Shark Theory

80% of People give up on their New Year's Resolutions in 19 days.  Even more people quit on their dreams and goals daily.  Why is that? More importantly, how can we learn to NOT Quit? In this episode, we'll cover: How to escape the "Fantasy Football" mindset Why You should Set Goals You don't think you can reach How Accountability can change your Life Why Quitting now will ensure you Quit Later Ho...

My new book, Opportunity Engineer, is in stores now.  The question I've been asked a lot over the last few days is, "What is opportunity engineering?" Simply put, it's the process by which you can find and create opportunity in your personal and professional life. In this episode, we'll cover: ASK - The importance of removing preconceived falsities from your mind SHIFT - How to change your mindset...

We underestimate our capacity and potential by an infinite amount. How do we change that and realize what we're capable of? For me, it's a decision to run an unaided, unsupported marathon by myself.  The point is, we can only grow if we truly set the bar high and attack the goal. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of making time for yourself How to find and push through your limits The i...

There's a misconception that being positive means you view the world as all sunshine and rainbows.  There's also a belief that if you remain positive, negativity stays away from you.  This is fundamentally untrue. In this episode, we'll cover: Accepting that Negativity is attracted to Your Light What positivity really means Why you owe it to the world to be positive How to handle negativity

Our lives are filled with planners, calendars, and apps and various productivity tools to help us get on track.  But what do we do when we're on track? How do we remain focused and stay on track when things are going our way? In this episode, we'll cover:  The importance of understanding everyone gets off track How to create success parameters to keep you focused Why "Wake up" Bumper checks are vi...

Valentine's Day is a celebration of Love where we offer shower our significant others with flowers, gifts, compliments and more.  Sadly, it's one day only and the V-day hangover, aka "back to real life," sets in the next day.  But what if we took that mentality and applied to ourselves, and applied it everyday? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of giving yourself lasting gifts Why being...

Society places extreme emphasis on "looks" and perceived perfection.  However, the best opportunities in life come from seeing the beauty in people, situations, and circumstances before the rest of the world does. In this episode, we'll cover:  Finding opportunity that others overlook or miss How to convert "flaws" into strengths Becoming indispensable to your market How to create a Win-Win Check...

Society benefits by making you believe that who you are isn't good enough.  If we can learn to see the beauty in ourselves, we gain clarity and confidence in pursuit of that which we wish to become. In this episode, we'll cover: How to control your viewpoint of yourself How to expose negative motives of others Should you change certain aspects of yourself? Embracing the power of your unique qualit...

102 Million viewers tuned in to the Super Bowl to watch elite athletes live out their dreams.  While the event is a great spectator sport, it offers clues as to how you can reach the pinnacle of your career or goals. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of playing until it's over Why "odds" are overrated How to stay focused in the down time The difference in winners and losers

Have you ever asked yourself, "what does it take to become iconic?" Have you ever thought that you have what it takes to create a lasting legacy? There's lessons that can be learned from Michelangelo's famous Renaissance sculpture, "David," provides clues to how we can create iconic legacies ourselves. In this episode, we'll cover:  Adding your own Twist Protecting a dream while building Why perfe...

What does it truly take to become champions in our lives, careers, and social circles? What is the foundation on which every lasting and worth victory stands upon? In this episode, we'll cover: How to tell if you're REALLY winning in life Why our definition of "Opportunist" is wrong How to develop the Opportunism Skill The Fallacy of Dreams Baylor's new book, Opportunity Engineer, is available for...

Maybe it's seasonal depression or perhaps you're in a rut but have you ever wondered how to get going when nothing is going right for you? We explore the answer to that question today. In this episode, we'll cover: What we can learn from Marathon Dogs The importance of surrounding yourself with Winners The Success Minded Questions you need to ask How to parlay the success of others into your own s...

Black Friday often means early mornings, large crowds, and great deals.  But what if we applied the "Black Friday Mindset" to our current and future goals? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of knowing what you want How Game planning saves time "Doorbuster" your way to success Acknowledging Competition Why you shouldn't aim past your goals

With only about 5 weeks left in the decade, many of us are faced with two options... limp into 2019 with toxicity in our lives or start over.  Starting over is often the choice that can get us to our goals quicker. As my good friend Jenna says, "sometimes you gotta run yourself into the ground in order to refocus." In this episode, we'll cover: Why "Square One" is a good place to be How to Avoid t...

Have you ever notice how those that tell you to "be realistic" are those who have given up in their own lives? Success requires a healthy level of delusion; the ability to see possibility and work to create it. In this episode, we'll cover: Why "Realistic" is a Profanity of Success How to Develop a Healthy Level of Delusion Changing from a "can't" to a "how to" mindset The importance of taking Act...

We all love daylight savings time because of the "Extra" hour.  But if we don't maximize that hour, is it really a benefit? Today's episode explores how we should manage the "extra" in life. In this episode, we'll cover: Why you should anticipate the "extra" in life How to Plan for the extras How to maximize, and utilize the extra Why you should take advantage of the extra in life

As the season and temperatures change, I ask myself, "What is the best way to cope with change?" Change is inevitable, but how we react to it often dictates the direction our lives go.  During a surfing lesson a few years back, I found the best way to adapt to change. In this episode, we'll cover: How to identify opportunity Positioning yourself for success The importance of being in front not on...

Wars are often started over countries trying to protect their borders...their boundaries.  To reach our pinnacle, we must set and protect boundaries in all facets of our lives as well. In this episode, we'll cover: The role instinct plays in boundaries The 3 types of walls people put up (and which one is best for you) How to set boundaries

The Video Game Franchise "Call of Duty" has sold over 300 million copies and has generated over $15 Billion dollars.  But what can we learn from CoD about becoming an epic franchise in our own lives? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of consistency and quality How to add to a winning formula How feedback loops can offer sustainability and growth

During a charity walk this weekend for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation called "Free to Breathe," I realized just how fast we move in life and why we miss out on the best parts of life as a result. In this episode, we'll cover: Being aware of the cognitive dissonance in our lives The importance of slowing down Avoiding taking things for granted Finding joy in the little things  

Have you ever uttered to yourself, "man, where did the time go?" If we aren't budgeting our time to ensure we are getting the most "bang for our buck," we are throwing away our most valuable asset. In this episode, we'll cover: 1. How to budget the hours in your day 2. Evaluating your time options to find the highest ROI 3. How to maximize hours spent

Loss and Tragedy affect us on.  Sometimes we feel guilty for "moving on," but remaining stagnant is a surefire way to despair and depression.  In this 100th episode of Shark Theory, we look at how to go about moving on. In this episode, we'll cover:  How to progress when you're depressed  The value of a support system  "moving on WITH" not moving on FROM  How to carry on a legacy I sincerely thank...

One of my best friends, Andre Emmett, was shot and killed in front of his home on September 23rd.  As a father of two beautiful little girls, a staple of the community and an allstar basketball player, Dre taught me a lot of life lessons.   In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of a miss in life Why you should trust your instinct Why you should "do it now" How to show love and build communi...

We all have those periods in our lives where it seems like nothing is happening.  If you're a go-getter, those times make you nervous because you feel your life isn't progressing. It's time to change our perspective on the nothing times. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of disappearing Why it's not always the right time How to appreciate free time How to do something when nothing is ha...

At some point in our lives, we all need a helping hand. There is nothing to be ashamed of in asking for help, but the way you go about asking for it can determine the likelihood of receiving that much needed help. In this episode, we'll cover: How to position yourself to receive help How to increase your value The correct way to ask for help Who to help The importance of returning the favor