Shark Theory

Many aren't taking as many selfies as normal due to not looking and feeling their best because of quarantines and lack of access to physical maintenance services.  But how about mental selfies? When was the last time you took a snapshot of your mindset and worked on showcasing the best version of it? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of analyzing your mindset Coping with Change The ques...

WIth the world being uncertain and several people either laid off or furloughed, many are facing what we as authors face daily - staring at a blank page....aka starting over.  Did you realize that some of the most legendary minds in history embraced the concept of starting over? In this episode, we'll cover: Why we fear starting over The Beauty of a fresh start How action removes fear The importan...

With lives, careers, and businesses in limbo during this time of extreme uncertainty, many people prepare for doomsday scenarios.  What if instead of taking the full force of the worst-case scenarios in your life, you learned to take the impact in a way that allowed you to avoid being knocked out and still find a way to win? In this episode, we'll cover: Why you have to become essential How boxers...

My Brother, our friend Brian and I all accomplished an epic goal yesterday by completing 500,000 meters on a rowing machine in just one month.  On today's episode I talk about some of the lessons and how you can apply them toward achieving your own epic goals. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you shouldn't overthink the plan The importance of Accountability How to gain support Success comes fro...

There's so many parallels between the game of chess and life.  If you operate your life like a Chess Master, You'll stay focused and always find a way to win regardless of what adversities or opposition is thrown your way. In this episode, we'll cover: Deciding who you're going to be How strategy affects long term results The importance of "the little" people The most humbling lesson

Most of us are mission-oriented, always on the go in pursuit of making the world a better place or aggressively attacking our goals.  But what happens when it all stops? The Quarantine has many of us in uncharted territory.  How do we keep the fire burning and continue living out our mission? In this episode, we'll cover: What Bonsai Trees can teach us about growth Why you should take time to List...

There are certain people you meet that change your perspective on life.  I met a homeless man who, through his energy and words, became a role model for how we should all approach life. In this episode, we'll cover: Why appearances can be deceiving The benefit of desiring less Happiness from simplicity There's always an opportunity to smile How to bless those with more than you

In the uncertain times we live in, you still have the ability to decide if you will subscribe to anxiousness, worry, and fear or if you'll find a way to win.  Which will you choose? In this episode, we'll cover: What anxiousness really means How to tackle the root issue beneath fear Ways to keep your mind from going idle The law of reciprocity and how it benefits you

COVID-19 has affected many of us and for most of us, has created a "new normal."  Rather than worry or live in fear, what if we adapted to change and found a way to win? In this episode, we'll cover the following: How to find productive tasks to improve your life How to experiment with lifestyle design The plus side of Quarantines How to get ahead by helping others

This quarantine has many of us going stir crazy, but sadly, it has many of us using this time to do absolutely nothing.  With free time comes the opportunity to improve your life, gain momentum, and find opportunities.  You can only do that by doing more in a time when others are doing less. In this episode, we'll cover: Identifying areas we are stagnant in The beauty of setting "pretty cool" goal...

In a world of hysteria, panic, fear and everything changing, how much would you enjoy an easy day? Guess What? Everyday's an easy day if you want to be.  Attack epic tasks with an "easy day" mentality. In this episode, we'll cover: Tricking Your Mind into Greatness The downside to a strong mind Repetition makes it easy The benefit of a job well done

The Corona Virus Quarantine has most people around the globe on lockdown, away from their Jobs, and without the ability to go to social and/or public events.  With this downtime, many of us face extreme boredom.  How do we combat that? In this episode, we'll cover: Being thankful for the ability to be bored The struggle of facing yourself The importance of Hard Skills Self-Evaluation techniques Wh...

The Corona Virus has society in mass hysteria and panic.  When we panic, we fall far below our potential.  A recent camping expedition taught me some fundamental lessons that you can employ to thrive in challenging times. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of digging deeper How to establish your Core Why Essentials are vital to success How to use adversity to your advantage The benefit o...

We set large goals that may seem impossible if we look at how much further we have to go to reach them.  How can we keep momentum when the goals seem too far to reach? We break them down into steps. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of seeing the big picture Finding strategic "check-points" toward your goals Why you should break big goals into small goals How to evaluate your position

We all times when we we know we need to take an action or make a decision, yet many of us don't.  Why is that? Why do we drag our feet, procrastinate, or find other ways to avoid doing what needs to be done? There is a cost of inaction. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of knowing where you're headed How to take decisive action Why you should stick with a Decision Embracing being wrong...

80% of People give up on their New Year's Resolutions in 19 days.  Even more people quit on their dreams and goals daily.  Why is that? More importantly, how can we learn to NOT Quit? In this episode, we'll cover: How to escape the "Fantasy Football" mindset Why You should Set Goals You don't think you can reach How Accountability can change your Life Why Quitting now will ensure you Quit Later Ho...

My new book, Opportunity Engineer, is in stores now.  The question I've been asked a lot over the last few days is, "What is opportunity engineering?" Simply put, it's the process by which you can find and create opportunity in your personal and professional life. In this episode, we'll cover: ASK - The importance of removing preconceived falsities from your mind SHIFT - How to change your mindset...

We underestimate our capacity and potential by an infinite amount. How do we change that and realize what we're capable of? For me, it's a decision to run an unaided, unsupported marathon by myself.  The point is, we can only grow if we truly set the bar high and attack the goal. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of making time for yourself How to find and push through your limits The i...

There's a misconception that being positive means you view the world as all sunshine and rainbows.  There's also a belief that if you remain positive, negativity stays away from you.  This is fundamentally untrue. In this episode, we'll cover: Accepting that Negativity is attracted to Your Light What positivity really means Why you owe it to the world to be positive How to handle negativity

Our lives are filled with planners, calendars, and apps and various productivity tools to help us get on track.  But what do we do when we're on track? How do we remain focused and stay on track when things are going our way? In this episode, we'll cover:  The importance of understanding everyone gets off track How to create success parameters to keep you focused Why "Wake up" Bumper checks are vi...

Valentine's Day is a celebration of Love where we offer shower our significant others with flowers, gifts, compliments and more.  Sadly, it's one day only and the V-day hangover, aka "back to real life," sets in the next day.  But what if we took that mentality and applied to ourselves, and applied it everyday? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of giving yourself lasting gifts Why being...

Society places extreme emphasis on "looks" and perceived perfection.  However, the best opportunities in life come from seeing the beauty in people, situations, and circumstances before the rest of the world does. In this episode, we'll cover:  Finding opportunity that others overlook or miss How to convert "flaws" into strengths Becoming indispensable to your market How to create a Win-Win Check...

Society benefits by making you believe that who you are isn't good enough.  If we can learn to see the beauty in ourselves, we gain clarity and confidence in pursuit of that which we wish to become. In this episode, we'll cover: How to control your viewpoint of yourself How to expose negative motives of others Should you change certain aspects of yourself? Embracing the power of your unique qualit...

102 Million viewers tuned in to the Super Bowl to watch elite athletes live out their dreams.  While the event is a great spectator sport, it offers clues as to how you can reach the pinnacle of your career or goals. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of playing until it's over Why "odds" are overrated How to stay focused in the down time The difference in winners and losers

Have you ever asked yourself, "what does it take to become iconic?" Have you ever thought that you have what it takes to create a lasting legacy? There's lessons that can be learned from Michelangelo's famous Renaissance sculpture, "David," provides clues to how we can create iconic legacies ourselves. In this episode, we'll cover:  Adding your own Twist Protecting a dream while building Why perfe...