Shark Theory

During a test-ride for my new triathlon bike at the lake yesterday, I had several observations that shed insight to growth for us all. In this episode, we'll discuss: Changing the vehicle on your path Why society injects false fear Anticipate Change Finding a new path Enjoy life

Are you wanting to be a leader or simply the front man? Are you willing to do the tough job because it helps the cause, or do you just want the credit?  In this episode, we'll discuss: What it really means to be a leader How to build a real following Doing the tough tasks How to establish yourself as a leader

I heard a quote the other day that said, "There's no such thing as failure, there's only feedback." That struck me and today we examine that concept. In this episode, we'll discuss: Keeping your eye on the prize Learning through action Willingness to be open to feedback Correct and Lock In

In an impulsive attempt to get better at golf, I went to the PGA Superstore this weekend and bought a bunch of random stuff to help my golf game...the problem is that I don't know how to use any of it.  A tool that you don't understand, isn't a help at all.  This is true in golf, business and in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The purpose of tools in reaching goals Identifying what you're tr...

Have you ever noticed that on Holidays people are generally in a much better mood as a society? What if we took that approach to everyday of our lives? In this episode, we'll discuss: Committing to an "everyday's a Good Friday" mentality Setting Intentions Why you need commercial breaks How to gain momentum through an end-of-day technique

After a few great days of hitting golf balls, I had my first horrible outing that made me hate the sport.  Have you ever been in a situation where you become so frustrated with an event that every aspect of your life is affected? In this episode, we'll discuss: How to not overthink it Getting rid of comparisons  Reframing failure Dont let failure linger

On today's episode, we examine lessons learned from a pesky fly that would not leave my car and how the fly can teach us a lot about adapting to any situation. In this episode, we'll discuss: Moving towards the light How NOT to give up Weathering the storms in life Being your best in any situation

I decided to become the next Tiger Woods by entering the sport of Golf.  Just kidding, but I have decided to learn the game and a friend and I found a way to improve quickly this past weekend. The same method we used, you can use to improve in any area of your life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying the pinnacle you wish to reach in any new venture How to learn anything for free Leveragi...

This weekend I had a conversation with a friend of Mine, Spencer Drango, who plays football at the highest level, the NFL.  We discussed what it takes to perform at that level and how that can relate to your business or career. In this episode, we'll discuss: How technique surpasses natural ability in peak-performers How to find help from the right people to improve quickly Why you have to win the...

Who would have thought that having issues pumping gas would teach me a lot about giving maximum effort to get results? In this episode, we'll discuss: Assessing your level of engagement Finding the energy leaks in your life How to find and eliminate distractions

March Madness is a great time of year.  Everyone creates brackets, takes guesses on who will upset who, and enjoys the games. This year there has been a lot of upsets and today we look at how you can take the mindset of a March Madness underdog to win in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Are you the big fish or the underdog? How to win as the underdog How to keep your spot at the top The dange...

While running a familiar path yesterday, I noticed the normal route was blocked off.  While initially disappointed, I learned why a blocked path can be a good thing in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The blessing of a blocked path Focusing on the Result Why it's good to deviate from what you know How to find new opportunity

This time of year, many of us deep clean our houses in order to start fresh for the Spring.  The same should be done for our mindsets so that we can keep a clear head and an optimistic mindset in this new quarter of the year. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding the source of dirt in our minds Scheduling time to work on your mindset Creating a plan for clearing your mind Replacing dirt with fue...

I have a high-end Garmin watch that tracks every conceivable analytic about my health, fitness and various activities.  As a results of having data, I'm able to make corrections and become more efficient.  The same can be said of life if we learn to track our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Breaking down Goals into effective chunks Time assessment and Trimming the Fat How to make daily habi...

My endurance career started the day I learned that not all shoes were created the same and how I had to have the right type of shoes for my stride in order to not be in pain.  The foundation sets the tone for success.  This is true in running and in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding Your Foundation Assessing your Real Needs Investing in your foundation Sticking with what works

During a walk yesterday I saw a three-legged dog.  I thought to myself, "Poor dog, he's missing a leg..." until I watched the dog and realized, he didn't even notice.  He was happy and playful like all the other dogs.  Maybe what we see as a "weakness," isn't one if we choose not to view it that way. In this episode, we'll discuss: Reframing what's "wrong" with us Turning weakness to strength Embr...

Are you someone who constantly works your butt off yet doesn't get the results you deserve? Do you know someone who seems to breeze through life effortlessly yet achieve amazing results? Perhaps they've mastered the art of productivity. In this episode, we'll discuss: The difference in busy and productive Identifying the hurdles of life Removing the self-inserted adversities How to move forward qu...

I was asked recently during an interview, "what's something that people don't know about you?" My answer was, "how much time I put into finding laughter in my day."  The secret to success is laughter. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to develop confidence through laughter The bonding agent of life and networking How to save a life

Why is it that we can't take a compliment? Why Can't we appreciate the work we put in to helping others? That's the question I pondered today. In this episode, we'll discuss: The falsity of Humility How to not get taken advantage of How to utter the magic words that help all relationships

Here's a secret: Life doesn't care about your excuses or adversities, only the how you respond to it and the results you get. So why not eliminate the excuses? In this episode, we'll discuss: The Truth About Excuses Why Each Day matters Becoming the Spark for a Better World

Have you ever had those days where you're mentally exhausted and don't want to do the task you're currently doing? That's how I felt about my first official swim training for triathlon season yesterday? In this episode, we'll discuss Reminding yourself why you're here Associating the behavior with the result Finding a way to love what you do always

There are two types of people in your life.  Those that move you forward, and those that interrupt your progress.  It's important to distinguish between the two. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying the Commercial Breaks in Your Life Classifying the stars in your life Dealing with people you don't like The advantage of negative people

While at a buddy's house yesterday, We noticed a array of construction pull up across the street.  What were they doing? Demolishing a house! I've never witnessed a demolition live so naturally I took a few lessons with me. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being thankful for your job Why society enjoys failure (and how not to be a part of that group) Why you should Cherish memories

The other day I saw a street magician having the time of his life on a street corner.  I asked him how his day was going and he said with a huge smile, "I'm living the dream.!" and he meant it... In this episode, we'll discuss... Developing the confidence to do what you love Are you driven by the right things? Seeking validation from the right source

My Best Friend KB is one of the most talented lyricists you'll ever meet.  Listening to a preview of one his new songs helped me look at Bugs Bunny in a different light, and in turn, look at humanity in a different light as well. In this episode, we'll discuss: Looking past the "strength" The two questions people ask themselves How we're all fighting the same battle