Jim Fannin Show

We all have our mountains to climb. Some seek the “world’s best” moniker where iconic athletes reside, while others trek the competitive, business landscape to find their fortune.

If you have abnormal dreams, you must think in an abnormal way.

If you have the talent to ascend to the highest peak of performance, you will inevitably need to scale the intimidating “Wall of Scrutiny.” Here, you will be exposed to all your competitors, team members, naysayers, pundits, critics, and skeptics. Even your family and friends will have an unsolicited opinion about your performances. If your self-esteem (what you think other people think about you) is low, your discipline and focus will plummet and your climb to the top will be short-lived.

This episode of the Jim Fannin Show spotlights the mindset required to reach the formidable apex of peak performance in the most competitive situations, conditions and circumstances. Reaching your ultimate dream or vision is NOT easy. However, I look forward to providing a Sherpa’s take on the ins and outs of successful mountain climbing.

This week, you’ll learn:

Finally, we stop by the Zone Café and send you out to your greatest week ever!

Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

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In this episode of The Jim Fannin Show, we’re providing tips, tools and techniques to prepare for a positive holiday season with great holiday spirit while combating stress, worry, anxiety and fear.

There’s no doubt that the “happiest time of the year” also includes additional commitments, costs and obligations. Can you stay present in each life arena, accomplish more than you thought possible, and enjoy time with your friends and loved ones in the last month of 2018? Absolutely!

On this episode, we share:

Finally, we stop by the Zone Café to prepare your best December ever!

Thanks again to Jeff Krushell for joining this episode. Listen to Jeff’s Krush Performance Podcast here and learn more about his training methods website.

Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

Make sure to follow Jim Fannin on Twitter and Facebook as well!

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Happy Thanksgiving! This special episode of The Jim Fannin Show is our “THANKS” to you for being the most positive listeners on the planet. We hope you and your family have an awesome, Zone day. Enjoy the boomerangs!

On this episode, we share:

Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

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Can a company, sports team or entire family perform collectively in the Zone of peak performance? Absolutely!

Unfortunately, I regularly meet team leaders who are completely at a loss on how to move their team forward. Although their teams vary in size, experience, industry or sport, the rudiments of team peak performance remain the same. Finding the right tactics and or strategies to reverse negative thinking is the key. With a plethora of external and or internal Zone Breakers confronting your team’s overall attitude, managing a collective mindset is a daily challenge.

In this episode of The Jim Fannin Show, I showcase how to lead your team to the Zone. First, I reveal a 40-year old secret to determine the mental state of your particular group or team. From Fortune 500 c-suites to a World Series championship, this assessment tool has been wielded by the best of the best. If you’ve ever been tempted to think a team is beyond fixing, this episode is for you.

I’m also joined by expert guest Heather Hanson Wickman, a PhD researcher with real world experience on how leaders prevent their teams from succeeding. Heather shares some excellent tips from her latest book, “The Evolved Executive: The Future of Work is Love in Action.”

In this episode, you’ll also learn:

• Details on “What is the Zone?”

• Why the Mayo Clinic says your boss may affect your health more than your family doctor!

• What percentage of employees say they trust strangers more than their boss.

• The singular reason why 79% of people quit their jobs.

• Which MLB player found the Zone and could sign a contract “bigger than the Oakland A’s entire payroll” according to NBC Sports.

• How three freshmen at Duke scored a combined 178 points in their first two college games (This did NOT please Jim).

• The story of Nancy Abell, a Canadian hiker who saved the life of a fellow hiker because she refused to ignore the whisper of intuition.

Finally, we stop by the Zone Café to prepare your best week ever!

Make sure to check out the Blinkist app. Blinkist is the only app that takes thousands of the best-selling nonfiction books and distills them down to their most impactful elements, so you can read or listen to them in under 15 minutes, all on your phone. Over 7 million people are using Blinkist everyday to glean the insights they need to become their best selves. Right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to Blinkist.com/Fannin to start your free 7 day trial. You can cancel any time. That’s Blinkist.com/Fannin.

Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

Make sure to follow Jim Fannin on Twitter and Facebook as well!

Check out more episodes of The Jim Fannin Show on Radio Influence!

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This week on The Jim Fannin Show, you’re invited to join me on a seven-day diet. No…I’m not talking about some trendy weight loss plan. I’m talking about a mental diet! We’re going to look at the ways we invest our time, thoughts and energy and scale back the unwanted and unneeded waste over the next week.

The best in the world don’t achieve their success by jamming their calendars with more meetings and commitments. Nor do they let their minds run amok engaging in idle gossip and or drift aimlessly through each day without focus.

The good news is that you can change a lot in seven days. This week’s show is about the steps to achieving more in your life with less thought, effort and hard work.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How the Zone mindset of peak performance requires less thought.

• Why putting yourself first this week will positively impact your friends, family and co-workers.

• The reason to pick up and call an old coach or mentor.

• Why I gave away something special that I’d carried with me around the world for the past 40 years.

• The incredible story of the customers who buy all available donuts each morning at Donut City in south Los Angeles.

In our newest segment, Zone Tip Du Jour, you’ll be challenged to notice something new about your own neighborhood and how and why this will positively impact your life. (Each week you’ll receive a concrete tip or two to attract the Zone to be your genuine, authentic best self.)

Plus, we enter the Zone Café to expand your mindset and exit with the first steps to living your best week ever.

Make sure to check out the Blinkist app. Blinkist is the only app that takes thousands of the best-selling nonfiction books and distills them down to their most impactful elements, so you can read or listen to them in under 15 minutes, all on your phone. Over 7 million people are using Blinkist everyday to glean the insights they need to become their best selves. Right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to Blinkist.com/Fannin to start your free 7 day trial. You can cancel any time. That’s Blinkist.com/Fannin.

Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

Make sure to follow Jim Fannin on Twitter and Facebook as well!

Check out more episodes of The Jim Fannin Show on Radio Influence!

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“The goal is to win the World Series.” That was the statement Boston Red Sox rookie manager Alex Cora made earlier this spring on The Jim Fannin Show. This week, we revisit the interview with Alex from April, so you can apply the 20/20 vision of hindsight to understand how Cora applied the elements of the S.C.O.R.E.® System to attract the Zone for his team and lead them to baseball’s highest prize.

This episode is all about the power of words. I share practical tools, like the use of strategic pauses and silence in your speech, to elevate your communication to the next level. These communications strategies apply equally to the most crucial conversations at work as they do at social functions and around the dinner table.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How legendary NBA coach Pat Riley rallied the New York Knicks to victory over Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls through the use of strategic silence. This is about the “greatest motivational speech never heard.”

• The reason the rally speech of Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale changed the trajectory of the final game of the World Series.

• A look at how Golden State Warriors shooting guard shook off a slow start to the season and found the Zone with a record-setting 14, 3-pointers in a single game.

• How UK tennis player Paul Guest walked off the court during a match at the Invictus Games in Australia and used the song “Let it Go” from Disney’s Frozen to calm a veteran suffering from PTSD.

Next, I introduce our newest segment called Zone Tip Du Jour (This week, you’ll learn why lavender may need to be your new favorite scent.) Each week, you’ll receive a concrete tip or two to attract the Zone to be your genuine, authentic best self.

Finally, we stop by the Zone Café to check your mindset’s weakest link before sending you out as a champion to have your best week ever!

Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

Make sure to follow Jim Fannin on Twitter and Facebook as well!

Check out more episodes of The Jim Fannin Show on Radio Influence!

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From 1990 until 2008 I coached MVP, All-Star and Hall-of-Fame baseball player Frank Thomas. We had no written contract. Our word was our bond. We had no conflicts or misunderstandings about our verbal agreement.

During this time period, I also coached GE Healthcare. No written contract. According to GE, at the time I was the only person in the company’s history to work with them on a monthly retainer on a simple handshake. I refused to sign a contract. We had an oral agreement that may have baffled most executives, but it aligned perfectly with what my father told me growing up. “Look them in the eye. Shake their hand. Be done with it. Your word is your bond!”

Where did honesty go? Has it disappeared from our culture? Has it evaporated from our daily lives? Will our children and grandchildren grow up in a world of dishonesty, mistrust, fraudulence, misdirection, corruption, deceitfulness and lies? I hope not.

This episode of The Jim Fannin Show is about bringing your company, team, family, and most importantly, yourself, into a place of consistent honesty. When lies, exaggerations and half-truths are weeded out, we’re all happier, more productive and on the pathway to the peak performance mindset of the Zone.

Together, we’ll look at bringing even the most negative cultures into positivity, but first we need an Honesty Checkup.

Honesty begins with being honest with yourself. It’s time to look in the mirror!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The situations, conditions, and circumstances where honesty and truthfulness can easily fall by the wayside.

• Why LeBron James and the LA Lakers are on the right track by dealing honestly with their 0-3 start to the season.

• How entrepreneur and SoulCycle co-founder Ruth Zukerman built a massively expanding company with a “cult-like fanbase” by looking for one common factor in all new hires.

• The stunning 71-yard run by rookie Kerryon Johnson that led the Detroit Lions to an upset win over the Miami Dolphins and earned him comparisons to all-time great, Barry Sanders.

• The incredible story of Anthony Mancinelli, who has worked as a barber for 96 years and he still works an eight-hour day on his feet at the age of 107.

Finally, we stop by the Zone Café and send you out as a closer to have the best week ever!

Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

Make sure to follow Jim Fannin on Twitter and Facebook as well!

Check out more episodes of The Jim Fannin Show on Radio Influence!

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I want to tell you about three people. The first is sitting at his desk, brow furrowed as he looks at his company’s profit and loss statement, which is dangerously in the red. The second is going through a divorce. The third person is considering leaving a high paying, comfortable job to start a new, risky venture.

On the surface, this sounds like three very different scenarios. However, all three have entered a time of transition. The first two had transition thrust upon them, while the third is choosing to enter a new, exciting season of life. Whether it’s a positive or challenging transition, the process is the same.

In this episode of the Jim Fannin Show, I break down the step-by-step actions necessary to overcome a difficult obstacle or jump with both feet into making that dream a reality. Together, we’ll walk through how to get from the fog of “what do I do now” to a crystal-clear vision that drives you to your well-defined goal.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why it’s so vital to have a short-term plan for your transition, ranging from 30 to 90 days.

• How Arlan Hamilton transitioned from homeless to multi-millionaire venture capitalist in just three years.

• The reason you must maintain optimism and find things to enjoy in any transition, even if there are challenges.

• Why Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a prime example of the kind of “teammate” you need during a period of transition.

• The tactics you need to maintain self-discipline during moments in your life when it seems as if everything is shifting beneath your feet.

• How freshman quarterback Brock Purdy mastered the transition from high school athlete to leading Iowa State in a stunning upset over West Virginia.

Finally, we stop by the Zone Café for a quick S.C.O.R.E.® Check, as we send you out to tackle any transition and have your greatest week ever!

Make sure to check out the Blinkist app. Blinkist is the only app that takes thousands of the best-selling nonfiction books and distills them down to their most impactful elements, so you can read or listen to them in under 15 minutes, all on your phone. Over 7 million people are using Blinkist everyday to glean the insights they need to become their best selves. Right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to Blinkist.com/Fannin to start your free 7 day trial. You can cancel any time. That’s Blinkist.com/Fannin.

Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

Make sure to follow Jim Fannin on Twitter and Facebook as well!

Check out more episodes of The Jim Fannin Show on Radio Influence!

Subscribe to the Jim Fannin Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and TuneIn Radio and don’t forget rate and review the show!

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More times than I can count, I’ve stood before a room full of people eager to learn the success secrets I’ve taught to clients who have become champions in 10 different sports. Each time, the audience expects the first half of the S.C.O.R.E.® System (Self-discipline, Concentration and Optimism). However, when I get to relaxation, I always see brows wrinkle.

Much of modern American life can be summed up as “what have you done for me lately?” This can quickly lead to the mentality that the only path to your well-defined goals is to adopt an “always on” strategy. This involves more effort, longer hours and often an unhealthy level of caffeine consumption.

The best in the world though don’t get to the top by “being in a hurry.” To the contrary, top performers are those with a disciplined and focused calm. In this episode of The Jim Fannin Show, I’m going to help you step off the treadmill and reset your mentality for a more balanced, enjoyable and successful way of living.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The basics to manage a relaxed, comfortable and productive life.

• The common factors in “Blue Zones,” where residents have uncommonly long lives. You’ll definitely want to learn the “Blue Zone” secrets if you want to thrive over 100 years old.

• One thing that should be on your calendar weekly, bi-weekly or monthly in order to beat stress.

• The ideal temperature for your bedroom to optimize rest and wake up refreshed.

• Why meditation is much more than a fad, and how it can help your performance in multiple arenas.

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Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

Make sure to follow Jim Fannin on Twitter and Facebook as well!

Check out more episodes of The Jim Fannin Show on Radio Influence!

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For the most part, we expect to be rewarded for top notch performance. Get all the answers right on a test? Then you’ll expect an A+. Sell the most in the division? You’ll expect a bonus.

However, that’s not always how life works! Just ask Ryan Lidge, who’s first year as a professional baseball player took him to nine different teams, playing for different coaches, in different leagues, in different parts of the country.

In this candid conversation, we unpack real examples of using the elements of S.C.O.R.E.® (Self-discipline, Concentration, Optimism, Relaxation and Enjoyment) in real world situations, from an abrupt trade to another part of the country to working for a boss that gives little to no feedback. The big idea of this episode of The Jim Fannin Show is that to be successful, you must “manage you,” and we walk you through how to do that on a practical, day-to-day level.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why simplifying systems and “doing more with less” resulted in six touchdowns in a single game for Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky.

• Why Spanx founder and billionaire Sara Blakely reaffirms that “negative self-talk” is the #1 barrier to success.

• The “X Factor” element during a captivating week of baseball where the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers were all facing “win or go home” situations.

• The incredible reason Neijae Graham-Henries, a seven-year-old girl in Philadelphia, is the world’s youngest certified barber on a mission to spread positivity and community service.

Finally, we stop by the Zone Café and send you out as a closer to have the best week ever!

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Also, make sure to check out the Blinkist app summarizes 2500+ bestselling nonfiction books into packs key insights that you can read or listen to in just 15 minutes. Over 7 million people are using Blinkist everyday to glean the insights they need to become their best selves. Right now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience. Go to Blinkist.com/Fannin to start your free 7 day trial. You can cancel any time. That’s Blinkist.com/Fannin.

Be in the Zone!

If you have questions, comments, or something you want us to cover during our “Ask Jim” segment, you can email Jim directly and we’ll cover it on next week’s show!

Don’t forget to order Jim’s new book, “The Blueprint: A Proven Plan For Successful Living” now at Amazon.com!

Ready to see results in every major area of your life in just 7-10 days? Get Jim’s 90-Second Rule program, consisting of 6-hours of audio, write-able workbook and video. Click here: 90-second-rule

Make sure to follow Jim Fannin on Twitter and Facebook as well!

Check out more episodes of The Jim Fannin Show on Radio Influence!

Subscribe to the Jim Fannin Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, and TuneIn Radio and don’t forget rate and review the show!

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