This is the first part of a three-part series on storytelling. This week, Ty focuses on the mindset of storytelling – what do stories do for people? Information is retained 500% better through stories than just given facts. Stories engage people's emotions and people move into action based on emotion – especially if the story pertains to the listener - connection over perfection. Join me for this series and see how stories can benefit you.

Ty sits down with connection expert, speaker and author Heather Younger to discuss connection and how it related to high performance. Heather discusses how to find the balance between empathy and drive by slowing down and co-creating a successful outcome. It's asking the right questions, going deeper, taking action and then closing the loop – using connection to create a high performance culture.

Ty shares the best three pieces of advice he ever received. 1. If you treat your business casually, you will become a casualty. 2. Never stop knocking doors. 3. Write the book for the reader, not the writer. All of these great pieces of advice can be applied to every aspect of your life. Listen and find out how they can help you.

My friend Ben Kjar joins me in the studio to discuss his upcoming documentary, Standout. Ben was born with Crouzons syndrome (a craniofacial anomaly), which caused his life to look a little different and he decided to make it different in the best way possible. Ben is inspiring and a true example of Redefining High Performance. Don't miss this episode and Ben's documentary, in theaters January 23rd.

I love the opportunity to reset, recalibrate, and redefine. As you begin your new year, let's take a minute to reflect on the last year and then let's make a plan for 2026. Find your one weighted focus for the year and let's find momentum and fulfillment.

Some stories don't just inspire you – they change you. Damon West went from being sentenced to 65 years in prison to becoming a best-selling author and keynote speaker impacting millions. Our conversation is honest, intense, and unforgettable. I can't wait for you to hear it.

Tis' the season of serving, but there is so much more to service than what you're giving. Research has shown that you come away a happier, more fulfilled person when you serve. It has a positive effect on our health and wellbeing. We also view those we see serve others as a leader. So let's remember that as we have opportunities to help out, service serves the server.

There is a mindset within the idea of adaptability that is crucial to high performance and that is "everything is figureoutable". When you believe that everything is figureoutable you shift from frustration to curiosity, you don't retreat, you regroup, you don't stall, you strategize. In this episode Ty tells the story of the ultimate example of this mindset, treasure hunter Mel Fischer and how he faced challenges with the mindset of "you may not have all the answers but you do have what it takes."

What happens when you interview a man who's redefined what the human body and mind can endure? This week on Redefining High Performance, I talk with my friend James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy, about the mindset behind doing the impossible. We dig into mental toughness, resilience, grit, identity, and the psychology of high performers. This conversation is gold.

Let's attack the myth of "more" and how that mentality is wrong. What takes you to the top is working "deeper" not just harder. At some point effort alone stops producing results. So how do we work deeper? Ty lays out the foundation for working deeper in this short episode. The real measure of success isn't how much you do but how deeply you do it. Let's step back and reflect on how we are showing up and focus on the depth.