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

All children are different. They have their own interests and hobbies, and their own unique dreams they want to pursue when they grow up. Some kids will choose to continue playing sports as they get older, while others will take a different path. That’s why it’s important to listen to them as they grow and share with you what makes them happy and fulfilled. This week, Asia Mape, founder of I Love...

If you don't have a clear picture of where you're trying to go, how can you ever expect to get there? Most people float through life, expecting to "just arrive" at their dream destination. Competitors treat life like an expert sailor - they set a course, follow the stars, adjust during storms, and know exactly where they're headed. Join Competitor Nation here . Don't forget to save $15 off an...

The road isn't easy.  The difficult is the calling card of a road to something better. Be encouraged by this message from Jake on the importance of taking the more difficult road in order to reach the more important goals. Join Competitor Nation here . Don't forget to save $15 off any $100+ order at CompeteEveryDay.com until December 15!

For Iowa State Associate Head Volleyball Coach Jen Malcom, sports have been a lifelong passion. As a child, she played softball, basketball, volleyball, and did track. She also watched her own parents coach team sports. When she was in college, she learned from their example and started to coach, as well as play. The shift taught her to see the game from a different perspective when she was challe...

Many people mistakenly believe that “competing every day” requires you to buy into the hustle & grind, GO-GO-GO culture that says there are no off-days in life. Contrary to that idea, you can’t actually compete at your best unless you learn to rest. “Competing” isn’t about working out daily or grinding in your business 24/7. It’s about working every day to improve on the day before – mentally...

Life is a journey, not a destination. Discover why Competitors are always focused on "becoming" vs. trying to "arrive."   Join Competitor Nation here . Sign up for the FREE   Daily Competitor here .

  Especially in a challenging year like 2020, it can be tough to identify all the things you are grateful for. But the same adversity can also help set the stage for recognizing the good in your life and the support structures that have helped you along the way. This week, Dr. Nicole Gabana talks about the importance of gratitude and why it’s key to performance in both sports and everyday lif...

Discover why vulnerability - and opening yourself up - is crucial to being an effective leader & finding new opportunities to excel.   Join Competitor Nation here . Sign up for the FREE   Daily Competitor here .

"Yet" is one of the most powerful words you can use to remind your brain that you may not be where you want to be now, but you're on your way. The journey to success is difficult. The doubts creep in. The questions whisper in your ear. And that voice…. that damn evil voice reminding you that you’re not “there” like someone you scroll past on Instagram. “Yet.” You’re not there…yet. “Yet” means that...

2020 has been a hard year for people across this country. It’s been a time of change and transition. For many of us, it’s been a journey full of ups and downs. Because of that, it’s the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. There’s nothing to lose by starting a new workout, creating a podcast, or tackling a creative project. This week, podcast host and executive recr...

In order to capitalize on your big opportunities in life, you better make sure you’re maximizing the small ones. We tend to focus only on the big moments in life, those spotlight opportunities we need to do well in to succeed. But in doing so, we fail to seize those big moments because we neglected the little ones that prepare us for them. If you want to capitalize on your life’s biggest moments,...

Getting better is a choice. Obesity is a choice, just like working out every day is a choice. Being in debt is a choice, just like managing your finances is a choice. We all make choices every day (whether we realize it or not). Being a winner in life is about understanding your choices, being intentional with what you choose, and choosing to compete every day. Getting better is a choice - is it o...

For Lauren Sisler, laying the groundwork for better outcomes in life always begins with a single first step. Sometimes we have a choice about when that happens, and sometimes we don’t. But one step is all it takes to head in a new direction. This week, Sisler shares her story of moving from gymnast to broadcast sports reporter and the pivotal moments that led her to where she is today. One of the...

Motivation will fail you. You will wake up more than once a week without the motivation to do the necessary work to move toward your goals. Most people wait on motivation. They work hard on the days they feel “it” and they do nothing on the days they don’t. Is it any wonder why they never reach their goals? One key to success is learning to take action  without  feeling motivated. In thi...

One bad day can quickly spiral into two. Compete Every Day founder Jake Thompson shares how Competitors should attack those bad days – and what we can do to ensure that one bad day doesn’t turn into a multiple day losing streak. Join Competitor Nation here . Sign up for the FREE   Daily Competitor here .

For Lauren Johnson, there’s no time like the present. If you want to change your past or build a better future, it all starts today, she says. The decisions you make here and now are the ones that will help or hinder you on a regular basis. This week, Johnson, who is a mental conditioning coordinator for the Yankees, shares her tips for deciding to change, recommitting, and holding yourself accoun...

It's easy to make the excuse that if we aren't motivated, taking a day off is ok. In reality, Champions make sure that every day is the day they take a step forward. It can be one step forward, or it can be ten. But something done every day to move closer to your goals beats doing nothing.

It’s not easy to stay focused. There are a million distractions every single day. Regardless of what’s going on, there are still four things you control. Learn why these four controllables are the key to succeeding every year – and why they’re 100% up to you. Competitors control their controllables. Sign up for The Daily Competitor here . Join Competitor Nation here .

For author and podcaster Brian Levenson, one of the most under-appreciated question words is “when.” That’s because knowing when to shift between different mindsets and frameworks is just as critical as the skills it takes to do so. For example, elite performers of all types find success through understanding when it’s time to prepare and when it’s time to perform. Then, they can adapt how they ar...

Is your decision to take action every day determined by your current position - or your long-term commitment? Most people stay in neutral because they justify if they can't do "everything," there's no sense in doing anything. It's the same reason they fail to reach their goals - there's always an excuse as to why they can't get the work done. In this new podcast episode, speaker Jake Thompson chal...

For Matt Kjell, it’s all about family. Since the start of this year, he’s gotten married and is now expecting a child. But he hasn’t always felt the future looked so bright. Back in 2018, his father received a surprising cancer diagnosis and passed away shortly thereafter. It shook Kjell’s foundations and sent him into a spiral of unhealthy choices. One day, he woke up, looked around, and asked hi...

Individuals have the power to influence entire organizations. That’s why it’s critical for leaders, coaches, players, and coworkers to invest in personal development and making connections in order to have successful outcomes. This week, Colin Cerniglia, CEO and founder of the Talent 409 Leadership Academy, talks about building a culture of excellence in sports, business, and life, and why digging...

“Be curious, not furious.” That was something Anna Hennings’ mother used to tell her growing up. In essence, it means that it’s better to be curious about the mistakes you make, rather than just being angry that you made them. That’s because mistakes are a great way to learn and grow, if you see them as an opportunity, rather than a failure. This saying now serves as a cornerstone of Hennings’ und...

Jake shares an important rally cry to Competitor Nation about why competition matters and how the world needs more people to step up and compete every day in it. End your week fired up with this bonus episode of the Compete Every Day Podcast.

Dre Baldwin wasn’t always the most talented player on his team. But what he always had was a love of competition, a strong drive to succeed, and a healthy dose of discipline. After a later start to his basketball career, he went on to play professionally overseas and then returned home to start his own business. In the years since he graduated, he’s built a name for himself as an author, speaker,...