Shark Theory

I love a good Netflix series like most people.  I also enjoy watching my favorite teams and players, but we have to ask ourselves this... is the things I enjoy doing preventing me from advancing in life? In this episode, we'll discuss: Two For Ones Why multitasking isn't real Looking at your progress window Cut and Divide

We say we want better jobs, more money, and nicer things but really we are searching for freedom...searching for life on our own terms. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to be the best in your industry Living life off feeling Avoiding what doesn't feel right Being proud of your quirks

How many times have we felt that "gut feeling" that something wasn't right with the situation at hand? How often do we ignore our intuition and life work out in our favor? To achieve great heights, we'll have to trust our intuition.   In this episode, we'll discuss: Ignoring red flags What intuition really is What happens when we ignore our intuition How to handle manipulative people

When I was little, I caught the toaster on fire by making a toaster strudel and was convinced the entire house was burning down.  When the firefighters got there, they simply unplugged the toaster and ran some water over it.  What had seemed like an epic fire to me, was just a small fire to them.  Problems can be faced from one of two perspectives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why problems seem...

This past weekend was the Tour Championship, the grand finale tournament of the PGA.  One of my favorite golfers had to withdraw after hitting a hidden tree root with the club on a swing.  The roots can make us or break us in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Tracing the origins of a problem Growing your Roots Becoming aware of the nutrients your mind is getting

On Labor Day, we honor the workforce and the achievements it's created for the US.  On this day, while many rest and relax, we ponder what it means to "Labor." In this episode, we'll discuss: Appreciating a Full Plate Thinking about legacy How to create a masterpiece Appreciating hardship

After watching the funeral of a good friend's mom and dealing with other adversities this week, I realized what kind of mental fog I was in.  How do we navigate life when our vision is cloudy? In this episode, we'll discuss: The importance of doing nothing Why you should sound off Readjusting your Compass Understanding that storms don't last forever

My buddy Matt Sayman, basketball coach and host of the Jamodi Podcast, posted a philosophy yesterday he has for players.  He said, "We want our players to drive, we don't want them to dribble for no particular reason." Though the implications were about basketball, the methodology applies to life. In this episode, we'll discuss:  The stagnant mindset Identifying dribbler tendencies in your life Wh...

Fall marks a change in season, cooler air, leaves falling off the trees, and a chance to reap the harvest of the work you've put in this year. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why change is good Leaving it all behind you Falling out of doubt and fear Reaping what you sow

Do you remember the old Indiana Jones movies where he'd be in a dark cave with a burning torch? That fire lit the path and the same fire inside you can light the path for you and others. In this episode, we'll discuss: Fueling Yourself Not being burned by your own flame Lighting the path for others Why you should burn bridges

My triathlon bike has been acting funny.  I took it to the shop and learned that the gears were off due to wear and tear and simply needed recalibrating.  What areas of our lives do we need recalibration in? In this episode, we'll discuss: The danger of the day-to-day The importance of stepping back How to win faster with less effort Growth Recalibration

One of my best friend's was murdered two years ago and today's his birthday.  This time of year is always difficult and it's really easy to get down on life.  When we're down, we have to remind ourselves... my life is good. In this episode, we'll discuss: Negative Feedback loops The importance of Yellow Cars You have Support How to instantly change your mood

In Paulo Coehlo's book, the "Alchemist," there is a quote that says, "Camels are traitorous: they walk thousands of paces and never seem to tire. Then suddenly, they kneel and die. But horses tire bit by bit. You always know how much you know you can ask of them, and when it is that they are about to die." Today we look at the leadership implications at looking at people as Camels. In this episode...

Book release days for me are typically depressing days because the years of work and the relationship I've built with the book are now out of my hands and into the minds and interpretations of the readers.  The act of "completion" sometimes leaves us fearful of what's on the other side and thus keeps us from completing certain tasks in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The weight of completion...

In the classic cartoon, Wile E. Coyote vs Roadrunner, Wile spends decades focused on chasing the roadrunner, only to "catch" him one time.  When was the last time you stayed that focused in pursuit of a goal? In this episode, we'll discuss: Staying laser focused Devising a Plan Becoming known for your consistency Trusting in your tools What to do after you reach a goal

When visiting my parents this past weekend, I watched the interaction of the hundred or so birds that my mom feeds every morning. In this episode, we'll discuss: Leading by Example How to build a following How to start late and still win Dispelling myths

My brother is starting a race today called 29029. It's a 36 hour event that requires you to climb a mountain in Utah 13 times for the vertical equivalent of Mount Everest. The same strategy for mountain climbing is the same strategy used for climbing the goal mountains in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Ingenuity Using the BluePrint Being prepared to go the distance Dominate by Consiste...

Have you ever burned the candle at both ends of the stick for so long that you find yourself physically and emotionally unable to do anything? That's what happens when exhaustion turns to long term fatigue and it can inhibit our growth if we're not conscious of it and how to prevent it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Tired vs Exhausted The longterm effects of exhaustion The truth about fatigue Ul...

In 1927, Babe Ruth set the Major League Record for most Home Runs in a season, a record that stood for decades.  That same year, he also set another record that no one ever discusses - Strike outs in a season. In this episode, we'll discuss: The beauty of Failure Why Playing it Safe is guaranteed failure Turning No Into Yes Powering up from Failure

Do you allow people to walk all over you? Do people steal your time and energy? Do Toxic people occupy your mind and inhibit your growth? It's time to set boundaries. In this episode, we'll discuss: Protecting What We've Built The important question to ask Setting Growth Boundaries Ridding Toxicity from your Life

Yesterday I had the most horrific round of golf of all time.  It was so bad that I wanted to throw all my clubs in the lake and never mention the sport or see it again in my lifetime.  It was an absolute meltdown...and that can't happen. In this episode, we'll discuss: Keeping Perspective Crowd Sourcing Support Self-Diagnosing Failure Changing Patterns

My Friend Sarah is an amazing human being.  Last year in a span of less than 60 days she went from being able to run 3 miles to running a 50k, 31 miles!  This year, she's not running for herself, she's running the New York City Marathon to support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition .  Our discussion on running sheds light into how we as humans, can change the world. In this episode, we'll discu...

Have you ever had a feeling that you're in a rut, stuck in your career, or unable to progress in life?  In this episode, we'll discuss: The misconceptions of being stuck How to recondition our minds How to quit chasing the storms Managing the Damage Finding a way out

There's nothing better than watching the best of the best compete against each other at the highest level, all while entertaining the crowd.  Well perhaps there is...being a part of an Allstar Team, which is what I'll be apart of at the Cannonball Leadership Growth Conference in October. In this episode, we'll discuss: Surrounding yourself with those better than you Seeing greatness in others as a...

While having coffee yesterday at the legendary Jimmy's Italian Food Store in Dallas, I got into a conversation with Mike the owner, and my friend Chef Tonne , about what makes a good Tomato.  As it turns out, the qualities of a good tomato are the qualities that make a great career. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating an environment for Growth Connecting to the Source Being Firm for Success A...