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I was asked recently, how do I handle the pressure of speaking on stage? I laughed because there's a difference in real pressure and manufactured "pressure." Today we discuss the difference. In this episode, we'll discuss: A new perspective on pressure Determining the Cause How to relieve pressure The benefit of Pressure

Hidden Agendas, dark-sided motives...not good.  But are motives themselves inherently bad? We discuss why you should have them in today's episode. In this episode, we'll discuss: Action of the Motives not the words Clear Cut Expectations & Direction How to be intentional

During a recent interview with Athlete's Unheard, I discussed a time in my life when I got tired of just getting by and what I did to change from a survival to a thriving mindset.  Today, we discuss those lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Getting Tired Short Term Loss for Long Term Gain The importance of Blinders

Last weekend I played in my first golf scramble tournament as part of Double L Brand's "Mulligan's Island" team benefiting the Network of Community Charities.  As always, when I'm new at something, there's a lot of life lessons to be learned. In this episode, we'll discuss: Slowing Down Learning from the Ringer Precision vs "Pretty Good" Results over Appearance Knowing when to Move On Forecasting...

I was recently asked, "do you get nervous before you speak?" Yes....but not because I'm scared, but because I care.  There's a difference.  We explore that difference today. In this episode, we'll discuss: Fear vs. Care The importance of routines Reframing Fear Appreciating the nerves

Yesterday while eating my Cinco De Mayo Fajitas outside with a friend, A Bold Black bird decided to land on the table, look me in the eye, and eat my cheese and sour cream right in front of me.  It's bold action that gets us the results we want in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: How determined are you to get what you want What makes you quit Are you happy with scraps or do you want it all?

The other day I turned down an in-person speaking (which I love) opportunity because my honorarium (fee) is much higher than what they had or what they were willing to pay.  So I walked away.  We should all walk away from situations where our value isn't appreciated. In this episode, we'll discuss: Determining Your Value Finding the Right Audience How to Hold Your Value Avoiding the Bargain Baseme...

Growing up, we played a game at the Arcade called NBA JAM, where if you made three shots in a row, you were "on fire."  While life might not be video game, we all have a temperature we operate at. In this episode, we'll discuss: Administering a Heat Check Gauging Your Temperature of Success Why you shouldn't stay hot forever Understanding the value of One Degree

Tiger Woods said, "On the Tour, everyone's good is good.  The question is, how good is your bad?" We explore that on today's episode. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying Your Bad Finding Escapes How to Prepare for Bad Raising the Default Setting

I heard someone say "I'm going to try," sadly, that's not enough.  We discuss the fallacy on "trying" and how it's a loser attitude. In this episode, we'll discuss: What's wrong with "trying" Mentally Psyching yourself up Finding Your Final Form Your Secret Power

Do you ever have those days where you are just beyond exhausted? For me that was yesterday.  Mentally, I couldn't add 2+2, physically, walking to the fridge to get more water seemed like a daunting task.  The question during those days is, "how do we turn this day around? In this episode, we'll discuss: Giving 100% of what you have to give What can you still accomplish? How to not have an unproduc...

This weekend I attempted my first full round of Real golf...it's much different than the driving range.  As always, there was plenty of lessons in my horrendous first round of golf. In this episode, we'll discuss: The game is nothing like practice Knowing your Tools It's about the approach Leaving the last one behind you Finish Strong

I'm a big fan of backpacks.  I have a backpack that I've had for years and I love it because I know all of the compartments and what it supposed to go in each. Recently it tore and now I'm in the market for a new bag, but finding one with the right compartments has been difficult.  In life, we too must have compartments. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you should compartmentalize your life Rem...

I love technology and all things advanced which is why I often hit golfballs at Top Golf, a futuristic driving range. This weekend, however, I visited my home town and went to a "simple" driving ranges and learned a lot... In this episode, we'll discuss: Efficiency to increase effectiveness The beauty in the basics Building on the basics

We always hear people say, "Be positive and it Will all work out!" But will simply just "being positive" bring results? Not likely.  It takes more than just thought to bring results and today we discuss why. In this episode, we'll discuss: Positivity is good until it's not It's normal to have bad days Creating a new reality 

After another frustrating day learning golf, an expert golfer gave me a tip...minimize your backswing... It helped instantly. How many other areas of our lives do we "do too much?" In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying areas you are doing too much Finding out why you are stagnant How to get more results with less effort

Growing up I was obsessed with Designer Goods because I thought the status of owning them would make me a "somebody." After getting to a point in life where I could afford them, I learned the craftsmanship, quality and packaging all matter.  It's true of designer goods and it's true of us. In this episode, we'll discuss: What is your packaging? Attracting the right people or clients How to improve...

I found out recently that not everyone agrees with my methodology, style or mindset. haha, that's a part of life.  In today's episode, we'll look at how to handle "haters." In this episode, we'll discuss: Why not everyone should love you Understanding the mindset of "haters" How to handle hate and negativity Giving haters the ultimate gift

This Weekend I was in Oklahoma and happen to see a large red-headed bird that I would later find out was a Woodpecker.  In researching woodpeckers (to find out how they avoid concussions) I found a few lessons that can help us build legacies of our own. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being made of something different Using what you have to build what you want The reason you are leaving a mark

While watching the olympic channel, I came across the Olympic Bob sleighing "World Cup."  From the outside looking in, it looked like a sport with zero skill involved... but I was wrong. In this episode, we'll discuss: The importance of a great team start Directing your team Why all positions are important Riding the Wave of Success

My friend has a 10 year old Rescue Dog named Malik.  Every morning while her and I have coffee, we watch her dog roam around the empty lot next to the coffee spot.  In observing Malik, I found a few lessons that can help us find opportunity in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Attacking the Day Being Prepared to Capitalize Trying new Things The Golden Rule of Success

A friend of mine is a high ranking member of a thriving company.  Yesterday during lunch, we got on the topic of leadership and navigating teams to greater performance, even during pandemic times.  Today, I share those lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Anticipating Change and the two things you need to know The mark of a great leader Understanding the commonality amongst us all and how it c...

We all have bad days, but have we ever asked ourselves, "am I having a bad day or a bad mental day?" There's a difference and understanding that can chance your outlook and results. In this episode, we'll discuss: Contributing Factors to Bad Days Timeouts vs Refueling Avoiding a downward slide

Today marks three years since I began this Podcast.  Lot of growth, lot of wins, a few areas of improvement.  But in anniversaries there are always lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Analyze the Tape 20/20 Hindsight to create a Blueprint Projecting what you want

The Master's is the annual golf tournament in Augusta, GA that features the most elite golfers in the world. Whether or not you're a golf fan, there's always something to be learned from the best of the best at any event in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Staying true to yourself Studying the process Competing with the best