Shark Theory

Today's "Valentine's Day." I'm not a fan.  It's not that I don't believe in celebrating love, it's just that.... In this episode, we'll discuss: Following Trends Getting Lost in the Rat Race Who to show love to

Yesterday I got word that there were a pair of Bald Eagles (extremely uncommon in the city of Dallas) nesting by the lake I run at.  I had to see for myself.... In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you should focus on greatness The difference in winners and the others Making the right Moves How to be like an eagle

I met a man who was down on his luck, asking for food outside of a convienet store.  I offered him a hot dog to which he declined....his reasoning, however, inspired me. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating your moral code Using Anchors The sliding scale HOw to change the world

At a recent conference, I was asked what I would like to own most...the suggestions were things like Crypto, stock, NFT's, my answer...Time. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting Boundaries Time Blocking Getting More for Less

I had a conversation with my buddy Richard about Storage Centers and the symbolism of the execess clutter we store in our minds. In this episode, we'll discuss: What are you storing? Why do we hold on to clutter? Why minimalism wins The Gift You Give

Al Pacino, in his famous speech in the Movie "Any Given Sunday," said, life is a game of inches.  Watching a golf tournament this weekend gave clarity to that statement. In this episode, we'll discuss: How much does it mean to you? Do you have the end goal in mind? Fighting for the advantage

Over the years, I've lost some great people.  I've had some great exes that walked away.  Today I discuss why people leave us and how we can learn from it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why later never comes What to learn from losing Picking up the pieces

My brother showed me a recipe that looked disgustsing....until I tried it.  I learned more than how to cook. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why the end game isnt important Life Ingredients Better ways to do what's already being done Ovens vs Microwaves

In Golf, they say invest in lessons not equipment, but it's hard to not want the new Driver that Tiger Woods has as if it'll magically change my life.  We're all guilty of the "Do I need that" complex. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why we don't need "new" Questions to ask yourself Why you're getting beat What to improve

Did you know that you aren't the center of everyone's world and that not everyone cares about what you care about? There's an opportunity to lead once you realize that truth. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being the center of your own world How to not take offense to other's lack of interest in you Taking an interest in others Why you don't want to be everyone's cup of tea

Steve Jobs was on the rise, he took now for an answer....until he met a logo designer who believed in his work. In this episode, we'll discuss: Worthwhile Decisions Exploring what's executable Three step process for decisiveness 

While enduring an 11 mile trail run in freezing temperatures with my brother, we played a new game to change the perspective on hard tasks. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Cardinal Game Taking in the View Never underestimating the Opponent

As I prepare for "learn 40 new things in 40 weeks" challenge, a conversation with my good friend Hilary Kennedy gave me a new perspective. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating a Strike Through List How to be unbothered Creating Wax to propel you

There's more money in treating than curing, we know that...but how do we avoid the trap of living a treatment based life? In this episode, we'll discuss: The fallacy of Motivation Lighting your own fire Fanning the flame Keeping yourself lit

Hopefully you didn't participate in National Quitter's day.  Regardless, in some area of our lives, we're all on life support...it's time to rise up, to start again, to fly. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding the dream that died Developing a Phoenix Mindset Lessons from Rocky Turning the Tide

Statistically, this is the day most people give up on their New Year's Resolutions. Why? I don't know, but today we look at how to not fall into that trap. In this episode, we'll discuss: Gaining clarity on your mission Revising the Plan Levels of Fault Own it and move on

Tomorrow is the worst day in the world, "National Quitter's Day," so today we get ahead of that with momentum through our actions.  Don't join the quitters! In this episode, we'll discuss: Chasing Checks or Joy? Thinking about Tomorrow Focus on the creation not the label

Isn't it amazing the endorsement deals that pro athletes and celebrities get? Why do they get them? The brands know that people will buy because of them...they create demand.  Our actions can create demand in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: What are you known for? They listen because of Action The byproduct of greatness

No matter what happens to you in life, there are two ways to handle it...often only one keeps you on a forward trajectory. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Two handles Handling Betrayal Permanent vs Instant Looking for a handle

The problem with selling your soul is that you can't buy it back? In every situation, ask yourself, "what's for sale?" In this episode, we'll discuss: Non-Negotiable and what's not for sale Why you should close the door as you build Packaging what you sell

When it's all said and done, you won't think about the stuff you bought, you'll think about the experiences you were a part of. So why not focus on making more memories? In this episode, we'll discuss: The last time you did something for the first time Why experiences can't be taken away How to learn about yourself Get it on the Calendar

30 degree runs used seem cold, until I ran in 24 degree weather.  When we push ourselves past our perceived limits, we get a new perspective on "what's hard." In this episode, we'll discuss: A level of HARD Increasing the difficulty  Upping the Ante Revisiting the old Hard

The final week of the regular season in the NFL is one of my favorites to watch because you have three levels of teams.  Those who have nothing to play for because their season is over, those fighting to make the playoffs, and those who can chill because they've executed all year.  You can learn a lot from each. In this episode, we'll discuss: Figuring out where you're at Are you REALLY a winner?...

How do you get noticed for your work? It's a question I get asked often.  However, yesterday my friend Hayley introduced me to the work of a talented Italian digital artist, Tecla Cammuso, and I learned a thing or two about talent. In this episode, we'll discuss: Doubling down on your passion You're one set of eyes from everything changing How others find your talent Why you should always overdeli...

Most people give up on their goals by January 19th, this year, I guess people quit early as the gyms are already empty. In this episode, we'll discuss: Recommitting to YOU Starting Yesterday Do what's boring