Shark Theory

Most runners experience what's known as a "runner's high." Maybe I'm not fast enough to get that euphoria. But on a recent run I decided to find perspective in the things I don't enjoy.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to defeat mental monsters
2. An alternate look at what "winning" means
3. Preparing for the unexpected
4. The ultimate goal of life

Jerry Seinfeld released a hilarious new comedy called "23 hours to kill." He touched on the fact that we as a society are always in a hurry to get to the "next" thing. Today we discuss why that mindset prevents us from growing.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Why you should be where you are
2. How to overcome "dreamer" mentality
3. The most important question to ask yourself if you procrastinate
4. Why you should focus on the present if you aren't happy

We often confuse "doing more" with "spending more Time doing," and we're wrong. Doing more is about maximizing the time spent doing, not spending more time.

In this episode we'll cover:

1. Why you shouldn't work longer
2. Simple methods for learning from others
3. I importance of "do more" mindsets
4. The Periodic table of growth

When our electronics get bogged down, we reset them to restore them to maximum efficiency. Our lives work in a similar matter.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. A new perspective on Reset
2. How to move forward by stepping back
3. Developing an Exploration mindset
4. A checklist of areas to reset

Special thanks to E. Solis for the topic

I love challenges that make me prioritize my health and give me a goal to strive toward. I also understand the increased levels of stress that many face as we attempt to rebuild our lives, businesses, and careers after COVID. Mental health is an issue for us all. With my new challenge, I aim to help you strengthen your Mindset through a physical challenge.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. What is the Wintality 150?
2. What is the weight of stress?
3. How shifting our focus to others can save our lives
4. Why you must set difficult goals

Visit https://baylorbarbee.com/Wintality150 for more information and a free downloadable mileage tracker. Use #Wintality150 if you do this challenge. I'll be giving out random prizes all month to participants.

When the quarantine first started, the shelves at stores were empty. Anxious patrons waited for the shelves to be stocked and inventory to be back in supply. We think about inventory at stores, but how often do we take inventory on our own lives?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Why being selfish is the best way to be selfless
2. Running supply chain management on yourself
3. Stocking the isles of the greatest store - you
4. How to leave a legacy

Special thanks to E. Solis for the collaboration on today's topic.

Conflict is bad...or is it? Have you ever stopped to think that there are valuable lessons that can be learned from conflict and the main source or the argument usually isn't what you believe it is?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The underlying motive behind conflict
2. Winning by losing arguments
3. The Four types of conflict resolution
4. The scoreboard for conflicts

We admire the beauty of roses but do we ever ask ourselves, "Why do roses have thorns?" They have thorns for two very important reasons and those reasons are the key to succeeding in life.

In this episode, we'll cover the following:

1. Identifying your thorns (and why they are important)
2. How to sharpen the skills that others despise
3. How to have growth-minded thorns
4. The importance of becoming a rose

This weekend I ran into a lady who was down on her luck, most likely homeless. She wanted something I had but rather than ask for a handout, she tried to bring value of her own. If only we all shared that mindset.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The law of reciprocity
2. Why you have to know what you want
3. Taking inventory of what you can give
4. How to win by giving more than you get

Years ago my mom asked me to help her plant tulips. I thought it'd be as simple as sprinkling some seeds in the dirt and covering them up. Boy was I wrong. However, I learned some lessons from gardening that day that can be applied to growth and success in life.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of visualizing the garden
2. Why you must immerse yourself in your craft
3. How to avoid getting lost
4. The waiting game