Shark Theory

I was asked by some friends recently to go Bowling. While it's an odd game, there are several parallels to life.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Sticking with a plan (and why failure is your fault)
2. Finding your Groove in Life
3. Finishing the Frame
4. Why the scoreboard doesn't matter

While watching an incoming storm last night, I saw three types of people. I saw those oblivious to the storm, those watching it, and those who prepared for it. In the storms of life, which are you?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Avoiding the Oblivious
2. Elevate the Watchers to Players
3. Preparing for Greatness

Yesterday at the convenience store, an older gentleman tapped me on the shoulder and said he knew who I was. While I pondered if he knew me from speaking, books, or podcasts, he informed me that he's seen my movies. HUH? He thought I was Vin Diesel and wanted an autograph. Think about how many times in your life that people try to convince you of who YOU are. Don't fall in that trap.

In this episode, we'll discus:

1. The reason people put you in boxes
2. The ultimate evil of growth
3. Removing the hats in Life
4. How to find symmetry between passion and purpose

We all have painful memories from the past that limit our ability to confidently walk into the future. What happens when we face those memories?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Appreciation of the Past
2. Attacking the Pain
3. Finding Fuel in the Past
4. Renewing the Mind

What does an 80 year old man, an Asian Pedicurist, and a Salon Shop Owner all have in common? They all taught me the importance of focusing on the small things yesterday.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Setting your Stamp of Approval
2. How people view your work
3. The myth of "big" and "small"

Kids are funny aren't they? They live in their own little bubble, chasing what's appealing to them, with very little regard for others say is fun or what they should be interested in. What if we kept that mindset as adults?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. How to Pivot and Win
2. Simplifying the Process
3. Why you should Hyperfocus
4. Chasing what Appeals to You

Twice a year, on Memorial Day and Labor Day we say, "thanks for fighting for our freedom" and we go on about our day. How many of us actually think about the Freedom we really have or what it even really means? Freedom, if you think about it, is the ultimate goal of life.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Celebrating the Freedoms We Have
2. How to create more freedom in your life
3. Passing the Torch to others
4. Freeing Yourself from a Mental Prison

When I started playing golf a few months ago, the first thing I did was go out and buy the most expensive, beautiful driver because it looked cool. At the same time, I bought a basic putter because I didn't think it mattered. What I found over time is that the putter is the most used club of all of them, therefore, it should have been a priority. In our lives, we have to veer away from "what looks cool" and focus on what will actually move our lives forward.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Prioritizing Your ToDo's
2. Taking Care of the Immediate Needs in Life
3. The importance of selecting the right tools for growth
4. How to multiply your results
5. Eliminating the Unnecessary

While reflecting on the past 400 episodes, I was staring at myself in the outdoor window. As I turned off the indoor lights, I looked out and saw a clearer reflection of myself. In life, those dark times are what reveal who we really are. But there's a secret, we can be a light even in the midst of our darkness.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Embracing Being Lost
2. Finding the Source of Light
3. Navigating Darkness
4. Becoming the Light

The word "almost" bothers me because it's an excuse we give ourselves to settle for "good enough" lives. We have to treat it like the profanity of success that it is and eliminate it if we truly want to live a life of excellence.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Identifying the "good enough" trap
2. Why you can't be content with almost
3. Identifying areas of complacency in your life
4. Developing a "just finished" action plan