Shark Theory

One of my best friends, Andre Emmett, was shot and killed in front of his home on September 23rd. As a father of two beautiful little girls, a staple of the community and an allstar basketball player, Dre taught me a lot of life lessons.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of a miss in life
2. Why you should trust your instinct
3. Why you should "do it now"
4. How to show love and build communities

To learn more about Andre's "Dreams Really Exist Foundation," CLICK HERE

RIP DRE

We all have those periods in our lives where it seems like nothing is happening. If you're a go-getter, those times make you nervous because you feel your life isn't progressing. It's time to change our perspective on the nothing times.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of disappearing
2. Why it's not always the right time
3. How to appreciate free time
4. How to do something when nothing is happening
5. Maintaining momentum

At some point in our lives, we all need a helping hand. There is nothing to be ashamed of in asking for help, but the way you go about asking for it can determine the likelihood of receiving that much needed help.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to position yourself to receive help
2. How to increase your value
3. The correct way to ask for help
4. Who to help
5. The importance of returning the favor

Not everyone in your life wants to see you win. Unfortunately some people are so focused on being the victim that they're willing to sabotage the success of everyone around them to make sure they remain that way. Revoke their access to you.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to identify those who wish to remain "victims"
2. Why you shouldn't fight those "victims"
3. How to remove negativity from your life permanently
4. How to fill the vacancy

We live in an age predicated on amassing "followers." It's that very mindset of collecting people that inhibits growth and true impact. So what do we do to change that? Lead the leaders.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The danger of followers
2. The self-worth Trap
3. How to Lead the Leaders
4. Making the ultimate impact in life

I've caught myself watching a lot of Netflix documentaries lately, and while I don't usually watch TV, I found out why I didn't feel antsy in spending so much time in front of the TV. You can learn while you enjoy entertainment.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The importance of having a motive
2. How to retain information you learn
3. How to use other's success to your own benefit
4. The most important topic to research

On today's episode, we air the TED Talk recorded in April at the University of Louisiana-Monroe at TEDxULM. To watch the talk, "The Science of Opportunity," check it out here: https://youtu.be/uBg9tLtVslk

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to recognize the Lies we tell ourselves
2. How to set new foundations for growth
3. Why you should double down on your strengths instead of improving your weaknesses
4. What samurai swords can teach you about your gifts
5. How to find opportunity (hint: it's always a step closer than you think)

In the Serengeti, there are predators and prey, but when a wild animal's back is against the wall, it finds out how powerful it is... and so can you.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. The power in having your back against the wall
2. How to turn from prey to predator
3. The power of "starting over"
4. How to use the wall as leverage to attack life
5. The importance of modeling those you look up to

We can't ignore it, everyone's talking about it... Popeye's new chicken sandwich versus Chick-fil-a. Which is better? More importantly, what can we learn from the debate?

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. How to become the standard in your industry

2. The fallacy of following trends

3. Why you shouldn't worry about the competition

4. How to gain longevity and growth in your career

Have you ever done something that you previously feared? My whole life I feared camping, but I stepped outside my comfort zone and went. As a result, I learned some great lessons that i'll share with you today.

In this episode, we'll cover:

1. What are Fear-based expectations?
2. How to expand your horizons
3. The fastest way to get over a fear
4. The importance of disconnecting