Shark Theory

In Paulo Coehlo's book, the "Alchemist," there is a quote that says, "Camels are traitorous: they walk thousands of paces and never seem to tire. Then suddenly, they kneel and die. But horses tire bit by bit. You always know how much you know you can ask of them, and when it is that they are about to die." Today we look at the leadership implications at looking at people as Camels. In this episode...

Book release days for me are typically depressing days because the years of work and the relationship I've built with the book are now out of my hands and into the minds and interpretations of the readers.  The act of "completion" sometimes leaves us fearful of what's on the other side and thus keeps us from completing certain tasks in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The weight of completion...

In the classic cartoon, Wile E. Coyote vs Roadrunner, Wile spends decades focused on chasing the roadrunner, only to "catch" him one time.  When was the last time you stayed that focused in pursuit of a goal? In this episode, we'll discuss: Staying laser focused Devising a Plan Becoming known for your consistency Trusting in your tools What to do after you reach a goal

When visiting my parents this past weekend, I watched the interaction of the hundred or so birds that my mom feeds every morning. In this episode, we'll discuss: Leading by Example How to build a following How to start late and still win Dispelling myths

My brother is starting a race today called 29029. It's a 36 hour event that requires you to climb a mountain in Utah 13 times for the vertical equivalent of Mount Everest. The same strategy for mountain climbing is the same strategy used for climbing the goal mountains in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Ingenuity Using the BluePrint Being prepared to go the distance Dominate by Consiste...

Have you ever burned the candle at both ends of the stick for so long that you find yourself physically and emotionally unable to do anything? That's what happens when exhaustion turns to long term fatigue and it can inhibit our growth if we're not conscious of it and how to prevent it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Tired vs Exhausted The longterm effects of exhaustion The truth about fatigue Ul...

In 1927, Babe Ruth set the Major League Record for most Home Runs in a season, a record that stood for decades.  That same year, he also set another record that no one ever discusses - Strike outs in a season. In this episode, we'll discuss: The beauty of Failure Why Playing it Safe is guaranteed failure Turning No Into Yes Powering up from Failure

Do you allow people to walk all over you? Do people steal your time and energy? Do Toxic people occupy your mind and inhibit your growth? It's time to set boundaries. In this episode, we'll discuss: Protecting What We've Built The important question to ask Setting Growth Boundaries Ridding Toxicity from your Life

Yesterday I had the most horrific round of golf of all time.  It was so bad that I wanted to throw all my clubs in the lake and never mention the sport or see it again in my lifetime.  It was an absolute meltdown...and that can't happen. In this episode, we'll discuss: Keeping Perspective Crowd Sourcing Support Self-Diagnosing Failure Changing Patterns

My Friend Sarah is an amazing human being.  Last year in a span of less than 60 days she went from being able to run 3 miles to running a 50k, 31 miles!  This year, she's not running for herself, she's running the New York City Marathon to support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition .  Our discussion on running sheds light into how we as humans, can change the world. In this episode, we'll discu...

Have you ever had a feeling that you're in a rut, stuck in your career, or unable to progress in life?  In this episode, we'll discuss: The misconceptions of being stuck How to recondition our minds How to quit chasing the storms Managing the Damage Finding a way out

There's nothing better than watching the best of the best compete against each other at the highest level, all while entertaining the crowd.  Well perhaps there is...being a part of an Allstar Team, which is what I'll be apart of at the Cannonball Leadership Growth Conference in October. In this episode, we'll discuss: Surrounding yourself with those better than you Seeing greatness in others as a...

While having coffee yesterday at the legendary Jimmy's Italian Food Store in Dallas, I got into a conversation with Mike the owner, and my friend Chef Tonne , about what makes a good Tomato.  As it turns out, the qualities of a good tomato are the qualities that make a great career. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating an environment for Growth Connecting to the Source Being Firm for Success A...

Whether it's the golfing in hot temperatures, Ironman training, or lack of proper fueling myself, I've been dealing with a lot of dehydration issues and cramping lately.  Whether or not we're athletes, most of us dehydrate our minds and spirits because we don't fuel them correctly. In this episode, we'll discuss: Underestimating the importance of mental fuel Identifying emergency tools to help you...

When I Started golfing 5-6 months ago, I was happy just hitting the ball in the general direction of the hole.  As I've improved, I now care about how close to hole it lands and how I approach the last shot.  Simply put, as I've grown, I've fine tuned my game. That's how we should approach life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Starting without details The Perfectionism Bias Learning your tools Nar...

Have you ever watched kids on a playground and saw how well they played with others regardless of differences? Have you seen how self-assured they were in pursuing what they want as if they were natural born leaders? Guess what? They are and you are too. In this episode, we'll discuss: Believing that you're great How to reset yourself Sculpting the life you want Addition by subtraction

The news is filled with all sorts of negative news, cringeworthy stories, and copious amounts of fear.  Will there be another shutdown? Is the new variant of COVID worse? Who knows.  We can't control life, but we can control our adaptability. In this episode, we'll discuss: The key to not panicking Avoiding a stagnate mind How to stay focused during chaos How to get yourself out of a negative stat...

While running in near 100 degree weather this weekend, I ran past a young man who was taking a nap and was obviously down on his luck.  I knew there was a store about a mile away that I could get him a drink and meal, but my initial thought was, "but that's too far."  Then I thought about how many people have gone "too far" to help me and it changed my perspective. In this episode, we'll discuss:...

My Friend Bridget opened a Crystal Shop and I decided to check it out since I knew nothing about crystals or what they do. What I found gave me insight on how we should live our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you should speak your mind on your passions How to become irreplaceable  Shining in times of adversity Chasing your calling Check out Bridget's shop at https://crownjewelhealingst...

I haven't been the biggest fan of the olympics this year, because by the time I watch it on TV, I've known the results for over half a day due to time zone differences.  The world is bigger than we think, and that's a good thing. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding out where you're at in life Discovering your driving force How to quickly change areas of your life that aren't working Finding sy...

While on a rooftop patio last night in Houston, I thought about the beauty of the skyline from the position I was at...and then I thought about life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Developing a Rooftop Mentality Admiring your Own Position Putting together the puzzle pieces of life The Secret to Lasting Success

Yesterday, we hosted a Free Basketball camp through our Dreams Really Exist foundation in Honor of the Legacy of Andre Emmett.  In the 3 hours of camp, I learned a lot about what legacy really means. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to Leave a Legacy The ultimate Commitment Trusting the Right People A Springboard for More Change

While watching birds at my neighbor's bird feeder, I noticed a squirrel trying everything in its power to get the bird seed. When one method didn't work, the squirrel took drastic measures to get the results it wanted. In this episode, we'll discuss: Committing to Results Being called Crazy and why that's good Changing Your approach

This weekend, We took my sister's 7th month old Sheepadoodle to a dog park to see if he wanted to swim.  For half an hour I watched him get close to the water, want to get in the water, mimicked the motion of swimming, but never swam.  How often do we do the same thing with our dreams? In this episode, we'll discuss: Why life is not meant to be lived on the sidelines The #1 Reason we don't go afte...

As a Music Artist, an album consists of a few components.  An Intro, an Outro, Feature Songs, Filler Songs, and Interludes... life consists of the same components. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to make a great impression Removing the Fillers in Life How to Pivot with Meaning Creating a Masterpiece Life Ending on a strong note