Shark Theory

My Buddy Kyle has won several Emmy Awards, SEVERAL. We caught up the other day and I was asking him how many he had won, he said too many but then told me...it didn't matter. Our conversation on what really matters in life has been on my mind and today we discuss those lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Knowing what Matters to You How to avoid the "societal success" trap Reframing what matters How to focus on what matters

While watching Baylor University destroy a higher ranked, Oklahoma University, team this weekend in football, I contemplated it why they called it an upset or why Baylor was considered, "The under dog." Today we discuss the myth of the underdog. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why Odds don't matter How to block out the noise and why you have to Focusing on You True Commitment

In his legendary career, Michael Jordan only hit 9 game winning buzzer beater shots. Though we applaud late game heroics, home runs and 11th hour miracles, its the base hits that help us win in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you shouldn't focus on the big play Making the most consistent play The 212th degree

Today's a monumental day for the podcast as I reach my 500th episode. As with anything, it's important to reflect and today I reflect on the top lessons I've learned from recording the last 500 episodes. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to accurately reflect Becoming known for what you do repeatedly Training your brain to think differently Ego pressure vs self pressure Enjoy it all

Before Church the other day at the coffee bar, I asked the barista why they even made decaf coffee? As I looked at the long line of people getting every flavor of coffee imaginable, I thought about how flavor dilutes effectiveness...in coffee and in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Stripping the calories from life Effective, not glamorous Creating an aroma

After a workout with my brother yesterday, we were talking about corporate culture and he said the quote, "On the path to excellence, there are many casualties." We discuss excellence today. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why the Toll is High on the Road to Greatness Ego Sacrifices vs Self Sacrifices The goal of it all

A question I get often is, "what did you do before your career as a speaker? The answer....I was a hip hop artist. The skills I learned as a rapper shaped my life as a speaker and entrepreneur. In this episode, we'll discuss: Possessing Healthy Delusion Controlling the Supply Chain Converting No to Yes Lateral Opportunities The Secret Sauce

At the community area of the WeWork that I frequent to get work done, they have coffees and a cereal bar. I'm drawn to the cereal bar because of the nostalgia of those cereals...and something more. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being consistent Don't abandon working formula Don't be a "compare to" Be sure the inside is greater than the outside

Today on my brother's birthday, I reflect on our journey to run a 50 mile race and the takeaways from our strategy that can help you reach any long goal in your personal or professional life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Sticking to THE plan Making advantages of disadvantages Having the most fun

Yesterday, while heading to an event, I heard an explosion that sounded like a loud gun shot. What I found out quickly is that I had blown a tire out in my car. I saw it as an opportunity for growth. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why it's not as bad as it could have been (and how to reframe it in your mind) The litmus test for growth Why you're fortunate to be in bad situations

Think of the last time you woke up completely exhausted. Did it affect your day negatively or start your morning off on the wrong foot? Could it have changed if you had been properly charged? Why weren't your charged correctly? In this episode, we'll discuss: Knowing when to Charge Creating Charging Stations Barriers for recovery Blackout Dates

During the reception of my buddy's wedding this weekend, there was a queso bar and a Queso Nazi that wanted to prevent anyone from getting the queso...Until she met her match. I learned a lot about getting what we want in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Getting rid of Plan B Knowing what you're leaving with Making teammates not adversaries

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor who encounter no wars during his 19 year reign. A large part of that was due to his philosopher style. He shared his musings on life in a private journal that was published. Today we examine the lessons for governing our own lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Dealing with bad news/adversity Being hurt by people and how to react Living simply and in the present

Our emotions lie to us daily. If we aren't careful, we begin to believe the "reality" they shape for us and it's never the one we want. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why everything is an interpretation Finding the fastest route to success Finding the derailers in life

I participated in Dallas ISD's "Principal for a Day" Initiative and had the opportunity to serve at Holland Elementary. What I witnessed was a masterclass in leadership and teamwork from Principal McDonald and Asst. Principal Tamayo. The lessons I learned can help us all as leaders. In this episode, we'll discuss: Defining leadership by those we serve Always-On Leadership Teachable Moments Remaining Calm in the Storm

Today I have the honor of being an honorary Principal for a day at H.I. Holland Elementary in Dallas, TX. I always wondered what it would be like to be a principal. It has me thinking, are we even principals of our own lives? In this episode, we'll discuss: Taking charge of your life Identifying your Role Becoming a culture creator

I used to think that empathy inhibited what I was really after which was getting results. However, recently I heard a talk by my friend Claude Silver that completely changed my perspective on the power of empathy. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying that "thing you do" Challenging people Empathy-based leadership

I love building tomorrow. I dream and work toward a better future. I'm at peace with that. However, a recent talk by my buddy Chris Hartley helped me realize what I've been missing....today. In this episode, we'll discuss: Recalibrating Life Eliminating the Unneccessary Realigning with a Cause The Hartley Challenge For more information on the National Angels that Chris is racing for, visit NationalAngels.org

I've developed a new philosophy in the areas of my life I'm trying to improve in. It's this...don't make it two. If I have a bad day, don't make it two bad days. I hit a bad golf shot, don't make it two. I miss one day at the gym, don't make it two... In this episode, we'll discuss: Framing a failure Giving yourself grace Extracting the lessons from the miss

I woke up today after an amazing multi-day conference and felt....low. Why? Because the conference was so amazing and I rode such a high for a few days and now reality sets back in. The truth is, many of us face lows after an extreme high in life. How we deal with it defines us. In this episode, we'll discuss: Fueled by what was Looking at what's to come Not tying happiness to an event

During the Cannonball Conference, I met one of the most amazing Presenters and new friends, Kait LeDonne of Brandwise Media. Her and I hosted the afternoon session together and I Learned a lot about impact. In this episode, we'll discuss: Direct Action Items Listening to Authority The ultimate act of generosity The power of Indirect Impact The Aroma of Growth

At The Cannonball Growth Leadership Conference I'm speaking at, I met Shari Morton who runs a company called Shared Drive. Something she told me impacted my mindset for the remainder of the year. In this episode, we'll discuss: Knowing what you're looking for Training yourself to be a finder Why you should never stop searching

When was the last time you were truly inspired? Inspired to want to be better, do better, or live better? More importantly, how do we find inspiration? In this episode, we'll discuss: Success from Desperation Drawing a line in the sand behind you Lighting a fire in each other The ultimate inspiration

What does it take to build a winning team or a winning culture? One of the secrets to building that winning team came to me via a Meme in a Men's accountability group I'm a part of. In this episode, we'll discuss: Objectives over Roles Cheering the Loudest Upholding the Standard

Yesterday, I said, " We all face rainy days, but some people chase the storms so they can complain about being in them." We have to be sure to avoid those victim mentality people. In this episode, we'll discuss: Listen to the problem and search for patterns Test their willingness to solve a problem by providing a solution Distancing yourself from storm chasers

The Iconic Mona Lisa is visited over 6 million times annually. What can we learn about legacy from this legendary painting? In this episode, we'll discuss: Being one of a kind The layers of life The beauty of the void

Whether It's Cal Ripken Jr's 2,632 games played in a row, UCLA Men's Basketball winning 7 championships in a row, I'm always amazed when I see an amazing streak. What goes into becoming legendary? In this episode, we'll discuss: Starting Somewhere Why you don't have to be amazing everyday Don't think ahead Creating a recipe

Watching the Heavyweight Championship boxing match this weekend, I learned one thing...both fighters showed tremendous heart through their ability to keep getting up. Their repeated actions defined them and define us. In this episode, we'll discuss: What do your actions say about you? The self-assessment of heart Creating definable patterns

As president of the Dreams Really Exist Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit geared toward providing mental health and social-emotional learning programs for students, I'm proud to announce that today is a monumental launch of a program that we planted seeds for years ago.... In this episode, we'll discuss: The power of Intention Planting growth seeds Watering through action Growing your Garden

We talk about the before and after of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, but we don't talk about the pain of transformation in what happens DURING the transition. Pain hurts. But it's necessary. In this episode, we'll discuss: Embracing the Push What is Pain? Not being ashamed of battle scars

As you probably heard, yesterday Facebook, Instagram, and What'sApp were all down for numerous hours causing mass hysteria. So many people lost their entire business' ability to function. What was their contingency plan? Do you have one? In this episode, we'll discuss: Are you reliant on ONE thing? How to get results regardless The Controllables How to guarantee you will win

Years ago, as I was about to speak at a Men's Prison, I got in a bad wreck. I remember wondering what I would talk to the inmates about, and the idea crashed into me... literally. In this episode, we'll discuss: Intentional Goals Why you need blinders Heading the direction you look Steering clear of distractions

I decided today is going to be the best day ever... it's that simple. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to avoid regret Appreciating what you have now How to build a legendary life

I've never really been into meditation in the traditional sense, but this morning I did a 5-minute meditation on the Peloton App and heard something that shaped my perspective on what we take for granted. In this episode, we'll discuss: Taking without giving Giving via Thought Where pain comes from Finding joy in times of adversity

What's the number one trait ALL greats possess? You guessed it, Consistency. In this episode, we'll discuss: The beauty of wrong moves The building blocks of consistency Surrounding yourself with consistency Keeping Score

When consulting a client yesterday who was not getting the results he should be, he informed me of how he had been slacking. I asked him simply, "then what did you expect?" In this episode, we'll discuss: Clear Cut Expectations Removing the Grey Area Being Specific Staying in your lane

A lot of golf this past weekend, and a lot of new lessons on lining ourselves up for success. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Divots of Life Precision goals Micro and Macro Goals (and how to align for success)

Two years ago today, I lost one of my best friends, Andre Emmett, to a senseless murder. Today I reflect on what we can learn from losing people. In this episode, we'll discuss: When there are no words The importance of a Miss The Miss you don't want Legacy

During my morning spin class today, I contemplated life and the meaning of hard work. In this episode, we'll discuss: Winning the 30 Second Battle Finding the rhythm It's all about what you don't see Do it for You

This morning, as I sat down to record this podcast, I realized I had nothing to discuss because I'm completely burnout out...I've spent today finding a solution for burnout. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you don't owe anyone anything How many things are NOT important Identifying the source The "Currently" mindset Unplugging from the Matrix

I attended a festival called Grapefest this weekend where you traded money for coupons to buy the drinks, foods, etc. After spending several tickets on random fried foods, I asked myself, how much am I Really spending? In this episode, we'll discuss: What is the true cost of money, time, and energy Creating your own value Value through Placement

You can't avoid mental or emotional pain in life but you can direct how they affect your life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The true definition of Pain Avoiding unhappiness Moving past pain Become an example of growth

Years ago when I'd visit clubs in Dallas, smoking was allowed. Though I didn't smoke, it would get in my clothes and the next morning my whole house would smell like smoke because of what I absorbed. Taking on the stress of others will do the same thing for your mindset. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting Boundaries Avoiding dependency creation Preventing future Storms Why you don't want to be a superhero

After yesterday's tongue-in-cheek episode about the ugliness of Croc's shoes, I received a very spirited email from a listener informing me that Croc's was more "successful" than I'll ever be...which had me thinking, what is success? In this episode, we'll discuss: Redefining Success Finding Peace of Mind and Freedom Blazing your own path of success How to be successful right now (and every day after)

My friend is convinced she can get me to wear the ugliest shoes known to man kind...yes I'm talking about Crocs. I think their hideous, she loves them, and the good news for Crocs is that my opinion doesn't matter...nor does the opinion of anyone who doesn't believe in you or see your worth. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you don't have to voice every opinion How to add to the solution Why it's important not to be liked by everyone The benefit of haters

I love a good Netflix series like most people. I also enjoy watching my favorite teams and players, but we have to ask ourselves this... is the things I enjoy doing preventing me from advancing in life? In this episode, we'll discuss: Two For Ones Why multitasking isn't real Looking at your progress window Cut and Divide

We say we want better jobs, more money, and nicer things but really we are searching for freedom...searching for life on our own terms. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to be the best in your industry Living life off feeling Avoiding what doesn't feel right Being proud of your quirks

How many times have we felt that "gut feeling" that something wasn't right with the situation at hand? How often do we ignore our intuition and life work out in our favor? To achieve great heights, we'll have to trust our intuition. In this episode, we'll discuss: Ignoring red flags What intuition really is What happens when we ignore our intuition How to handle manipulative people

When I was little, I caught the toaster on fire by making a toaster strudel and was convinced the entire house was burning down. When the firefighters got there, they simply unplugged the toaster and ran some water over it. What had seemed like an epic fire to me, was just a small fire to them. Problems can be faced from one of two perspectives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why problems seem big Winning through Repetition Gaining a Taste of Success

This past weekend was the Tour Championship, the grand finale tournament of the PGA. One of my favorite golfers had to withdraw after hitting a hidden tree root with the club on a swing. The roots can make us or break us in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Tracing the origins of a problem Growing your Roots Becoming aware of the nutrients your mind is getting