Shark Theory

This weekend I had a conversation with a friend of Mine, Spencer Drango, who plays football at the highest level, the NFL. We discussed what it takes to perform at that level and how that can relate to your business or career.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. How technique surpasses natural ability in peak-performers
2. How to find help from the right people to improve quickly
3. Why you have to win the mental battle

Who would have thought that having issues pumping gas would teach me a lot about giving maximum effort to get results?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Assessing your level of engagement
2. Finding the energy leaks in your life
3. How to find and eliminate distractions

March Madness is a great time of year. Everyone creates brackets, takes guesses on who will upset who, and enjoys the games. This year there has been a lot of upsets and today we look at how you can take the mindset of a March Madness underdog to win in life.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Are you the big fish or the underdog?
2. How to win as the underdog
3. How to keep your spot at the top
4. The danger of celebrating too long

While running a familiar path yesterday, I noticed the normal route was blocked off. While initially disappointed, I learned why a blocked path can be a good thing in life.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The blessing of a blocked path
2. Focusing on the Result
3. Why it's good to deviate from what you know
4. How to find new opportunity

This time of year, many of us deep clean our houses in order to start fresh for the Spring. The same should be done for our mindsets so that we can keep a clear head and an optimistic mindset in this new quarter of the year.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Finding the source of dirt in our minds
2. Scheduling time to work on your mindset
3. Creating a plan for clearing your mind
4. Replacing dirt with fuel

I have a high-end Garmin watch that tracks every conceivable analytic about my health, fitness and various activities. As a results of having data, I'm able to make corrections and become more efficient. The same can be said of life if we learn to track our lives.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Breaking down Goals into effective chunks
2. Time assessment and Trimming the Fat
3. How to make daily habits become actual habits

My endurance career started the day I learned that not all shoes were created the same and how I had to have the right type of shoes for my stride in order to not be in pain. The foundation sets the tone for success. This is true in running and in life.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. Finding Your Foundation
2. Assessing your Real Needs
3. Investing in your foundation
4. Sticking with what works

During a walk yesterday I saw a three-legged dog. I thought to myself, "Poor dog, he's missing a leg..." until I watched the dog and realized, he didn't even notice. He was happy and playful like all the other dogs. Maybe what we see as a "weakness," isn't one if we choose not to view it that way.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• Reframing what's "wrong" with us
• Turning weakness to strength
• Embracing your Uniqueness

Are you someone who constantly works your butt off yet doesn't get the results you deserve? Do you know someone who seems to breeze through life effortlessly yet achieve amazing results? Perhaps they've mastered the art of productivity.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. The difference in busy and productive
2. Identifying the hurdles of life
3. Removing the self-inserted adversities
4. How to move forward quicker

I was asked recently during an interview, "what's something that people don't know about you?" My answer was, "how much time I put into finding laughter in my day." The secret to success is laughter.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

1. How to develop confidence through laughter
2. The bonding agent of life and networking
3. How to save a life