Shark Theory

Running with headphones and running without them are too vastly different runs.  Why? Because without music, you're forced to face yourself - face the music.  In life, we must learn to face our own music in order to create a better outcome. In this episode, we'll cover: Acknowledging the Pain How to listen to the real problem Shifting your mindset from pain to purpose Creating your Own Music

During a recent workout, the plan called for a break between runs. At first I thought it would be good to be able to rest, but I soon realized how difficult the break made the second part of the run. In this episode, we'll cover: Why not all breaks are good things How to find purpose in a break How to improve during a break

I once played 3 full basketball games on a shattered ankle because I believed in the person who told me it wasn't broken. If we aren't careful, we'll hurt our growth by listening to the wrong people. In this episode, we'll cover: Considering the Source The most importance voice How to select your circle

For Thanksgiving, I hung out with my 8 year old niece and 5 year old nephew and learned a lot about the power of imagination. In this episode, we'll cover: Why we should think like children How to harness uninhibited dreams How to manifest new realities

Staring at a desk full of the latest and greatest electronics, I found myself unhappy.  "What if poverty has nothing to do with money but everything to do with joy and peace of mind?" In this episode, we'll discuss: The true definition of poverty Why you can't focus on what you don't have How to fill a void in life

Let me let you in on a little secret...we all make mistakes.  The difference between success and failure is how you view the mistake.  Some make a mistake and think, "I'm a screwup," while successful people make a mistake and think, "that was a mistake, but I'm not."   In this episode, we'll cover: Separating who you are from what you do Why self talk is the only voice that matters How we can appr...

The training plan for the 50 mile race is starting to catch up with me.  Not wanting to run the 12 Mile run I had scheduled this weekend, my brother said, "What if we made it fun? What if we did a scavenger hunt while running?" That small shift in perspective changed the dynamic of the run. In this episode, we'll cover: Removing the metrics from life Finding enjoyment in the mundane Why you have t...

From 850 Miles away, I watched my friend Rain graduate last weekend.  The energy and happiness when she walked across the stage was contagious and put me in a great mood.  It had me thinking the last few days about how important the energy and vibe we put out is to our growth and success. In this episode, we'll discuss: Examining Our Energy Output How to feel out the energy of others Surrounding y...

We all have toxic thoughts about the actions or decisions of others that serve no positive purpose in our lives.  Perhaps if we'd take the time to understand the decisions of others, we would learn about ourselves and open ourselves up to new opportunity. In this episode, we'll discuss: Valuing what matters to people Meeting people where they're at The downside of learning (hint: there isn't one)...

In ultra endurance events you also have what's Called a Rabbit, or pacer...someone faster than you that you can chase to improve your time.  We should all have rabbits in areas of our lives that we wish to improve in. In this episode, we'll discuss: How Rabbits help you reach higher goals Vetting your Rabbit Why you should become a Rabbit Surrounding yourself with people better than you

While playing the New Call of Duty game which focuses on the Cold War era and all of the CIA and special forces working behind the scenes fighting battles we weren't aware of... I'm reminded of how much is done behind the scenes in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: The power of thought in creating your world view Picking the right circle What are you doing when no one is looking

How many times have you set a goal quietly because you were afraid you weren't good enough to reach it? Did you reach it? No, and why not? Because it was too quiet.  To hit big goals, we have to Make Proclamations with ourselves. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why quiet goals don't get reached The importance of small changes for big results Fewer Goals, with Deeper Meaning

When I was younger and attempting to water ski for the first time, I was given two simple rules.  1. Keep your Skis facing up 2. Don't let go of the rope.  My skis fell off as soon as the boat took off, but I did not let go of the rope.... and that's the secret to success. In this episode, we'll discuss: Giving yourself Instructions Reaffirming Your Goals Why you have to hold your breath

I was recently asked "what are the top 5 things people should think about when starting a business?"   I thought about it for a while and decided to answer it on today's episode. In this episode, we'll discuss: Crossing the T's and Dotting the I's of the Money How far you should forecast and plan Responsibility and Accountability The End Game The most important rule

During my trail runs I see squirrels feverishly working on collecting nuts for the winter and minding their own business.  I thought to myself, what if we had the focus and confidence of squirrels? In this episode, we'll cover:  Anticipating Change Storing up new Skills How to develop Confidence The beauty of believing in yourself

Do you ever find yourself in a disagreement and then ask yourself, "does this really even matter?" If not, you're missing out on the peace and joy that comes from staying focused on what matters and ignoring what doesn't. In this episode, we'll cover: Deciding What matters The litmus test you should develop distancing ourselves from the irrelevant filling the void

I set a personal record in the 10k (6.2 mile) run yesterday and no one was around to witness it....that's why it excited me.  True joy is when you only need your own applause to be happy. In this episode, we'll discuss: Planting Seeds Treating Goals like Game Day Immersing yourself in victory Running Your Race

Have you ever chased silence? If so, you understand how powerful it is.  If not, you're missing out on the source of your greatest ideas and problem solving abilities. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you must search for silence Experience to Enjoy Removing Noise From your Life The definition of True Peace

Today is a big day for our country, Voting Day.... the day that has been divisive as people hold on to their beliefs and elect the candidate they believe is in alignment. But do you ever vote for yourself? You have two candidates, the you of the past and the you of what the future could bring.  Which will you elect? Weighing your Options How to slant your views like the news The importance of a De...

Yesterday While bowling for the first time in years, I picked up on the fact that the strategy in bowling mirrors the strategy for success in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why The Results May Vary Finding the approach that works for you The Grooves of Success Focus on the Pin in front of you The Scoreboard Lies

I'm fascinated by Super Hero origin stories.  The hero finds his powers, learns how to harness them and then must face a super opponent.  We too, have the ability to unleash the super hero inside of us. In this episode, we'll discuss: Becoming the hero in your own story Finding your super power How to activate and harness your power The importance of adversity

I like to keep a clean car and was asked lately why I wash it even in the rain.  My answer, "I don't let what's happening outside affect how I feel inside."  In today's episode we discuss keeping a positive attitude during the storms of life. In this episode, we discuss: Storing Happiness and Hope How to be happy alone how to wait out the storms of life Circumstance versus Certainty 

Recently, my mom was gardening and pruning a sunflower and attempted to pull what looked like weeds.  What she found was that peanuts had been growing underneath in a place they shouldn't be able to grow.... we too can find opportunity, even when others say it's impossible. In this episode, Baylor discusses: How to identify opportunity How to water someone else's garden Why focusing on yourself he...

Do you ever have those days where you feel like you've lost yourself? If so, you're not alone but there is a way to get out of that rut. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being honest with yourself about where you are Anchoring yourself to gain momentum Getting the building blocks of yourself back Retracing Your Steps

This weekend, I was reminded of how happy it used to make me when my parents would take us to get a rootbeer float.  To play on that nostalgia, I went and got one and learned a few lessons along the way. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to relive nostalgic moments today Finding the great combinations of life Locating the ingredients of happiness The importance of treating yourself