Shark Theory

I recently killed a plant I was trying to grow because I unknowingly gave it too much water, sun, and nutrients.  Essentially, I created the wrong environment for that plant to grow.  We too, can inhibit our growth if we're in the wrong environment. In this episode, we'll discuss: Analyzing your Environment Creating Home Field Advantage Doubling down on your strengths

During a round of golf this weekend, I was paired with a guy who I thought was perhaps 50 years old...only to find out he was a Vietnam war vet who wore a smile on his face and taught me a lot about life... In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you can't judge a book by it's cover The decision to be Happy Why you should Do it Now The myth about mistakes Mastering Your Tools

I learned something interesting about Mooses today.  The singular form and plural form are both Moose.  Think about how much easier it is to not to have to wear different hats or go by different names. We should all strive to be like Moose. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to avoid wearing too many hats The simplification of life and purpose Clarity and progress

Most people think Sumo Wrestling is just a couple of fat guys belly bumping each other.  But what if I Told you that Sumo Wrestling held the keys to how we should conduct our lives to become legends? In this episode, we'll discuss: Making snap judgements Why winning matters Becoming the Yokozuna of your career The role of dignity in greatness

I went to play mini-golf yesterday with the expectation of getting better at my putting...before realizing mini golf is nothing like regular golf.  What do we do in situations where the expectation is different than the reality? Find a way to improve anyways. Int his episode, we'll discuss: Adapting to Change Nuanced Improvement Harvesting an Environment of Growth

A friend asked me the other day, "Who are you? What do I tell people you do if they ask?" We laughed and then I asked google who apparently believes that I'm a "transformational development speaker," whatever that means.  I thought about it though, why am I letting a search engine or others define who I am? We have to define that for ourselves. In this episode, we'll discuss: Who's defining you Th...

There are so many things I'm not good at.  There are so many things you aren't good at either.  There is power in not being good at something. In this episode, we'll discuss: Reinforcing who we are Crowdsourcing our blind spots The importance of the Void

Growing up, I was obsessed with the Looney Tunes character Marvin the Martian.  I was convinced I was going to go to space one day and meet him.  Yesterday, Virgin Atlantic launched civilians into space.... some people don't give up on Space size dreams, and we shouldn't either. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you aren't thinking big enough The Boss's Boss Rule Setting Cornerstone Steps Where...

This past weekend I got a chance to play a round of golf at a Country Club, which is wayyyy nicer than normal golf courses, with my friend Janet who's far better than Me and my buddy Randy.  I learned you can improve quickly if you follow in the footsteps of people better than you at something. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why Process trumps results Why Easy beats difficult Creating a path for...

Things will always work out, even when they don't.  So often, we judge our "success" based on events happening the way we want them to go, at the time we want them to do so, and consider ourselves failures when it doesn't happen for us right away.  We have to change that thinking. In this episode, we'll discuss: Aggressively pursuing Goals Why the initial effort lies Playing the Long Game Being go...

I've had a lot on my plate lately, as many of you have.  It's easy to get burnout, it's not easy to recover from burnout... unless your intentional about refueling yourself. In this episode, we'll discuss: Leaving your Mark Redefining Burnout The Power of a Good Outfit The Secret to refueling yourself

My good friend Destenee just signed a major agency deal as a model.  While we were happy, some people attributed to the success to genetics without realizing the hard work that goes into it.  The same can be said for any success.  No matter how high you rise, there will be some who just won't give you the credit you deserve....and that's ok. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you shouldn't celebr...

We stay in jobs, relationships, social circles and other areas of our lives entirely too long.  We tell ourselves it'll get better, but sometimes real strength is displayed in letting go. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding out what's keeping you holding on Looking at the Path Holding on will lead you down The behavior change Reimagining Strength

I was asked by some friends recently to go Bowling.  While it's an odd game, there are several parallels to life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Sticking with a plan (and why failure is your fault) Finding your Groove in Life Finishing the Frame Why the scoreboard doesn't matter

While watching an incoming storm last night, I saw three types of people.  I saw those oblivious to the storm, those watching it, and those who prepared for it.  In the storms of life, which are you? In this episode, we'll discuss: Avoiding the Oblivious  Elevate the Watchers to Players Preparing for Greatness

Yesterday at the convenience store, an older gentleman tapped me on the shoulder and said he knew who I was.  While I pondered if he knew me from speaking, books, or podcasts, he informed me that he's seen my movies. HUH? He thought I was Vin Diesel and wanted an autograph.  Think about how many times in your life that people try to convince you of who YOU are.  Don't fall in that trap. In this ep...

We all have painful memories from the past that limit our ability to confidently walk into the future.  What happens when we face those memories? In this episode, we'll discuss: Appreciation of the Past Attacking the Pain Finding Fuel in the Past Renewing the Mind

What does an 80 year old man, an Asian Pedicurist, and a Salon Shop Owner all have in common? They all taught me the importance of focusing on the small things yesterday. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting your Stamp of Approval How people view your work The myth of "big" and "small"

Kids are funny aren't they? They live in their own little bubble, chasing what's appealing to them, with very little regard for others say is fun or what they should be interested in.  What if we kept that mindset as adults? In this episode, we'll discuss: How to Pivot and Win Simplifying the Process Why you should Hyperfocus Chasing what Appeals to You

Twice a year, on Memorial Day and Labor Day we say, "thanks for fighting for our freedom" and we go on about our day.  How many of us actually think about the Freedom we really have or what it even really means? Freedom, if you think about it, is the ultimate goal of life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Celebrating the Freedoms We Have How to create more freedom in your life Passing the Torch to...

When I started playing golf a few months ago, the first thing I did was go out and buy the most expensive, beautiful driver because it looked cool.  At the same time, I bought a basic putter because I didn't think it mattered.  What I found over time is that the putter is the most used club of all of them, therefore, it should have been a priority.  In our lives, we have to veer away from "what lo...

While reflecting on the past 400 episodes, I was staring at myself in the outdoor window.  As I turned off the indoor lights, I looked out and saw a clearer reflection of myself.  In life, those dark times are what reveal who we really are.  But there's a secret, we can be a light even in the midst of our darkness. In this episode, we'll discuss: Embracing Being Lost Finding the Source of Light Na...

The word "almost" bothers me because it's an excuse we give ourselves to settle for "good enough" lives.  We have to treat it like the profanity of success that it is and eliminate it if we truly want to live a life of excellence. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying the "good enough" trap Why you can't be content with almost Identifying areas of complacency in your life Developing a "just...

My buddy Matt Sayman is one of the greatest basketball minds that I know.  He also happened to be the cornerstone of the Baylor Basketball program turning around after the Scandal when we were in college. This weekend, while hooping together, I noticed that I played differently when I was on his team as if I saw the game through his eyes.  In any endeavor in life, we can improve far more rapidly,...

At what point in life did you quit dreaming? At what point of growing up or having responsibilities did you decide, "I have to settle?" Guess What? You lied to yourself.  The dream can still become reality and no dream is unattainable.  In this episode, we'll discuss: Scheduling Dream Time Turning Pipe Dreams to Reality Inverting the Process How to Avoid Dream Snipers