Shark Theory

We all reminisce and often think about "the good ol days." But what if I told you that hindsight isn't 20/20 and neither is your current reality? You don't view the world as it is/was, you view it how you were/are. Science backs this.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Why your memory lies to you
2. The brains process to form thought
3. The "important/unimportant" fallacy
4. How to get in the driver's seat of your own life

We all have areas of our lives we falsely believe "this is how I am." Whether it's the inability to wake up early, stay healthy, reach financial goals or positions in a company, we all have limiting beliefs. How do we break through those beliefs?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. What types of Beliefs should be challenged
2. How to be open to change
3. Playing the "Positive What if" Game
4. Getting Input from someone who's where you want to be

Last night, the first part of the "Last Dance," a 10 part docuseries on Michael Jordan's 97-98 Championship Bulls team aired on ESPN. The documentary chronicled the battles behind the scenes as the bulls looked to win another championship. 24 years later we're just now learning about what they had to endure. We're all fighting battles others don't know about.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Keeping naysayers out of your lockeroom
2. How to address the elephant in the room
3. The extra hurdles of success
4. How to use silent wars to your advantage

There's life lessons in everything. While "socially distancing" and waiting in line at Starbucks for my coffee yesterday, I learned a few lessons on what it takes to be successful.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Why Versatility is the key to upward growth
2. How to be available
3. The most underrated secret to finding opportunity
4. Enjoying the rewards of life

Have you ever sat there and felt completely uninspired and as a result the task you were performing seemed far more difficult than it should? The reason is often that when you have no purpose attached to your action or no go or result you're after, you get lost.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Viewing Goals as Checkpoints not Finish Lines
2. Setting Mile Markers to evaluate progress
3. The danger of living uninspired
4. Why you should enjoy the race of life

As an author, the hardest chapter to write is the final chapter. However, knowing that you want to write helps frame the whole book. The same concept can be applied to life. If you know how you want it to end, you can write the best story.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of maximizing Today
2. How to inspire others with vision
3. Attaining Peace

We all have a breaking point, but do we all understand that perhaps breaking points are necessary? There is power in a break.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The misconception of breaking points
2. How to break through not break down
3. The different type of breaking points
4. Why some things need to remain broken
5. The importance of shutting the door behind you

Yesterday was the two year anniversary of Shark Theory. I appreciate all the support. On today's episode, I list some of the lessons I've learned from two years of creating these episodes that you can apply to any endeavor.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Start now. Figure it out later.
2. Finding what works for you
3. Getting the right feedback
4. Grow through consistency
5. The impact of being proud of your work

We all remember the classic nursery rhyme, "the Itsy bitsy spider," about a spider determined to make it up the storm drain. In a current environment that has "washed many of us out," the itsy bitsy spider mindset is what we need to embody to stay strong during these current challenges we face.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Developing a Spout Vision
2. Turning Adversity into Allies
3. Start Over, Start Often
4. Embracing Who You Are

Special Thanks to Zara Sloan Emmett for singing the Itsy Bitsy Spider on today's episode.

#RIPDRE

Before every boxing bout, the referee brings both boxers to the center of the ring and issues this command - "Protect Yourself at All Times." This isn't just true in boxing, it's also vital for success in life.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Why being selfish is the ultimate way to be selfless
2. Why you shouldn't enter fights you can't win
3. The importance of a solid support system and foundation
4. The best way to help others