Shark Theory

Our lives are a reflection of who we are internally. As we reflect on 2020 and prepare for 2021, it's imperative that we analyze that mirror and see what we want to change. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being honest with the "current" you What it means to clean the mental mirror From manifestation to Reality Creating the Dec 31, 2021 best You I'm appreciative of all the support this year. Have a safe NYE and we'll go harder in 2021!

During the holidays a lot of us experience added stress, possibly loneliness over missing loved ones, anxiety from all the last minute gifts we need to buy and flat out feeling overwhelmed. How do we cope? In this episode, we'll cover: Discovering the underlying issue Controlling what you can control (and nothing else) Closing the door on depression

Isn't fire a magical thing? The same substance that can demolish a forest can heat food and melt metal. After staring into a fire and learning from my friends how to make one, I learned a few lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: What energy are you feeding in life How to bring fire and not smoke to your goals The importance of listening to the flame

In an effort to learn Spanish, I've been successfully using DuoLingo for the last 3 months. The approach that DuoLingo uses is one we can use for the attainment of any goal in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to frame your goal for maximum success Breaking your goal into micro-steps Reward/Competition The Role of Consistency

000002C5 000001CD 00003B50 00003AC0 00089B78 00089B78 00006282 000082A1 000897E5 000897CB I look back on the last year of my life as I always do on my birthday and ask myself, "what have I learned?" On today's episode, I share the lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: How quickly life goes by What's worth fighting for How to reach a goal The importance of action Gratitude is the key

During a 2021 planning session, a great friend of mine Jasmin Brand simplified it for me when she asked, "Who Do You Wanna be?" Simple. Profound....and a lot tougher to answer than I thought. In this episode, we'll discuss: Asking ourselves the tough questions Honing in on who we are How to become a super hero in 2021

We often talk about forming good habits but do we understand that not pursuing good habits is simply a decision to stick with bad habits? There's no middle ground. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying your Motus Operandi Visualizing the habits and methods of the person you want to be How to find out what you need to improve The ultimate question to see if you're serious about growth

The monotony of the day to day grind can wear us down no matter if it's a training and health plan, a job, or just life. The key to happiness is to find the beauty in the day and remember why you're doing what you're doing. In this episode, we'll discuss: Asking yourself important questions Remembering why you started Visualizing the finish lines of goals Finding ways to enjoy the mundane

After posting a photo of nature on a recent run, I asked myself, "How could this photo be better?" I asked a good friend of mine, Bernard Davis, who's an excellent photographer and the lessons he gave me in photography apply to life as well. In this episode, we'll discuss: Focus on the target but changing the angle Being willing to do what others won't Developing an eye for opportunity

How do we handle fear? Years ago I rode a horse for the first and last time and learned a lot about the process of overcoming fear. In this episode, we'll discuss: Changing our perspective on fear Simplifying what you don't understand Following the beaten path How to appreciate what you fear

Running with headphones and running without them are too vastly different runs. Why? Because without music, you're forced to face yourself - face the music. In life, we must learn to face our own music in order to create a better outcome. In this episode, we'll cover: Acknowledging the Pain How to listen to the real problem Shifting your mindset from pain to purpose Creating your Own Music

During a recent workout, the plan called for a break between runs. At first I thought it would be good to be able to rest, but I soon realized how difficult the break made the second part of the run. In this episode, we'll cover: Why not all breaks are good things How to find purpose in a break How to improve during a break

I once played 3 full basketball games on a shattered ankle because I believed in the person who told me it wasn't broken. If we aren't careful, we'll hurt our growth by listening to the wrong people. In this episode, we'll cover: Considering the Source The most importance voice How to select your circle

For Thanksgiving, I hung out with my 8 year old niece and 5 year old nephew and learned a lot about the power of imagination. In this episode, we'll cover: Why we should think like children How to harness uninhibited dreams How to manifest new realities

Staring at a desk full of the latest and greatest electronics, I found myself unhappy. "What if poverty has nothing to do with money but everything to do with joy and peace of mind?" In this episode, we'll discuss: The true definition of poverty Why you can't focus on what you don't have How to fill a void in life

Let me let you in on a little secret...we all make mistakes. The difference between success and failure is how you view the mistake. Some make a mistake and think, "I'm a screwup," while successful people make a mistake and think, "that was a mistake, but I'm not." In this episode, we'll cover: Separating who you are from what you do Why self talk is the only voice that matters How we can appreciate the mistakes we make In life The advantage of messing up

The training plan for the 50 mile race is starting to catch up with me. Not wanting to run the 12 Mile run I had scheduled this weekend, my brother said, "What if we made it fun? What if we did a scavenger hunt while running?" That small shift in perspective changed the dynamic of the run. In this episode, we'll cover: Removing the metrics from life Finding enjoyment in the mundane Why you have to keep your head up, literally Children have the answer

From 850 Miles away, I watched my friend Rain graduate last weekend. The energy and happiness when she walked across the stage was contagious and put me in a great mood. It had me thinking the last few days about how important the energy and vibe we put out is to our growth and success. In this episode, we'll discuss: Examining Our Energy Output How to feel out the energy of others Surrounding yourself with the Right People Converting Negative to Positive Energy

We all have toxic thoughts about the actions or decisions of others that serve no positive purpose in our lives. Perhaps if we'd take the time to understand the decisions of others, we would learn about ourselves and open ourselves up to new opportunity. In this episode, we'll discuss: Valuing what matters to people Meeting people where they're at The downside of learning (hint: there isn't one) Supporting People who think different than you

In ultra endurance events you also have what's Called a Rabbit, or pacer...someone faster than you that you can chase to improve your time. We should all have rabbits in areas of our lives that we wish to improve in. In this episode, we'll discuss: How Rabbits help you reach higher goals Vetting your Rabbit Why you should become a Rabbit Surrounding yourself with people better than you

While playing the New Call of Duty game which focuses on the Cold War era and all of the CIA and special forces working behind the scenes fighting battles we weren't aware of... I'm reminded of how much is done behind the scenes in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: The power of thought in creating your world view Picking the right circle What are you doing when no one is looking

How many times have you set a goal quietly because you were afraid you weren't good enough to reach it? Did you reach it? No, and why not? Because it was too quiet. To hit big goals, we have to Make Proclamations with ourselves. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why quiet goals don't get reached The importance of small changes for big results Fewer Goals, with Deeper Meaning

When I was younger and attempting to water ski for the first time, I was given two simple rules. 1. Keep your Skis facing up 2. Don't let go of the rope. My skis fell off as soon as the boat took off, but I did not let go of the rope.... and that's the secret to success. In this episode, we'll discuss: Giving yourself Instructions Reaffirming Your Goals Why you have to hold your breath

I was recently asked "what are the top 5 things people should think about when starting a business?" I thought about it for a while and decided to answer it on today's episode. In this episode, we'll discuss: Crossing the T's and Dotting the I's of the Money How far you should forecast and plan Responsibility and Accountability The End Game The most important rule

During my trail runs I see squirrels feverishly working on collecting nuts for the winter and minding their own business. I thought to myself, what if we had the focus and confidence of squirrels? In this episode, we'll cover: Anticipating Change Storing up new Skills How to develop Confidence The beauty of believing in yourself

Do you ever find yourself in a disagreement and then ask yourself, "does this really even matter?" If not, you're missing out on the peace and joy that comes from staying focused on what matters and ignoring what doesn't. In this episode, we'll cover: Deciding What matters The litmus test you should develop distancing ourselves from the irrelevant filling the void

I set a personal record in the 10k (6.2 mile) run yesterday and no one was around to witness it....that's why it excited me. True joy is when you only need your own applause to be happy. In this episode, we'll discuss: Planting Seeds Treating Goals like Game Day Immersing yourself in victory Running Your Race

Have you ever chased silence? If so, you understand how powerful it is. If not, you're missing out on the source of your greatest ideas and problem solving abilities. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you must search for silence Experience to Enjoy Removing Noise From your Life The definition of True Peace

Today is a big day for our country, Voting Day.... the day that has been divisive as people hold on to their beliefs and elect the candidate they believe is in alignment. But do you ever vote for yourself? You have two candidates, the you of the past and the you of what the future could bring. Which will you elect? Weighing your Options How to slant your views like the news The importance of a Decision Electing Yourself

Yesterday While bowling for the first time in years, I picked up on the fact that the strategy in bowling mirrors the strategy for success in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why The Results May Vary Finding the approach that works for you The Grooves of Success Focus on the Pin in front of you The Scoreboard Lies

I'm fascinated by Super Hero origin stories. The hero finds his powers, learns how to harness them and then must face a super opponent. We too, have the ability to unleash the super hero inside of us. In this episode, we'll discuss: Becoming the hero in your own story Finding your super power How to activate and harness your power The importance of adversity

I like to keep a clean car and was asked lately why I wash it even in the rain. My answer, "I don't let what's happening outside affect how I feel inside." In today's episode we discuss keeping a positive attitude during the storms of life. In this episode, we discuss: Storing Happiness and Hope How to be happy alone how to wait out the storms of life Circumstance versus Certainty

Recently, my mom was gardening and pruning a sunflower and attempted to pull what looked like weeds. What she found was that peanuts had been growing underneath in a place they shouldn't be able to grow.... we too can find opportunity, even when others say it's impossible. In this episode, Baylor discusses: How to identify opportunity How to water someone else's garden Why focusing on yourself helps others The purpose of patience

Do you ever have those days where you feel like you've lost yourself? If so, you're not alone but there is a way to get out of that rut. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being honest with yourself about where you are Anchoring yourself to gain momentum Getting the building blocks of yourself back Retracing Your Steps

This weekend, I was reminded of how happy it used to make me when my parents would take us to get a rootbeer float. To play on that nostalgia, I went and got one and learned a few lessons along the way. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to relive nostalgic moments today Finding the great combinations of life Locating the ingredients of happiness The importance of treating yourself

Do you live for the weekend? Are you trading 5 days of misery for 2 days of happiness? How we attack the weekend is a good indicator of our growth, happiness, and overall quality of life. We discuss how to have the proper weekend mindset today. In this episode, we'll cover: How to win when everyone else relaxes Setting Yourself up for a productive week How to have an epic weekend Utilizing Weekends to reach your dreams

In my weekly Facebook WINsday Video series I discussed tips for Fighting season depression and anxiety. Today we take an in-depth look at those strategies. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of acknowledging your own feelings The most important question you can ask yourself Gaining momentum through small actions Creating Blackout dates to recharge

I remember once a few days before I was to speak at an all day event, I lost my voice. I remember being frightened about what would happen if I couldn't use my voice. The problem today is that many don't understand the power of their voice and stay silent as a result. Today we discuss how to use your voice and make it count. In this episode, we'll cover: The fallacy of not loving something until you lose it Why experience is the ultimate litmus test of authenticity How to use your voice for good

Anytime I'm in a major city by a large body of water, I check out the yacht club to draw inspiration. I love seeing the massive boats, but more importantly, I love seeing what people name their yachts. In the same fashion, we have an opportunity to name our legacy or body of work...based on action. In this episode, we'll cover: The power of thinking "super" How to escape "right now" mentality Defining your own legacy

While training for a 50 mile race, my weekend training plan called for a 3 hour run on Saturday, followed by a 10k on Sunday. I didn't realize how sore I'd be going into the Sunday run and I thought about how important "the day after" a big event is if we want to continue to perform at peak levels. In this episode, we'll cover: Rebounding from a big win or loss The importance of a short term memory How to Attack the Day

While in Chicago, I noticed that all the best pizza places took 45-mins to an hour to bring out your pizza. In a world that says "I need it now" the great pizzerias in Chicago understood that quality takes time. It's true in Pizza, It's true in life. In this episode, we'll cover: Why You Should Slow Down Realizing your Goals are Too Small How to avoid the Rat Race

This past weekend I was at a Coffee Shop in Chicago watching people at the kiosk add so many flavors, sugars, and cremes to their coffee order that there was no way the coffee would be able to do it's intended job.... and I thought about it: how often does the "stuff" in life slow us down? In this episode, we'll cover: Why "extra" is bad Removing Mental Calories Focusing on the Intended Result First Selecting Necessary Tools for Growth

Yesterday in Oklahoma, I had Native American Fry Bread for the first time... Not only did I have and enjoy it, it was made by the National Fry Bread Champion. I had never heard of it and it helped me understand that we should all focus on being the best at something in the world. In this episode, we'll cover: Taking Inventory of your Skill Ingredients Committing to excellence in one area of life How to rise above a negative environment

Recently at a funeral for my aunt, my brother and I passed by my grandmother's house in Alabama and my brother remarked on how he missed those simple days before the material world clouded our vision. I thought about how true that is and how far we've all gotten from happiness simply because we chase the wrong things. In this episode, we'll cover: Deciphering between good and bad stress How to get out of the rat race in life The beauty of getting back to the basics Strategies for being truly happy

Once before a large crowd, I was asked by the sound engineer if I wanted a handheld mic or a lavalier mic that I didn't have to hold. Since I was unsure of what I said under my breath and was afraid of the crowd hearing it, I chose the handheld mic. The things we tell ourselves dictate our direction in life. In this episode, we'll cover: Listening to Your Real Voice Identifying the negative thoughts How to increase the volume of positivity How to remove negative people from around you

All week I dreaded the upcoming 14 mile training run that I had scheduled for Saturday morning. Finally, I told myself, just do it now! And at 11:33pm on Friday night, I took off. In life, if we quit overthinking things, we can be so much further along. In this episode, we'll cover: Why thought prevents growth How much energy thought takes The two most important things to focus on

In 2018, 30 seconds before the start of a Marathon I was set to run, I received a text from my brother and it simply said, "Dominate by Consistency." On today's episode, Britton discusses what that means and how you can apply it to your life for peak performance. In this episode, we'll cover: How to overcome fear with consistency The Importance of Mistakes Consistency in Action

They say in a 100 mile race, the 80-mile mark is the halfway point. The truth is, in any worthwhile endeavor, the work doesn't start until it gets tough and you feel like you can't continue. I sat down with my brother to discuss how to overcome those mental challenges. In this episode, we'll cover: Training for "the hard part" Redefining difficult How to effectively lead Why clear-cut communication can change your life

So many fall victim too the "because that happened then, I can't do this now" mentality. But what if those beliefs are false? What if you're capable of more? My brother has battled back from a broken back and torn Achilles to become a multisport ultra-endurance athlete. Today we discuss the lessons learned from ultra-endurance sports.In this episode, we'll cover: Drowning out the "I want to quit" voice How to address limiting beliefs in yourself The importance of tapping into the right support groups The discipline it takes to win Why you should train like you're in last place

There comes a point before you start any great journey or as you start to get to the pinnacle of a goal where you're attacked by a demon of doubt, insecurity, or worry. How do we combat it? I sat down with my Brother to find the answer. In this episode, we'll cover: Responding to self-doubt How we under index our own ability Battling insecurity Winning the battle in your mind