Shark Theory

I recieved an email this morning asking if my books would be on sale for Cyber Monday. My response triggered today's topic of discounted lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Cutting Corners in Life Improving Our Value Consistency and Persistency

Typically on Thanksgivng I run in a turkey trot with other runners. I decided to switch it up this year and do something even more meaningful... In this episode, we'll discuss: Mental Medals Creating momentum How to become resilient Have a happy Thanksgiving!

I came across a man at a convenience store who was overly ecstatic about the live Lobsters he was on his way to purchase...and learned some things about passion. In this episode, we'll discuss: Unbridled Passion Finding what lights your fire Knowing where to look for passion Sharing your passion

This time of year is ironic.  We stop working out and we eat bad as we plan a "great" next year.  We have a day of thanks on thursday followed by a war during black friday as we fight over things.  Retailers shove sales down our throats, if we're not careful, we can lose all of our momentum. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why "act now" offers are bad for your life Holding Your Space Navigating th...

It's that time of the year again.... a time where companies honor people with awards and apprecation. It's also that time of the year when many hard workers get slighted for bonuses, awards, acknowledgements, and promotions.  How do we handle being slighted? In this episode, we'll discuss: The truth about how others view you Not judging success by applause Why you're going to be ok

Yesterday, while speaking to elementary students about career day, we discussed a myriad of topics and the ultimate topic of "happiness" vs "rich". In this episode, we'll discuss: Life lessons from young kids How to make people believe in you Happy vs Rich

I'm preparing to speak to some elementary kids about "what I do" at career day.  Too often, we mistake what we do for who we are.  Today we discuss the fallacies of that belief. In this episode, we'll discuss: Who Am I? What you do versus how you operate Disconnecting to put yourself back together

Yesterday, a friend called and asked how I'm doing and I told her the truth, "today's not really my day." In this episode, we'll discuss: Optimism versus Positive Self-Analysis to thwart long-term problems Compartamentalizing Hurt

During a workout yesterday, I saw two things that were definitely out of place....a coyote walking through a neighborhood, and a buttefly in the cold all by itself.  It had me thinking...how howften have we felt out of place ourselves? In this episode, we'll discuss: Keep on Keepin On Don't change who you are because of where you're at Staying focused on your Main Thing

In preparing for a golf tournament this morning, I was cleaning my clubs to remove debris that could affect ball flight.  We have to do the same thing with our minds to get "max distance" in our careers. In this episode, we'll discuss: Evaluating our Skills (clubs) Identifying Distractions in your life How "to play it as it lies" Build a clean slate

When my sisters out of town I watch her two big puppies.  I thought that taking them on long walks would wear them out, but I found out something else did the trick.  What I learned is something we can apply to helping ourselves live peak lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding your Peak Language Finding the peak language of those you care about Giving yourself grace for being wrong

I heard an amazing fact about how buffalo handle storms and it's something we can do to handle adversity in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why storm chasing hurts Parameters for Adversity Using core competencies to win

I'm a fan of the hit show Yellowstone.  So much of a fan that last year I tried to purcahse some boots and a cowboy hat and was shocked at the price.  I learned alot about economies of scale. In this episode, we'll discuss: Economies of Scale Defining Your Own Success How to handle success

I installed new surveillance cameras incorrectly at my house, and thought about how we miss opportunities becasue we don't position ourselves to see all the opportunities in front of us. In this episode, we'll discuss: The danger of convenience Taking inventory of your skillset Using vantage point for success

In the sauna, I overheard a man giving another man relationship advice and the advice he gave is something we can apply to winning teams, cultures, and relationships. In this episode, we'll discuss: Expectations on 100% Lack of effort always gets exposed Types of Rowers A word to those who are coasting

Recently, I got back in the weight room to supplement my endurance training...something I haven't really done in years, and my body is feeling the effects of starting over.  Often in life, we think too much about how it woulda been if we stayed consistent.... In this episode, we'll discuss: Starting over hurts worse than staying consistent If you have to start over, start over One thing consistenc...

While having breakfast with my good buddy Alfonso Cevola last week, he said something to me that was so profound that it took me a week to put my thoughts together.  Today I share what we told me and what you can learn from it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Knowing where to Look Seeing tomorrow, despite today The role of Experience If you love Italian wine, check out Alfonso's award winning blog...

Every single time I run, which is numerous times a week, I start with the exact same feeling... "I'm slow and out of shape." Why? Because the first mile always lies.  In running and in life, we often feel slow and sluggish and doubt ourselves until we find our groove. In this episode, we'll discuss: Embracing a tough beginning How it starts isn't how it ends up Setting a "freeing mark" Quieting th...

Do you know what my problem is with Halloween is? I see people put so much emphasis on who they want to be for one day, but put no thought into who they want to be for a life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Deciding who you want to be Doing what's necessary to reach the next level Dressing up internally For a Day vs Daily Make it Real

I frequent Jimmy's Food Store , a legendary italian store in Dallas, TX.  Yesterday, I enjoyed an authentic italian meal from ingredients I purchased there and thought a lot about how authenticity in life just makes everything better. In this episode, we'll discuss: Wearing only one hat Why authenticity wins Going to the source for authenticity

This morning, I sat here and watched a candle burn until the wax snuffed out the flame.  It had me thinking, "what are areas in our life that our light has the same double-edged sword?" In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding what Fuels You The dark side of the flame Gauging Burnout The goal of passion

A few friends and I decided to send each pics of literally everything we eat as a means of accountability in our health and fitness journeys.  Our original concern was that it might be "annoying," but consistency is annoying only to those who don't want to grow. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why accountability is annoying True Colors revealed The consequences of no accountability Looking forward

My sister experienced heavy delays when flying back home yesterday and I started thinking about the pilot landing the plane in rainy weather and how we fail to focus on the landings in our own lives in regards to our goals. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why the end matters more than the start Expecting Delays Being prepared for Success Sticking the Landing

While at a Buddie's store the other day, I decided I'd greet everyone that walked in the door while I was there... and learned something new about myself. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to Make a difference doing anything Becomign great at something The importance of Pride

I had a conversation with a friend in leadership at his company about a situation he was angered by when his employee made a move that wasn't in alignment with how the company typically operates, but was a good move for the company.  I questioned my buddy's leadership intent.... In this episode, we'll discuss: The importance of Self Checkups The most important question to ask yourself Getting an O...