Shark Theory

Black Friday often means early mornings, large crowds, and great deals. But what if we applied the "Black Friday Mindset" to our current and future goals?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of knowing what you want
2. How Game planning saves time
3. "Doorbuster" your way to success
4. Acknowledging Competition
5. Why you shouldn't aim past your goals

With only about 5 weeks left in the decade, many of us are faced with two options... limp into 2019 with toxicity in our lives or start over. Starting over is often the choice that can get us to our goals quicker. As my good friend Jenna says, "sometimes you gotta run yourself into the ground in order to refocus."

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Why "Square One" is a good place to be
2. How to Avoid the Shame Spiral
3. The Power of Letting Go
4. How to Build on New Foundations

Have you ever notice how those that tell you to "be realistic" are those who have given up in their own lives? Success requires a healthy level of delusion; the ability to see possibility and work to create it.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Why "Realistic" is a Profanity of Success
2. How to Develop a Healthy Level of Delusion
3. Changing from a "can't" to a "how to" mindset
4. The importance of taking Action

We all love daylight savings time because of the "Extra" hour. But if we don't maximize that hour, is it really a benefit? Today's episode explores how we should manage the "extra" in life.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Why you should anticipate the "extra" in life
2. How to Plan for the extras
3. How to maximize, and utilize the extra
4. Why you should take advantage of the extra in life

As the season and temperatures change, I ask myself, "What is the best way to cope with change?" Change is inevitable, but how we react to it often dictates the direction our lives go. During a surfing lesson a few years back, I found the best way to adapt to change.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• How to identify opportunity
• Positioning yourself for success
• The importance of being in front not on top
• How to win with less effort
• Staying focused on your ultimate goal

Wars are often started over countries trying to protect their borders...their boundaries. To reach our pinnacle, we must set and protect boundaries in all facets of our lives as well.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The role instinct plays in boundaries
2. The 3 types of walls people put up (and which one is best for you)
3. How to set boundaries

The Video Game Franchise "Call of Duty" has sold over 300 million copies and has generated over $15 Billion dollars. But what can we learn from CoD about becoming an epic franchise in our own lives?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of consistency and quality
2. How to add to a winning formula
3. How feedback loops can offer sustainability and growth

During a charity walk this weekend for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation called "Free to Breathe," I realized just how fast we move in life and why we miss out on the best parts of life as a result.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. Being aware of the cognitive dissonance in our lives
2. The importance of slowing down
3. Avoiding taking things for granted
4. Finding joy in the little things

Have you ever uttered to yourself, "man, where did the time go?" If we aren't budgeting our time to ensure we are getting the most "bang for our buck," we are throwing away our most valuable asset.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to budget the hours in your day 2. Evaluating your time options to find the highest ROI 3. How to maximize hours spent

Loss and Tragedy affect us on. Sometimes we feel guilty for "moving on," but remaining stagnant is a surefire way to despair and depression. In this 100th episode of Shark Theory, we look at how to go about moving on.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to progress when you're depressed
2. The value of a support system
3. "moving on WITH" not moving on FROM
4. How to carry on a legacy

I sincerely thank you for listening if you've listened to any of the previous 100 episodes. It's time to take it up a notch.