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

Science proves that our inherent talents are great – but our effort and what we do with that talent is twice as important. Great talent is wasted every day by those who rely solely on it. Your future success is not about what you’re born with, but what you choose to build. Take responsibility. Take action. And outwork your talent every day.   SAVE 15% OFF our brand new release, OUTWORK , with...

Intentionality is a key component of a successful work method. It brings a project from concept to completion and can help you establish a disciplined process you can follow from start to finish. This week's guest is Sports Illustrated veteran & best-selling author Don Yaeger. He shares stories from his own life and career and tips for developing a working method that can be tailored to meet y...

One of the hardest challenges you may have to face is your own environment. Whether it’s the people in your inner circles or the space you’re living in or your job, it’s nearly impossible to outperform that which surrounds you every day. That’s why refining your space and time to make it reflect your goals is key to achieving success. That’s just one of the tips from this week’s guest, personal tr...

It doesn’t matter how good you are or how great you rise to be, you will always have critics. Some of the best in their profession still had critics – even when their work record was impeccable. Instead of being distracted by what others say and constantly focused on how you can win their approval, invest your time and energy to what matters more: your effort, your actions, & your attitude. Ja...

Your life can change in an instant. It’s what sports psychologist Dr. Rob Bell calls a hinge moment. Hinge moments often come when you’re not expecting them, which is why it’s important to treat every day, every interaction, every conversation, and every person as though they could be that life-changing moment. That way, the hinge can connect when it needs to. Listen to our conversation and learn...

This is your 2019 HALFWAY CHECKPOINT! ✅⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ There are 6 months left until 2020.⁣⁣ It's a perfect time look back at the progress you’ve made/didn’t, adjust your daily process to fit your plan for the next 6 months, and then hit the ground running ⁣⁣ Just like in sports, if 2019 is going GREAT or TERRIBLE, the final score is determined in the second half. ⁣⁣ Listen to this new episode on the 3 thi...

In order to keep up and stay competitive in a fast-changing world, it’s important to develop and foster a growth mindset so you don’t get stuck in a fixed position, unable to keep up. Staying curious, passionate, and committed will help you remain at the forefront of that change, says Valor Performance Founder and CEO Sarah Milby. Milby has a background in athletics, business, and government and h...

Polarity exists in this world; it’s not black and white. Because of that, having an adaptable mindset and practicing useful self-talk may prime you better for success than being focused solely on positivity. That’s one of the messages from this week’s guest, fellow host, mentor, and personal coach Brian Levenson, of the Intentional Performers podcast. Levenson has spoken and worked with many leade...

It's easy to get caught up in the failure. We tend to distract ourselves from what's more important by replaying what happened  then . Everyone experiences setbacks - but the mistake 99% of the people you know make is that they get stuck playing the "what if" game with their setback and carrying around the emotional baggage like it's travel luggage. Discover what Competitors do differently wh...

Grit is just one of the many pieces of the success puzzle. Author & Sports Psychologist Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares how grit is a great starting place for thinking about what it truly takes to be on top of your game or field as an athlete or entrepreneur.  It's often the most challenging moments that change us the most. If we overcome them and keep persevering, we develop grit and the long...

The sky isn’t the limit for this week’s guest, former Presidential appointee, entrepreneur, and author Laura Gassner Otting. Her most recent book is called  Limitless  and that’s the message she shares on today’s show. Imposter syndrome was real for Gassner Otting, who said it took pushing herself far outside her comfort zone — even after 25 years of experience in a variety of profession...

Jake shares in today’s episode the importance of leaning into discomfort and how it’s crucial to developing as a competitor in life. Most of us understand the need to push ourselves in our workouts. We have no problem going into an uncomfortable position, lifting heavier or running harder – yet many people forget that growth outside of the gym works the same way. Jake passionate challenges you to...

Stephen Mackey, founder of 2Words, talks about his journey to becoming a character development speaker and shares ideas for parents, coaches, students, and adults alike to build a depth of character that will carry them forward in the world. It’s easy to get stuck in the weeds, forgetting to look at the deeper meaning behind your work. But by connecting each small step with a greater vision, you c...

This week marks the 8th birthday for Compete Every Day. As I looked back on the journey, I wanted to share the 8 biggest lessons I've learned about running a business and building a life. Support the Show:  https://patreon.com/competeeveryday Join the Community: http://facebook.com/groups/competeeveryday   1. If you can impact one person, the hardwork is worth it.⁣ 2. Success takes longe...

Imposter syndrome is common among anyone pursuing greatness. It's the feeling that "oh no, they'll find out I don't belong here." We live in fear of being "caught" as if the reason we got there was luck or an accident. Imposter syndrome is COMMON, so know that you're not alone. Every successful person has felt this way and battled it. Want to be a Competitor who overcomes this feeling?  Here...

Storytelling fosters connection among people. This week’s guest is professional storyteller, writer, and podcaster Yogi Roth. There’s no more natural connection than that between sports and being human. That’s why he’s dedicated much of his career to finding and sharing those special moments that illustrate the human side of sports—what’s beneath the helmet, uniform, and stats. Roth encourages eve...

Just a reminder: choosing to compete for greatness in all areas of your life can be LONELY. People you know won’t understand it. People you like will be ok settling for average. People you love will settle for a career / relationship / life well below their full potential. But those people don’t live your life. You do. This episode has one takeaway: if you feel alone because those you spend time w...

Lindsey Smith is an athlete. The three-sport college athlete turned CrossFit Games competitor, and now coach & athletic director shares her journey through sports and life with tips on transitioning away from being a full-time athlete in a healthy and productive way. As a coach, she’s fostered positive relationships with her athletes and used the same work ethic to raise two active and hardwor...

Every great goal is achieved by first overcoming a giant obstacle in the way. Even the best Competitors in the world first had to learn  how to become someone capable of overcoming the obstacle. On this week's episode, hear a lesson by the world's greatest on how to train yourself to become someone capable of slaying the giant.   Sign up here to receive our FREE weekly Competitor Gu...

No matter how hard you work or how dedicated you are to achieving your goals, if you don’t have the right mental attitude, you’ll struggle to do your best. Closing that gap between where you are and where you want to be comes down to learning mental toughness and employing strategies for success. This week, mental performance coach Brian Cain talks about how to go from having an average mindset to...

If you don't like something, do something about it. This week's fight between two professional baseball teams stirred up a conversation around personal responsibility, growth, and responding to things outside of your control. Jake shares his thoughts on baseball's unwritten rule, why if you don't like how someone does something, find a way to do better, and instead of making the excuse that their...

Culture is key, in the locker room and the boardroom. Texas high school football coach Randy Jackson opens up in this week's episode on team-building and co-creating team culture to create a framework both players and coaches buy into. If a group has common goals and speaks the same language both on the field and off, they are primed for success, even if they don’t always win. The way to build tha...

Today I'm sharing my own struggles with self-doubt and the three-step action plan I implemented to overcome those doubts. If you've ever doubted your abilities, your path, or your situation, listen to how these three actionable steps can silence those doubts and build your self-confidence.   Please leave us a review at: https://apple.co/2tMgSzZ Show Notes:  https://blog.competeevery...

To be successful as an adult, it’s important to go all the way back to your roots and remember what’s at your core. Ryan Schultz has had a hand in numerous projects on the rise, including his current role at  ROMWOD , and good business practices are based on good principles. Those principles often stem from the values you learned as a kid — like being kind and treating others the way you want...

I know what it’s like to be frustrated by the fact that you aren’t where you thought you’d be by now. We start after a goal with big dreams in our eyes, and 1, 2, or 5 years down the road, our current reality isn’t what we’d expected - and we still have farther to go. Listen to this story about a music star spending 10 years singing to (practically) no one, and why you should be thankful you’re no...