Wake Up and Lead

If you want to run a marathon, more power to you. I have not run one yet, but I will one day. With that said, I see so many people "yo yo" their way through fitness. They may train a little bit to run one race and then completely fall off the wagon. You'll benefit far more from developing the habits of being a runner for a long time than you will just running one race.

People say that there is no time for fun and that all of your time goes away when you have a baby. One one hand, that is true. On the other, you can create more time and be more productive if you are intentional. Having a baby made me realize how much crap I had in my schedule. By removing the crap or "trimming the fat," I was able to create so much more time for myself.

I have a skull that sits in a drawer in my house. It's the first thing I look at every single morning. It reminds me one one thing: I am doing to die. I hold it and recite Psalm 90:12 which says, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." This gives me the perspective that I need going into each day.

Maggie Malone Hardin holds the record for the furthest collegiate female javelin throw in history. She also has the second furthest female throw in American history. She has high ambitions for this year's olympics as she's now competed in the last two of them. Not only do we talk about javelin in this episode, but we also talk about her faith, navigating failure, the importance of communit...

Yes - Having mentors is one of the best things you can do for your future. But another thing (& even easier thing) you can do is to have 12 peers that you meet with regularly. Schedule 1 meeting (lunch/coffee) a week and you'll meet with each person 4 times a year. Listen to learn why this is important.

You have got to learn to say no.

Most people have running trauma. Let's face it. For most of you, it was your punishment in your sport growing up. You try to run now because you want to be fit, but it sucks... Therefore you suck at it. Here's what you have to do: SLOW DOWN. You should be running 80% of your runs at a conversation pace.

Erica and I have been having "Sunday Sync Ups" for a bit now. They've been really helpful to make sure we are aligned.

If your "church hopping" goes from weeks... to months... to years... it's time to pick one. Yes, you need to find a biblically sound church. But obsessing over your preferences (worship style, entertainment ability from pastor, people who are "like you") is not what you are called to do as a Christian. You will never experience the beautiful nature of the body of Christ unt...

Adam Tarnow is an author, speaker, and professional development expert. His book, The Edge , had a huge impact on me as a young professional. The biggest thing you'll learn from this episode is that good character is not enough for the success you want in your career. You need character AND competence.

Please never ask anyone to "pick their brain" for an hour. That is so lazy. That's what everybody does. Listen to learn how to find (& keep) a great mentor!

You're the average of the 5 people you spend most your time with.

If you're not eating at least .8 grams per pound of bodyweight of protein, make sure you're doing that! Ideally, get to 1 gram per pound. Also, when you lift... make sure you are progressively overloading. You have got to lift more than last time and Give your muscles a reason to grow!

My obsession with efficiency and productivity often gets in the way of family time. Some of the best dads I know really understand how to "Waste Time" with their kids / family.

Anything you put before God is an Idol. Listen to a personal story of mine about a big idol in my life.

Many people don't know this, but I've been mentoring/coaching a sharp young man named Harrison over the last few years. I'm now looking for a few other young men to do this with! If you know any parents who'd be interested in this engagement, reach out to me at 2054270040 or hamptondortch22@gmail.com Anyways, I've walked through his freshman, sophomore, & junior year of col...

I was fixed minded for so much of my life. I was obsessed with natural talent, afraid of failure, and only stayed in the comfort zone. Learn about a growth mindset today!

Community is built, not found.

Growing up, I was skinny and fast. In college, I quit running and only lifted. After college, I did 3 years of crossfit. Now, I run long distances and lift heavy. I'm confident that this is what I'll be sticking to for quite some time. Find something that is sustainable for you and stick to it!

Without even knowing it, you've likely picked up on some generational tendencies in your family. You may not even know that they are bad because it just seems normal.

Is God truly on the thrown of your life? Or do you just like him. There is a difference.

Sonnie Linebarger is the real deal. Here is here bio below: Hospice Consultant, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker with 20+ years of experience under my belt in the Healthcare Industry. In 2022, I left my role as the Chief Operating Officer of a National Hospice company leading 40+ locations in 25 states with 2500+ employees to start my own Consulting company, Evoke Greatness. I wanted to be abl...

If you are the smartest or "best" in the room, you are only hurting yourself. You will not grow if you are always the best. All it's really doing is stroking your own ego.

Your friends are not opening up to you because you are not opening up to them. Vulnerability breads vulnerability.

It is so much more important to be consistently good than occasionally great. We often look for easy buttons in life. They don't exist. We also prioritize intensity over consistency... In order for success in fitness (or anything in life) you have to do something that is sustainable for a long period of time!