While we often talk about how to channel failure into learning opportunities, it's also important to acknowledge what went wrong. Learning how to do that without blowing up the ego (the good AND the bad) doesn't have to be as difficult as we often make it. This podcast discusses tips and strategies for success, both in sports and in business.

Performance to most businesses revolves around numbers - revenues, sales, billable hours, etc. These data points are achieved by people, typically, and many business professionals believe performance is mostly a cognitive skill. While this is vital, wellness plays the ultimate role in performance. If an employee doesn't show up for work due to illness or burnout, performance and success suffers. Optimal health is a top factor in getting results.

All of us are measured by the results we bring, whether that is in our career, at home, or on the golf course. The old results equation of behavior equals results is outdated. It is time to take control of your Performance State and how you show up before an event occurs.

I love magic and yet when it comes down to it, magic is an illusion. However, success in our own life can be achieved like a magician. I talk about how to use your own "magic" to create success. Magic is just a set of precise steps that lead to an end goal.

All of us are striving to perform at higher levels. So, what separates those that are at an elite level compared to just average. There are seven distinct ways elite performers are different and in this episode Rick uncovers these key attributes.

Coaching fads are constantly evolving and recently I’ve heard a lot of people talking solely about the process of reaching your goals without spending any energy focusing on defining the goals themselves. In my experience, gaining momentum and being driven to accomplish your goals requires having clear goals to begin with.

Ever feel defeated after going after a dream, goal, or even just working on a simple task and not getting the result you hoped for? Does the disappointment overwhelm you, or do you view it as an opportunity to try again? Today, you can make the choice to live the life you want!

You get to choose which way to see your life – as a series of disappointments, missed opportunities, and unfair obstacles, or as a series of interesting opportunities, ripe with growth and unexpected twists and turns.

Do you use laughter as a tool in your life and spend time consciously recalling the good times in order to shift your perspective during not-so-sunny moments? On today’s episode, you’ll hear a lot about shifting your perspective, creating a new context, and learning tools to help you move past the sticky times to really enjoy your life to its fullest.

Tune in for tips and tricks on interrupting negative thoughts and moods to make room for new memories and experiences that bring you joy and keep you moving forward and feeling positive!