Shark Theory

Failure has prevented more goals and dreams from being realized than any other adversity.  I'm not talking about the actual event of failure, but rather the perception of failure...the fear of the unknown.  But what if I told you failure wasn't real? In this episode, we'll cover: Changing your perspective on failure The tricks your mind plays on you What a dairy farmer from the 1800s can teach u a...

When things don't go as planned or a plan fails, we often ask ourselves, "Whose fault is it?" While it's a common question, the answer is what defines leadership. In this episode, we'll cover: How to Revise a Plan The Four Most common versions of Fault What history teaches us

The Texas heat is brutal...and so is the heat and adversity of life.  On today's episode, we discuss tips for beating the heat. In this episode, we'll cover: Flipping the Formula of Self-Talk How to shape the world the way you want to Adapt to success

Moving forward is simple...in theory.  Yet so many of us are stuck in a rut and unable to progress in life.  Today we examine practical tips for moving forward in your career and life. In this episode, we'll cover: The best place to put your trust The importance of sighting your goals What productive people do that busy people don't The best way to reach a goal

The 15th law of Robert Greene's classic book, The 48 Laws of Power, says "Crush the Enemy Totally."  The trick is to find the right enemy. In This episode, we'll cover: Identifying the True Enemy Finding Allies for a Cause How to ensure you're doing your part Fighting until there is a clear victory

Do you live the life you love for a living? I'm not saying do you have everything you want, but do you truly enjoy what you do everyday? If not, today's episode, will give you insight on attaining a fulfilled life that you enjoy. Why you have to believe you're already who you want to be Why commitment isn't enough A positive spin on Obsession Why you should claim to be the best

I'm good at a couple of things, cooking is not one of them.  However, there's a lot of lessons to be learned in messing up something as simple as a pancake. In this episode, we'll cover: The difference in a front man and a leader Why you should never fake it til you make it Why experience always win Asking the right people for help

A chance encounter with a homeless man at a Taco Bell taught me a lot about our capacity to all make a difference in the world. In this episode, we'll cover: How to make a difference The importance of knowing what you want The law of Reciprocity How gratitude is a skill you need to learn most

Have you ever been looking forward to an event so much and something happens that prevents the event from taking place and the rest of your day is "ruined?" It happened to me, and today we discuss how to avoid ruining your day when life doesn't go as planned. In this episode, we'll cover: Finding the underlying issue How find mental gas stations Changing the momentum

The world is "coming back to a start" and we're all left with the same worry?... "How do I start over and gain momentum?" In this episode, we'll cover: Identifying your strengths A new perspective on "stuck" The beauty of hindsight How to avoid repeating your past

Are you a wave or a seagull? Waves make moves; seagulls just make noise.  There's a difference. In this episode, we'll cover: How to commit to change Going the distance How to avoid being taken advantage of Playing the long game

This weekend I asked my four year nephew if he was still doing a certain activity and he said, "NO, I deleted it out of my mind." So profound.  What if we took that same simple logic and applied to areas and thoughts that held us back. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of not overthinking it DECIDING How to deprioritize negative thoughts Replacing the old with the new

Jim Rohn famously stated, "Be careful who you become in pursuit of what you're after." On the flip side, when it comes to goals, lately I've been asking myself "Who would I have to become to hit the goals I want to reach?" In this episode, we'll cover: Reaching goals faster through modeling Applying the 80/20 rule to get results quicker Why you don't have to be as disciplined as you think The adva...

One of my best friends, Heather Marcus, told me a remarkable story about her experience with a wasp that contains answers to how we as a society can treat those we fear or don't understand, whether that be racial, political, or religiously different people than us.  The answer is this: Leave them Alone. In this episode, we'll cover: What to do when you're afraid Why certain "victories" can ruin yo...

We all are beginners at something, perhaps filled with a little fear or anxiety when starting a new task.  Eventually, with hard work, we master it.  But how often do we find ways to continue to push ourselves once the task becomes easy? In this episode, we'll cover: Creating Checkpoints for growth Analyzing "Difficult" How to become an explorer to enhance your growth

Have you experienced a seeming depression after an important milestone? Perhaps it was a race or a huge sale of a company or any milestone in between? You're not alone and today we discuss beating those lows. In this episode, we'll cover: Reframing achievement as standards not goals The importance of reflection Why you should appreciate being lost How to recalibrate your life

I'm encouraged by the recent solidarity amongst citizens around the world in standing up against racism and police brutality.  While racism can't be solved overnight, on today's episode I share practical action steps you can apply to keep fighting for equality. In this episode, we'll cover: Keeping your foot on the gas of change How to outlast the hype to get real change The need for transparency...

No matter how strong our minds are, we all hit a point where we are mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted.  What do we do then? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of deescalation periods How to actively recover and not lose progress Keeping your eye on the prize

I was recently asked, "What is your best skill?" My response was "my ability to learn and learn quickly." By making learning a hard skill, you can accelerate your growth and reach elevated levels of success quicker. In this episode, we'll cover: A new view on learning Locking in WHY you are learning The art of immersion for learning

Too often we fall into the belief that we have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to rebuilding careers, lives, and goals.  But what if we adopted a mindset of just "adding a little extra" instead of creating the whole platform? In this episode, we'll cover: Why you shouldn't build from scratch Defining what it is you bring to the table The hard questions you have to ask yourself The beauty of am...

I set a goal to run 150 miles this month.  I ran 175 and ended with an epic 31 mile ultra marathon.  Today I Reflect on the month and the lessons that can help us conquer epic goals. In this episode, we'll cover: What goals truly do The secret sauce to success How to enjoy the process Thinking past the finish line

An old college football coach of mine always told us "run through the line not to the line." I've adopted that mindset toward every goal or finish line I've crossed since.  The same mindset can help you as well. In this episode, we'll cover: How to maintain passion at the end Fueling yourself with memories of the beginning Gathering strength for a strong finish

Perhaps you've been labeled the "black sheep" of your family or office.  At the very least, you have areas of your life you wish you could change.  You can change them. In this episode, we'll cover: Taking Decisive Action Why you have to live it and not play the part The only person you have to impress The time it takes to be great

Have you ever looked and asked yourself, "How did I gain this much weight or spend all my money or end up in a life of mediocrity?" The answer is most likely you didn't see yourself on the downhill slide. In this episode, we'll cover: The dangers of "too easy" How to recognize convenience Why difficult roads are the best roads

We are all comfortable in our comfort zone and that's the problem.  Have you ever thought about what would happen if you realized you had been selling yourself short and the limits you thought you had weren't real? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of surrounding yourself with Big Minds How to not overthink big goals Breaking the Illusion of Limits