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

Worry and fear are feelings & thoughts based on a future where things don't go our way. We get caught in a trap when we don't practice mindfulness & being in the present. Don't let worrying about what may not even happen be what keeps you from working toward becoming a winner.   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by...

You have 100% control on your daily focus - make sure you fine-tune it to the right things so you can keep your momentum moving forward every day. -- 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 with the show on: Instagram Twi...

Oftentimes, people look forward, wondering what opportunities might be just over the horizon, rather than seeking out connections and partnerships they have access to right now. It’s OK to take a leap into the unknown, but don’t forget to find ways of helping out those around you, too. There may be surprising opportunities that stem from those conversations, says this week’s guest, podcaster and c...

How do you expect to get better if you don't watch the game-tape? A powerful lesson on the importance of review, reflection, & proactively working to get better.   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 with the...

Mission and motivation are both components of our journey when we choose to forsake average in the pursuit of greatness. They're both become part of our life when we decide we want to be a winner. But only one of them is required each day. Are you leaning on the right one?   Text COMPETE to 972-945-9113 to join the morning motivation club! Join Competitor Nation by clicking&nbs...

  “There is no glory in struggle,” says Nataly Kogan, Founder and CEO of Happier. Everyone faces challenges in life and has to overcome different types of adversity, but how we choose to do that can have a great impact on the outcome. This week, Kogan shares strategies for building mental and emotional fitness, and finding ways to thrive and grow, instead of just surviving. When she was 13, K...

It would be great if you could magically snap your fingers and “poof,” you were gritty. Unfortunately, you can’t build it overnight, but you do have the opportunity to build it over time. In this week's episode, Jake shares one of the most important lessons & tips for how you can build your grit  today . Join Competitor Nation by clicking  here . Save 15% OFF any order at&n...

Everyone is chasing excitement – but excitement isn’t the right target. We must become ok doing the boring work in order to build a future success. In this week’s episode, Jake motivates listeners with the reminder that in order to be great, you’ve got to be willing to stick with the boring. Join Competitor Nation by clicking  here . Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.c...

  Every morning, Jessica Ream starts the day with a little, personal happy dance. She puts on a song to get her pumped and thinks: “Today is going to be a good day and we’re going to attack the day.” Other people might prefer to meditate, write in a journal, or repeat a motto to themselves. “When you start the day off like that, then (with) any challenges that arise throughout the day, you’re...

Motivation is great to have, but relying on it is like trying to predict the weather in Texas. You simply can’t. So why do so many people believe they  need  motivation in order to pursue a goal or take action? In this week's episode, Jake dispels the myth of motivation and instead gives you three key components that are more important than how you feel for success. Join Competitor...

Everyone fights procrastination. Average people procrastinate the meaningful work because they don’t see immediate results. Champions create a plan to  overcome  their procrastination so they can complete the work required to win championships. Here's how you can, too. Listen to Jake’s Get Going playlist on Spotify  here . Join Competitor Nation by clicking here . Save 15% OFF...

The year 2020 was full of uncertainty. For Mickey Ahrens, the start of the coronavirus pandemic brought with it serious questions about what he wanted his future to look like. After being furloughed from his job, he founded Tough Minds, which seeks to help people develop mental toughness and bring mindset training programs into the home. In recent years, words like “mindfulness” have been making t...

You won't miss opportunities if you consistently stay ready and prepare for your moment before it arrives. You don't have to get ready if you're constantly putting in the work required to stay ready. Join Competitor Nation by clicking here . Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on:...

If your screen time is greater than your work time, then why are you complaining about a lack of results? Get off your phone & get after the work if you want to win. Join Competitor Nation by clicking here . Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here t...

Not all confidence is created equal. There’s the kind you get from positive engagement on social media, for example, and the kind that’s built through learning something new, and challenging yourself to adapt to changing situations. That’s one of the key messages from this week’s guest, mental performance coach Ceci Clark. She spent years working with Army Special Operations and later, the Clevela...

Our choices are completely independent of each other. Learn how the attitude of "Win the Next" will keep you from letting one bad choice turn into a losing streak. Join Competitor Nation by clicking here . Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire...

We fail to maintain momentum toward our long-term goals when our focus is in the wrong place. It’s the same with many of our struggles. Our focus helps influence our fate. Our focus – and where we  choose  to place it – will determine our ability to build our grit and maintain the necessary work to achieve our long-term goals. In today’s episode, Jake shares five steps we can use to...

There are four types of managers in every company: the removed manager, the buddy manager, the controller, and the mentor. For employees, there are two characteristics that can make or break a working relationship. The first is standards. In order to grow, managers need to have expectations. But are they able to walk the walk, or just talk the talk? The second is connection. Are they able to empat...

We overvalue the importance of luck and undervalue the power of a strong, consistent work ethic. Successful people aren’t waiting on a lucky break when they could be making progress toward their goals. Luck happens – but only to those busy working to win. Order the newest LUCK shirt or tank here .   Save 15% OFF any order at  CompeteEveryDay.com  with code PODCAST. Connect with...

The faster you think, the faster you play. This is why athletes train religiously on basic footwork & drills so that it becomes instinctive. It’s why coaches try to make complex gameplans simple to digest & execute. The more you think about something, the slower you are to act. Same goes with our life. Unless we learn to identify 3 key things, our decision-making process – and the time it...

It wasn’t a choice for Karen Cogan to stop competing in gymnastics. When a knee injury ended her athletic career, she had to find a new way to engage with sports. She decided to pursue sports psychology and for many years now, has worked with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams. She uses her own struggle transitioning out of athletics to inform the way she guides other athletes through the chall...

  Join Competitor Nation by clicking here . Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

  Join Competitor Nation by clicking here . Save 15% OFF any order at CompeteEveryDay.com with code PODCAST. Connect with the show on: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Connect with Jake on: Instagram Twitter Click here to hire Jake to speak at your next event!

Even when an outcome is unexpected, don’t forget to give yourself credit for trying to accomplish your goals in the first place. “This year has been challenging for everybody and sometimes, you have to give yourself a little bit of a break,” says Micha Shaw, mindfulness coach and retired competitive swimmer. This week, Shaw talks about the process of coming to terms with things that have happened...

One of the most requested questions we get from listeners is, “how can I be more consistent?” We understand that in order to succeed, we need to be disciplined and consistent in our work, workouts, & life. We also know that distractions abound and it’s easy to get off-track. In this week’s episode, Jake dives into one of the best things you can do in order to increase your ability to be consis...