Shark Theory

As I prepare for "learn 40 new things in 40 weeks" challenge, a conversation with my good friend Hilary Kennedy gave me a new perspective. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating a Strike Through List How to be unbothered Creating Wax to propel you

There's more money in treating than curing, we know that...but how do we avoid the trap of living a treatment based life? In this episode, we'll discuss: The fallacy of Motivation Lighting your own fire Fanning the flame Keeping yourself lit

Hopefully you didn't participate in National Quitter's day.  Regardless, in some area of our lives, we're all on life support...it's time to rise up, to start again, to fly. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding the dream that died Developing a Phoenix Mindset Lessons from Rocky Turning the Tide

Statistically, this is the day most people give up on their New Year's Resolutions. Why? I don't know, but today we look at how to not fall into that trap. In this episode, we'll discuss: Gaining clarity on your mission Revising the Plan Levels of Fault Own it and move on

Tomorrow is the worst day in the world, "National Quitter's Day," so today we get ahead of that with momentum through our actions.  Don't join the quitters! In this episode, we'll discuss: Chasing Checks or Joy? Thinking about Tomorrow Focus on the creation not the label

Isn't it amazing the endorsement deals that pro athletes and celebrities get? Why do they get them? The brands know that people will buy because of them...they create demand.  Our actions can create demand in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: What are you known for? They listen because of Action The byproduct of greatness

No matter what happens to you in life, there are two ways to handle it...often only one keeps you on a forward trajectory. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Two handles Handling Betrayal Permanent vs Instant Looking for a handle

The problem with selling your soul is that you can't buy it back? In every situation, ask yourself, "what's for sale?" In this episode, we'll discuss: Non-Negotiable and what's not for sale Why you should close the door as you build Packaging what you sell

When it's all said and done, you won't think about the stuff you bought, you'll think about the experiences you were a part of. So why not focus on making more memories? In this episode, we'll discuss: The last time you did something for the first time Why experiences can't be taken away How to learn about yourself Get it on the Calendar

30 degree runs used seem cold, until I ran in 24 degree weather.  When we push ourselves past our perceived limits, we get a new perspective on "what's hard." In this episode, we'll discuss: A level of HARD Increasing the difficulty  Upping the Ante Revisiting the old Hard

The final week of the regular season in the NFL is one of my favorites to watch because you have three levels of teams.  Those who have nothing to play for because their season is over, those fighting to make the playoffs, and those who can chill because they've executed all year.  You can learn a lot from each. In this episode, we'll discuss: Figuring out where you're at Are you REALLY a winner?...

How do you get noticed for your work? It's a question I get asked often.  However, yesterday my friend Hayley introduced me to the work of a talented Italian digital artist, Tecla Cammuso, and I learned a thing or two about talent. In this episode, we'll discuss: Doubling down on your passion You're one set of eyes from everything changing How others find your talent Why you should always overdeli...

Most people give up on their goals by January 19th, this year, I guess people quit early as the gyms are already empty. In this episode, we'll discuss: Recommitting to YOU Starting Yesterday Do what's boring

Let me ask you a question. In your profession, if I was to ask who you recommend, would you pick yourself? Why or why not? In this episode, we'll discuss: Viewing ourselves as a brand not a person Fixing what sets you back The power of blindspots Betting on yourself

If you're like me, your mind moves fast and therefore the hardest thing to do in the world is to slow down.  However, slowing down is the key to faster and more sustainable success this year. In this episode, we'll discuss: Exiting the Fast Lane Going faster by Slowing down How to measure Slow

I started watching the first season of the show everyone is talking about, Yellowstone.  I thought about if I owned my own mega-ranch what would I do? To win in 2022, we have to take a ranch owner mindset. In this episode, we'll discuss: Making Your Brand Matter Protecting your boundaries The downside of being great More Acres, More Problems

The end of the year is upon us and many people reflect on the year they had.  I am all for a good review, but only if it's to learn lessons that we can apply to our growth in 2022.  Today, that's what we do. In this episode, we'll discuss: Consistency Wins Looking Back to Look Forward Season to Taste My Hope for your 2022

At Top Golf last night, I witnessed a 3-4 year old kid do something that we should all do in 2022...focus on our objective without fail until we get the result that we want.  In this episode, we'll discuss: Getting a focal point Creating an intense desire Escaping the comparison game Defining Success How to celebrate

There's a few days left in the year.  You may want to relax because the calendar says to....but your dreams don't care about holidays or calendars. In this episode, we'll discuss: The truth about goals Why Calendars can set you back How Newton's laws can help you succeed

A recent encounter in a parking lot shaped my perspective about enjoying the moment we're in and the progress we've made thus far. In this episode, we'll discuss: Appreciating the Now Building upon the Wins Economies of Scale Protecting the Moment

Hope you all had a great holiday break.  My brother and I had an early morning trail run and learned a few things about running in the dark that will help you sprint in to 2022. In this episode, we'll discuss: Accountability Feeling the Trail Following the path of others Why you don't need light Beat the Dew

As a kid, don't you remember the anticipation of Christmas Day on the "eve."  As an adult we love the eve, whether that's the day before Christmas, New Years, or whatever religious or cultural holidays you may celebrate.  But what if we took that "eve" mindset to everything? In this episode, we'll discuss: The beauty of anticipation Living in an "eve" state today Not taking the eve for granted The...

The search for "easy" is killing your dreams and your potential. In this episode, we'll discuss: Becoming more equipped Reframing easy The point of progression

Through our Dreams Really Exist Foundation, we host an annual "Holly Jolly" event where we give away hundreds of brand new bicycles, coats, and more for the youth in Dallas.  Yesterday's event was a success and I learned a lot. In this episode, we'll discuss: The power of good people Solving one problem Taking it all in The work that remains

This weekend at my buddy's daughter's 5th birthday party, I was asked to man the grill and make hot dogs.  Here's the thing... I've never operated a grill in my life.  There are plenty of things I'm just not good at...and that's ok. I this episode, we'll discuss: Passion vs. Labor The litmus test of improvement Why it's great to not be great at everything Appreciating other's talent