Shark Theory

Have you experienced a seeming depression after an important milestone? Perhaps it was a race or a huge sale of a company or any milestone in between? You're not alone and today we discuss beating those lows. In this episode, we'll cover: Reframing achievement as standards not goals The importance of reflection Why you should appreciate being lost How to recalibrate your life

I'm encouraged by the recent solidarity amongst citizens around the world in standing up against racism and police brutality. While racism can't be solved overnight, on today's episode I share practical action steps you can apply to keep fighting for equality. In this episode, we'll cover: Keeping your foot on the gas of change How to outlast the hype to get real change The need for transparency A policing solution Fighting for those who can't breathe Special thank you to my good friend Kennith Smith of Dfw.ink for being part of the solution.

No matter how strong our minds are, we all hit a point where we are mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. What do we do then? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of deescalation periods How to actively recover and not lose progress Keeping your eye on the prize

I was recently asked, "What is your best skill?" My response was "my ability to learn and learn quickly." By making learning a hard skill, you can accelerate your growth and reach elevated levels of success quicker. In this episode, we'll cover: A new view on learning Locking in WHY you are learning The art of immersion for learning

Too often we fall into the belief that we have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to rebuilding careers, lives, and goals. But what if we adopted a mindset of just "adding a little extra" instead of creating the whole platform? In this episode, we'll cover: Why you shouldn't build from scratch Defining what it is you bring to the table The hard questions you have to ask yourself The beauty of amplification

I set a goal to run 150 miles this month. I ran 175 and ended with an epic 31 mile ultra marathon. Today I Reflect on the month and the lessons that can help us conquer epic goals. In this episode, we'll cover: What goals truly do The secret sauce to success How to enjoy the process Thinking past the finish line

An old college football coach of mine always told us "run through the line not to the line." I've adopted that mindset toward every goal or finish line I've crossed since. The same mindset can help you as well. In this episode, we'll cover: How to maintain passion at the end Fueling yourself with memories of the beginning Gathering strength for a strong finish

Perhaps you've been labeled the "black sheep" of your family or office. At the very least, you have areas of your life you wish you could change. You can change them. In this episode, we'll cover: Taking Decisive Action Why you have to live it and not play the part The only person you have to impress The time it takes to be great

Have you ever looked and asked yourself, "How did I gain this much weight or spend all my money or end up in a life of mediocrity?" The answer is most likely you didn't see yourself on the downhill slide. In this episode, we'll cover: The dangers of "too easy" How to recognize convenience Why difficult roads are the best roads

We are all comfortable in our comfort zone and that's the problem. Have you ever thought about what would happen if you realized you had been selling yourself short and the limits you thought you had weren't real? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of surrounding yourself with Big Minds How to not overthink big goals Breaking the Illusion of Limits

Today is a day of remembrance of those who gave their lives for us to enjoy the freedoms we have. On today's episode, we look at the best way to honor those heroes. In this episode, we'll cover: Honoring those we lost The importance of pausing to reflect How to honor heroes by maximizing your life

At the gym yesterday I saw every other treadmill and cardio machine post a sign that said "temporarily unavailable." Though I disliked it, I pondered the question "what could we gain by becoming temporarily unavailable ourselves?" In this episode, we'll cover: Understanding why we are so available How to decipher who is worth your time The importance of reflection and reevaluation Purposeful Unavailability

In the classic fairy tale, Hansel & Gretel, Hansel placed a path of pebbles and breadcrumbs to find his way back home from the dark forest. Success, like Hansel's pebbles, leaves clues on how to find it. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of process over result Finding commonalities in those you admire How to differentiate yourself The importance of leaving a blueprint for others

Native Americans understood the importance of finding purpose for everything. Indians on the plains used all parts of a Buffalo to serve their needs. If we can learn to find fuel and use in everything in our lives, we honor ourselves and those around us. In this episode, we'll cover: Framing your needs Storing memories to use as fuel How to use pain to push your cause

We often become disappointed when we don't live up to our own, or others don't live up to our, expectations. But what if our expectations are wrong? In this episode, we'll cover: Ego vs. Capacity expectations Reframing Expectations Stabilizing expectations Setting a new bar

During a recent run that wasn't going according to plan, I learned a valuable lesson about life... we choose whether we see beauty in life or whether we see stress and worry. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of Stopping How Observing life around you can help your life The importance of BEING A PART of the life around you

Aside from it being the 22 year anniversary of the series finale of Seinfeld, yesterday marked the 22nd anniversary of a huge car accident that I had where my car rolled numerous times. Reflecting back, there were life lessons I learned from that now that I didn't realize back then. In this episode, we'll cover: No matter how bad your situation looks, if you're alive, you have a chance to fix it or come out on top How to find help in unlikely places Slowing down on the unpaved paths of life Rebounding from an accident or tragedy

Not every day is a great day, in fact, we all have days that are just down right "bad." But even on bad days we can be productive. The travesty of life isn't the bad day, it's the wasted day. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of a "yea and" mindset Shifting focus to others to change your day How to find a micro win Compartmentalizing bad aspects of your day

In Golf, pros talk about the importance of the short, middle, and long game. In financial portfolios, advisors also talk about the importance of all three. How often do we focus on short, middle, and long game when it comes to our goals, health, and careers? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of a system Breaking the short/long focus trap How to get more by doing less

In his documentary "The Last Dance," Michael Jordan said "winning has a price." It's true in all aspects of our lives and today we discuss that price. In this episode, we'll cover: Why half commitment is no commitment Establishing "winning savings" Why you must develop a blackhole mentality How to fuel your desire to win

Peak performers often struggle with "rest" because we view it as the enemy of progress. What if we could train our minds to apply the same focus to rest as we do to our active days? The result would be a more mentally and physically sharp versions of ourselves that not only reach our goals, but reach them at max strength. In this episode, we'll cover: The purpose of rest Reframing your mindset to enjoy rest Scheduling BlackOut Dates A new take on Commitment

I sit here thoughtless as I think about the tragedy of Amhaud Arbery murder...and I Just stared at a candle for what seems like an eternity. Then it hit me...there is so many lessons contained in the candle flame. In this episode, we'll cover: The true definition of success How to control the flame in life Lighting the path for others How to fill the world with a great aroma

Most runners experience what's known as a "runner's high." Maybe I'm not fast enough to get that euphoria. But on a recent run I decided to find perspective in the things I don't enjoy. In this episode, we'll cover: How to defeat mental monsters An alternate look at what "winning" means Preparing for the unexpected The ultimate goal of life

Jerry Seinfeld released a hilarious new comedy called "23 hours to kill." He touched on the fact that we as a society are always in a hurry to get to the "next" thing. Today we discuss why that mindset prevents us from growing. In this episode, we'll cover: Why you should be where you are How to overcome "dreamer" mentality The most important question to ask yourself if you procrastinate Why you should focus on the present if you aren't happy

We often confuse "doing more" with "spending more Time doing," and we're wrong. Doing more is about maximizing the time spent doing, not spending more time. In this episode we'll cover: Why you shouldn't work longer Simple methods for learning from others I importance of "do more" mindsets The Periodic table of growth

When our electronics get bogged down, we reset them to restore them to maximum efficiency. Our lives work in a similar matter. In this episode, we'll cover: A new perspective on Reset How to move forward by stepping back Developing an Exploration mindset A checklist of areas to reset Special thanks to E. Solis for the topic

I love challenges that make me prioritize my health and give me a goal to strive toward. I also understand the increased levels of stress that many face as we attempt to rebuild our lives, businesses, and careers after COVID. Mental health is an issue for us all. With my new challenge, I aim to help you strengthen your Mindset through a physical challenge. In this episode, we'll cover: What is the Wintality 150? What is the weight of stress? How shifting our focus to others can save our lives Why you must set difficult goals Visit https://baylorbarbee.com/Wintality150 for more information and a free downloadable mileage tracker. Use #Wintality150 if you do this challenge. I'll be giving out random prizes all month to participants.

When the quarantine first started, the shelves at stores were empty. Anxious patrons waited for the shelves to be stocked and inventory to be back in supply. We think about inventory at stores, but how often do we take inventory on our own lives? In this episode, we'll cover: Why being selfish is the best way to be selfless Running supply chain management on yourself Stocking the isles of the greatest store - you How to leave a legacy Special thanks to E. Solis for the collaboration on today's topic.

Conflict is bad...or is it? Have you ever stopped to think that there are valuable lessons that can be learned from conflict and the main source or the argument usually isn't what you believe it is? In this episode, we'll cover: The underlying motive behind conflict Winning by losing arguments The Four types of conflict resolution The scoreboard for conflicts

We admire the beauty of roses but do we ever ask ourselves, "Why do roses have thorns?" They have thorns for two very important reasons and those reasons are the key to succeeding in life. In this episode, we'll cover the following: Identifying your thorns (and why they are important) How to sharpen the skills that others despise How to have growth-minded thorns The importance of becoming a rose

This weekend I ran into a lady who was down on her luck, most likely homeless. She wanted something I had but rather than ask for a handout, she tried to bring value of her own. If only we all shared that mindset. In this episode, we'll cover: The law of reciprocity Why you have to know what you want Taking inventory of what you can give How to win by giving more than you get

Years ago my mom asked me to help her plant tulips. I thought it'd be as simple as sprinkling some seeds in the dirt and covering them up. Boy was I wrong. However, I learned some lessons from gardening that day that can be applied to growth and success in life. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of visualizing the garden Why you must immerse yourself in your craft How to avoid getting lost The waiting game

"Who Am I" is one of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself. We all have two versions of ourselves. We have the idealistic version that we'd like to be and we have the version that we actually are. But how do we close the gap to make them the same person? In this episode, we'll cover: Why patterns are better than actions Understanding the different versions of ourselves How to identify successful patterns Changing what needs to change

We all reminisce and often think about "the good ol days." But what if I told you that hindsight isn't 20/20 and neither is your current reality? You don't view the world as it is/was, you view it how you were/are. Science backs this. In this episode, we'll cover: Why your memory lies to you The brains process to form thought The "important/unimportant" fallacy How to get in the driver's seat of your own life

We all have areas of our lives we falsely believe "this is how I am." Whether it's the inability to wake up early, stay healthy, reach financial goals or positions in a company, we all have limiting beliefs. How do we break through those beliefs? In this episode, we'll cover: What types of Beliefs should be challenged How to be open to change Playing the "Positive What if" Game Getting Input from someone who's where you want to be

Last night, the first part of the "Last Dance," a 10 part docuseries on Michael Jordan's 97-98 Championship Bulls team aired on ESPN. The documentary chronicled the battles behind the scenes as the bulls looked to win another championship. 24 years later we're just now learning about what they had to endure. We're all fighting battles others don't know about. In this episode, we'll cover: Keeping naysayers out of your lockeroom How to address the elephant in the room The extra hurdles of success How to use silent wars to your advantage

There's life lessons in everything. While "socially distancing" and waiting in line at Starbucks for my coffee yesterday, I learned a few lessons on what it takes to be successful. In this episode, we'll cover: Why Versatility is the key to upward growth How to be available The most underrated secret to finding opportunity Enjoying the rewards of life

Have you ever sat there and felt completely uninspired and as a result the task you were performing seemed far more difficult than it should? The reason is often that when you have no purpose attached to your action or no go or result you're after, you get lost. In this episode, we'll cover: Viewing Goals as Checkpoints not Finish Lines Setting Mile Markers to evaluate progress The danger of living uninspired Why you should enjoy the race of life

As an author, the hardest chapter to write is the final chapter. However, knowing that you want to write helps frame the whole book. The same concept can be applied to life. If you know how you want it to end, you can write the best story. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of maximizing Today How to inspire others with vision Attaining Peace

We all have a breaking point, but do we all understand that perhaps breaking points are necessary? There is power in a break. In this episode, we'll cover: The misconception of breaking points How to break through not break down The different type of breaking points Why some things need to remain broken The importance of shutting the door behind you

Yesterday was the two year anniversary of Shark Theory. I appreciate all the support. On today's episode, I list some of the lessons I've learned from two years of creating these episodes that you can apply to any endeavor. In this episode, we'll cover: Start now. Figure it out later. Finding what works for you Getting the right feedback Grow through consistency The impact of being proud of your work

We all remember the classic nursery rhyme, "the Itsy bitsy spider," about a spider determined to make it up the storm drain. In a current environment that has "washed many of us out," the itsy bitsy spider mindset is what we need to embody to stay strong during these current challenges we face. In this episode, we'll cover: Developing a Spout Vision Turning Adversity into Allies Start Over, Start Often Embracing Who You Are Special Thanks to Zara Sloan Emmett for singing the Itsy Bitsy Spider on today's episode. #RIPDRE

Before every boxing bout, the referee brings both boxers to the center of the ring and issues this command - "Protect Yourself at All Times." This isn't just true in boxing, it's also vital for success in life. In this episode, we'll cover: Why being selfish is the ultimate way to be selfless Why you shouldn't enter fights you can't win The importance of a solid support system and foundation The best way to help others

A new look often symbolizes a dramatic change from one chapter of life to the next. We all need a "new look" mentality so that we emerge from quarantine as a bolder-newer version of ourselves instead of the same person we were before it started. Identifying a trait you always wanted The process of change The backwards approach to becoming who you want to be

Since the world is standing still, many of us are idle minded and unsure of what to do next. The problem with an idle mind is that nothing positive comes from it. In this episode, we'll cover: Why it's best to not know the "proper" way to attack a goal The importance of child-like dreams Establishing Verticals for success Filling your mind with Proper Fuel The macro and micro guide to growth Tune in to The USA Today Network's LocalIQ page today at 4pm CST for a live stream on why "Mindset Matters" that I'll be a part of >> https://facebook.com/LocalIQ

Many aren't taking as many selfies as normal due to not looking and feeling their best because of quarantines and lack of access to physical maintenance services. But how about mental selfies? When was the last time you took a snapshot of your mindset and worked on showcasing the best version of it? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of analyzing your mindset Coping with Change The questions you must ask yourself to improve your mindset Why perspective is everything How to readjust your mindset for growth I'll be on the USA Today Network's LocalIQ's Facebook Live tomorrow with Tracy Oswald and Jenn Karsner discussing why Mindset Matters at 4pm CST, tune in tomorrow here >> https://www.facebook.com/LOCALiQ/

WIth the world being uncertain and several people either laid off or furloughed, many are facing what we as authors face daily - staring at a blank page....aka starting over. Did you realize that some of the most legendary minds in history embraced the concept of starting over? In this episode, we'll cover: Why we fear starting over The Beauty of a fresh start How action removes fear The importance of Mistakes

With lives, careers, and businesses in limbo during this time of extreme uncertainty, many people prepare for doomsday scenarios. What if instead of taking the full force of the worst-case scenarios in your life, you learned to take the impact in a way that allowed you to avoid being knocked out and still find a way to win? In this episode, we'll cover: Why you have to become essential How boxers avoid being knocked out How to avoid disaster and fight back Why caring about people will help you win forever

My Brother, our friend Brian and I all accomplished an epic goal yesterday by completing 500,000 meters on a rowing machine in just one month. On today's episode I talk about some of the lessons and how you can apply them toward achieving your own epic goals. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you shouldn't overthink the plan The importance of Accountability How to gain support Success comes from your ability to Adapt Respecting a challenge or an opponent Why you should do a little more

There's so many parallels between the game of chess and life. If you operate your life like a Chess Master, You'll stay focused and always find a way to win regardless of what adversities or opposition is thrown your way. In this episode, we'll cover: Deciding who you're going to be How strategy affects long term results The importance of "the little" people The most humbling lesson