Shark Theory

This time of year, many of us deep clean our houses in order to start fresh for the Spring.  The same should be done for our mindsets so that we can keep a clear head and an optimistic mindset in this new quarter of the year. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding the source of dirt in our minds Scheduling time to work on your mindset Creating a plan for clearing your mind Replacing dirt with fue...

I have a high-end Garmin watch that tracks every conceivable analytic about my health, fitness and various activities.  As a results of having data, I'm able to make corrections and become more efficient.  The same can be said of life if we learn to track our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Breaking down Goals into effective chunks Time assessment and Trimming the Fat How to make daily habi...

My endurance career started the day I learned that not all shoes were created the same and how I had to have the right type of shoes for my stride in order to not be in pain.  The foundation sets the tone for success.  This is true in running and in life. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding Your Foundation Assessing your Real Needs Investing in your foundation Sticking with what works

During a walk yesterday I saw a three-legged dog.  I thought to myself, "Poor dog, he's missing a leg..." until I watched the dog and realized, he didn't even notice.  He was happy and playful like all the other dogs.  Maybe what we see as a "weakness," isn't one if we choose not to view it that way. In this episode, we'll discuss: Reframing what's "wrong" with us Turning weakness to strength Embr...

Are you someone who constantly works your butt off yet doesn't get the results you deserve? Do you know someone who seems to breeze through life effortlessly yet achieve amazing results? Perhaps they've mastered the art of productivity. In this episode, we'll discuss: The difference in busy and productive Identifying the hurdles of life Removing the self-inserted adversities How to move forward qu...

I was asked recently during an interview, "what's something that people don't know about you?" My answer was, "how much time I put into finding laughter in my day."  The secret to success is laughter. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to develop confidence through laughter The bonding agent of life and networking How to save a life

Why is it that we can't take a compliment? Why Can't we appreciate the work we put in to helping others? That's the question I pondered today. In this episode, we'll discuss: The falsity of Humility How to not get taken advantage of How to utter the magic words that help all relationships

Here's a secret: Life doesn't care about your excuses or adversities, only the how you respond to it and the results you get. So why not eliminate the excuses? In this episode, we'll discuss: The Truth About Excuses Why Each Day matters Becoming the Spark for a Better World

Have you ever had those days where you're mentally exhausted and don't want to do the task you're currently doing? That's how I felt about my first official swim training for triathlon season yesterday? In this episode, we'll discuss Reminding yourself why you're here Associating the behavior with the result Finding a way to love what you do always

There are two types of people in your life.  Those that move you forward, and those that interrupt your progress.  It's important to distinguish between the two. In this episode, we'll discuss: Identifying the Commercial Breaks in Your Life Classifying the stars in your life Dealing with people you don't like The advantage of negative people

While at a buddy's house yesterday, We noticed a array of construction pull up across the street.  What were they doing? Demolishing a house! I've never witnessed a demolition live so naturally I took a few lessons with me. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being thankful for your job Why society enjoys failure (and how not to be a part of that group) Why you should Cherish memories

The other day I saw a street magician having the time of his life on a street corner.  I asked him how his day was going and he said with a huge smile, "I'm living the dream.!" and he meant it... In this episode, we'll discuss... Developing the confidence to do what you love Are you driven by the right things? Seeking validation from the right source

My Best Friend KB is one of the most talented lyricists you'll ever meet.  Listening to a preview of one his new songs helped me look at Bugs Bunny in a different light, and in turn, look at humanity in a different light as well. In this episode, we'll discuss: Looking past the "strength" The two questions people ask themselves How we're all fighting the same battle

Have you ever met someone, or been someone, that has the unique ability to find thorns in every rose? The negative energy that results can thwart the dreams and ambition of everyone around. In this episode, we'll discuss: Get it Doners vs Woe is Me'ers Submerging yourself in Optimism Checking your own vibe Being Deliberate with Thought

What does success mean to you? It's a question I ask myself often.  Society says our addictions will prevent our success, but what if our idea of addiction is wrong? In this episode, we'll discuss: Discovering Your Addiction How to feed your addiction The repercussions of addiction How to win big

Ted Corbitt, the father of distance running, was an African American ultra runner who broke many boundaries during his career.  In the spirit of Black History, I'm thinking about what barriers can we all break in our lives? In this episode, we'll discuss: How to Break Barriers What do you Stand For Defining yourself How to raise the bar and get better results

Recently I've noticed at around the same time every morning, I hear a certain bird outside my living room and after a while I started to feel like I could understand the bird. In this episode, we'll discuss: Giving yourself the gift of silence and time Filling your mind with the right thoughts How to tell you who you really are

Last night I witnessed a group of cars block off an intersection and take turns doing donuts in those cars that resembled vehicles from Fast and Furious.  They were fast, they were loud, and when the cops got close, they disappeared in a heartbeat.  The organization of it all is what fascinated me. In this episode, we'll discuss: There's a club for everyone (and every passion) The power of Organiz...

Yesterday was national Margarita Day, a lot of restaurants competed for consumer dollars.  What sets each apart? More importantly, what can we learn? In this episode, we'll discuss: The importance of differentiation  What makes you unique, not better. Finding Your Niche The Flavor of Life

We quit on events in life simply because we don't get the result we want, WHEN we want it.  But great goals and results take time and there's a reason that should excite you. In this episode, we'll discuss: The long term affects of "right now" The Overnight Success Myth 100 Day Goals Getting the Ball Rolling

Who inspires me? I'm inspired by those who don't just make a difference, but make an IMPACT.  Currently, I'm inspired by a 16 year old girl, Mackenzie Sanschagrin, who is raising 10's of thousands of dollars for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through her virtual Superhero 5k.. The lessons I've observed from her heroic effort are lessons that we can all apply toward elevating our own lives. In thi...

The Polar Vortex is wreaking havoc in Texas, especially in my city of Dallas.  Millions are without power and no idea when it will return.  In sitting in a house with no electricity, I learned a few things about humanity. In this episode we'll discuss: Taking things for granted How to appreciate the noise The power of being a good person Realizing what matters

This weekend, my brother and I Completed the Hoka One Rocky 50, 50 Mile Trail Run race.  Through 6.5 months of training and 13 hours and 49 mins of racing, I learned a lot.   In this episode, we'll discuss: You just have to be great for one day Game planning for Success The role of Teams Why Halfway isn't halfway Why the medal doesn't matter

You're close to the day of a major event, you're excited, nervous, and ready to get going.  How do you handle the day before so that you can perform at your best? In this episode, we'll discuss: Trusting your Preparation Disconnecting Turning Off Your Mind Visualizing the End game Attacking

I used to take everything personal. Every rejection, every "no" until a day 10 years after I was doing playing college football I learned there was a reason I wasn't getting as much playing time one season as I wanted...and It had nothing to do with me! In this episode, we'll discuss: How to avoid taking things personally Understanding Outside Factors Learning WHY you got rejected How to never hav...