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Are you being the bigger person or are you just continually getting walked over? It's a question that isn't easy to answer, but necessary for growth. In this episode, we'll discuss: Taking inventory of your circle Determining if you're really the bigger person Semi-Annual friend cleanup How to walk away

How quickly are you satisfied? IF you're a peak performer, the answer is - "I'm never fully satisfied." And that's a good thing.  Find out why on today's episode. In this episode, we'll discuss: The disdain for mediocrity Finding the content areas of your life...and changing them Why most don't advance in life Is your best good enough?

We've all heard Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech, but not many of us have studied the speech to learn the blueprint for achieving our own dreams. In this episode, we'll discuss: Refusing to Settle Where to draw the line in the Sand Fighting with Integrity How to amplify a Dream

After getting lost in the woods on a trail, I learned how synonymous getting lost In the woods is to getting lost in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why Your Mind Plays Tricks Why Adrenaline Isn't your friend Appreciating the differences in people The beauty of getting lost

Have you ever felt like you were working your hardest, doing your best, but weren't getting results? Are you tired of being "patient" while you wait for your dreams to manifest? You're not alone. On today's episode, we'll discuss: Preparation for Patience Determining is the goal worth it The advantage of Patience Becoming someone greater

A great friend of mine, Elizabeth Miller, founder of Endurance4You shared a great blog yesterday called "What are your gifts?" You can read it HERE .  Ever since reading it, I've been asking myself that question and it's one I discuss on today's episode so that can all effectively use our talents this year. In this episode, we'll discuss: Unlocking your Origin Story Why Time flies when you're havi...

We all go through periods where we doubt ourselves.  That's a part of life.  However, how you respond to the doubts in your mind will directly impact your trajectory in life.  Today we discuss a simple exercise you can do to combat doubt. In this episode, we'll discuss: How thought is formed The Brain's algorithm  Changing the narrative in your head Avoiding mediocrity

Why do you do what you do? Why do you wake up every morning and give your all? It's an important question to ask yourself and the answer will help you win in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: You're built to win The advantage of being different Rolling with the punches Playing Offense Staying in the Fight

After complaining about a long trail run I had scheduled as part of my 50 mile race training, a buddy of Mine Brian Breen, reminded me that I GET TO run.  That small perspective shift changed My run and how I attack my goals. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding the "have to's" in life Reestablishing the thrill of goal chasing Dusting off the stress Finding fulfillment through perspective 

I'm not a fan of the quote, "it's not about how you start, it's about how you finish."  I understand the intent, however, the way you start your day has a direct impact on how you finish your goals. In this episode, we'll discuss: The power of positive priming Understanding Your Toolset Creating the Ultimate Morning

My day was shaped by two people yesterday, 1) a homeless man and 2) a tree cutter.  Both offered unique lessons as it pertains to goal setting this year. In this episode, we'll discuss: Small Steps to get Big Results Finding opportunity How to gain support The power of Joy

"Now think about everything that could go wrong" our coach told us.  At first, I thought, "Isn't that a negative way of thinking?" But I found out, contingency planning is the most positive thing you can do when thinking about a new goal. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you should plan for the worst Putting bumpers on negative thoughts Controlling the controllables Winning the mental battle Pr...

You're a leader, the question is, where are you leading the people that are following you? In this episode, we'll discuss: How to Lead People How to identify your tribe Finding inefficiencies in your life How to create the life you want through leadership in action

I want different results this year.  I hope you do.  In order to do that, we have to actually do something different. I started off the year doing something different - cooking black eyed peas. In doing so, I learned some lessons about attacking goals. In this episode, we'll discuss: The difference in lasting results and quick results Why you should focus on the main thing first Analyzing your ava...

Words have the power to drive us or destroy us.  The Word you use to define your 2021 will Go a long way toward the direction, actions and results you get this year. In this episode, we'll discuss: The power of thought Tattooing your "word" on your heart and mind Creating a self mission statement to keep you inspired

Our lives are a reflection of who we are internally.  As we reflect on 2020 and prepare for 2021, it's imperative that we analyze that mirror and see what we want to change.  In this episode, we'll discuss: Being honest with the "current" you What it means to clean the mental mirror From manifestation to Reality Creating the Dec 31, 2021 best You I'm appreciative of all the support this year.  Hav...

During the holidays a lot of us experience added stress, possibly loneliness over missing loved ones, anxiety from all the last minute gifts we need to buy and flat out feeling overwhelmed.  How do we cope? In this episode, we'll cover: Discovering the underlying issue Controlling what you can control (and nothing else) Closing the door on depression

Isn't fire a magical thing? The same substance that can demolish a forest can heat food and melt metal.  After staring into a fire and learning from my friends how to make one, I learned a few lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: What energy are you feeding in life How to bring fire and not smoke to your goals The importance of listening to the flame

In an effort to learn Spanish, I've been successfully using DuoLingo for the last 3 months.  The approach that DuoLingo uses is one we can use for the attainment of any goal in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to frame your goal for maximum success Breaking your goal into micro-steps Reward/Competition The Role of Consistency

000002C5 000001CD 00003B50 00003AC0 00089B78 00089B78 00006282 000082A1 000897E5 000897CB I look back on the last year of my life as I always do on my birthday and ask myself, "what have I learned?" On today's episode, I share the lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: How quickly life goes by What's worth fighting for How to reach a goal The importance of action Gratitude is the key

During a 2021 planning session, a great friend of mine Jasmin Brand simplified it for me when she asked, "Who Do You Wanna be?" Simple. Profound....and a lot tougher to answer than I thought. In this episode, we'll discuss: Asking ourselves the tough questions Honing in on who we are How to become a super hero in 2021

We often talk about forming good habits but do we understand that not pursuing good habits is simply a decision to stick with bad habits? There's no middle ground. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying your Motus Operandi Visualizing the habits and methods of the person you want to be How to find out what you need to improve The ultimate question to see if you're serious about growth

The monotony of the day to day grind can wear us down no matter if it's a training and health plan, a job, or just life.  The key to happiness is to find the beauty in the day and remember why you're doing what you're doing. In this episode, we'll discuss: Asking yourself important questions Remembering why you started Visualizing the finish lines of goals Finding ways to enjoy the mundane

After posting a photo of nature on a recent run, I asked myself, "How could this photo be better?" I asked a good friend of mine, Bernard Davis, who's an excellent photographer and the lessons he gave me in photography apply to life as well. In this episode, we'll discuss: Focus on the target but changing the angle Being willing to do what others won't Developing an eye for opportunity

How do we handle fear? Years ago I rode a horse for the first and last time and learned a lot about the process of overcoming fear. In this episode, we'll discuss: Changing our perspective on fear Simplifying what you don't understand Following the beaten path How to appreciate what you fear