Shark Theory

What does it truly take to become champions in our lives, careers, and social circles? What is the foundation on which every lasting and worth victory stands upon? In this episode, we'll cover: How to tell if you're REALLY winning in life Why our definition of "Opportunist" is wrong How to develop the Opportunism Skill The Fallacy of Dreams Baylor's new book, Opportunity Engineer, is available for...

Maybe it's seasonal depression or perhaps you're in a rut but have you ever wondered how to get going when nothing is going right for you? We explore the answer to that question today. In this episode, we'll cover: What we can learn from Marathon Dogs The importance of surrounding yourself with Winners The Success Minded Questions you need to ask How to parlay the success of others into your own s...

Black Friday often means early mornings, large crowds, and great deals.  But what if we applied the "Black Friday Mindset" to our current and future goals? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of knowing what you want How Game planning saves time "Doorbuster" your way to success Acknowledging Competition Why you shouldn't aim past your goals

With only about 5 weeks left in the decade, many of us are faced with two options... limp into 2019 with toxicity in our lives or start over.  Starting over is often the choice that can get us to our goals quicker. As my good friend Jenna says, "sometimes you gotta run yourself into the ground in order to refocus." In this episode, we'll cover: Why "Square One" is a good place to be How to Avoid t...

Have you ever notice how those that tell you to "be realistic" are those who have given up in their own lives? Success requires a healthy level of delusion; the ability to see possibility and work to create it. In this episode, we'll cover: Why "Realistic" is a Profanity of Success How to Develop a Healthy Level of Delusion Changing from a "can't" to a "how to" mindset The importance of taking Act...

We all love daylight savings time because of the "Extra" hour.  But if we don't maximize that hour, is it really a benefit? Today's episode explores how we should manage the "extra" in life. In this episode, we'll cover: Why you should anticipate the "extra" in life How to Plan for the extras How to maximize, and utilize the extra Why you should take advantage of the extra in life

As the season and temperatures change, I ask myself, "What is the best way to cope with change?" Change is inevitable, but how we react to it often dictates the direction our lives go.  During a surfing lesson a few years back, I found the best way to adapt to change. In this episode, we'll cover: How to identify opportunity Positioning yourself for success The importance of being in front not on...

Wars are often started over countries trying to protect their borders...their boundaries.  To reach our pinnacle, we must set and protect boundaries in all facets of our lives as well. In this episode, we'll cover: The role instinct plays in boundaries The 3 types of walls people put up (and which one is best for you) How to set boundaries

The Video Game Franchise "Call of Duty" has sold over 300 million copies and has generated over $15 Billion dollars.  But what can we learn from CoD about becoming an epic franchise in our own lives? In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of consistency and quality How to add to a winning formula How feedback loops can offer sustainability and growth

During a charity walk this weekend for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation called "Free to Breathe," I realized just how fast we move in life and why we miss out on the best parts of life as a result. In this episode, we'll cover: Being aware of the cognitive dissonance in our lives The importance of slowing down Avoiding taking things for granted Finding joy in the little things  

Have you ever uttered to yourself, "man, where did the time go?" If we aren't budgeting our time to ensure we are getting the most "bang for our buck," we are throwing away our most valuable asset. In this episode, we'll cover: 1. How to budget the hours in your day 2. Evaluating your time options to find the highest ROI 3. How to maximize hours spent

Loss and Tragedy affect us on.  Sometimes we feel guilty for "moving on," but remaining stagnant is a surefire way to despair and depression.  In this 100th episode of Shark Theory, we look at how to go about moving on. In this episode, we'll cover:  How to progress when you're depressed  The value of a support system  "moving on WITH" not moving on FROM  How to carry on a legacy I sincerely thank...

One of my best friends, Andre Emmett, was shot and killed in front of his home on September 23rd.  As a father of two beautiful little girls, a staple of the community and an allstar basketball player, Dre taught me a lot of life lessons.   In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of a miss in life Why you should trust your instinct Why you should "do it now" How to show love and build communi...

We all have those periods in our lives where it seems like nothing is happening.  If you're a go-getter, those times make you nervous because you feel your life isn't progressing. It's time to change our perspective on the nothing times. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of disappearing Why it's not always the right time How to appreciate free time How to do something when nothing is ha...

At some point in our lives, we all need a helping hand. There is nothing to be ashamed of in asking for help, but the way you go about asking for it can determine the likelihood of receiving that much needed help. In this episode, we'll cover: How to position yourself to receive help How to increase your value The correct way to ask for help Who to help The importance of returning the favor

Not everyone in your life wants to see you win.  Unfortunately some people are so focused on being the victim that they're willing to sabotage the success of everyone around them to make sure they remain that way. Revoke their access to you. In this episode, we'll cover: How to identify those who wish to remain "victims" Why you shouldn't fight those "victims" How to remove negativity from your li...

We live in an age predicated on amassing "followers."  It's that very mindset of collecting people that inhibits growth and true impact.  So what do we do to change that? Lead the leaders. In this episode, we'll cover: The danger of followers The self-worth Trap How to Lead the Leaders Making the ultimate impact in life

I've caught myself watching a lot of Netflix documentaries lately, and while I don't usually watch TV, I found out why I didn't feel antsy in spending so much time in front of the TV.  You can learn while you enjoy entertainment. In this episode, we'll cover: The importance of having a motive How to retain information you learn How to use other's success to your own benefit The most important topi...

On today's episode, we air the TED Talk recorded in April at the University of Louisiana-Monroe at TEDxULM.  To watch the talk, "The Science of Opportunity," check it out here:  https://youtu.be/uBg9tLtVslk In this episode, we'll cover: How to recognize the Lies we tell ourselves How to set new foundations for growth Why you should double down on your strengths instead of improving your weaknesses...

In the Serengeti, there are predators and prey, but when a wild animal's back is against the wall, it finds out how powerful it is... and so can you.  In this episode, we'll cover: The power in having your back against the wall How to turn from prey to predator The power of "starting over" How to use the wall as leverage to attack life The importance of modeling those you look up to

We can't ignore it, everyone's talking about it... Popeye's new chicken sandwich versus Chick-fil-a.  Which is better? More importantly, what can we learn from the debate? In this episode, we'll cover: How to become the standard in your industry   The fallacy of following trends   Why you shouldn't worry about the competition  How to gain longevity and growth in your career

Have you ever done something that you previously feared? My whole life I feared camping, but I stepped outside my comfort zone and went.  As a result, I learned some great lessons that i'll share with you today. In this episode, we'll cover: What  are Fear-based expectations? How to expand your horizons The fastest way to get over a fear The importance of disconnecting

Have you ever wondered what you what do if you were a hostage? Sadly, we all hold our potential hostage in some area of our lives. To reach our potential, we have to learn to free ourselves. In this episode, we'll cover: How to Make a list of self-demands How to negotiate with yourself to thrive Taking the cliche out of "self-love" How to avoid repeating past mistakes

Growing up, I remember wanting a Slingshot so I could be like Dennis the Menace.   Years later, I have found so many life lessons in a Slingshot. In this episode, we'll cover: The fallacy of thinking moving backwards is always bad Why you should face forward while moving backwards The importance of a Proper Aim Getting the most out of the "backwards" days

What's the best way to improve on something that you've done before? The Answer is to reflect on the wins and losses you've had in previous situations and finding opportunities to perfect your skills moving forward. The importance of scheduling reflection time How to reframe the losses you've endured in life How to build momentum on your victories