Jake Thompson breaks down why external competition is holding you back and how to identify your true competition – the gap between your current self and your best self. Learn the four clarifying questions that will transform your approach to success and the practical strategies to maintain a "Me vs. Me" mindset daily.

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• The Leader's Film Room (⁠here⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠here⁠)

Connect with Jake: 

• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Jake Thompson breaks down why execution trumps excuses every time and provides five practical strategies to shift from an excuse mindset to an execution mindset. Learn how high performers maintain consistency even when results aren't immediate and how to honestly assess if you're truly doing everything you can to reach your goals.

Join the NEW training series:

• Every Day Counts (⁠here⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠here⁠)

Connect with Jake: 

• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Jake and Dan Roberts delve into the critical theme of resilience in today's fast-paced world. They explore the origins of resilience, the importance of managing expectations versus reality, and the necessity of focusing on processes rather than outcomes.

Dan shares insights on emotional intelligence in leadership and how optimizing personal performance can lead to impactful leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for adaptability and mental toughness in navigating change and disruption.

Takeaways Include:

• Resilience is increasingly important in a world of constant change.
• Building resilience is akin to developing a muscle that requires practice.
• Personal experiences can shape our understanding of resilience.
• Expectations can often lead to disappointment if not managed properly.
• Focusing on processes rather than outcomes can alleviate pressure.

Connect with Dan:

• Impactful Leadership (website)
• LinkedIn

Join the NEW training series:

• The Leader's Film Room (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)

Connect with Jake:

• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠

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Too many leaders dodge difficult feedback because they’re uncomfortable. They don’t want to hurt feelings, create tension, or risk being the “bad guy.” But here’s the truth: When you hold back honest feedback, you’re putting your own comfort above your team’s growth. That’s not leadership—that’s self-preservation.

Learn 3 steps in today's episode about how to better lean into those tough conversations as a leader.

Join the NEW training series:

• The Leader's Film Room (⁠here⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠here⁠)

Connect with Jake:

• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠

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Everyone has a choice - you can choose to complain, or you can choose to get better. But you can’t do both at the same time.

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• The Leader's Film Room (⁠here⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠here⁠)

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• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠

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HYROX World Championships' athlete and full-time Canadian lawyer Kayti Simonson joins the show to discuss how she balances a demanding professional career with an athletic one. We discuss burnout & adrenal fatigue, self-talk during training and performance, and why greatness requires a lack of balance that Champions are ok making.

Connect with Kayti on Instagram @KaytiSimonson

Join the NEW training series:

• The Leader's Film Room (⁠here⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠here⁠)

Connect with Jake:

• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠

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Leaders today can't help but deal with the generational divides within their teams. Each group makes assumptions about the others, and oftentimes, we struggle to connect through the generational divide. Learn how you can start to bridge this gap and help your team better collaborate within your culture.

Join the NEW training series:

• The Leader's Film Room (⁠here⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠here⁠)

Connect with Jake:

• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠

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Discover three key questions to ask yourself when reading, listening, or consuming new content that will transform how quickly you learn - and how to leverage it for bigger impacts in others.

Join the NEW training series:

• The Leader's Film Room (⁠here⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠here⁠)

Connect with Jake: 

• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠

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Learn how this simple shift in your approach to networking can help you build a stronger professional and personal network - and make you someone others want to better know.

Join the NEW training series:

• The Leader's Film Room (⁠here⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠here⁠)

Connect with Jake:

• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
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Learn how you can take simple, straightforward steps to improve your chances of getting 'lucky' in the pursuit of opportunities in your career and life.

Join the NEW training series:

• The Leader's Film Room (⁠here⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠here⁠)

Connect with Jake:

• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠

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