Between the Ears

This song has been with me through life's challenges and I want to share it with you. When you walk through a storm Hold your head up high And don't be afraid of the dark At the end of a storm There's a golden sky And the sweet silver song of a lark Walk on through the wind Walk on through the rain Though your dreams be tossed and blown Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never wal...

This is a concept that has had significant positive influence on my own mindset development. It's a rather simple concept that doesn't require advanced knowledge of optics, rather a basic but important understanding on the difference. The immediate actionability of this concept has been beneficial time and time again. I'm excited to share this and hope I articulated well enough for you adopt and i...

It is impossible to truly recap K and my trip to Wales for the Do Lectures Breakthrough workshop. So, I'm not going to try. Instead, I give a little insight as to what the Do Lectures company is, why we went, how we went, and a couple cool things from the trip. I don't listen to these after I record or do any editing, but know I left so much unsaid. I'm good with that though because I think it hon...

What are guarantees really supposed to do? Provide comfort and reassurance? I get it if we're talking about a seat belt, but I see guarantees being either demanded or promised in places they have no business being in. I was fired up making a cup of coffee and talking to myself about them, so here's my take. Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

Mindset is a word I often hear, but rarely do I hear the conversation go deeper than what's at the surface. I think we can do better than just point and attribute 'mindset' with something that usually 'looks' like success, in the catch-all type way. I offer my definition of mindset as a foundation upon which we can have a conversation and examine what mindset development looks like. Support the sh...

"Listen to what I'm saying, not for the holes in what I'm saying. I know there are holes." An incredible man, strong leader, dear friend, and mentor of mine told me this while we were in a far away land. It had profound impact on me given the individual and the situation. I still hear his words and it continues to impact and shape the way I try to listen, both to others and myself. Support the sho...

The concept of boundaries is something I've never really fully appreciated and understood through action, let alone been 'good at' implementing. I've often viewed them as something they are not and myself as someone I do not want to be within their limits. I'm working to reframe and reshape how I view boundaries, both their purpose and utilization for myself and others around me, so they can facil...

Follow through is how we continue momentum as a result of a positive experience. It is our way of taking things with us to use in our every day. It can also be very fleeting. In moments of extreme clarity and inspiration, follow through is hardly questioned. Then reality sets in. We slip back into old ways, habits and routines and are left wondering where that desire to make progress went. Support...

I'm beginning to open up about my struggle transitioning from the military, why I somewhat spontaneously drove to Florida, and what I connected with and learned from the sun the past few days.  This wasn't the time or way I thought I would start this conversation, but it's appropriate and as good a time as any. I struggled recording this episode and know the conversation is far from over, but...

Leading with Love is the greatest form of inner strength and self leadership. What does taking the higher road look like? I believe it looks like leading with love through action. Otherwise it's just more words and noise. Support the show

I have struggles, beyond just recording this episode. When I consider my contribution to my perspective it helps me find what I am looking for. All too often what is being 'found' is external without awareness of looking for it. This one might be messy, but that's life and that's my experience I want to share with you and honor the intent of this podcast. Support the show

The Unknown is a huge part of BTE events because it is truly an amazing thing. It is often viewed as darkness and a place where doubt, fear, and insecurities fester. These things block out the light and can keep us from truly knowing ourselves in ways we couldn't see if not for the Unknown. Jump into the Unknown and get to know yourself in a way that cannot be known otherwise. Support the show (ht...

"Mental Toughness" is a term I hardly ever use, on purpose. I think it is misunderstood and spun out of control, commoditized and pumped out to the masses in a misleading way. Frankly, I have tried to avoid association with it because what I believe it is and what I see it being promoted as are often at odds with each other. I've been in the 'mental toughness' space for a while, keeping my eyes an...

It's a big question. I think most of my life I have been in search of this answer. I take a stab at answering this question here in an honest and unrehearsed way. I will admit it wasn't easy to do. I also know it won't be the last time I ask myself "Who am I?" Support the show

Here we go. I'm not sure what I'm doing, which is another way of saying I'm learning. I'm opening up, I'm going within myself, and I'm inviting you along for the journey.  Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)