Do Hard Things™ with Siegfried Tiegs

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Tom Kiat and Jay Tiegs have start a new series called the Weekly Wake Up which is live every Monday Morning. Our intent is to help you start your day with motivation so you can focus and live with intention which will enable you to dominate the day and the rest of the week.    Contact Tom:  coachtomkiat@gmail.com    If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consid...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Dr. Amy Skyles and we discuss a variety of topics to include navigating and maintaining work/life balance, the challenges of working remotely during the pandemic, and what doing hard things means on a day to day basis. We also discuss topics from her new book: Get Back to Work: A Guide for Navigating Your Career.   Dr. S. Amy Skyles...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast I discuss the 5 stages of grief and how I am navigating a difficult time of loss while still being able to execute my commitments.  Life is hard and we have periods of difficulty.  I share how I am navigating the rough seas in my life.    If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Your feedback is important...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Nick Matiash where we discuss the importance of being aware of your emotions. We talk about expanding your emotional vocabulary and how to climb the emotional ladder.    Nick is a husband, father, author, and men’s life and relationship coach on a mission to help men understand, heal, and empower their inner world, giving them the t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been through a difficult time in life?  Like things just keep happening and you can't seem to catch a break? This leads to overwhelm, anxiety, frustration, and may even erode your confidence. I'm feeling that and in this episode I share with you a difficult period of time I am going through and the 5 strategies I am implementing to navigate this difficult t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Justin Breen where we discuss growth mindset, surrounding yourself with the right people, and what Doing Hard Things actually means in order to be successful.    Justin Breen is CEO of the exclusive, invite-only connectivity platform BrEpic Network and CEO of the global PR firm BrEpic Communications. He also is author of the No. 1 I...

Send us Fan Mail “It is better to be a warrior in the Garden rather than the gardener in the war.” -Chinese Proverb   In this episode of the podcast I talk about our role as providers and leaders of our families to ensure that we are prepared during unforeseen instances and give you 5 strategies to help you become more prepared. This is not the most uplifting of topics, but it is incredibly import...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Brian Moran. Brian is a recognized expert in the field of leadership and execution.  Brian has over 30 years of expertise as a CEO, corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant, and coach.      Brian’s corporate experience includes management and executive positions with UPS, PepsiCo, and Northern Automotive. As an entrepreneur, he...

Send us Fan Mail "Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." -John Wayne   We are witnessing story after story of Courage and Bravery in the Ukraine.  Courage is the ability to confront something painful, difficult, or dangerous despite any fear.  Courage is a choice.  A person feels the fear, pain, or danger, but chooses to persevere anyway.    Last week, on 24FEB22, two...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Tom Kiat where we discuss High Performance Habits, discipline, and a variety of topics to help you dominate your life. Tom Kiat is the author of The Ultimate Men’s Playbook, world class performance coach, natural bodybuilding champion and father of 2. He is the founder of League of Elite, a men’s high achievers program and manages t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I recorded a webinar called The 6 Pillars of High Performance.  I outline the three things holding people back, what I learned from studying the world’s most successful and happiest people, and what they do differently than everyone else.  I share with you the 6 pillars of high performance and if you focus on these areas, you will achieve your next breakthrough.   ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with James Deirmendjian. We talk about the importance of mindfulness, components of being a tactical athlete and the importance of taking care of your mind and body.    James Deirmendjian, M.A., is a fitness coach who works online, with a focus on providing for the physical, sports performance and mental health needs of his clientele. Co...

Send us Fan Mail I'm Jay Tiegs, Certified High Performance Coach, founder of the Do Hard Things Nation, host of the Do Hard Things Podcast . I help people develop grit and discipline, develop confidence, stay focused on their why, so they can achieve their goals and live a fulfilling and abundant life.    In this episode I will talk about why people don't achieve their goals. I will give...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation about the mindset needed to thrive during the technological revolution we are currently facing.  George J. Chanos, served as Nevada’s 31st Attorney General. He’s the Chairman of Capriotti’s, and Wing Zone, two of the fastest growing franchises in the country. He's also a strategic business consultant, an author, and a speaker.    Mr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Craig Horstman and Stephanie Valdivia- former guests from Episode 1 and 2.  We review our year together and discuss the importance of accountability, personal growth and development, our tribe of people, and the way ahead.     Craig Horstman is a retired First Sergeant in the U.S. Army, a husband, and father of five children. He cur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Sergeant Major Lindsey Pew.    Lindsey is 39 years old and has been on Active Duty in the Missouri Army National Guard for over 20 years. She joined the military as a combat engineer when she was 18 and has worked her way up to the top of the enlisted ranks, earning the rank of Sergeant Major.  Lindsey grew up in St. Charles, MO and...

Send us Fan Mail This is an exciting time as we close out this year and start 2022! Good energy as we spent time with friends and family, gave gifts, and took some time from work. We need to spend this week reflecting and getting excited about the new year. Some people can get overwhelmed with planning and how to think about it so I want to give you some strategies to help you.    6 Strategies to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Matt Crossman about doing hard things and the reason it is important to face challenges outside your comfort zone. Matt is passionate about the topic of developing grit and discipline. We talk about how shared suffering in a group environment forges deep relationships.    Matt has been a journalist for 27 years and has written for a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Jeffrey Harris. Jeff was diagnosed with Achalasia on Dec 25, 2018 and did not eat solid food again until Dec 25, 2019. He endured 365 days of living on protein shakes and sleeping in a chair while serving as a CEO and doing many endurance events.    When it comes to self-discipline and enduring hard things, he has learned some lesso...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Ryan Michler. We discuss the importance of developing a growth mindset which enables us to be better leaders, parents, and have better relationships. Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraq Combat Veteran, and the founder of Order of Man . Ryan was raised without a permanent father figure and has seen first-hand how a lack of strong...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Larry Hagner. We discuss being a good father, how to stay focused in your relationships, his high performance habits to dominate the day and a variety of topics around being a good father and a good man.   Larry is the creator of The Dad Edge Podcast. Featured as one of the top dad podcasts on iTunes, the show has received over 5 mi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I have a great conversation with Colonel (R) David Fivecoat on how to develop and grow your grit.  After 24 years as a US Army paratrooper, as well as 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel David Fivecoat, U.S. Army, Retired, founded The Fivecoat Consulting Group. He now blogs, speaks, coaches gritty leaders, and helps develop gritty organizations. A nativ...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays can be a stressful season where a great demand is placed on your time and resources.  There are high expectations to put on the best dinners for a large number of people and pressure placed on everyone to be happy and joyful. Knowing there will be chaos and being calm  in the storm is a winning approach to thriving through the holiday season.    The first half of the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I have a great conversation with UFC Champion Frank Shamrock.    Frank "The Legend" Shamrock is an American mixed martial artist (retired), entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist.  Shamrock was the 1st to hold the UFC Middleweight Championship and retired as the 4-time defending undefeated champion and the #1 ranked UFC fighter in the worl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talked about the topic of Relationship Boredom over x2 airings of the “The Graduate Warriors” radio show on 97.9 FM KFBD.  The Graduate Warriors is a non profit organization founded by Wileen Becker and Dr. Charles Quinn.  Their mission is to help military veterans suffering from PTSD and combat veteran suicide by providing hope, education, and materials.  In t...