Shark Theory

They say in a 100 mile race, the 80-mile mark is the halfway point. The truth is, in any worthwhile endeavor, the work doesn't start until it gets tough and you feel like you can't continue.  I sat down with my brother to discuss how to overcome those mental challenges. In this episode, we'll cover: Training for "the hard part" Redefining difficult How to effectively lead Why clear-cut communicati...

So many fall victim too the "because that happened then, I can't do this now" mentality.  But what if those beliefs are false? What if you're capable of more? My brother has battled back from a broken back and torn Achilles to become a multisport ultra-endurance athlete.  Today we discuss the lessons learned from ultra-endurance sports. In this episode, we'll cover: Drowning out the "I want to qui...

There comes a point before you start any great journey or as you start to get to the pinnacle of a goal where you're attacked by a demon of doubt, insecurity, or worry.  How do we combat it? I sat down with my Brother to find the answer. In this episode, we'll cover: Responding to self-doubt How we under index our own ability Battling insecurity Winning the battle in your mind

My Brother is one of the most inspiring people I know.  A former Texas Tech Football letterman who battled back from a broken back, torn achilles and torn shoulder, he's also an award-winning salesman, an ultra endurance athlete and family man... I ask him how he manages to keep everything in his life functioning at peak levels and today he revealed how he does it. In this episode, we'll cover: Wh...

A good friend of mine Adrianne Ross told me that when her mother passed away, she gave her so much wealth...and none of it had anything to do with money.  As a result of that amazing concept, today we examine the real wealth of life. In this episode, we'll cover: Finding the goldmines in our lives How to increase wealth in areas that really matter The best thing to do with wealth How to live a ful...

Perhaps we aren't all software engineers that can code the next Facebook, Uber or Twitter, but we can all create a platform in our lives that helps others. In this episode, we'll cover: Thinking Bigger than the Goal Creating a Repeatable Process How to become the teacher Tweak and Grow

I often think about the lyrics in one of Michael Jackson's iconic songs when he says, "I'm looking at the man in the mirror.   I'm asking him to make a change."  We all want to make changes, but how do we? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of good lighting Why the first thought matters Developing humility for change A kind word to go

Have you ever considered the fact that maybe it's not your effort that's preventing you from reaching the next level, but maybe you're giving effort at the wrong time? In this episode, we'll cover:  What we can learn from the world's greatest sculptor about time Developing a Mayweather Mindset How to avoid living in the "good ol days"

At the funeral for my aunt this weekend, the preacher said "There is one step between life and death."  That stuck with me and all weekend I've asked myself, "if life is so short, how do we make it count?" In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of motive Why you should be proactive Operate in Haste Doing the small things

Do you want to be continually better or occasionally great in life? The masters of any industry choose continual improvement.  How you accomplish that is by making daily deposits in the various buckets of your life. In this episode, we'll cover: How to improve daily Why "Big Steps" are a myth A new reason for Discipline How to change your life

Not everyone that was good for you still is.  The sad reality is that many of us have Enamigos in our circles...those that pretend to be friends but are really enemies in disguise. If you don't identify and remove those snakes, your success will suffer. In this episode, we'll cover: The dangers of the Boa Constrictor Enamigo Firing Free Agents How to insulate yourself Limiting Access

We all have periods of our life in which we want to quit. Perhaps a training plan is difficult, a job is too hard or a relationship has more downs than ups.  What we do while we decide whether we quit or not can be the difference in a life of success or mediocrity. In this episode, we'll cover: Positive vs.  Optimistic Listening to the Pros and Cons of a situation Why the verdict never matters

We falsely believe that we will perform better if we wait until we are  motivated.  The reality is that results require to work just as hard on days when you aren't motivated as days you are. In this episode, we'll cover: Removing the need for motivation Establishing a new Modus Operandi Wireframing your life for optimal results

Disappointment is an aspect of life we can't avoid but also one that we seldom see coming. How you rebound from it dictates who you are and who you are dictates what you become. In this episode, we'll cover: Accepting the Hurt Recentering Yourself How to rebound and win

This weekend I  found myself researching Sloths after seeing a video on instagram.  How can something that moves so slow and has no natural defenses even survive? The answer holds a key to our successes as well. In this episode, we'll cover: The advantage of your uniqueness What slow and steady actually does How to capitalize on your idiosyncrasies 

Though I receive several requests, I have no desire to be a life coach.  Mainly because I haven't mastered life enough to tell others how to live all aspects of theirs.  However, If I was to give advice, this is what it would be. In this episode, we'll cover: Being Present In Your Life Being Grounded in your Beliefs Focus on where you want to go or what you want accomplish

The other day I went for a run and decided not to take my headphones or phone.  As I walked away an alert came on my watch that said "disconnected."  I thought about it...what are some other areas of life we need to disconnect from? In this episode, we'll cover: Reframing the word Disconnect Finding areas of life in which you are too connected The process of Disconnecting The #1 reason you should...

The other day I had the same run that I had the week before and didn't perform near as well as the previous time.  Dejectedly, I analyzed my performance and felt like I was regressing, but perhaps there's another way to look at it... In this episode, we'll cover: Focusing on how far you've come A healthy way to compare Playing the Long Game in life

In a world of Dogs and Cats, a good friend of mine visited a friend of his who owns a Kangaroo.  I thought to myself, "Do you know how outside the box you have to think to order and domesticate a Kangaroo in Dallas, TX?!"  What I learned is there are levels to everything and we all need to level up. In this episode, we'll cover: The commonalities between all peak performers Why you should hang aro...

Before you become legendary, you have moments of legend...moments of greatness.  Before there is seasonal greatness there are signs of greatness.  Today we examine the signs. In this episode, we'll cover: Foundations of Greatness Searching for the right signs (indicators of future greatness) Focusing on the little picture

It's not the answers you get, but rather the questions you ask that determine your growth in life.  On today's episode, we discuss three simple questions you can ask yourself to ensure growth. In this episode, we'll cover: How to reframe doubt and fear Simple way to improve what's already working How to fill your head with the right thoughts before bed

The same spark that lights a cigarette can light a forest fire.  By that logic, the same spark that lights a small goal can ignite a much larger dream.  How big is your dream? In this episode, we'll cover: Having a Forest Fire size goal Setting the correct environment for an idea to grow How to be prepared for inspiration to strike When to take action on a dream

The only true battle is the one between your ears.  During a 10k run time trial in 90 degree weather yesterday, I had to fight that battle. In this episode, we'll cover: The ultimate test Why distractions inhibit growth How to rebound when things don't go your way What you can learn while you're still in the race

Society is fine living in a land of mediocrity, if you listen to this podcast, then thankfully you are not one of those people.  How can we continue to raise the bar and separate ourselves from the mediocre of the world? It starts by expecting more. In this episode, we'll cover: The minimum acceptable standard Thinking two levels up Setting new standards How to become a leader

My brother showed me a picture of the bottom of his old running shoes (with 450 miles on them) versus the new pair he just got of the same shoe.  It looked like two different shoes but reminded me that people don't see the work underneath, they just the results we get. In this episode, we'll cover: How to gauge your work and progress The importance of staying sharp and self-checkups The best way t...