The Reinvention Project with Jim Rome

Iconic entrepreneur, film producer & Dodgers/Warriors owner Peter Guber on why the sports business is really the emotional transformation business, what makes a great movie, how to keep the main thing the main thing & why success must be earned every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaquem Griffin on his journey to becoming the first one-handed player in the modern era of the NFL, why pro football was always "Plan B" and his goal to help, motivate and inspire now that he's on to "Plan A." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve reached Episode 50 of the Reinvention Project. It’s my passion and your support is greatly appreciated. This week is another solo effort. This time it’s my speech on mental toughness from Ben Newman’s Mental Toughness Forum. I hope you’ll give it a spin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Thomas, AKA E.T. The Hip Hop Preacher, on his incredible journey from abject poverty to superstar motivational speaker, how to put yourself in “miracle territory,” why skill and will go hand in hand, profiting off the business of YOU & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Caldaroni on what it really means to be resilient, why perfection is a lie, optimizing your lifestyle for optimal results, why preparation eliminates anxiety, how to reach your peak performance state and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Gordon on what drives grit and determination, a high vs low state of mind, finding the path to happiness through purpose, why success follows trust, avoiding burnout, the importance of positivity and how we give power to the things we fear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Crews on his journey from the NFL to rock bottom to Hollywood, shedding a mindset of entitlement, the image vs the man, why the only discipline is self-discipline, choosing between success and revenge and the best advice he's ever received. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Mylett returns to discuss "The Power of One More," why big life changes are closer than you think, making your thoughts work for you, using intentions as a source of strength, how to generate self confidence and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Neeb on how beating stage IV cancer altered his perspective, his "survivor's obligation," the massive potential of post-traumatic growth, the importance of seeking discomfort every day and the transformational power of the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Ballantyne on pouring your focus into what really matters, removing negatives and hacking away the unnecessary, how quickly you can shift your mindset, the five things you should never do and how getting up 15 mins earlier can change your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Collin Henderson on mastering your mindset, how to pre-plan thoughts, exercise your mind & properly process pain, the value of healthy self-talk, why Imposter Syndrome is shockingly common and how to use passion to find your niche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Koppelman on the process of turning ideas into reality, defining "The Moment," how to prepare to take advantage of life-changing opportunities and why pursuing your passions is the most fulfilling motivation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob McClanaghan on living a dream life while hiding severe depression, the suicide attempt that finally made him seek help, the importance of putting yourself and your mental health first and why telling someone how you feel is the first step to getting better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Zimmer on overcoming addiction, how to go about changing your behavior, the secret to living a good life, why a growth mindset is critical to self improvement, the importance of accepting help from others and how being active leads to healthier thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Hawley on finding himself after football, what he gained from going minimalist and traveling the country by van, how freedom lies on the other side of fear, why vulnerability should be rewarded and how diving into the unknown leads to deeper life meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iron Cowboy James Lawrence on his incredible, world-record setting “Conquer 100,” why quitting is never an option and rock bottom is actually exactly where you want to be, how showing up is the most important thing and harnessing your most powerful asset: the mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Siegel on pivoting from Wall St to performance coaching, how the pandemic led to personal breakthrough, the power of mindset, how to tap & adjust the "blueprint to your brain" to own your mind, embracing a gladiator lifestyle and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly Bloom on making it huge in the world of high-stakes underground poker, being chased by the mob and the feds, and losing everything only to reprogram her mind and reinvent herself & her life completely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leif Babin on his evolution from combat leader to leadership mentor, developing the will and mindset of a Navy SEAL, how to truly take "extreme ownership," why there are no bad teams, just bad leaders and how discipline equals freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Durkin on the importance of mentors, what it means to be an "overcomer," how to hear your whispers, why the key to being on is knowing how to turn it off, the connection between routine & success and how the people around you influence your thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabby Reece on evolving beyond athletic stardom, seeking equilibrium over happiness, nurturing your own mental health, how to work through relationship struggles, the impact of nutrition, breathing and fitness on wellness and believing in the best in others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Wood on the devastating, sudden end to his NFL career, building an identity outside of football, the importance of a growth mindset, his strategy for beating anxiety, the value of competing against yourself and how the people you spend your time with shape you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO, humanitarian and best-selling author David Meltzer on making and losing a fortune, completely rebuilding himself and his brand, activating and deactivating his DNA, the true definition of happiness and his mission to transform 1 BILLION lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Hanlen on reverse-engineering your dream life, appreciating what you do have instead of sweating what you don't, how to "CSI your life," owning the unseen hours, tenacity as a mindset and how hoops lessons apply to the business world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Grover on winning the battlefield of the mind, unlocking the winner inside all of us, Kobe & MJ's relentless mindset, what it means to truly bet on yourself, and the definition of true grit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe DeSena on his journey from swimming pool cleaner to Wall St to Spartan Race titan, parenting in complex times, the value of tough love, the 3 keys to business success and why it's never too late to develop true resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Norton on the horrifying football injury that left him paralyzed, how he defied a bleak prognosis to walk again, his inspirational new film ‘7 Yards,’ turning life’s lowest moments into its greatest gifts and starting a family with the love of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Rome checks in with a solo episode on where his personal reinvention stands, what he has learned, what continues to work for him and what he plans to do to ensure his best 25 years of his life are in front of him and not behind him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Newman on mental conditioning, what drives Nick Saban, finding your "burn," why productivity is a math problem, how stacking "prize fighter days" leads to results and the importance of resisting the easy route and choosing hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Stulberg on what it means to be fully grounded, healthy ways to define personal success, how moving your body strengthens your mind, activating a “flow state,” why you should go all-in on the things you care about and how hard challenges keep you humble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott O’Neil on what he learned from a successful run as Sixers CEO, bouncing back from losing a dream job and experiencing a major personal tragedy, becoming an effective leader, what it means to ‘Be Where Your Feet Are’ and prioritizing what's most important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Frisella on building an enormously successful business from nothing, mastering mental toughness, turning a horrible injury into his biggest asset, having a non-compromising internal voice and maintaining motivation after achieving huge success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Weatherford on finding life purpose after a successful football career, why winning the Super Bowl left him feeling unfulfilled, overcoming addiction struggles and how he’s found a new direction through faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scot Ruggles on building a unique career blending football and acting, the surprise audition with a legendary director that got him started, how he managed a personal reinvention through therapy and how meditation and yoga give him power over mind and body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jason Selk on developing mental toughness, unlocking the ability to choose and control thoughts, how to avoid problem-centric thinking, the importance of relentless solution focus, how to take control of the rest of your life and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Menounos on her unique path to stardom, following her mother’s courageous example and overcoming her tragic loss, the power of a positive mindset, why it’s important to define your own success, how a brain tumor became an opportunity for rebirth and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James "Lightning" Wilks on his reinvention from fighter to self-taught filmmaker, the unbelievable response to his documentary The Game Changers, the masculinity complex tied up in eating meat, the immense health benefits of a plant-based diet, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Michael Gervais on achieving self-mastery, not leaving your mental training to chance, the common thread connecting the world’s greatest achievers, living in the present, conquering anxiety, the importance of sleep and recovery for all of us, not just athletes and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired SEAL Commander, Mark Divine on being the creator of your life experiences, the importance of meditation, developing an inner guidance system, owning your thoughts, and doing everything with precision and purpose. This is a priceless conversation for those looking to develop an unbeatable mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Franzese on how he went from being a mob boss, spending a decade in prison, surviving solitary confinement and miraculously leaving the life to how he reconciles his past and why his redemption story is ripe with lessons for us all. This is an all-time story of complete and total transformation and reinvention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life doesn't always go exactly to plan. David Nurse explains "the pivot" and the importance of finding purpose and meaning in your true calling. Plus, how to develop an unshakable mindset, build daily momentum, and what a productive morning routine can do to positively influence your entire life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paralympic medalist, motivational speaker, and writer Amy Purdy, on rising to the challenge after double leg amputation, the power of visualization, how she starts and ends every single day, why she'll never give up, and the creativity and inspiration that comes from daydreaming and putting your phone down. Amy Purdy is a true force of nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon on positivity being a choice, talking to yourself instead of listening to yourself, gardening and ripping the weeds from your mind, taking walks of gratitude, dealing with haters and why it’s never too late for anyone to reinvent. This is the right conversation at the right time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Vaynerchuk's extremely powerful message on turning passion into a paycheck, nature v. nurture, the importance of good parenting, why 57 is actually the new 39, and how not caring what people think equals true freedom. Gary Vee will tell you the secret isn't a secret at all. It’s just going on offense, working your face off and being totally fearless. And best of all, it’s never too late to get into the game and take control of your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC lightweight Michael Chandler on eliminating self-pity and self-sabotage, being galvanized by the fire, braving the unknown and reinventing a new version of himself that has him on the verge of a world championship and superstardom. Once a small guy, from a small town, with small aspirations, Chandler is now an MMA superstar, with a world-class mindset, maniacal work ethic and an even better story to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-sellng author and noted stoic Ryan Holiday shares his rules for living a better life, breaks down essential vs. non-essential, whether or not we use technology or it uses us, why watching the news on television is one of the worst ideas ever and how we all need to get the eff to sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired Navy Seal Chadd Wright describes risking it ALL to become a Seal, why patience is everything, enduring the process, taking quitting off the table, the furnace of adversity, maintaining standards of honor and integrity, not caring about results, and why you should train like you fight. An unbelievable listen with grips of real life applications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former SEAL Commander Rich Diviney explains why we should strive for optimal performance instead of peak performance, as well as the difference between attributes and skills. Also, the importance of asking yourself the right questions, the Two-Minute Rule and why laughter really is the best medicine. If you’re looking for practical strategies to get the most out of your life, this is the conversation for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damon West is the ultimate example of reinvention and transformation, going from addict, to criminal, to a life sentence in a maximum security prison, to professor, best-selling author and legendary motivational speaker. He is the ultimate change agent and his inspirational message resonates with all he comes into contact with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inky Johnson’s entire life changed in one catastrophic moment. However, he refused to allow it or any other circumstance to define him or his life. Now, he shares his amazing transformation and reinvention to inspire, motivate and push others to achieve greatness, regardless of situation or circumstance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices