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I am pretty sure that all of us would agree that life is highly unpredictable. In the course of our lives we will need to deal with many twists and turns that seemingly take us off of our chosen path. Is there a way that we can cultivate a mindset that would allow us to "beat the unexpected"? I believe so, and in this episode I will share my thoughts on how it can be done. Originally Published: Oc...

This weeks episode is an interview with professional road (Axeon Hagen Berman) and mountain biker (Specialized) Chris Blevins. Chris is 18 years old and has already accomplished many great things on the bike and just as importantly in life. Give this episode a listen to gain some insight into what a good perspective can do for you in terms of your performance. Originally Published: September 5, 20...

Are you a person who has certain superstitions or rituals that you believe in? Is having superstitions and rituals a bad thing? In this episode I discuss this very interesting issue and unpack some of the questions you cn ask yourself to determine whether the superstitions and rituals you are holding on to are affecting your performance. Originally Published: August 30, 2017

I read an article on Vox about Presuasive Technology and his it's being used to lure kids into spending more time on their phones and gaming systems. Are we just talking about kids here or should adults be wary too? Originally Published: 8/15/2018

Many folks quickly jump at the opportunity to embark on a journey to do something worthy of note, but are they moving too soon? This episode breaks down a quote by Epictetus dealing with an individual that has aspirations to participate in the Oympic games and gives us some insight into what we should do before we begin to chase after something. Originally Published: August 22, 2017

Knowing things is good but it means nothing without the ability to apply what you know. So what's the balance? Is it better to know a lot of know a little but faithfully apply what you know? 🤔 Originally Published: 8/13/2018

This is part II of the interview with Payson Mc Elveen, professional mountain biker for the Orange Seal Factory team. Payson is the current Cross Country Marathon national champion. The interview picks up right where we left off and gives us some more great insights and stories into the life of a professional athlete. Originally Published: August 15, 2017

"Many number of people plan a sea voyage with no thought of a storm" Seneca, On Tranquility of Mind. Originally Published: 8/10/2018

This is part I of the interview with Payson Mc Elveen, professional cyclist for Orange Seal and current National Mountain bike Cross Country champion. This interview contains tons of great content and a nice peek into the life of a professional athlete. Originally Published: August 2, 2017

It's human nature to make more of something than we should. How can we work on this flawany of us deal with to help reduce anxiety, stress and allow us to be more at ease? Originally Published: 8/9/2018

In this episode I walk us through some of the major points Mattheus Guerra makes in his book "The Power of Consistency". The episode is short because Guerra believes there is not a lot to keep in mind when gunning for success. As I have stated before "the theory of success is easy, but the application of that theory is the challenge". Link to the book ""The Power of Consistency"" (which I recommen...

In this episode I share a quote by Seneca an old Stoic. He mentions applying the right amount of pressure in order to overcome obstacles we face. I unpack what the right pressure looks like. Originally Published: 8/7/2018

Here is an interview I did with an athlete I currently partner with. Tyrel has experienced his share of successes and failures thus far this season. Listen to this eisode to see how he has bene able to deal with both on his path of continued development and improvement. Originally Published: July 17, 2017

There were 3 storylines that I was intently following during last night's National Championship game. I discuss them and ultimately tell why Alabama continues to win. Originally Published: 8/6/2018

We have arrived at the final block in John Wooden's Pyramid of Success. The block of Competetive Greatness is rare to find in individuals. There is no second guessing when an individual possess it however. Originally Published: July 11, 2017

Unpacking a Tweet by Steve Magness talking about the importance of focusing on the first 98% of a performance not the last 2%. Originally Published: 8/6/2018

It seems odd that the block of Confidence in John Wooden's Pyramid of Success would be so high up in the pyramid, but listen to this episode to see why. This block would complete the 2nd to last row in the pyramid and leave us with the las block of Competitive Greatness. Originally Published: July 10, 2017

So often we want to make an impact that we fail to see the biggest impact we're making is an arm's length away. Originally Published: 8/6/2018

It's time to get real...literally. The next block in John Wooden's Pyramid of Success is Poise. Poise is very simply being yourself. Originally Published: June 29, 2017

It's the worst hand you can be dealt in Texas Hold em poker but it's still possible to win with it. Listen to find out how. Originally Published: 8/3/2018

The block of Team Spirit finds itself near the top of Wooden's Pyramid of Success. The reason being that an individual who exercises this block is definitely on their way to achieving success. Originally Published: June 28, 2017

This morning I was presented with an opportunity that I would've missed if I wouldn't have been self-aware. Originally Published: 7/30/2018

We have reached the middle block of John Woden's Pyramid of Succes; the block of Skill. In order to be successful we will need to be able to perform certain skills. The key is being abe to do them with efficiency and quickness. Originally Published: June 27, 2017

Coming to you today from Ft Myers Beach, FL where I had an interesting thought as I walked my daughter along the beach this morning. Originally Published: 7/19/2018

Condition is defined as your current state. The block of Condition in John Wooden's pyramid of Success emphasizes that we must be fit to be able to perform. Originally Published: June 26, 2017