Jonesin' for Show

There is so much negativity in this world. It is time to fight against the negativity and be a beacon of light and positivity. Studies from the Mayo Clinic show that being positive lowers your chances of being depressed, offers a greater resistance to the common cold, lowers your levels of stress, increases your overall well being, and can even help you lead a longer life. These are just some of t...

What is a growth mindset?  Will it and how can it benefit me?  These questions are answered in this episode of the Jonesin’ for Show! In “Growth Mindset and More” I interviewed one of my former students, Alex Ullrich, about how his growth mindset helped him get through physical and mental struggles throughout his years in high school. 

The first thing you can do is schedule your time. If you want to maximize your time, it is best to schedule out everything you want to do. By creating a schedule, you can lay out your entire day and be able to devote the time you need to the things you want or need to do. If you don’t schedule things, you can end up wasting your time and doing things that aren’t productive or helping you in any wa...

In today’s episode I chat with Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Director Joe Hector.  We discussed how he pursued his passion of fishing and made it into an event that draws people from across the world.  Not only his passion of fishing but drawing, painting, fitness, and more.  How does he pursue them all?  How can you pursue your passions?  This episode will help you learn how to do just that! 

Would you like to have less stress in your life and feel more at peace? Would you like to do things that you’re passionate about more often and spend more time with the people in your life who you love? The tool that has helped me do all of those things is the Priority Compass. Your future is up to you. The majority of times in our life it feels like we’re living our lives based on other people&ap...

Have you ever needed to make a shift? Pivot one way or another due to something outside of your control?  Almost every single person and business has due to this coronavirus pandemic. In this episode of the Jonesin’ for Show I talk with fitness guru Abdullah AbulQassim how he made the pandemic pivot extremely successfully and how you can make a positive shift. 

So many people think that happiness happens from the events that happen to them or that people luck into being happy.  Instead, you can only find joy inside yourself. Happiness doesn’t come from outside things, such as money, but that’s not really how it works.  Yes those things can make you happy briefly, but it’s not true joy. You deserve to have happiness throughout your entire life and not hav...

Jameson Redding is not only a kayak fisherman, he is an epic photographer, videographer, and most of a family man who travels the world to chase his passions and help others chase their passions. In our interview we chat about how Jameson got started living his passion and where it has taken him.  Jameson says that he has met so many great friends traveling over the years while chasing his passion...

Hard days are something that we all experience, whether something happened at work, or in your personal life. Think of the most positive or successful person you know, they have gone through bad days.  Everyone struggles sometimes but what’s important is being able to overcome them.  Sometimes it can be really hard to get through those days, but I have some tips that I hope will help you out. 

What is non-verbal communication?  Basically, it’s everything you do that isn’t verbal. For example, how you listen, facial expressions, posture, expression, tone of voice, and anything that sends a message when you aren’t speaking.  Non-verbal communication plays a huge role in how we communicate and how we read and respond to others.  For example this is a way we can tell when people are lying t...

We are all given 24 hours in a day, so how are some people able to be so productive and seem to get a million things done, while other people only manage to get two or three things done? The answer is in time management. Here are some ways to help you manage your time so you can get as much done in a day as you’d like. 

Katie Jones is an incredible example of someone who chases her passions to the max. Not only is she my wife, but she’s also an amazing teacher, and an author of two books! Currently she is pursuing a doctorate after earning her masters degree. She has been teaching for nine years, and has always been an avid reader and writer. 

Judith Clarke-Nixon is a pillar of positivity and perseverance!  Even when she was diagnosed with cancer, she stayed positive, helped encourage others, and conquered the disease! I am lucky to have gotten to know Judith through our fitness group where she has been a constant source of inspiration for me and many others in the group.

Being mindful is recognizing, knowing, and seeing how your energy influences other people, and to not judge yourself or others based on their energy or actions. This may seem like a crazy concept, but take a moment and reflect on your life. Pick a recent moment and think of what your energy was like in that time and how it may have influenced others. For example I was a choir teacher, and in my cl...

In this episode of the Jonesin’ for Show I interview saxophone guru and professor at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Dr. Drew Whiting.  Drew loves contemporary electronic music for saxophone and shares how he and others can use grit to chase their passions. Because of his grit and perseverance Dr. Whiting recorded and just released a new album, “In Lights Starkly Different” on Inova recordi...

Negativity is everywhere in our lives, and sometimes it can feel very hard to escape it. In order to live your best life, you need to shed the negativity and find the positives in your life. Here are five ways I have found to do that. 

On this episode of the Jonesin’ for Show I talk to Mike Dedoes, an up and coming personal trainer who has recently taken a large leap of faith.  Mike shares personal stories and multiple ways to help you take leaps of faith and live your life to the max! 

We have two choices in life, either yes or no.  Everyday we have to make a hundreds if not thousands of choices.  Many times we make the decisions without even thinking and don’t even realize it.  It’s time to stop going blindly through life and making these decisions. Instead be intentional with your choices.  Here’s how you do it so you know you are saying yes to what’s right for you!

Do you want to accomplish and conquer something big?  Do you want to live your best life? Do you like pushing yourself to see what you got?  Then this episode of the Jonesin’ for Show is perfect for you! In this episode, I interviewed my friend, Alysha Krall about going after BIG Goals and the steps we should take to reach them.  She has currently done 7 Ironmans and over 20 Half Ironman triathlon...

What kind of legacy would you like to leave when you are no longer with us?  In this episode I share one unique way to put your life and legacy into perspective so you can leave the impact you want.  Does that sound interesting? Then listen to this episode!

Many people struggle with mental health, and sometimes it seems like there’s nothing we can do to help them, but we need to help everyone to chase their passions to the max. Anthony Larson is a long-time friend of mine, and we love going fishing together, when I fish with him I can actually catch something. He helps people who struggle with mental health chase their passions to the max.

There is only one you. Every thought you’ve ever had, has been thought before, but it’s never had your specific take on it. Nobody has been through the exact same things that you have. That makes you who you are today. If you embrace your uniqueness, you can do anything, and you’ll have a happier life!

In this episode of the Jonesin’ for Show, I talk with Endurance athlete and yoga teacher Ted McDonald about endurance mindset. What does it take to handle long and tough races and moments in life. We especially discuss trust, visualization, and conservation.

Setbacks are problems, whether little or big, that can stop you in your tracks and keep you from reaching a goal. This episode will detail some tips and tricks to help you to get back on your feet when a setback has pushed you down. 

Eagle Vision is the ability to see a mouse in the forest from high above and be able to hone in on it and see it perfectly, as well as the whole forest. In other words, Eagle Vision is all about perspective.