Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | A Show for Driven Leaders

Andrew Moses, host of the podcast “Everybody Pulls the Tarp,” joins the show this week to talk about why the most successful and productive organizations are the ones whose people are willing to do whatever is needed at the moment, regardless of if it matches their job description. Connect with Andrew Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 Everybody Pulls the Tarp Podcast Andrew's newsletter can be found here...

The best don't just do their best when everyone's watching, they do it all the time. Hear a story on one of the greatest ever and how it applies to the work you do at the gym, in your cubicle, and every day in life.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Click here  to...

Maybe it's not more positive thinking you need, but productive thinking? Learn how neutral thinking is more powerful than positive thinking when it comes to being productive and battling negative thinking.   Order Trevor Moawad's book "It Takes What It Takes" here .   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryD...

This week, Megan Reilly joins the show to talk about internal narratives, outside expectations, and learning to own your seat at the table. This entrepreneur, former Shark Tank competitor, and mom shares her story of recognizing her own unique value and running with it. Mentioned on this episode: 17Twenty Podcast interviews ( Megan ) ( Jake ) Connect with Megan:  Instagram @ MeganLReilly Who...

Failure is a requirement to success. You can't get to "there" unless you're willing to push your limits to the point of failure. It's only by going through this process that we gain knowledge and experience necessary for us to succeed. So why are we so afraid of it?   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.co...

How many times do we let worry win? Be inspired about this story about how a friend's 88 year old mother handled a situation - and how her mentality is the EXACT same one we all need.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Click here  to hire Jake to speak at your next...

This week, public speaker and former Berkeley rugby player Robert Paylor joins the podcast to talk about moving forward after everything changes. When a rugby injury left him paralyzed, Paylor made the choice to keep fighting and learn to walk again. Now, he shares his journey to motivate others to both overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Connect with Rob:  RobertPaylor.com &am...

Taking feedback is key to improving how we perform - so why does it have to feel so dang personal? Here are a few tips to take our ego out of the feedback process so we can continue to strive toward excellence.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Click here  to hire...

We all want to know the work we do matters but we worry that what we do doesn’t if we don’t see immediate results. No one wants to work in vain, however it takes time for seeds to grow and obsessing over the bloom prevents us for seeking opportunities to plant the seed. Here's how we each have the ability to  make our mark .  Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning mot...

Mike Moor, mindset coach & former FBI hostage negotiator, joins us this week on the podcast to talk all about the mental game and why it’s important to focus on the things that are in your control, rather than shying away from challenges and higher expectations. Connect with Mike on Instagram at @Mindset_Mike . visiting his website ZWrestlingMindset.com , or listening to his podcast here. &nbs...

The ancient Greeks told of mythical creatures who would serenade sailors toward them, causing their ships to ultimately wreck and sink. We don't see mermaids today, but distractions still abound and if you're not careful, they'll derail your chances of winning. Today's episode is inspired by our brand new release,  Sirens , & comes with a warning about what happens when we give into our d...

What you consume consumes your mind more than most of us think. Learn how even a short time spent looking at an account online can screw with your mindset for up to a month.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Click here  to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, Jenna Fuchs, founder of The Mental Clutch, joins us on the podcast to talk about shifting the narratives we tell ourselves in order to more effectively respond to new situations and challenges. Our internal environment helps shape the way we interact with the world, so it’s important to approach life from a place of self-awareness, rather than chaos. Books Mentioned:  The Mindful A...

The most important thing is what you do now.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Click here  to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

"Sticks & stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me," may be a phrase we heard as kids, but we know it's not accurate. Words hurt. Many of us are living today below our capabilities because of the words used by someone else long ago. So how are we as leaders using our words today? Are we looking for opportunities to "catch" people to call them out - or make them better by calling...

This week, FitOps’ John Martin joins the podcast to talk about avoiding burnout, managing pain and struggle, transferring skills from one time of life to another, and finding purpose and structure as a military veteran. Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST . Connect...

The more you do something, the better you become at it. Are the choices you're making today, building the habits you want tomorrow and the behaviors you want to *be* good at? Mentioned: Trevor Moawad's book " It Takes What It Takes " Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Click he...

Anxiety is caused by focusing on things outside of your control & worrying about a future that hasn't happened. Be encouraged this week with how to battle back against anxiety and shift your focus to something more productive.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Clic...

This week, Allain Mental Performance Founder Julia Allain joins the podcast to talk about the importance of setting challenging goals and accepting failure as a necessary component of the growth process, as well as why having a sense of humor goes a long way. Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15% OFF any order at Compete...

How do you respond when things don't go your way? Adversity is an inevitable part of life for everyone. What separates Winners from everyone else isn't the adversity --> it's how they respond to it. Be inspired this week to win.   Watch Heather Dorniden race here . Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.co...

Why spend time & energy trying to blend into the crowds of average when you can chase Championships and stand out?   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Click here  to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Rebecca Smith, mental performance coach and founder/CEO of Complete Performance Coaching, joins the show this week to talk about the difference between playing not to fail and playing to win. She shares her story of overcoming the perfectionism that was holding her back and tips for shifting your mindset to set the bar higher and reach for your dreams. Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morn...

Consistency is like magic - but you don't need a special formula or magician's hat to utilize it. You simply need the focus & discipline to use this "magic solution" to go from average to greatness.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Click here  to hire Jake to...

Potential is everywhere and wasted every day. What you do with it - and the results you create - are all that matters.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Click here  to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

This week, Dr. Don Wood talks about how unresolved trauma can affect your mental and physical performance by impacting your ability to be present. Previous trauma acts as a reference point for current stressors, multiplying the effects. By training your mind not to respond so strongly to past traumas, you can learn to process them and move forward.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to...