This epsode tackles one of the biggest barriers to performance. Honesty I feel it is the one that the folks I partner with struggle the most. Making comparisons is almost always a faulty practice. Unfortunately here is another area however where the culture has done a great job of making us believe that comparisons are a healthy thing and beneficial for us to perform at our best.

Originally Published: October 17, 2017

I am pretty sure that all of us would agree that life is highly unpredictable. In the course of our lives we will need to deal with many twists and turns that seemingly take us off of our chosen path. Is there a way that we can cultivate a mindset that would allow us to "beat the unexpected"? I believe so, and in this episode I will share my thoughts on how it can be done.

Originally Published: October 10, 2017

This weeks episode is an interview with professional road (Axeon Hagen Berman) and mountain biker (Specialized) Chris Blevins. Chris is 18 years old and has already accomplished many great things on the bike and just as importantly in life. Give this episode a listen to gain some insight into what a good perspective can do for you in terms of your performance.

Originally Published: September 5, 2017

Are you a person who has certain superstitions or rituals that you believe in? Is having superstitions and rituals a bad thing? In this episode I discuss this very interesting issue and unpack some of the questions you cn ask yourself to determine whether the superstitions and rituals you are holding on to are affecting your performance.

Originally Published: August 30, 2017

I read an article on Vox about Presuasive Technology and his it's being used to lure kids into spending more time on their phones and gaming systems. Are we just talking about kids here or should adults be wary too?

Originally Published: 8/15/2018

Many folks quickly jump at the opportunity to embark on a journey to do something worthy of note, but are they moving too soon? This episode breaks down a quote by Epictetus dealing with an individual that has aspirations to participate in the Oympic games and gives us some insight into what we should do before we begin to chase after something.

Originally Published: August 22, 2017

Knowing things is good but it means nothing without the ability to apply what you know. So what's the balance? Is it better to know a lot of know a little but faithfully apply what you know? 🤔

Originally Published: 8/13/2018

This is part II of the interview with Payson Mc Elveen, professional mountain biker for the Orange Seal Factory team. Payson is the current Cross Country Marathon national champion. The interview picks up right where we left off and gives us some more great insights and stories into the life of a professional athlete.

Originally Published: August 15, 2017

"Many number of people plan a sea voyage with no thought of a storm" Seneca, On Tranquility of Mind.

Originally Published: 8/10/2018

This is part I of the interview with Payson Mc Elveen, professional cyclist for Orange Seal and current National Mountain bike Cross Country champion. This interview contains tons of great content and a nice peek into the life of a professional athlete.

Originally Published: August 2, 2017