Shark Theory

The other day I went for a run and decided not to take my headphones or phone. As I walked away an alert came on my watch that said "disconnected." I thought about it...what are some other areas of life we need to disconnect from?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Reframing the word Disconnect
2. Finding areas of life in which you are too connected
3. The process of Disconnecting
4. The #1 reason you should disconnect

The other day I had the same run that I had the week before and didn't perform near as well as the previous time. Dejectedly, I analyzed my performance and felt like I was regressing, but perhaps there's another way to look at it...

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Focusing on how far you've come
2. A healthy way to compare
3. Playing the Long Game in life

In a world of Dogs and Cats, a good friend of mine visited a friend of his who owns a Kangaroo. I thought to myself, "Do you know how outside the box you have to think to order and domesticate a Kangaroo in Dallas, TX?!" What I learned is there are levels to everything and we all need to level up.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The commonalities between all peak performers
2. Why you should hang around those further in life than you
3. Identifying the next level

Before you become legendary, you have moments of legend...moments of greatness. Before there is seasonal greatness there are signs of greatness. Today we examine the signs.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Foundations of Greatness
2. Searching for the right signs (indicators of future greatness)
3. Focusing on the little picture

It's not the answers you get, but rather the questions you ask that determine your growth in life. On today's episode, we discuss three simple questions you can ask yourself to ensure growth.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to reframe doubt and fear
2. Simple way to improve what's already working
3. How to fill your head with the right thoughts before bed

The same spark that lights a cigarette can light a forest fire. By that logic, the same spark that lights a small goal can ignite a much larger dream. How big is your dream?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Having a Forest Fire size goal
2. Setting the correct environment for an idea to grow
3. How to be prepared for inspiration to strike
4. When to take action on a dream

The only true battle is the one between your ears. During a 10k run time trial in 90 degree weather yesterday, I had to fight that battle.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The ultimate test
2. Why distractions inhibit growth
3. How to rebound when things don't go your way
4. What you can learn while you're still in the race

Society is fine living in a land of mediocrity, if you listen to this podcast, then thankfully you are not one of those people. How can we continue to raise the bar and separate ourselves from the mediocre of the world? It starts by expecting more.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The minimum acceptable standard
2. Thinking two levels up
3. Setting new standards
4. How to become a leader

My brother showed me a picture of the bottom of his old running shoes (with 450 miles on them) versus the new pair he just got of the same shoe. It looked like two different shoes but reminded me that people don't see the work underneath, they just the results we get.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to gauge your work and progress
2. The importance of staying sharp and self-checkups
3. The best way to reach a goal

On a recent run I was pushing myself, gasping for air and my heart was beating out of my chest. Whereas normally I'd slow down, I asked myself the question, "What if this is how it's supposed to feel?" What if we've been shortchanging ourselves because of limiting believes and lies we've believed?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Detecting the limiting lies we believe
2. Drawing inspiration from others
3. Embracing the new "norm"