The Game Changer Life

Red-Zone Rant: Get out of your own way.

After a disappointment, setback, loss, or tough time in general, you have the choice to get better or get beaten. Ultimately, your decision is based on your mindset and the actions you take as you emerge from that tough time, and here Dave provides guidance on how to get better because of that tough time and not beaten as a result of it.

Fight, not flight.

Game changers identify what they must do daily to move forward, and while you may not yet be able to move on physically from this virus crisis, you can move on mentally and start to plan for what you're going to do once this is behind you. In this session Dave shares ideas and suggestions for how you can mentally move forward now.

Positivity and optimism are two similar yet different concepts, and in this session Dave shares why both are necessary for living the game changer life, and how you can develop them both in your life despite these unique times.

When things are out of order or in disarray, your mindset can get so bogged down that you don't plan ahead or move forward mentally to what will come next when order returns. In this episode Dave discusses how to stay mentally sharp and focused so that you keep moving forwards instead of behaving reactively to what's going on around you.

Keep your focus focused!

Tough times provide us opportunities to become better personally and professionally; but, getting better as a result of a crisis, isn't so much about "getting through it" as it is "getting from it" and embracing the mindset to not miss the lessons.

During a crisis you may not be able to make the money that you're used to making; but, you can make a bigger difference than you've ever made. And that all depends on whether your mindset and attitude is to look to serve others or to be served by them.

This virus crisis isn't a reason to lose discipline and focus, slack on your productive routines, and compromise your values even when things get tough - THIS is not a license for laziness!  

It gets bigger!

For many, this virus crisis feels like an off season - which begs the question, what are you doing to maximize it so you can leverage your advantage when game time comes up again? 

Down times are a fact of life; but, no matter what hard times we may face in our lives, we can adopt the mindset to stay up and unstoppable - and this episode shares 6 helpful ways for you to do just that.

Choose carefully. 

Regardless of whether we generate them ourselves, or if we pick them up from our surroundings, negative thoughts are inevitable, and have a huge impact on our ability to live an unstoppable life. They drain our energy, passion, and more; and, while we can't eliminate them from our lives, there are certain steps we can take so they don't lead to a negative mind and life. In this episode, Dave share...

Build your personal brand.

Game changers are hungry and humble: thinking how others won't think, doing what others won't do, and attacking each day with the mindset of an "advanced beginner." In this episode Dave recounts a recent interaction he had with a game changer, and shares some key takeaways from his experience that you can begin to apply in your daily routine to think and act more like an advanced beginner.

Red-Zone Rant: Exceptional trumps accepted.

Energy is defined as the strength and vitality required for sustained mental and physical activity. Having consistent energy is important for living your game changer life, and there's much you can do personally on a daily basis that will increase or decrease your energy levels. In this episode Dave shares an often overlooked strategy to boost your energy, sustain your drive and stay mentally focu...

Change of scene or self?

Self-esteem and self-confidence are often used interchangeably but in fact there's a big difference between the two. Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself while self-confidence is how you feel about your abilities. Both are key to living the game changer life and in this episode Dave shares insight and steps for intentionally building both. 

It's about progress, not perfection. 

Routines are important, but when they start to feel "routine", mundane, or boring, you can find yourself doing things with less energy, enthusiasm, excellence, and more. It's not just what we do daily, but how we choose to do it that determines our success, and the start of a new year brings a great opportunity to think about your routine and see what adjustments you can make. Listen to this episo...

Go on a diet. 

In this politically correct and soft age we live in accountability has become something seen as harsh, mean, or unfair. But in reality, when it's done in the right way, and in the right measure, there is much good that comes from both personal and team accountability. A key to embracing accountability is getting your mindset to look at it the right way, and in this episode Dave shares ten benefits...