truth about goals Why Calendars can set you back How Newton's laws can help you succeed

A recent encounter in a parking lot shaped my perspective about enjoying the moment we're in and the progress we've made thus far. In this episode, we'll discuss: Appreciating the Now Building upon the Wins Economies of Scale Protecting the Moment

Hope you all had a great holiday break. My brother and I had an early morning trail run and learned a few things about running in the dark that will help you sprint in to 2022. In this episode, we'll discuss: Accountability Feeling the Trail Following the path of others Why you don't need light Beat the Dew

As a kid, don't you remember the anticipation of Christmas Day on the "eve." As an adult we love the eve, whether that's the day before Christmas, New Years, or whatever religious or cultural holidays you may celebrate. But what if we took that "eve" mindset to everything? In this episode, we'll discuss: The beauty of anticipation Living in an "eve" state today Not taking the eve for granted The road best traveled

The search for "easy" is killing your dreams and your potential. In this episode, we'll discuss: Becoming more equipped Reframing easy The point of progression

Through our Dreams Really Exist Foundation, we host an annual "Holly Jolly" event where we give away hundreds of brand new bicycles, coats, and more for the youth in Dallas. Yesterday's event was a success and I learned a lot. In this episode, we'll discuss: The power of good people Solving one problem Taking it all in The work that remains

This weekend at my buddy's daughter's 5th birthday party, I was asked to man the grill and make hot dogs. Here's the thing... I've never operated a grill in my life. There are plenty of things I'm just not good at...and that's ok. I this episode, we'll discuss: Passion vs. Labor The litmus test of improvement Why it's great to not be great at everything Appreciating other's talent

Fans of Marvel Superhero movies know that there is always more to the movie after the credits roll...those that leave before then miss out on the best part. The same is true of life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Developing a "One More" attitude Playing the numbers game to win Avoiding "what if"

I was talking to a friend of mine who coaches collegiate women's basketball and asked her a question that I should be asking more people, including myself...and you should to. In this episode, we'll discuss: Are you influencing or impacting Getting away to find perspective Are you REALLY having fun? Checking in with yourself

A friend of mine who is getting into my profession, asked me about my Riders. Riders, if you're not familiar, is a list of requirements by artists, entertainers, and speakers for the venue or company (or whoever's booking you) to provide. We should all have our own riders in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting expectations The litmus test Living a life worthy of a rider Attention to detail

A recent call with two good friends of mine, Joel and Shaun, who reside in different areas of the world, taught me a lot about the importance of who you work with, dream with, and build with. In this episode, we'll discuss: True Commitment Surrounding yourself with "why wait" personalities Being in your own top 5 Developing key characteristics

Happy to make another trip around the sun, on today's episode, I reflect on life and the value of time. Thanks for all the bday wishes. In this episode, we'll discuss: How fast time diminishes How to be more effective more efficiently What to accomplish with the time we have left Starting NOW

As president of the Dreams Really Exist Foundation, I receive a lot of the applause when things go well, such as the case with a recent news story on us. (CLICK HERE TO WATCH), however it's my Team that makes it all happen. Today we discuss what goes into a great team. In this episode, we'll discuss: Mutual commitment to a cause No Egos Keep it Tight Genuinely enjoying each other

Whether it's a good day or bad day, good situation or bad, there's always something good in it. In this episode, we'll discuss: An elevated form of good Why unfortunate events are awesome How to Default to awesome Staying in a lane of optimism

We all have days where we're exhausted and mentally drained. How do we stay productive? In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you have to do something Defining A and B tasks Eliminating Back to Back Firefights Utilizing limited Brain Power

During my morning track workout, I Noticed how inefficiently I was running. I asked myself, "why am I making something that's hard, even harder? In this episode, we'll discuss: Getting back to the Basics Finding our inefficiencies Discovering what's absolutely essential Eliminating Excess

I'm working on speaking Spanish and the other day I tried to order French Toast. The problem is, I don't know how to say "toast" in Spanish. But I took what I knew and added in what I didn't know...and that's how we can approach life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The importance of staying in the fight Building on winning formulas The myth about practice How to inspire others