Shark Theory

Have you ever met someone, or been someone, that has the unique ability to find thorns in every rose? The negative energy that results can thwart the dreams and ambition of everyone around. In this episode, we'll discuss: Get it Doners vs Woe is Me'ers Submerging yourself in Optimism Checking your own vibe Being Deliberate with Thought

What does success mean to you? It's a question I ask myself often.  Society says our addictions will prevent our success, but what if our idea of addiction is wrong? In this episode, we'll discuss: Discovering Your Addiction How to feed your addiction The repercussions of addiction How to win big

Ted Corbitt, the father of distance running, was an African American ultra runner who broke many boundaries during his career.  In the spirit of Black History, I'm thinking about what barriers can we all break in our lives? In this episode, we'll discuss: How to Break Barriers What do you Stand For Defining yourself How to raise the bar and get better results

Recently I've noticed at around the same time every morning, I hear a certain bird outside my living room and after a while I started to feel like I could understand the bird. In this episode, we'll discuss: Giving yourself the gift of silence and time Filling your mind with the right thoughts How to tell you who you really are

Last night I witnessed a group of cars block off an intersection and take turns doing donuts in those cars that resembled vehicles from Fast and Furious.  They were fast, they were loud, and when the cops got close, they disappeared in a heartbeat.  The organization of it all is what fascinated me. In this episode, we'll discuss: There's a club for everyone (and every passion) The power of Organiz...

Yesterday was national Margarita Day, a lot of restaurants competed for consumer dollars.  What sets each apart? More importantly, what can we learn? In this episode, we'll discuss: The importance of differentiation  What makes you unique, not better. Finding Your Niche The Flavor of Life

We quit on events in life simply because we don't get the result we want, WHEN we want it.  But great goals and results take time and there's a reason that should excite you. In this episode, we'll discuss: The long term affects of "right now" The Overnight Success Myth 100 Day Goals Getting the Ball Rolling

Who inspires me? I'm inspired by those who don't just make a difference, but make an IMPACT.  Currently, I'm inspired by a 16 year old girl, Mackenzie Sanschagrin, who is raising 10's of thousands of dollars for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through her virtual Superhero 5k.. The lessons I've observed from her heroic effort are lessons that we can all apply toward elevating our own lives. In thi...

The Polar Vortex is wreaking havoc in Texas, especially in my city of Dallas.  Millions are without power and no idea when it will return.  In sitting in a house with no electricity, I learned a few things about humanity. In this episode we'll discuss: Taking things for granted How to appreciate the noise The power of being a good person Realizing what matters

This weekend, my brother and I Completed the Hoka One Rocky 50, 50 Mile Trail Run race.  Through 6.5 months of training and 13 hours and 49 mins of racing, I learned a lot.   In this episode, we'll discuss: You just have to be great for one day Game planning for Success The role of Teams Why Halfway isn't halfway Why the medal doesn't matter

You're close to the day of a major event, you're excited, nervous, and ready to get going.  How do you handle the day before so that you can perform at your best? In this episode, we'll discuss: Trusting your Preparation Disconnecting Turning Off Your Mind Visualizing the End game Attacking

I used to take everything personal. Every rejection, every "no" until a day 10 years after I was doing playing college football I learned there was a reason I wasn't getting as much playing time one season as I wanted...and It had nothing to do with me! In this episode, we'll discuss: How to avoid taking things personally Understanding Outside Factors Learning WHY you got rejected How to never hav...

Often times our inexperience leads us to make mistakes.  We can't take personally the errors we make simply because we didn't know better, in fact, we should laugh at them. In this episode, we'll discuss: Developing an "it will work out" mentality Fix what you can fix, laugh at what you can't Become the world's best comedian Gain confidence through error

It's officially race week for me.  I'm reminded of how important focus is on the week of a major event.  How do we enhance that focus so that we can perform our best? In this episode, we'll discuss: Doing the prep work early How to eliminate distractions The power of Mantras The golden rule of progress

Tom Brady now has more Super Bowl wins than ANY TEAM in the NFL.  In an effort to enhance my life, I study the qualities and habits of proven winners...one thing about them is they are all addicted to Success...in all areas of life. In this episode, we'll discuss: What is a Wintality Wiring yourself for success Removing the Success Leaks Winning 24/7/365

How many times have you told yourself, "let me think about it," "let me wait til it's perfect," or worried yourself sick trying to make a decision.  What were you really doing? OVERTHINKING. In this episode, we'll discuss: The misconception of perfectionism The myth of thought Why you should do it now How to simplify decisions

People say hurtful things that anger us and we immediately want to react...but in doing so, we hurt ourselves or blind ourselves from the logic that can help us move forward in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The 72 Hour Rule Why Memories Lie How to Breathe for Success What Doubters need for validation How to be Proactive

In preparation for the upcoming 50 mile race, I had not yet ran at night on a trail.  To test out my new headlamp, I did a night run...and thankfully survived.  As always, there are lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you shouldn't take good people for granted Contingency Planning  How to Adapt Finding light in the darkness

I had one of those amazing charcuterie board, aka fancy cheese boards, this weekend.... and though I can't pronounce it correctly, I learned a lot from it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Asking yourself "what do I actually like?" Why you should escape your comfort zone The beauty of mixing loves and fears in life

The pressure that some people buckle under are the same conditions others thrive in.  What's a huge success to some, is a normal day to others.  What we find in life is that there is always another level, and we should respect anyone that's striving for their best. In this episode, we'll discuss: The varying levels of life Why you shouldn't overshoot your goals Respecting those trying to get to yo...

We lose a job, we get broken up with, and other tragic events often shape our belief about ourselves.  Painful memories don't go away.  But what if the memory, or your recollection of the memory was incorrect? In this episode, we'll discuss: How thoughts are formed Why your memories aren't accurate How to change the past

I'm beyond thankful for all the support over the last 300 episodes! It's because of you that the message of perseverance and mental strength is world wide. If you really think about it, gratitude really is the foundation of all lasting success. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to positively affect everyone around you easily Why gratitude will light a fire in you How to use Love to win in life H...

"I'm mentally exhausted. I have nothing left to give currently." Have you ever said that? Perhaps not, but have you ever felt that way? We have to rid ourselves of the misconception that it's a weakness to take a break to rejuvenate your mind. In this episode, we'll discuss: The misconception of what Health is The power in admitting your out of gas How to finish strong versus limping through life...

Your mind wants to take the path of least resistance so it plays tricks on you when you get tired.  To grow this year, you have to start redirecting those tricks to benefit you. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why the mind wants to take the easy way out Why you must treat your mind like a puppy How to redirect your thoughts and get results

Do you realize how amazing it is to be the underdog? To have everyone count you out, no one believe in you, and everyone over look you? If you can accept this as truth, you'll surprise a lot of people and blow your own expectations away.  You can win! In this episode, we'll discover: Why @ and Cauliflower are Role Models Why you should never change who you are The role of patience for greatness Fi...