Shark Theory

My buddy Matt Sayman is one of the greatest basketball minds that I know. He also happened to be the cornerstone of the Baylor Basketball program turning around after the Scandal when we were in college. This weekend, while hooping together, I noticed that I played differently when I was on his team as if I saw the game through his eyes. In any endeavor in life, we can improve far more rapidly, if we'll see a project or event through the eyes of someone more skilled than us.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Finding the Right Lens
2. Learning by Proxy
3. How questions make you greater quicker
4. Becoming a "natural"

Check out Matt's book, "The Leftovers : Basketball, Betrayal, Baylor and Beyond" HERE. *Tony Romo said it was one of the best comeback stories he's ever read

At what point in life did you quit dreaming? At what point of growing up or having responsibilities did you decide, "I have to settle?" Guess What? You lied to yourself. The dream can still become reality and no dream is unattainable.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Scheduling Dream Time
2. Turning Pipe Dreams to Reality
3. Inverting the Process
4. How to Avoid Dream Snipers

Want to be the "go to guy (or girl)" in your organization? Want to be the most dependable and trusted person in your sphere of influence? We often think that in order to be the best, we have to be the best in action. What if I told you the secret to greatness is in your ability to Listen?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Developing your LQ (Listening Quotient)
2. How to become dependable
3. Working Behind the Scenes
4. The Great result of being a good listener

While heading to the dealership to get my car washed, I saw people huddled by a glass door pointing down. I looked and immediately jumped back as what appeared to be a large monster (which I later realized was a baby possum) was frightened in a corner.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. A new take on Fear
2. The other side of the Coin
3. How to Love what you Fear
4. Reframing your setbacks

My brother once told me, "wake up with the expectations that something great is going to happen in your day today." I've never forgot it. It's the expectation that creates the life we want.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Framing the Day
2. A Notepad and a Small Plan
3. Intentional Gratitude

This past weekend, I got a chance to play in my second scramble style golf tournament for a good cause. Having now played in one before, I looked at the same event from a new lens...something we can all do enhance our lives.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Creating Win Wins
2. Why you should surround yourself with those better than you
3. The beauty of experience
4. A Deeper Connection

Has anyone told you lately that you matter? You Do.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Proof that you're always the leader
2. The Energy circle of Life
3. Why a smile is the strongest weapon on earth
4. Why you have to be your biggest fan
5. How to change the world

My sister recently built a new house and one of her puppies is all of the sudden deathly afraid of stairs. Is he fully capable of walking up them? Yes. Has he walked up stairs before? Yes. Her puppy, like many of us, entered a new situation and forgot his abilities.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Adapting when circumstances change
2. Why External Motivation doesn't help overcome fear
3. Finding a process for defeating fear
4. The secret to overcoming fear

I've had several situations in my life I felt like I won big only to look back years later and realize how big of a loss it was. I've had situations that devastated me and I felt like a failure. I look back and realize how they were wins that I didn't even see or they set me up for success. Perhaps wins and losses are labeled wrong.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Looking at the result of the result
2. The better question to ask instead of "did I win or lose"
3. Discovering who you're becoming

I finally bought my first plant. It's a little succulent I named Petalz. I got it because I have friends who have a lot of plants and I've learned a lot recently what goes into plants...and the life lessons that come along with it.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Why passion is the only sustainable energy
2. Enjoying the Trial and the Error
3. How to confuse haters
4. Embracing a Sad Truth