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Have you ever watched kids on a playground and saw how well they played with others regardless of differences? Have you seen how self-assured they were in pursuing what they want as if they were natural born leaders? Guess what? They are and you are too. In this episode, we'll discuss: Believing that you're great How to reset yourself Sculpting the life you want Addition by subtraction

The news is filled with all sorts of negative news, cringeworthy stories, and copious amounts of fear. Will there be another shutdown? Is the new variant of COVID worse? Who knows. We can't control life, but we can control our adaptability. In this episode, we'll discuss: The key to not panicking Avoiding a stagnate mind How to stay focused during chaos How to get yourself out of a negative state

While running in near 100 degree weather this weekend, I ran past a young man who was taking a nap and was obviously down on his luck. I knew there was a store about a mile away that I could get him a drink and meal, but my initial thought was, "but that's too far." Then I thought about how many people have gone "too far" to help me and it changed my perspective. In this episode, we'll discuss: Dispelling the too far mentality The "not far enough" perspective The purpose of finish lines

My Friend Bridget opened a Crystal Shop and I decided to check it out since I knew nothing about crystals or what they do. What I found gave me insight on how we should live our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you should speak your mind on your passions How to become irreplaceable Shining in times of adversity Chasing your calling Check out Bridget's shop at https://crownjewelhealingstones.com

I haven't been the biggest fan of the olympics this year, because by the time I watch it on TV, I've known the results for over half a day due to time zone differences. The world is bigger than we think, and that's a good thing. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding out where you're at in life Discovering your driving force How to quickly change areas of your life that aren't working Finding synergy with others

While on a rooftop patio last night in Houston, I thought about the beauty of the skyline from the position I was at...and then I thought about life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Developing a Rooftop Mentality Admiring your Own Position Putting together the puzzle pieces of life The Secret to Lasting Success

Yesterday, we hosted a Free Basketball camp through our Dreams Really Exist foundation in Honor of the Legacy of Andre Emmett. In the 3 hours of camp, I learned a lot about what legacy really means. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to Leave a Legacy The ultimate Commitment Trusting the Right People A Springboard for More Change

While watching birds at my neighbor's bird feeder, I noticed a squirrel trying everything in its power to get the bird seed. When one method didn't work, the squirrel took drastic measures to get the results it wanted. In this episode, we'll discuss: Committing to Results Being called Crazy and why that's good Changing Your approach

This weekend, We took my sister's 7th month old Sheepadoodle to a dog park to see if he wanted to swim. For half an hour I watched him get close to the water, want to get in the water, mimicked the motion of swimming, but never swam. How often do we do the same thing with our dreams? In this episode, we'll discuss: Why life is not meant to be lived on the sidelines The #1 Reason we don't go after our goals Diving in the deep end of Life Accountability from unlikely sources The power you didn't know you had

As a Music Artist, an album consists of a few components. An Intro, an Outro, Feature Songs, Filler Songs, and Interludes... life consists of the same components. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to make a great impression Removing the Fillers in Life How to Pivot with Meaning Creating a Masterpiece Life Ending on a strong note

I recently killed a plant I was trying to grow because I unknowingly gave it too much water, sun, and nutrients. Essentially, I created the wrong environment for that plant to grow. We too, can inhibit our growth if we're in the wrong environment. In this episode, we'll discuss: Analyzing your Environment Creating Home Field Advantage Doubling down on your strengths

During a round of golf this weekend, I was paired with a guy who I thought was perhaps 50 years old...only to find out he was a Vietnam war vet who wore a smile on his face and taught me a lot about life... In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you can't judge a book by it's cover The decision to be Happy Why you should Do it Now The myth about mistakes Mastering Your Tools

I learned something interesting about Mooses today. The singular form and plural form are both Moose. Think about how much easier it is to not to have to wear different hats or go by different names. We should all strive to be like Moose. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to avoid wearing too many hats The simplification of life and purpose Clarity and progress

Most people think Sumo Wrestling is just a couple of fat guys belly bumping each other. But what if I Told you that Sumo Wrestling held the keys to how we should conduct our lives to become legends? In this episode, we'll discuss: Making snap judgements Why winning matters Becoming the Yokozuna of your career The role of dignity in greatness

I went to play mini-golf yesterday with the expectation of getting better at my putting...before realizing mini golf is nothing like regular golf. What do we do in situations where the expectation is different than the reality? Find a way to improve anyways. Int his episode, we'll discuss: Adapting to Change Nuanced Improvement Harvesting an Environment of Growth

A friend asked me the other day, "Who are you? What do I tell people you do if they ask?" We laughed and then I asked google who apparently believes that I'm a "transformational development speaker," whatever that means. I thought about it though, why am I letting a search engine or others define who I am? We have to define that for ourselves. In this episode, we'll discuss: Who's defining you The self-awareness inventory checklist Becoming the Anchor and the Sail

There are so many things I'm not good at. There are so many things you aren't good at either. There is power in not being good at something. In this episode, we'll discuss: Reinforcing who we are Crowdsourcing our blind spots The importance of the Void

Growing up, I was obsessed with the Looney Tunes character Marvin the Martian. I was convinced I was going to go to space one day and meet him. Yesterday, Virgin Atlantic launched civilians into space.... some people don't give up on Space size dreams, and we shouldn't either. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you aren't thinking big enough The Boss's Boss Rule Setting Cornerstone Steps Where you belong

This past weekend I got a chance to play a round of golf at a Country Club, which is wayyyy nicer than normal golf courses, with my friend Janet who's far better than Me and my buddy Randy. I learned you can improve quickly if you follow in the footsteps of people better than you at something. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why Process trumps results Why Easy beats difficult Creating a path for others through integrity

Things will always work out, even when they don't. So often, we judge our "success" based on events happening the way we want them to go, at the time we want them to do so, and consider ourselves failures when it doesn't happen for us right away. We have to change that thinking. In this episode, we'll discuss: Aggressively pursuing Goals Why the initial effort lies Playing the Long Game Being good at your worst

I've had a lot on my plate lately, as many of you have. It's easy to get burnout, it's not easy to recover from burnout... unless your intentional about refueling yourself. In this episode, we'll discuss: Leaving your Mark Redefining Burnout The Power of a Good Outfit The Secret to refueling yourself

My good friend Destenee just signed a major agency deal as a model. While we were happy, some people attributed to the success to genetics without realizing the hard work that goes into it. The same can be said for any success. No matter how high you rise, there will be some who just won't give you the credit you deserve....and that's ok. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you shouldn't celebrate too long The beauty of your own lane Why some will never support you What To do when you don't know what to do

We stay in jobs, relationships, social circles and other areas of our lives entirely too long. We tell ourselves it'll get better, but sometimes real strength is displayed in letting go. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding out what's keeping you holding on Looking at the Path Holding on will lead you down The behavior change Reimagining Strength

I was asked by some friends recently to go Bowling. While it's an odd game, there are several parallels to life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Sticking with a plan (and why failure is your fault) Finding your Groove in Life Finishing the Frame Why the scoreboard doesn't matter

While watching an incoming storm last night, I saw three types of people. I saw those oblivious to the storm, those watching it, and those who prepared for it. In the storms of life, which are you? In this episode, we'll discuss: Avoiding the Oblivious Elevate the Watchers to Players Preparing for Greatness

Yesterday at the convenience store, an older gentleman tapped me on the shoulder and said he knew who I was. While I pondered if he knew me from speaking, books, or podcasts, he informed me that he's seen my movies. HUH? He thought I was Vin Diesel and wanted an autograph. Think about how many times in your life that people try to convince you of who YOU are. Don't fall in that trap. In this episode, we'll discus: The reason people put you in boxes The ultimate evil of growth Removing the hats in Life How to find symmetry between passion and purpose

We all have painful memories from the past that limit our ability to confidently walk into the future. What happens when we face those memories? In this episode, we'll discuss: Appreciation of the Past Attacking the Pain Finding Fuel in the Past Renewing the Mind

What does an 80 year old man, an Asian Pedicurist, and a Salon Shop Owner all have in common? They all taught me the importance of focusing on the small things yesterday. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting your Stamp of Approval How people view your work The myth of "big" and "small"

Kids are funny aren't they? They live in their own little bubble, chasing what's appealing to them, with very little regard for others say is fun or what they should be interested in. What if we kept that mindset as adults? In this episode, we'll discuss: How to Pivot and Win Simplifying the Process Why you should Hyperfocus Chasing what Appeals to You

Twice a year, on Memorial Day and Labor Day we say, "thanks for fighting for our freedom" and we go on about our day. How many of us actually think about the Freedom we really have or what it even really means? Freedom, if you think about it, is the ultimate goal of life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Celebrating the Freedoms We Have How to create more freedom in your life Passing the Torch to others Freeing Yourself from a Mental Prison

When I started playing golf a few months ago, the first thing I did was go out and buy the most expensive, beautiful driver because it looked cool. At the same time, I bought a basic putter because I didn't think it mattered. What I found over time is that the putter is the most used club of all of them, therefore, it should have been a priority. In our lives, we have to veer away from "what looks cool" and focus on what will actually move our lives forward. In this episode, we'll discuss: Prioritizing Your ToDo's Taking Care of the Immediate Needs in Life The importance of selecting the right tools for growth How to multiply your results Eliminating the Unnecessary

While reflecting on the past 400 episodes, I was staring at myself in the outdoor window. As I turned off the indoor lights, I looked out and saw a clearer reflection of myself. In life, those dark times are what reveal who we really are. But there's a secret, we can be a light even in the midst of our darkness. In this episode, we'll discuss: Embracing Being Lost Finding the Source of Light Navigating Darkness Becoming the Light

The word "almost" bothers me because it's an excuse we give ourselves to settle for "good enough" lives. We have to treat it like the profanity of success that it is and eliminate it if we truly want to live a life of excellence. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying the "good enough" trap Why you can't be content with almost Identifying areas of complacency in your life Developing a "just finished" action plan

My buddy Matt Sayman is one of the greatest basketball minds that I know. He also happened to be the cornerstone of the Baylor Basketball program turning around after the Scandal when we were in college. This weekend, while hooping together, I noticed that I played differently when I was on his team as if I saw the game through his eyes. In any endeavor in life, we can improve far more rapidly, if we'll see a project or event through the eyes of someone more skilled than us. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding the Right Lens Learning by Proxy How questions make you greater quicker Becoming a "natural" Check out Matt's book, "The Leftovers : Basketball, Betrayal, Baylor and Beyond" HERE. *Tony Romo said it was one of the best comeback stories he's ever read

At what point in life did you quit dreaming? At what point of growing up or having responsibilities did you decide, "I have to settle?" Guess What? You lied to yourself. The dream can still become reality and no dream is unattainable. In this episode, we'll discuss: Scheduling Dream Time Turning Pipe Dreams to Reality Inverting the Process How to Avoid Dream Snipers

Want to be the "go to guy (or girl)" in your organization? Want to be the most dependable and trusted person in your sphere of influence? We often think that in order to be the best, we have to be the best in action. What if I told you the secret to greatness is in your ability to Listen? In this episode, we'll discuss: Developing your LQ (Listening Quotient) How to become dependable Working Behind the Scenes The Great result of being a good listener

While heading to the dealership to get my car washed, I saw people huddled by a glass door pointing down. I looked and immediately jumped back as what appeared to be a large monster (which I later realized was a baby possum) was frightened in a corner. In this episode, we'll discuss: A new take on Fear The other side of the Coin How to Love what you Fear Reframing your setbacks

My brother once told me, "wake up with the expectations that something great is going to happen in your day today." I've never forgot it. It's the expectation that creates the life we want. In this episode, we'll discuss: Framing the Day A Notepad and a Small Plan Intentional Gratitude

This past weekend, I got a chance to play in my second scramble style golf tournament for a good cause. Having now played in one before, I looked at the same event from a new lens...something we can all do enhance our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating Win Wins Why you should surround yourself with those better than you The beauty of experience A Deeper Connection

Has anyone told you lately that you matter? You Do. In this episode, we'll discuss: Proof that you're always the leader The Energy circle of Life Why a smile is the strongest weapon on earth Why you have to be your biggest fan How to change the world

My sister recently built a new house and one of her puppies is all of the sudden deathly afraid of stairs. Is he fully capable of walking up them? Yes. Has he walked up stairs before? Yes. Her puppy, like many of us, entered a new situation and forgot his abilities. In this episode, we'll discuss: Adapting when circumstances change Why External Motivation doesn't help overcome fear Finding a process for defeating fear The secret to overcoming fear

I've had several situations in my life I felt like I won big only to look back years later and realize how big of a loss it was. I've had situations that devastated me and I felt like a failure. I look back and realize how they were wins that I didn't even see or they set me up for success. Perhaps wins and losses are labeled wrong. In this episode, we'll discuss: Looking at the result of the result The better question to ask instead of "did I win or lose" Discovering who you're becoming

I finally bought my first plant. It's a little succulent I named Petalz. I got it because I have friends who have a lot of plants and I've learned a lot recently what goes into plants...and the life lessons that come along with it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why passion is the only sustainable energy Enjoying the Trial and the Error How to confuse haters Embracing a Sad Truth

While discussing with a friend why they haven't acted upon a business idea they have been talking about for a long while, I was told, "I'm just trying to get it perfect." Perfection is the enemy of progress. In this episode, we'll discuss: The myth of Perfection Why results matter more than appearance Why you should avoid perfection The beauty of imperfection

After this week's triathlon, the number one question I received was, "So what are you training for now?" As someone who's on the go, very rarely do I pause to ask myself "what next?' IF you're not careful and stay on the go, you might be missing out on what you really love or at least a more efficient way of reaching your goals. In this episode, we'll discuss: Re-envisioning our path Figuring out if your goals still serve you The fallacy of "grinding it out"

While looking at my recent official photographs from my triathlon, I thought to myself "yuck. that's not flattering." The reality is, we all have insecurities. The trick is not to be owned by your insecurity. In this episode, we'll discuss: Deciding if the insecurity is changeable Embracing what can't be changed Framing insecurity in a positive light The blueprint for changing insecurity

Superstar Tennis Player Naomi Osaka pulled out of the French Open recently in order to protect her mental health. While she potentially lost millions in what she could have won if she played, she felt it was more important to have peace of mind...we should all be that strong. In this episode, we'll discuss: Subjecting ourselves to people and situations that drain our mental health Developing a mental fitness regime Protecting Yourself at All Times

During yesterday's olympic triathlon, I noticed that the Audible Self-Talk I gave myself factored in greatly to the results I received as if I was my own fortune teller....thoughts do become things and the language we use to ourselves dictates our results. In this episode, we'll discuss: Intentional self dialogue The importance of audible self-talk Being your own biggest fan

I'm hours away from my First olympic triathlon of the year. Since covid made racing get cancelled last year, I had pregame jitters at the packet pick up yesterday. When I get nerves, I look around to make sure I "look" faster than some competitors. But judgement is dangerous and today we discuss why. In this episode, we'll discuss: What judgement Really is Why you should be selfish How to leave a legacy The deception of appearance

My sister just finished building a brand new house. While she waited for it to finish being built, she's been my neighbor for the last few months. As she closes tomorrow and moves, I think bout how different things will be with her no longer being in close proximity to me. Success works the same way. The closer you are in proximity to your goals, the better chance of a run in with it. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Radius of Success Strategies for getting in range of success Becoming comfortable in the uncomfortable zone