Shark Theory

Yesterday I had the most horrific round of golf of all time. It was so bad that I wanted to throw all my clubs in the lake and never mention the sport or see it again in my lifetime. It was an absolute meltdown...and that can't happen.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Keeping Perspective
2. Crowd Sourcing Support
3. Self-Diagnosing Failure
4. Changing Patterns

My Friend Sarah is an amazing human being. Last year in a span of less than 60 days she went from being able to run 3 miles to running a 50k, 31 miles! This year, she's not running for herself, she's running the New York City Marathon to support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Our discussion on running sheds light into how we as humans, can change the world.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Becoming fueled by helping others
2. The best way to tackle adversity
3. Controlling what you can control
4. How to gain support in life
5. Changing the World through your gift

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Have you ever had a feeling that you're in a rut, stuck in your career, or unable to progress in life?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The misconceptions of being stuck
2. How to recondition our minds
3. How to quit chasing the storms
4. Managing the Damage
5. Finding a way out

There's nothing better than watching the best of the best compete against each other at the highest level, all while entertaining the crowd. Well perhaps there is...being a part of an Allstar Team, which is what I'll be apart of at the Cannonball Leadership Growth Conference in October.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Surrounding yourself with those better than you
2. Seeing greatness in others as a chance to grow, not competition
3. How to be known for something
4. Putting your best foot forward.

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While having coffee yesterday at the legendary Jimmy's Italian Food Store in Dallas, I got into a conversation with Mike the owner, and my friend Chef Tonne, about what makes a good Tomato. As it turns out, the qualities of a good tomato are the qualities that make a great career.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Creating an environment for Growth
2. Connecting to the Source
3. Being Firm for Success
4. Appreciating your Flavor

Whether it's the golfing in hot temperatures, Ironman training, or lack of proper fueling myself, I've been dealing with a lot of dehydration issues and cramping lately. Whether or not we're athletes, most of us dehydrate our minds and spirits because we don't fuel them correctly.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Underestimating the importance of mental fuel
2. Identifying emergency tools to help you succeed
3. Planning for a healthier mind

When I Started golfing 5-6 months ago, I was happy just hitting the ball in the general direction of the hole. As I've improved, I now care about how close to hole it lands and how I approach the last shot. Simply put, as I've grown, I've fine tuned my game. That's how we should approach life.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Starting without details
2. The Perfectionism Bias
3. Learning your tools
4. Narrowing your Focus
5. Setting progress points

Have you ever watched kids on a playground and saw how well they played with others regardless of differences? Have you seen how self-assured they were in pursuing what they want as if they were natural born leaders? Guess what? They are and you are too.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Believing that you're great
2. How to reset yourself
3. Sculpting the life you want
4. Addition by subtraction

The news is filled with all sorts of negative news, cringeworthy stories, and copious amounts of fear. Will there be another shutdown? Is the new variant of COVID worse? Who knows. We can't control life, but we can control our adaptability.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The key to not panicking
2. Avoiding a stagnate mind
3. How to stay focused during chaos
4. How to get yourself out of a negative state

While running in near 100 degree weather this weekend, I ran past a young man who was taking a nap and was obviously down on his luck. I knew there was a store about a mile away that I could get him a drink and meal, but my initial thought was, "but that's too far." Then I thought about how many people have gone "too far" to help me and it changed my perspective.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Dispelling the too far mentality
2. The "not far enough" perspective
3. The purpose of finish lines