Shark Theory

We underestimate our capacity and potential by an infinite amount. How do we change that and realize what we're capable of? For me, it's a decision to run an unaided, unsupported marathon by myself. The point is, we can only grow if we truly set the bar high and attack the goal.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of making time for yourself
2. How to find and push through your limits
3. The importance of being your own support group
4. How to fight negative self talk with gratitude

There's a misconception that being positive means you view the world as all sunshine and rainbows. There's also a belief that if you remain positive, negativity stays away from you. This is fundamentally untrue.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Accepting that Negativity is attracted to Your Light
2. What positivity really means
3. Why you owe it to the world to be positive
4. How to handle negativity

Our lives are filled with planners, calendars, and apps and various productivity tools to help us get on track. But what do we do when we're on track? How do we remain focused and stay on track when things are going our way?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of understanding everyone gets off track
2. How to create success parameters to keep you focused
3. Why "Wake up" Bumper checks are vital to success
4. The advantage of purposely getting off track

Valentine's Day is a celebration of Love where we offer shower our significant others with flowers, gifts, compliments and more. Sadly, it's one day only and the V-day hangover, aka "back to real life," sets in the next day. But what if we took that mentality and applied to ourselves, and applied it everyday?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of giving yourself lasting gifts
2. Why being selfish is selfless
3. Why loving yourself increases your capacity for others
4. The power of Self Gratitude

Society places extreme emphasis on "looks" and perceived perfection. However, the best opportunities in life come from seeing the beauty in people, situations, and circumstances before the rest of the world does.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Finding opportunity that others overlook or miss
2. How to convert "flaws" into strengths
3. Becoming indispensable to your market
4. How to create a Win-Win

Check out the company I drew inspiration for this episode from at https://www.imperfectfoods.com/

Society benefits by making you believe that who you are isn't good enough. If we can learn to see the beauty in ourselves, we gain clarity and confidence in pursuit of that which we wish to become.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to control your viewpoint of yourself
2. How to expose negative motives of others
3. Should you change certain aspects of yourself?
4. Embracing the power of your unique qualities

102 Million viewers tuned in to the Super Bowl to watch elite athletes live out their dreams. While the event is a great spectator sport, it offers clues as to how you can reach the pinnacle of your career or goals.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of playing until it's over
2. Why "odds" are overrated
3. How to stay focused in the down time
4. The difference in winners and losers

Have you ever asked yourself, "what does it take to become iconic?" Have you ever thought that you have what it takes to create a lasting legacy? There's lessons that can be learned from Michelangelo's famous Renaissance sculpture, "David," provides clues to how we can create iconic legacies ourselves.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Adding your own Twist
2. Protecting a dream while building
3. Why perfection is overrated
4. Ignoring Trends to build legacies

As mentioned, inspiration for this episode, came from my friend, owner and chief designer of Crown Control, Jamie Singer. Check her company out at https://www.crown-control.com/

What does it truly take to become champions in our lives, careers, and social circles? What is the foundation on which every lasting and worth victory stands upon?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to tell if you're REALLY winning in life
2. Why our definition of "Opportunist" is wrong
3. How to develop the Opportunism Skill
4. The Fallacy of Dreams

Baylor's new book, Opportunity Engineer, is available for pre-order. Get your copy now! https://www.baylorbarbee.com/opportunityengineer/

Maybe it's seasonal depression or perhaps you're in a rut but have you ever wondered how to get going when nothing is going right for you? We explore the answer to that question today.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. What we can learn from Marathon Dogs
2. The importance of surrounding yourself with Winners
3. The Success Minded Questions you need to ask
4. How to parlay the success of others into your own success