Do Hard Things™ with Siegfried Tiegs

Send us Fan Mail The key to your success is winning one thing and that is cultivating a positive mindset. In this episode we identify the costs of was weak mindset across the 4 lines of effort in your life: H.A.R.D. and outline the strategies to cultivate a disciplined and mentally tough one that will help you win. Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to am...

Send us Fan Mail Memorial Day Episode 2023  Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place.  On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on challenges and share with us, the wisdom from their journey. We talk about how doing hard things adequately enable all of u...

Send us Fan Mail Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. It's not about avoiding difficulties but rather navigating through them and growing as a result. Jay and Angi talk about resilience and how to cultivate more.   "I would rather be the warrior in the garden than the gardener in the war." -...

Send us Fan Mail The concept of "Discipline Equals Freedom" suggests that by imposing self-discipline in all areas of life, an individual gains more freedom. The discipline to wake up early, for example, gives one more time during the day. The discipline to eat healthily and exercise regularly leads to better health and more energy. The discipline to manage finances responsibly can lead...

Send us Fan Mail Why is hard to stay focused? For some, it is due to distractions such as social media, television, or conversations with friends. For others, it is due to a lack of motivation, or an inability to prioritize tasks. Whatever the cause of the distraction, it can have a negative effect on someone's life.  Learn some strategies to get focused and crush the day!  Welcome to the Do...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Angi shares her Tough Mudder experience and what she learned.  Angi was scared but she overcame her fear and learned some valuable lessons.  Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place.  On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who...

Send us Fan Mail Every year on Memorial Day, people across the globe honor fallen service members by completing the "Murph" workout. The Murph workout is one of the CrossFit “hero” WODs, or workout of the day. These workouts are performed to honor the memories of those who served in the armed forces and paid the ultimate sacrifice. “Murph” honors the life of Lieutenant Michael Murphy, wh...

Send us Fan Mail What is a Sapper?  In this episode, we talk about what Sappers are, and why the Do Hard Things Nation is a proud sponsor of the Best Sapper Competition.  "When our Nation needs a tough job done, they call the Army . When our Army needs a tough job done, they call on the SAPPERS." - LTG Robert Flowers  Sapper Association Website (sappersfirst.org) Sapper Leader Course Fac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jay and Angi talk about facing shame and developing trust with people.  Love Yourself First  and stop accepting gifts of judgment!  Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place.  On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jay and Angi talk about everyday courage, and one of the challenges people have is to express their feelings. Why do we struggle to express our true feelings, what impact does this have, and how can we be better at doing this?  We provide a framework to help you navigate a tough conversation.  Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jay and Zack talk about one of the things that hold us back- Trauma. What is trauma, how does it effect you, and what are some strategies to help you face it.  Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place.  On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with in...

Send us Fan Mail Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, evaluate, and use emotions to communicate with and relate to others effectively and constructively. Some experts suggest that emotional intelligence is more important than IQ for success in life. Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, and use e...

Send us Fan Mail Angi and Zach have a great discussion on how daylight savings affects our bodies and minds.  Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place.  On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on challenges and share with us, the wisdom from their journ...

Send us Fan Mail 77 year old Sid Busch has run 205 FULL marathons and 836 HALF marathons!  That is OVER 16,000 miles, enough to run across the United States mainland MORE THAN FIVE TIMES! Senior Chief Sid Busch, US Navy Ret., is a valued friend of ours and a real Patriot.  To Sid, every day is Memorial Day and a time to honor our Veterans, especially the Fallen Heroes.  Most weekends, Sid runs eit...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place.  On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on challenges and share with us, the wisdom from their journey. We talk about how doing hard things adequately enable all of us to deal with life's strug...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jay reflects on his 27 years of service in the U.S. Army and discusses points he wishes he had known earlier in his career.  Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place.  On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on challeng...

Send us Fan Mail When you quit something early, it can have a detrimental effect on your confidence and mindset. It can lead to feelings of inadequacy, disappointment, and frustration. It can also make you less likely to take on new challenges in the future. On the other hand, by pushing through difficult times and seeing things through to the end, you can build confidence and develop a “can-do” a...

Send us Fan Mail Lorenzo is the founder and CEO of Be Better Services, a company dedicated to assisting America's Veterans in working through the VA system to receive the rating they deserve. Lorenzo served in the United States Marine Corps as a Police Officer for 9 1/2 years. During his time in the Marine Corps, he served overseas in Afghanistan, held roles as Watch Commander for the Marine...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the greatest human desire and the 5 Love Languages:  Love language #1: Words of affirmation Love language #2: Acts of service Love language #3: Gifts Love language #4: Quality time Love language #5: Physical touch Take the quiz:  https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you re...

Send us Fan Mail Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities. It can lead to missed opportunities and deadlines, poor performance, and wasted time. Additionally, procrastination can lead to unhealthy habits, as well as stress, guilt, and lowered self-esteem. It can also become a habit, making it even harder to break. To combat procrastination, it is important to set re...

Send us Fan Mail Having good people around you is an essential component of personal growth. Not only do they provide you with a supportive and encouraging environment, but they can also help you realize your goals and become the person you want to be. Having a good support system of friends, family, and mentors can help you stay motivated and inspired to pursue your dreams.  Having people around...

Send us Fan Mail Joshua Mach, is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and owner and host of MVGA Podcast.  The mission of Make Veterans Great Again (MVGA)  is to reach out to fellow Brothers and Sisters in arms to conquer our mental health together. Just a reminder you are not alone! Joshua Mach       mvgapodcast@gmail.com Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you rea...

Send us Fan Mail Join Jay and Angi for some motivation to jump-start the day.    In this episode, we talk about the next phase of the E3 challenge-Phase 2.  Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place.  On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on challenges...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jay has a great conversation with Michael Terry of Dispatches Adventure Rides on the topic of PTSD and military service.  Michael Terry is a 23-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. He retired in 2018 due to complications arising from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and immediately began to feel the effects of depression, loneliness, isolation, as well as loss...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jay and Angie talk about the human drive for challenge and why pursuing challenges is so important for our growth and happiness.   Welcome to the Do Hard Things Podcast with your host Jay Tiegs, Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place.  On this podcast we have unfiltered conversation with inspiring people who take on ch...