Shark Theory

Want to be the "go to guy (or girl)" in your organization? Want to be the most dependable and trusted person in your sphere of influence? We often think that in order to be the best, we have to be the best in action.  What if I told you the secret to greatness is in your ability to Listen? In this episode, we'll discuss: Developing your LQ (Listening Quotient) How to become dependable Working Behi...

While heading to the dealership to get my car washed, I saw people huddled by a glass door pointing down.  I looked and immediately jumped back as what appeared to be a large monster (which I later realized was a baby possum) was frightened in a corner. In this episode, we'll discuss: A new take on Fear The other side of the Coin How to Love what you Fear Reframing your setbacks

My brother once told me, "wake up with the expectations that something great is going to happen in your day today." I've never forgot it.  It's the expectation that creates the life we want. In this episode, we'll discuss: Framing the Day A Notepad and a Small Plan Intentional Gratitude

This past weekend, I got a chance to play in my second scramble style golf tournament for a good cause.  Having now played in one before, I looked at the same event from a new lens...something we can all do enhance our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating Win Wins Why you should surround yourself with those better than you The beauty of experience A Deeper Connection

Has anyone told you lately that you matter? You Do. In this episode, we'll discuss: Proof that you're always the leader The Energy circle of Life Why a smile is the strongest weapon on earth Why you have to be your biggest fan How to change the world

My sister recently built a new house and one of her puppies is all of the sudden deathly afraid of stairs.  Is he fully capable of walking up them? Yes.  Has he walked up stairs before? Yes.  Her puppy, like many of us, entered a new situation and forgot his abilities.   In this episode, we'll discuss: Adapting when circumstances change Why External Motivation doesn't help overcome fear Finding a...

I've had several situations in my life I felt like I won big only to look back years later and realize how big of a loss it was.  I've had situations that devastated me and I felt like a failure.  I look back and realize how they were wins that I didn't even see or they set me up for success.  Perhaps wins and losses are labeled wrong. In this episode, we'll discuss: Looking at the result of the r...

I finally bought my first plant.  It's a little succulent I named Petalz. I got it because I have friends who have a lot of plants and I've learned a lot recently what goes into plants...and the life lessons that come along with it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why passion is the only sustainable energy Enjoying the Trial and the Error How to confuse haters Embracing a Sad Truth

While discussing with a friend why they haven't acted upon a business idea they have been talking about for a long while, I was told, "I'm just trying to get it perfect."  Perfection is the enemy of progress. In this episode, we'll discuss: The myth of Perfection Why results matter more than appearance Why you should avoid perfection The beauty of imperfection

After this week's triathlon, the number one question I received was, "So what are you training for now?" As someone who's on the go, very rarely do I pause to ask myself "what next?' IF you're not careful and stay on the go, you might be missing out on what you really love or at least a more efficient way of reaching your goals. In this episode, we'll discuss: Re-envisioning our path Figuring out...

While looking at my recent official photographs from my triathlon, I thought to myself "yuck.  that's not flattering."  The reality is, we all have insecurities.  The trick is not to be owned by your insecurity. In this episode, we'll discuss: Deciding if the insecurity is changeable Embracing what can't be changed Framing insecurity in a positive light The blueprint for changing insecurity

Superstar Tennis Player Naomi Osaka pulled out of the French Open recently in order to protect her mental health.  While she potentially lost millions in what she could have won if she played, she felt it was more important to have peace of mind...we should all be that strong. In this episode, we'll discuss: Subjecting ourselves to people and situations that drain our mental health Developing a me...

During yesterday's olympic triathlon, I noticed that the Audible Self-Talk I gave myself factored in greatly to the results I received as if I was my own fortune teller....thoughts do become things and the language we use to ourselves dictates our results. In this episode, we'll discuss: Intentional self dialogue The importance of audible self-talk Being your own biggest fan

I'm hours away from my First olympic triathlon of the year.  Since covid made racing get cancelled last year, I had pregame jitters at the packet pick up yesterday. When I get nerves, I look around to make sure I "look" faster than some competitors.  But judgement is dangerous and today we discuss why. In this episode, we'll discuss: What judgement Really is Why you should be selfish How to leave...

My sister just finished building a brand new house.  While she waited for it to finish being built, she's been my neighbor for the last few months.  As she closes tomorrow and moves, I think bout how different things will be with her no longer being in close proximity to me.  Success works the same way.  The closer you are in proximity to your goals, the better chance of a run in with it. In this...

With only 5 days until my first Olympic Triathlon of the season, the unthinkable happened...I had a bicycle crash....and learned a lot. In this episode, we'll discuss: Changing the narrative of Tragedy Controlling your Fight or Flight Response How to bounce back from downfalls

Yesterday I went to a Golf Swing Analysis where a bunch of high speed cameras look at the angles of your body and find inefficiencies in your swing My swing needs a lot of work but the number one thing I learned to focus on... how I finish.  That's true in golf and in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting a Solid Base Hyper focusing on the end Why you should tear down instead of build towa...

Headlines read, "Simone Biles just completed Yurchenko Double Pike," a move that no woman has ever completed in a gymnastics competition. What is that move, You ask? I have no idea, but when I watched it, it didn't seem that impressive. The fallacy of being judged by uniformed people is that they minimize our greatness. In this episode, we'll discuss: Determining judgement areas in our lives Decid...

I recently got a bunch of new Baylor Barbee Logo hats to complete my golf outfits.  While staring at the logo, I started to think about what it meant to me and what I hope it means to you.  But more importantly, what does the logo of your life say about you? In this episode, we'll discuss: What do your actions represent? The problem with consistency  How to increase your brand value

Yesterday, I had lunch with two young guys who recently started a band and have some songs I really like.  While discussing life, goals, and the muses behind music, they shared an interesting passion that they had and what they shared is something we can all benefit from. In this episode, we'll discuss: Defining your "Tea Time" action Finding Authenticity How to remove the facade in life How to Se...

Don't you hate those "have to do tasks" that keep you from doing the things you love? What if you could change your perspective on those tasks to ensure you always move forward? In this episode, we'll discuss: Missing out because of moving too fast Repurposing the setbacks in life Finding your breaking point How to enter Attack mode

My Buddy Matt Lebris  has a Top ranked podcast called Decoding Success.  Yesterday, he shared with me a creative approach he used to approach a potential new client.  He sent a brand new shoe (one) in the box to the "opportutant" with a note that said something to the effect of, "Now that I have my foot in the door, I'd like to get the other one in the door..." Brilliant.  That's a perfect example...

I recently got an app that categorizes my purchases and I was alarmed at how many subscriptions I have that I don't ever use.  What's even worse than wasted money is the negative energy and time we subscribe to in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Looking at your life account subscriptions Aligning Subscriptions to Goals Unsubscribing from negativity

I'm sitting here listening to the thunderstorms and heavy rains and can't help but think how important these dark days are to our lives... In this episode, we'll discuss: Removing the Unnecessary  Appreciating the New The Importance of Storms

Have you ever had one of those days where you're just in a complete fog, unable to make good decisions, or feel stuck in a rut? How do we remove the fog? In this episode, we'll discuss: Firing on all Cylinders Sync the easy Putt (task) The importance of Timeouts Finding the Fog