Shark Theory

I keep getting asked, "what are you up to?" My response has been the same, "same ol same ol," but that's not the truth.  I just know there's dream killers and it's important to protect the dreams. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why dreams matter Intention vs action Don't be a "fixin to" person Doing something when doing nothing

A gentleman I met emailed me after googling me and told me he was proud of me and that I was "doing better than the average bear."  Of course, because i'm not competing against average bears and you shouldn't either. In this episode, we'll discuss: Elevating your Competition The power in thinking bigger Reverse Mentor Strategy

I'm a big fan of art museums.  When I visit them, I'm particularly fond of Negative Space art (google it), but essentially it's art that allows you see two different things depending on the colors you focus on.  Life works the same way. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying our negative energy Visualizing the Opposites Moving toward positive space

We all have blindspots. The beauty of life is when we surround ourselves with people who challenge our way of thinking in order to help us improve, grow, and see our own blindspots.  My good friend Natalie did that yesterday when she challenged a point I made on a recent podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to respectfully disagree Insatiable appetite for getting it right Why Iron Sharpens...

Society tells us to be flashy, but the secret to sustainable success might be the opposite. In this episode, we'll discuss What we can learn from a notorious Heroin dealer Why Loud is a weakness Avoiding being tuned out Why Boring is Power

Lately, I've heard the phrase "I'm depressed," often.  How do we deal with times we're in depressed states? We explore that today. In this episode, we'll discuss: Human Emotion Why we shouldn't bottle up The importance of an outlet Avoiding unproductivity

At the studio, while working on an upcoming soundtrack, the vocals weren't matching the beat...the reason was latency (a computer delay).  In similar fashion, sometime's we're "off" for reasons outside out control...and we must stay the course. In this episode, we'll discuss: Staying strong when people don't see your worth Finding your rhythm Not deviating from your flow Beliving in yourself

My Good buddy Jeff White is the Captain of the Frisco fire department.  I've talked with him over the years about wanting to learn more about what fireman do.  This weekend, he invited me to a training hosted by the Joey D Foundation, an amazing non-profit (with a tragic and heroic backstory)that aids firemen training and safety gear.  What I learned from the conference humbled me and taught me a...

Growing up, my mom coached our basketball teams and made us work for countless hours on fundamental dribbling moves such as crossovers, between the legs and more importantly, the PIVOT.  The pivot changed my life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Knowing where you're headed the advantage of the Pivot How to defeat larger opponents Keeping your eye on the goal Special thanks to CanvasRebel for this...

Yesterday I played one of the worst rounds of golf in my one year golf history...but there were conditions I had not previously faced and I thought about how that parallels new situations in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: New Territory, New Mistakes Get Advice Quickly The "it's just" mantra Leave the bad shots behind you

Adversity is something we all face, yet many spend their lives running from it.  What if we changed our view on adversity? In this episode, we'll discuss: What happens vs what you cause Taking ownership of adversity Considering the Source Gameplanning for victory

I love fresh fruit juice, but not a big fan of "from concentrate" juices because of all the additions of ingredients to make it taste like its supposed to take.  How often in our lives, we fail to reach our potential for the same reason. In this episode, we'll discuss: Falsisying authenticity Removing the "added flavors" of our lives The advantage of uniqeness

This weekend I bought some brand new Irons hoping to improve my golf game.  What's more interesting than the new irons I bought was what the golf pro told me about the previous irons I had been using.  He showed me how the fitter who created my last year's clubs didn't account for my height when adjusting the loft of the clubs...and the set up of the clubs was why I wasn't getting results.  So oft...

A few summers ago I met a homeless man who taught me so much about gratitude and perspective. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Thankful Lens Why the Cover Matters Listening to the Journey Blessings go Both Ways

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I recently posted a joke meme comparing myself to Tiger Woods, but the more I thought about it...the more I realized there was an underlying problem... In this episode, we'll discuss: Shifting Focus Why focus groups can inhibit your success Uniqeness vs Weakness Don't get stagnant

The light at the end of the tunnel can be a beautiful thing, and for more reasons than you might realize. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying the Light Finding Peace No Tear Goodbyes

We live under the false belief that when times get tough, we'll rise to the equation.  The reality is that we sink to our default setting.  The solution to improvement is to raise your default setting. In this episode, we'll discuss: How it Works CTRL + ALT + DELETE Making Checkpoints Raising the Bar It's about efficiency, not "more"

I was recently asked, "when do you find time to do the creative part of your job?" The simple answer is structure.  NOt for the entire day, but for part of it.  The same philosophy can help elevate your career. In this episode, we'll discuss: Morning Mantra Why it's got to work for you Season to Taste Why you should become selfish

March Madness is fun to watch nowadays because of all the parity amongst players and how even the underdog can beat "the big name" schools.  What if we took that underdog approach toward winning in life? In this episode, we'll discuss: The advantage of the underdog Winning on a big stage How to perform under pressure The 50/50 odds are in your favor

A few months ago, I was advising a client on how to handle a situation with upper management.  Today I discuss the same principles of conflict resolution. In this episode, we'll discuss: Mutual agreeance on a percieved problem Creating a "to Fix" list Non-Negotiables, Needs, and Wants Tailoring Expecations

Want to be irreplable? Be the person who holds it all together. Take the principles of glue to your workplace and life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why it's not good to have too much of the same thing Relabling positive and negative How to act like glue Becoming your own kind of glue

I use to admire the beauty of the countless aspen trees in Colorado...until I learned I didn't want to be like them. In this episode, we'll discuss: The danger of group think Power vs Poison Riding the Right Wave

Intimacy is required for sustainable growth, and I'm not talking about just with your romantic partner.  Today we discuss the "other" intimacy. In this episode, we'll discuss: Career Intimacy Erasing the Part time Growing the ultimate relationship

While preparing to record this podcast, I left the bread from my would-be avocado toast in the toaster oven too long.... We all make mistakes, but they don't have to define us or doom us to failure. In this episode, we'll discuss: How it looks isn't important The truth about mistakes Rectifying a mistake