Compete Every Day

Living Your PRISE Life with Dr. Paul Arciero

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

It’s the day-by-day and moment-by-moment changes you make that will ultimately shape your future outcomes.

That’s the key message from this week’s guest, Dr. Paul Arciero. Years of study and research led him to create the PRISE lifestyle, which is based on living a healthy and whole life.

What you eat and how you move and use your body shape the way you live in the world. They influence your emotional and mental wellbeing and even how you interact with the people closest to you. It can be tough to change the habits you have to get on track to living well.

That’s why it’s important to figure out what value being healthy has for you. Defining its worth and meaning can help you get into the right mindset to change your habits and start living up to your full potential.

What You’ll Learn:

Focus on nutrition
Practice an active lifestyle
Pay attention to emotional wellbeing
Make daily changes for long-term outcomes
Define the value of healthy living

Win the Next Possession

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Times are tough for everyone right now. We’ve had to change our schedules, start working from home or putting in extra hours, and some of us have lost jobs or wages. But even if the challenges are great, the opportunities to overcome them are even greater, if you put your mind to it.

This week on the Compete Every Day podcast, host Jake Thompson talks about hitting the reset button and committing yourself to winning tomorrow’s possession.

When you are emotionally exhausted or mentally done, it can be easy to get stuck on repeat in your head, playing the negatives over and over again. But that’s counterproductive. The past is the past and it can’t be changed.

What you do have the power to control is how you enter the next day. Will it be on the right foot and with a positive attitude? If you had a bad day, shake it off and win tomorrow. The power is in your hands.

What You’ll Learn:

Practice the midnight rule
Recognize when you need to hit the reset button
Be present in the given moment
Focus on what you can control
Try, even if you may fail

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The Importance of Integrity & Rising From Every Fall with Leigh Steinberg

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

We all have a responsibility to ourselves and others. It’s up to us to put our best foot forward and do what we can to live good lives, both internally and externally.

This week, legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg shares stories of resilience and responsibility and talks about how to use the power and esteem of sports to make change in the world.

Steinberg says it’s important to maintain a sense of hope for the future, and to strive for self-awareness. It can be challenging to look past your current situation and recognize what you have to offer. Likewise, it can be easy to forget the ability you have to make a difference. But by being authentic as you walk through life and never forgetting to feel appreciation for what you have, you can live a life guided by your values and help others along the way.

What You’ll Learn:

Find hope in difficult times
Work on building self-awareness
Be transparent and authentic
See players and people holistically
Always have a sense of appreciation

Connect with Leigh & his team at steinbergsports.com.

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Planting Seeds in This Storm

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

What if the hardest time in your life was actually the necessary setback you needed to use as a stepping stone to create an even better path that you’d ever imagined?

I posted this question last week on my personal Facebook page and the responses are some of the most powerful stories I’ve ever read. Click here to read them all.

What if you embraced the mindset that in the midst of this storm, you’re going to plant seeds that will harvest into an even better path down the road?

What if instead of seeing challenges as the end of your story, you saw it as the end of a chapter – and the beginning of a better one?

The decision on how you see this storm is 100% up to you. Choose the perspective of a Competitor.

Fear, Shame, & High Achievers with Caleb Campbell

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

You are enough. To come to a place where you’re living in contentment, you have to practice radical self-acceptance. That means facing and accepting the things that scare you — all the niggling feelings of inadequacy and self-judgment — and learning to love who you are right here, right now.

This week, U.S. Army lieutenant and former NFL player Caleb Campbell talks about the power of transformation. It comes down to shifting from having fear as a motivator, to being motivated by love.

What You’ll Learn:

Open yourself to personal transformation
Practice radical acceptance in the here and now
Have the courage to face fear
Move from willpower to willingness
Remember that you are enough

Follow Caleb on Instagram at @caleb_campbell & check out his podcast, Kara & Caleb, on iTunes here.

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BONUS: Are You a Thermometer or Thermostat?

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Every day is a choice of who we will be.⁣ ⁣Will we allow the outside world & other people determine our controllables?⁣ ⁣

Or will be Competitors who control our controllables & do the best with what we’ve got?⁣ ⁣

On this quick BONUS episode of the Compete Every Day Podcast, Jake reminds you that TODAY is the day YOU have to decide if you’ll live as a thermometer or step up as a leader and be a thermostat. #CompeteEveryDay

Culture Breeds Excellence with Kevin Deshazo

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Teams reflect the nature of their leaders. If a leader lacks confidence, determination and direction, so will their team. That’s why it’s critical to develop your leadership skills if you want to help bring yourself and those around you up to the next level.

This week, we hear from author, speaker, and consultant Kevin DeShazo on the power of leadership and how good managers guide their teams to the future, while poor ones fall behind.

What You'll Learn:

Respect the power of social media
Grow healthy leaders for healthy teams
Have open conversations about mental health
Initiate conversations to build trust
Cultivate psychological safety with your team

Click here to order Kevin's book Leadership Interrupted.

Support the show by using the code PODCAST for 15% off any order at CompeteEveryDay.com

Join the Compete community on Facebook here.

A Competitor Will Do What They Can

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000

We have a lot of uncertainty in the world today. It’s a scary and frustrating time for all of us.

In the midst of the chaos lies an opportunity for leaders to set the example and show the way. On today’s episode, Jake talks about the importance of embracing the mindset “Do what you can until you can do what you want” and the opportunity that every Competitor needs to step up to seize this week.

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How Competitors MAKE Time with John Zeratsky

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:30:00 +0000

No one has the time. We have to make the time. If we aren’t intentional about how we set up our days, it’s easy to lose focus and get caught up in distractions.

Then, at the end of the day, we find we haven’t met our goals. And by the end of the week, we’re struggling to keep our head above water and make it to the weekend.

On this episode, author and speaker John Zeratsky shares tips and tricks for making time and keeping ourselves on track.

What You’ll Learn:

Start the day by choosing a highlight
Reconfigure your environment to help you focus
Take care of your body to bring your best energy
Reflect and make adjustments to your day
Set expectations based on your values and worth

Click here to order John's book Make Time.

Support the show by using code PODCAST for 15% off any order at CompeteEveryDay.com.

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Competitors Rack Their Weights

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Leaders don’t pass the buck to someone else. They take responsibility for their actions and decisions and work to change them in the future if they need improvement. Owning your choices is an integral part of learning what you have control over in your own life.

By understanding that you play a part in creating the situation you’re in, you can take action to change that situation and improve your decision-making.

If you don’t take responsibility, it’s easy instead to take a backseat in your own life and become a follower, rather than a leader. So, each and every day, remember that it starts with you.

What You’ll Learn:

Own your decisions
Identify what is within your control to change
Work to fix your own problems
Don’t neglect the small tasks
Acknowledge the path that got you here

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Goal Crushing with Gym Gypsy Founder Vanessa Bennington

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Your past doesn’t have to define you. Every day, you have the power to choose how you want to show up and what person you want to be. This week, athlete and Gym Gypsy founder Vanessa Bennington talks about the transformative power of self-reflection, journaling, and changing daily habits to break your own mold.

All through high school and into her 20s, Bennington struggled with an eating disorder. She was trying to beat her genes and stay fit as an adult -- but was doing it in a dangerous and self-destructive way. Then, she found CrossFit and started journaling every day. Now, she owns her own company which makes a line of fitness and life journals, so others can use writing to change their circumstances.

What You’ll Learn:

Be tenacious in pursuing your goals
Figure out what hasn’t worked in the past
Identify your excuses in order to quit them
Don’t let failure be the end
Remember your history doesn’t have to define you

Check out Gym Gypsy at their website: https://gym-gypsy.com/

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How Competitors Excel Under Pressure

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:34:07 +0000

Competitors SHINE when the stakes are highest.⁣

Jake shares what it means to be “clutch” in high-pressure situations and how leaders train themselves to perform at their best when the pressure is highest.

You’ll learn:

The three keys to prepare for your high-pressure moment
What five things you have 100% control of – and need to do in every big moment.
Why pressure is actually a privilege
How you can train yourself to perform at your best under pressure.

Mentioned in this episode:

Podcast episode: How to Build Your Positive Self Talk

When You Prepare:

Get quality repetitions in
Practice visualization
Build your positive self-talk

When You Perform:

Control your breathing
Trust your preparation
Be your own cheerleader – talk to yourself!
View the moment as an opportunity to thrive – it’s a privilege
Act as if you’ve been there

Overcoming Life's Physical & Mental Challenges with Dog Musher Katherine Keith

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Nobody is born with mental or physical grit. It’s something you develop over time, by facing challenging situations and making it through to the other side.

This week, dog musher and author Katherine Keith talks about overcoming grief and loss and the importance of grit. She’s successfully competed in both the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod, two of the most difficult long-distance dog races in the world.

Both races saw Keith and her dog team venture 1,000 miles deep into the Alaskan and Canadian wilderness in the bitter cold of winter. The hardships on the trail pushed her past her breaking point, but also helped her build the mental strength to keep going, mile after mile, to the finish line.

What You’ll Learn:

Remember to fully engage with life
Fight your way back from a loss
Develop mental grit to push through obstacles
Spend time in nature to build health and happiness
Look outside yourself for inspiration and motivation

Order Katherine's book Epic Solitude here.

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Winning as an Underdog in Life with JJ Birden

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 06:30:00 +0000

In spite of the challenges, you have the power to succeed. You just have to get into the right headspace to use your speed bumps as stepping stones that will take you where you want to go.

This week, author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and former NFL player J. J. Birden shares his stories of dealing with change and using a positive mindset to make the most of life’s curve balls.

Throughout his life and career, J. J. Birden has dealt with his fair share of setbacks. In sports, he’s overcome injuries and fought his way from bottom to top among the best. He’s also stepped up in his personal life, bringing his five nieces and nephews into his family when they fell on hard times.

At any of those moments, he could have given in and been overwhelmed by the difficulty of the situation facing him. But instead, he made the choice to put in the work to achieve the outcome he wanted. All decisions take you up or down, he says. It’s about having the mental fortitude and positive attitude to make the right choice when it’s in front of you.

What You’ll Learn:

Embrace the power of positive thinking
Get into the right mindset for change
Don’t be complacent with where you’re at
Develop a personal game plan
Reframe challenges as opportunities

Order JJ's Book When Opportunity Knocks here.

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Setting Expectations in Fitness & Life with Chase Ingraham

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Trying something outside your comfort zone doesn’t mean you’re setting yourself up for failure. It means you’re setting yourself up to learn something new, which is how you improve as an athlete, entrepreneur, and person.

But even though many people still fear taking that step, it’s critical to push your limits in order to grow. That’s why week’s guest, CrossFit athlete and coach Chase Ingraham, encourages everyone to “dive into the unknown.”

Getting the courage to take the plunge comes down to managing your expectations, being realistic about the challenges you’re facing, and shifting your narrative. Rather than focusing on your small achievements and stopping there, Ingraham says, when you’ve reached a small goal, move the goalpost. If it’s tough at first, that’s OK.

Over time, trying new or difficult things builds your confidence that no matter what happens, it’s not going to be as bad as you think. And with that knowledge, you open yourself up to letting go of control and seeing how much you can truly achieve.

What You’ll Learn:

Set realistic expectations
Practice honesty with coaches and athletes
Lift up those around you
Acknowledge the challenges you’re facing
Use competition to inspire you

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Creating Your Best Life with Best Self CoFounder Cathryn Lavery

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Find out how you can WIN a free SELF Journal from BestSelf Co.

Owning your purpose is what helps you become your best self. Cathryn Lavery, co-founder of BestSelf Co., helps people meet their goals through support, inspiration, and organizational tools. This week, Lavery shares her story of how making major changes in her own life ultimately led to the creation of a successful business and a more holistic worldview.

It can be a challenge to reach the goals you set for yourself, especially if you’re not quite sure why you’ve committed to them or you don’t know how you need to get there. It’s important to understand the investment you have in your goals and have a clear path to meeting them.

What You’ll Learn:

Manage your time for success
Set incremental milestones toward a larger goal
Know why you’re committing to a goal
Make daily habits non-negotiable
Develop accountability relationships

Order your Best Self Journal here. Use code COMPETE today through the end of February 2020 for a special savings at checkout!

To be eligible for our random winner giveaway, you must:

Follow @BestSelfCo on Instagram here
Follow @JakeThompsonSpeaks on Instagram here
DM Jake or email us at Podcast@CompeteEveryDay.com what ONE goal you're going to use the SELF Journal to crush this quarter!

The Most Successful Competitors Still Lose

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:30:00 +0000

The best ever still fell short.

The cowardly may never lose – and they’ll never win – but is that the life we really want?

Failure happens on the way to any goal of importance. The best to ever play / work / create have fallen short of their intended mark. It’s through those missteps that they found the key lessons needed to bridge the gap between their current position and victory.

In this bonus episode, Jake challenges listeners to risk failure and compete, because greatness is about enduring the flames of failure and still pressing onward. It’s about being sharpened by the challenges of life and not giving up.

Be Brave & Do Epic Things with Sonya Looney

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Even when it’s freezing cold outside and she’s seven months pregnant, Sonya Looney is still on her mountain bike, pedaling hard to reach the finish line.

Staying on track is critical for Looney, especially as she’s someone who has switched tracks a lot to follow her passions. She’s worked in marketing and communications, studied engineering, and is a high-performance athlete, podcaster, public speaker, blogger, and entrepreneur.

When she was first racing, she found herself facing a critical question. Should she quit because she wasn’t the best yet or find grit and determination and learn how to get there? She chose to persevere.

This week, she shares tips on how to develop a strong growth mindset to keep going even when it gets tough and uncertainty reigns.

What You’ll Learn:

Visualize your goals to stay on track
Seek out people who inspire you
Don’t be afraid to fail publicly
Learn how to manage time and expectations
Be open to uncertainty

*Connect with the Compete Every Day community here.

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How to Kill Your “Just In Case” Excuse

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Do you have one of those “just in case” excuses in your back pocket?⁣ ⁣

We fool ourselves into believing that we can reach our goals if we continue to cling them. ⁣ We can keep our excuses or we can reach our goals.

But we can’t do both.⁣

Listen to this new episode as Jake Thompson share’s the five steps that you can take to cut loose your “just in case” excuse because you just DON’T NEED IT.⁣

Kill your excuses to raise bigger results in 2020. Compete Every Day.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

Join the Compete Every Day community here.

Train Yourself to Break the Impossible with Joel Runyon

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 06:30:00 +0000

How you do anything is how you do everything. That’s one of Joel Runyon’s guiding principles in life.

This week, Runyon shares his story of going from living in his parents’ basement and being jobless to founding Impossible and becoming the youngest person to run ultra marathons on every continent. It all started with singling out one goal on his list and seeing it through to completion.

A lot of people have a tendency to sabotage themselves before they even begin. That comes from getting stuck in your own head. Once you recognize how your mind is setting your limitations, you can move past them, like Runyon did. Then, you can do the things you used to think were impossible.

What You’ll Learn:

Finish what you start
Seek out mental challenges to overcome
Choose one goal to start working toward
Don’t self-sabotage before you begin
Make the decision not to go quietly

Connect with Joel & the Impossible team at ImpossibleHQ.com.

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How to Make This Year Your Best Year

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:30:00 +0000

You may believe that vision board party is going to help you make this year better than last, but it won’t if you only create the board and then store it away in a drawer, closet, or the back of your car.

Successful people don’t bring their vision to life by simply thinking about manifesting it – they commit to a plan of action to create it. In order to make 2020 your best year yet, you must take very specific steps this year. Steps that require intentional action on your part to create the change this year that last year lacked.

Your intentional plan of attack must be able to keep you present in the current moment, while continuously building momentum toward your desired outcome. On this week’s new podcast episode, Jake shares the five steps you can take to making this year your best year.

Hint: It will require some work on your end because no one “just magically” has their best year. They compete for it.

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Be Addicted to Bettering Yourself

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Some addictions can actually help you create the life you want. On this new Compete Every Day podcast episode, Jake shares the inspirational thinking behind our newest release and how answering one single question can change your career, health, & life.

Drawing on his experiences with his own addictive personality, Jake shares how his past (consuming) focus on his health & fitness needed to be translated toward areas outside of the gym in order to achieve his best life.

And how you can too.

Listen & Learn how you can:

Use this mindset to build a growth mindset outside of physical fitness
Change your career one day at a time
Implement a process in your life in a way that actually allows you the chance to make a monumental change.

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What Matters Most?

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:20:48 +0000

What’s the most important thing to you, popularity or progress?

You can care about looking perfect. You can focus on winning the approval of strangers online. You can invest your time into making sure every “t” is crossed and “i” dotted in everything you do before you start.

Or you can care only about getting better.

On this bonus Compete Every Day podcast episode, Jake dives into the importance of our focus, our daily progress, and why the attention most people crave would be given if they just focused on doing the work to get better.

How to be an Uncommon Competitor with Scott Savor

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Leadership development is the name of the game in this day and age. While there are many followers out there, there’s a dearth of driven and successful leaders. This week, we hear from performance coach and keynote speaker Scott Savor about getting on the path to leadership in your own life.

Whether you’re an athlete or part of a company, or just an individual seeking to better yourself this year, there are some practical steps you can take to develop your own leadership qualities. Learning and studying are important for personal development, but at the end of the day, it’s the action you take that will get you there.

What You’ll Learn:

Build evergreen skill sets
Be self-directed and self-motivated
Practice daily gratitude
Develop intentional habits
Take action rather than playing it safe

Follow Scott on Twitter at @ScottSavor or grab his bok Uncommon Competitor: One-Day Contracts on Amazon.

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Your Excuses Don't Matter, Here's how to Get Rid of Them

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 06:30:00 +0000

The new year is a chance for a fresh start. It’s a time to build healthy habits to replace old bad ones and a time to take responsibility for getting where you want to go in 2020.

Part of making it to your own finish line is getting rid of the excuses that have held you back until now. Excuses keep you in your comfort zone and prevent you from pushing your limits. They’re a recipe for failed potential.

Want to make 2020 your best year yet? It all starts right now.

What You’ll Learn:

Identify your excuses
Ask yourself why you’re making those excuses
Surround yourself with people who will push you
Stop playing the comparison game
Create healthy habits to replace them

Join the CED January Challenge here.

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How to Go 366-0 in 2020

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Start a brand new year by learning the gameplan for how you can go undefeated and make 2020 your best year yet.

Jake shares his daily “Three Yards & a Cloud of Dust” formula for focusing on only the most important tasks, blocking out everything else, and having a clear process for taking action on the steps that *actually* move the needle in his career and life.

Connect with Jake on Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks or LinkedIn

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Cassie Weaver, Mental Performance & Volleyball Coach

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:42:20 +0000

As a lifelong athlete, Cassie Weaver learned from an early age the importance of mental toughness. Even before she had words to describe it, she was working to build it.

Now a volleyball & mental performance coach, Weaver shares tips for developing resiliency and staying on top of your game through whatever transitions you face in sports, business, and life. It’s becoming more common for top athletes to seek out help and guidance from mental performance coaches and sports psychologists than in the past - allowing them more opportunities for growth. Learning to be strong — physically, emotionally, and mentally — can give you the edge you need to reach your fullest potential.

What You’ll Learn:

Challenge yourself to be mentally tough
Identify what’s between you and your best performance
Connection is just as important as knowledge
Follow current research and science to stay on top of your game
Maintain a positive attitude, even through stress

Mentions:

On this week’s episode, Jake and Cassie mentioned The Way of the Seal: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Succeed and Lea d by Mark Divine and Simon Sinek’s “Performance vs. Trust” video and The Infinite Game book.

Connect:

You can follow Cassie Weaver on Twitter @cassie_weaves and get in touch with her via email at cassie@mentallystrongconsulting.com.

Connect with Jake on LinkedIn here or Twitter @JakeAThompson or Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks

Entrepreneurship, Growth, & Work/Life Balance with Caffeine & Kilos co-founder Danny Lehr

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 06:30:00 +0000

There’s no one way that works for everyone. It’s up to you to find out the best way for you to reach your goals and stick to it, even when times are tough.

This week, Danny Lehr, gym owner and co-founder of Caffeine and Kilos, joins the show to share his journey from athlete to entrepreneur and the challenges of finding his groove while pursuing new endeavors (like climbing Mount Whitney).

What You’ll Learn:

Develop a system that works for you
Stay consistent with practicing healthy habits
Try something new even if you might not be good at it
Bring expectations and reality into alignment and balance
Know what your goals are

Connect with Danny on his website DannyLehr.com or on Instagram @Danny_Lehr

Join the Compete Every Day community on Facebook here.

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How To Build Your Positive Self-Talk

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Many of us struggle with the crucial mental skill of positive self-talk.⁣ ⁣

We talk to ourselves worse than the online trolls could ever imagine doing.⁣ ⁣ But it’s not because we were born without some special talent to be positive. Instead, it’s because we haven’t grown it.⁣

Just like building our physical muscles in the gym requires repetition and sometimes, discomfort getting under a heavier weight, we can only build our positive mental skill of self-talk one (sometimes uncomfortable) repetition at a time.⁣

On this week's show, I share how the steps you can take to build positive self-talk and make sure your biggest cheerleader lives between your ears instead of your worst enemy.⁣

Connect with Jake here on Instagram or LinkedIn

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Mental Performance, Endurance Sports, & How Bad Do You Want It with Matt Fitzgerald

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 06:30:00 +0000

If there’s one thing every athlete understands, it’s that fear can hold you back. When you find yourself avoiding practices or a challenge at work out of fear, make overcoming it your goal.

This week, author and endurance athlete Matt Fitzgerald shares his story of developing a growth mindset and using his fear to push him to reach his potential.

Fitzgerald says it wasn’t the pressure to succeed that got to him mentally; it was a fear of the suffering it would take to get there. The runs were hard, the races harder, and he had to find a way of shifting how he thought about that path in order to cross the finish line.

Instead of having that suffering — his fear — be a means to an end, he made it the goal itself. He decided he would only consider a race or a run successful if he gave it his all and ended on empty. It didn’t matter if he won or lost, just that he tried his hardest.

What You’ll Learn:

Make overcoming your fear the goal
Shake off the bad practices
Practice conscious intentionality
Have a growth mindset and recognize the value of challenges
Win the mental battle first

Follow Matt's work on his website: http://mattfitzgerald.org/

Order his book How Bad Do You Want It on Amazon here.

Paige Tonz, If Only I’d Known Then

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Am I good enough? Do I have enough experience to succeed? Do I deserve this opportunity? Are others better than me? These are the nagging questions that follow imposter syndrome — or a feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt even after success.

This week, mental performance coach Paige Tonz talks about overcoming imposter syndrome and coming into confidence and success both on the field and off.

In her work, Tonz helps girls discover their inner motivation at a time in their lives when a lot is changing and they’re only starting to understand their own potential and what it takes to reach it.

She helps them learn to skip the roadblocks that she encountered in her own life, in order to set them on a good path as they come into their own. It all comes down to mindset, accountability, and self-confidence, which are useful tools at any stage of life.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Focus on what you can control, not what you can’t
Set aside distractions
Cultivate intrinsic motivation
Practice accountability with your actions
Push through imposter syndrome

Follow Paige's work on Instagram @PaigeTonz

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Tyler Johnson, Elevate Your Mindset

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Sometimes, the unexpected happens. You might have a bad play or a bad day at work. It’s important to learn how to readjust and refocus when things don’t go the way you wanted them to. It’s also crucial to reevaluate the routines you have every once in a while and make sure they’re still working for you.

Maybe you need to mix things up to get the most out of your day. This week, Tyler Johnson talks about how to educate, elevate, and rejuvenate your routines to live, work, and play to the max.

It starts with confidence in yourself, he says. By building off your core values, you can center yourself in strength and be able to jump right into the middle of opportunities — or compensate for setbacks — as they arise. With that confidence, you can approach situations with a good attitude, ready to learn, and put that knowledge into practice in your everyday life.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Refocus after setbacks
Be intentional and consistent in teaching moments
Don’t expend energy in a wasteful way
Create daily and weekly momentum
Rejuvenate your routine

Follow Tyler on Instagram at @elev8educ8rejuvan8

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Quit Chasing Your Bad Investment

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Research has shown people are more likely to keep doing something they don’t enjoy in order to justify the investment of time and money they’ve already poured into it. That’s called the sunk cost mindset and this week learn how we can quit the bad cycles, get out of the quicksand, and start doing what we really want to do.

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Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman, Overcoming Challenges to Constantly Learn

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:30:00 +0000

If there’s one thing Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman is no stranger to, it’s transitions. He’s been a wrestler, a professional UFC fighter, and a Spanish teacher and is now a published author, motivational speaker, and podcaster.

Throughout his life, he’s found ways of putting his strengths to good use across many platforms, enabling him to transition from one path to another while carrying his best characteristics with him the whole way.

This week, Brenneman shares tips on becoming a tough and diligent lifelong learner. It’s about maintaining curiosity and having the perseverance to seek out new information. Brenneman’s view is that learning gets you what you want.

With so much information available these days, it’s possible to gain new skills and knowledge very quickly.

If you want to do something, Brenneman says, go out and find a way to do it. The world is full of opportunities; it’s up to you to take advantage of them.

What You’ll Learn:

Listen when people you trust and respect challenge your ideas
Recognize your strengths and build upon them
Find ways to utilize your skill sets across platforms
Question your preconceived notions
Work to build self-awareness

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Make Adjustments - Not Excuses

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 05:30:00 +0000

It doesn’t matter if your year began great or got off to a poor start. What matters is how you end it.

This week, Jake discusses the importance of making halftime adjustments -- tweaks to your behavior, habits, and mental space to help you finish strong and start off next year where you want to be.

You have to build a winning mindset and to do that, it’s important to stop making excuses. It takes a commitment to being honest with yourself and having the dedication you need to make the halftime adjustments in your own life to end on top.

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Joe Ferraro, 1% Better Every Day

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Podcaster and teacher Joe Ferraro strives to become a little bit wiser and a little bit better each and every day.

This week, he shares tips on seeing the big picture and working diligently and consistently to reach your goals. It comes down to intentionality, transparency, and commitment.

Part of teaching others is helping them build an investment in the time you have together. If they can feel your passion for the work and see your commitment to them and their time, you can earn their interest.

What You’ll Learn:

Live with intentionality
Improve mindset, language, and behavior every day
Develop a big picture mindset
Involve kids in your processes so they learn by doing
Show students you are passionate and committed

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Hannah Huesman, MLB Mental Performance Coach

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:30:00 +0000

If there’s one message Hannah Huesman wants to share, it’s how important it is to be proactive, rather than reactive, when it comes to building mental skills and health.

Hannah is the mental performance coach for the Philadelphia Phillies and on this week’s show, she shares tips for gaining self-awareness and not getting negatively stuck in your own head.

Discover how doing daily mental check-ins and incorporating thoughtfulness and mindfulness in our everyday lives, we can work to be actively self-aware and evaluate our situations more accurately, which will lead to greater happiness down the road.

What You’ll Learn:

Do mental check-ins every day
Practice mental workouts along with physical ones
Evaluate your self-evaluation
Understand the importance of mental health and happiness
Be aware of inherent negative bias

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Dennys Lozada, Been There, Going Back to Make a Difference

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Sometimes you need to refocus to follow your true calling. That’s at the heart of the message from this week’s guest, Nike Master Trainer, athlete, and personal coach Dennys Lozada. After years working in the corporate world, Lozada gave up stability to return to his athletic roots and pursue his true passion as a personal trainer.

Through each challenge, Lozada has found moments to learn and grow. He uses those lessons to guide his work today with the adults and kids he trains.

Listen to this inspiring conversation and you'll learn:

Use challenges as opportunities to build character
Connect with youth where they are
Focus on fitness, not aesthetics
Build your career from the ground up
Give your passion your all

Connect with Dennys on Instagram @fftstrong

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Cody Royle, Thinking Outside the Box

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Discovering your own competitive advantage is at the heart of this week’s conversation with author and podcaster Cody Royle. His book, Where Others Won’t: Taking People Innovation from the Locker Room into the Boardroom, delves deep into lessons from teams around the world on leadership theory, group dynamics, and talent optimization. This week, he shares what he’s learned about what both individuals and teams can do to find their niche.

Royle says the big takeaway former athletes have going forward to a new career is their sense of self-awareness. Athletes spend much of their time getting feedback from others, be they coaches or fellow players. That helps them understand their strengths and weaknesses and explore what they enjoy doing and what they don’t. That understanding is a critical asset outside the world of sports, as well, and can help a person find their best fit in business or whatever they ultimately pursue.

What You’ll Learn:

Ask questions to build self-awareness
Develop a leadership mentality
Synthesize different parts of your personality
Identify what you enjoy and what you don’t and push for the right position
Think outside the box to create a competitive advantage

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David Cuthbert, Wine to Water CEO

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Life has been a series of transitions for David Cuthbert. He played collegiate soccer at the Naval Academy, then went on to join Naval special operations as an explosive ordnance officer, then began a tech startup, and now works in the nonprofit world as the CEO of Wine To Water, which provides clean drinking water to places in need around the world.

Throughout his journey, he’s learned to understand his experiences universally, so he can bring skills from one discipline to the next.

Listen to today's conversation on leadership and building strong teams so you can:

Look at experiences universally
Find different applications for skills across platforms
Focus on internal work that leads to external product
Ensure people are sharing their best ideas
Focus on building a strong team

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Dr. Julie Bell, Mind of a Champion

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:30:00 +0000

As a sports psychologist, Dr. Julie Bell is focused on relationships. It’s through the coaching relationship she builds with athletes, entrepreneurs, mothers, and many others that she can tailor her approach to each specific person, and that people can find support through their various endeavors and changes in life.

However, despite the differences, the common thread that often runs through these challenges is the need for a mindset shift. After all, while it can be easier to change the small things, it’s often a look inside that’s needed most.

What You’ll Learn:

Challenges are both physical and mental
Coaches can help at different stages in life
Celebrate the path to victory, rather than just the outcome
Encourage behaviors you want to see repeated
Focus on the relationship process

Learn more at TheMindOfAChampion.com.

Life Ain't Fantasy Football

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Are you making the mistake that most people do of believing that their success in life will mirror their success in fantasy football?

I love playing the game – but in reality, it’s just a game where all of my successes sit in the hands of someone else.

Who I don’t personally know. Who I have zero control over. And who isn’t playing any better or worse because of me.

Competitors don’t leave their fates in the hands of others. They take action to make their own.

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[BONUS] How to Build a Mindset for Anything Life Throws at You

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Mental toughness is not a trait you're born with - it's a skill you build over time through intentional repetition.

Learn the 5 Ways to build your mental strength for anything life tries to throw at you so you can continue to compete every day.

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Keith Mitchell, A Former NFL LB on Mindful Meditation

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 05:30:00 +0000

It took just seconds for Keith Mitchell’s life to turn completely upside down. A spinal injury put the former NFL player in the hospital, where he was told he may never walk again.

There, a nurse asked him a profound question. She asked if he knew what happens when a person breathes. So began his journey toward mindfulness.

Now, years later, Mitchell is an accomplished yoga practitioner and influencer who works with adults and kids alike to encourage intentional living.

Learn how to:

Give attention to the positive, not the negative
Put important concepts into a frame you can understand
Practice intentional thought and action
Shift to a mindset without limitations
Take meditation one step further with mindfulness

Learn more about Keith's work at http://keithmitchell59.com.

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[BONUS] Leave No Doubt

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 05:30:00 +0000

You don’t talk a big game as a leader – you live it.

The inspiration behind our new release, Leave No Doubt, is an important one in today’s world. It’s easy for us to get caught up in what we see online and on social media, and immediately buy into the idea that what we scroll by is actually true. But it’s not.

Learn the story behind this new release and what two things *actually* define your legacy when all is said and done.

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Lessons, Wisdom, & What I've Learned from at Compete Every Day

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:30:00 +0000

We celebrate our 150th (!) podcast episode by flipping the tables and welcoming James Leath of Unleash the Athlete (episode 2 this season!) as he sits down as your host to interview me about what I’ve learned over the last 8 years at Compete Every Day.

We discuss what I’ve learned after 150 episodes on the Compete Podcast, and dive into my journey for the first time. Topics discussed include:

My own health journey from overweight to active
Why you have to be “SELFISH” to be successful in serving others
What does “being a better leader” actually mean
Why I use “Competitor” interchangeably when discussing “Leaders”
How a loss of identity also ruined my life
How I learned to get past comparison – and focus instead on my lane
The importance of creating experiences for my community and speaking audiences
The only two things that matter in your legacy
Why did we start with – and stick with – apparel at Compete Every Day
How to batch your marketing and life to better focus on what matters

And mostly, what it means to Compete Every Day! I really enjoyed this conversation and the opportunity to share my passion and what matters most to me, with you. I hope you enjoy the show!

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[BONUS] Forge Your Greatness

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:30:00 +0000

There's no magic formula to becoming great. You don't cross your fingers, Click your toes, and suddenly you become your greatest self. It doesn't work that way. There is no quick-fix formula to do it. However, there is a way to do it and today I'll share the five steps you can take to forge your greatness.

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Jamy Bechler, How to Maximize Your Potential

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Lifting up the people around you will benefit you and your entire team in the long run. That’s just one of the messages from this week’s guest, author, speaker, and coach Jamy Bechler. The group mentality drives a team and it’s only by ensuring each and every player is included in the success that it can truly be achieved.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Foster relationships with your team
Uplift others
Be positive with a rationale behind it
Get into a player’s heart and head by developing connections
Look at reality, not “should have”s

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Competitors Choose Their Starting Lineup Wisely

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 05:30:00 +0000

In order to reach your full potential, it’s important to practice habits, make choices, and surround yourself with people who will help you get there.

In this week’s episode of the Compete Every Day podcast, host Jake Thompson talks about how to make life changes to get you where you need to go. He shares stories from his own past about times he didn’t make the right choices and how he learned to make those crucial shifts with the support of a good friend.

It’s critical to make sure our inner circle, or our starting five, are people who are impacting our lives in positive and forward-thinking ways. Jake shares the 3 types of people you should avoid - and the 3 you need to have in your life.

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[BONUS] Outwork Your Talent

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Science proves that our inherent talents are great – but our effort and what we do with that talent is twice as important.

Great talent is wasted every day by those who rely solely on it. Your future success is not about what you’re born with, but what you choose to build.

Take responsibility. Take action. And outwork your talent every day.

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Don Yaeger, Writing Your Best Life

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Intentionality is a key component of a successful work method. It brings a project from concept to completion and can help you establish a disciplined process you can follow from start to finish.

This week's guest is Sports Illustrated veteran & best-selling author Don Yaeger. He shares stories from his own life and career and tips for developing a working method that can be tailored to meet your needs.

Being intentional about a process or the work you do means setting goals and sticking to them. To reach those goals, it can be important to find people who are already on the path and learn from them.

Listen and learn how to:

Test work methods to find what is best for you
Define the process you need to follow
Practice discipline to meet goals
Find mentors to guide you as you learn
Set personal targets to meet along the way

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Laurie Christine King: The Power of Your Circle

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:30:00 +0000

One of the hardest challenges you may have to face is your own environment. Whether it’s the people in your inner circles or the space you’re living in or your job, it’s nearly impossible to outperform that which surrounds you every day.

That’s why refining your space and time to make it reflect your goals is key to achieving success. That’s just one of the tips from this week’s guest, personal trainer and nutrition and lifestyle coach Laurie King.

Listen to this week's show & learn how to:

Surround yourself with people going where you want to go
Make sure your environment reflects your goals
Remember to take rest and recovery days
Find your specialization as a coach and stick with it
Recognize mental challenges so you can overcome them

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Who Cares About Your Haters?

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:30:00 +0000

It doesn’t matter how good you are or how great you rise to be, you will always have critics. Some of the best in their profession still had critics – even when their work record was impeccable.

Instead of being distracted by what others say and constantly focused on how you can win their approval, invest your time and energy to what matters more: your effort, your actions, & your attitude.

Jake busts the myth that you can win that critic’s approval with “good enough” effort, and challenges listeners to stop being distracted by the unimportant and start dialing in on what matters most.

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Dr. Rob Bell, Forging Mental Toughness

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Your life can change in an instant. It’s what sports psychologist Dr. Rob Bell calls a hinge moment. Hinge moments often come when you’re not expecting them, which is why it’s important to treat every day, every interaction, every conversation, and every person as though they could be that life-changing moment. That way, the hinge can connect when it needs to.

Listen to our conversation and learn how to:

Build mental toughness
Approach each situation with awareness and openness
Learn to grow and practice appreciation
Dedicate yourself to what you want to achieve
Be adaptable to changes in life

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What to Do If 2019 Has Sucked So Far

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 05:30:00 +0000

This is your 2019 HALFWAY CHECKPOINT! ✅⁣⁣
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There are 6 months left until 2020.⁣⁣ It's a perfect time look back at the progress you’ve made/didn’t, adjust your daily process to fit your plan for the next 6 months, and then hit the ground running
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Just like in sports, if 2019 is going GREAT or TERRIBLE, the final score is determined in the second half.
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Listen to this new episode on the 3 things you can do to finish the year strong and set up an even bigger 2020.

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Sarah Milby, How to Perform at Your Best in Your Career

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:30:00 +0000

In order to keep up and stay competitive in a fast-changing world, it’s important to develop and foster a growth mindset so you don’t get stuck in a fixed position, unable to keep up.

Staying curious, passionate, and committed will help you remain at the forefront of that change, says Valor Performance Founder and CEO Sarah Milby.

Milby has a background in athletics, business, and government and has committed herself to innovation, working with startups, leaders, entrepreneurs, and more to help them reach their peak performance.

Reaching that peak takes an ability to rebound and overcome, to not view challenges as setbacks, and to be open to new possibilities and potential.

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Brian Levenson, Train Your Brain to Win Today

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Polarity exists in this world; it’s not black and white. Because of that, having an adaptable mindset and practicing useful self-talk may prime you better for success than being focused solely on positivity.

That’s one of the messages from this week’s guest, fellow host, mentor, and personal coach Brian Levenson, of the Intentional Performers podcast. Levenson has spoken and worked with many leaders, executives, athletes, and more and shares tips on creating a practical framework for personal success and living an intentional life.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Take intentional steps to prime yourself for success
Find ways to think and act usefully
Understand how you will approach a goal, even if you don’t know why
Be humble enough to prepare and confident enough to perform
Utilize the performance, preparation, and practice mindsets appropriately

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Failures. Setbacks. And What Actually Matters Most.

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:30:00 +0000

It's easy to get caught up in the failure. We tend to distract ourselves from what's more important by replaying what happened then. Everyone experiences setbacks - but the mistake 99% of the people you know make is that they get stuck playing the "what if" game with their setback and carrying around the emotional baggage like it's travel luggage.

Discover what Competitors do differently when experiencing a setback - and what matters even more than the failure.

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Cindra Kamphoff, Building Mental Toughness for Life

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Grit is just one of the many pieces of the success puzzle. Author & Sports Psychologist Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares how grit is a great starting place for thinking about what it truly takes to be on top of your game or field as an athlete or entrepreneur.

It's often the most challenging moments that change us the most. If we overcome them and keep persevering, we develop grit and the long-term passion it takes to succeed.

Listen and learn:

How to use outcome-driven goals to stay focused
How to use process-driven goals to improve daily
Develop grit through overcoming difficult moments
Cultivate passion for something in the long-term
Support mental toughness and resilience in kids through conversation

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Laura Gassner Otting, How to Finally be Limitless

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:30:00 +0000

The sky isn’t the limit for this week’s guest, former Presidential appointee, entrepreneur, and author Laura Gassner Otting.

Her most recent book is called Limitless and that’s the message she shares on today’s show. Imposter syndrome was real for Gassner Otting, who said it took pushing herself far outside her comfort zone — even after 25 years of experience in a variety of professional fields — in order to realize her own limitless potential.

She had to push other people’s ideas about her own limits to the side and seek out challenges she didn’t think she’d be able to surmount. She shares tips about diving in headfirst, learning from failure, and getting the most out of the one life we live.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Evaluate your own metrics of success
Discover hidden potential within yourself
Shed limiting beliefs based on others’ ideas of constraints
Kick imposter syndrome and realize if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you
Pursue projects that are in line with your ideals

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Learn to Embrace the Discomfort Daily

Wed, 29 May 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Jake shares in today’s episode the importance of leaning into discomfort and how it’s crucial to developing as a competitor in life.

Most of us understand the need to push ourselves in our workouts. We have no problem going into an uncomfortable position, lifting heavier or running harder – yet many people forget that growth outside of the gym works the same way.

Jake passionate challenges you to take on the mindset of a Competitor, leaning into growth opportunities daily and why if you want to reach your true potential, you need to step out of your comfort zone every day.

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Stephen Mackey, How 2Words Can Change Your Life

Wed, 22 May 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Stephen Mackey, founder of 2Words, talks about his journey to becoming a character development speaker and shares ideas for parents, coaches, students, and adults alike to build a depth of character that will carry them forward in the world.

It’s easy to get stuck in the weeds, forgetting to look at the deeper meaning behind your work. But by connecting each small step with a greater vision, you can bring purpose into your work and remember why you’re doing what you’re doing.

Listen and learn how to:

Reward in children what you want to see repeated
Merge skill set and passion for your best outcome
Understand the responsibility that comes with choices
Connect the overarching vision with the next small step
Align competition with a greater purpose

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The 8 Biggest Lessons from my 8 Years at Compete Every Day

Sun, 19 May 2019 18:04:46 +0000

This week marks the 8th birthday for Compete Every Day. As I looked back on the journey, I wanted to share the 8 biggest lessons I've learned about running a business and building a life.

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1. If you can impact one person, the hardwork is worth it.⁣

2. Success takes longer than you ever expect it to.

⁣3. Do what you can with what you have where you are. ⁣

4. You can do a lot of things but you can’t do them all at once.

5. Hire a coach.⁣

6. There are a million ways to skin a cat.

⁣7. You don’t have to have it right on Day One.

8. There’s honestly enough room on the podium for all of us willing to do the work.

How to Win the Competition Against Imposter Syndrome

Wed, 15 May 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Imposter syndrome is common among anyone pursuing greatness. It's the feeling that "oh no, they'll find out I don't belong here." We live in fear of being "caught" as if the reason we got there was luck or an accident.

Imposter syndrome is COMMON, so know that you're not alone. Every successful person has felt this way and battled it. Want to be a Competitor who overcomes this feeling?

Here are three keys to helping you silence those thoughts and focus on what you're competing for.

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Yogi Roth, How Great is Ball

Wed, 08 May 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Storytelling fosters connection among people. This week’s guest is professional storyteller, writer, and podcaster Yogi Roth. There’s no more natural connection than that between sports and being human. That’s why he’s dedicated much of his career to finding and sharing those special moments that illustrate the human side of sports—what’s beneath the helmet, uniform, and stats.

Roth encourages everyone to dig down deep and discover their most closely held principles—to learn what they want to do and who they want to be, what their style is, their vision, and their theme.

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You're Not Alone

Sun, 05 May 2019 15:19:00 +0000

Just a reminder: choosing to compete for greatness in all areas of your life can be LONELY.

People you know won’t understand it. People you like will be ok settling for average. People you love will settle for a career / relationship / life well below their full potential.

But those people don’t live your life. You do.

This episode has one takeaway: if you feel alone because those you spend time with don’t understand why you push yourself to see how great you can, know that you’re not.

And if you're in need of meeting people who share your growth mindset, consider joining us here.

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Lindsey Smith: Coaching Effort, Motivating Teams, & Setting the Example as a Parent

Wed, 01 May 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Lindsey Smith is an athlete. The three-sport college athlete turned CrossFit Games competitor, and now coach & athletic director shares her journey through sports and life with tips on transitioning away from being a full-time athlete in a healthy and productive way.

As a coach, she’s fostered positive relationships with her athletes and used the same work ethic to raise two active and hardworking daughters of her own.

She shows kids the power of going all in on a dream and working hard to reach a tough goal, and how to bounce back from that even if it doesn’t go as planned.

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A Reminder on How to Slay That Giant Ahead of You

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Every great goal is achieved by first overcoming a giant obstacle in the way. Even the best Competitors in the world first had to learn how to become someone capable of overcoming the obstacle.

On this week's episode, hear a lesson by the world's greatest on how to train yourself to become someone capable of slaying the giant.

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Brian Cain, Building Mental Toughness

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0000

No matter how hard you work or how dedicated you are to achieving your goals, if you don’t have the right mental attitude, you’ll struggle to do your best. Closing that gap between where you are and where you want to be comes down to learning mental toughness and employing strategies for success.

This week, mental performance coach Brian Cain talks about how to go from having an average mindset to an elite one, through focusing on mental performance.

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Bat Flips, Busted Lips, & If You Don't Like It, Why You Have to Do Better About It

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0000

If you don't like something, do something about it. This week's fight between two professional baseball teams stirred up a conversation around personal responsibility, growth, and responding to things outside of your control.

Jake shares his thoughts on baseball's unwritten rule, why if you don't like how someone does something, find a way to do better, and instead of making the excuse that their actions made you respond a certain way, learn why Competitors take responsibility - for their emotional response and action.

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Coach Randy Jackson: Culture Defeats Strategy

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Culture is key, in the locker room and the boardroom. Texas high school football coach Randy Jackson opens up in this week's episode on team-building and co-creating team culture to create a framework both players and coaches buy into. If a group has common goals and speaks the same language both on the field and off, they are primed for success, even if they don’t always win.

The way to build that strong culture lies in having a dialogue with players and staff. People are more likely to want to uphold a structure if they feel they’ve been a part of creating it—if they have a stake in it and know why it is how it is. Just telling players why they should be a certain way falls flat, but if they have skin in the game, loyalty and drive follow not far behind.

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Overcoming Self Doubt

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Today I'm sharing my own struggles with self-doubt and the three-step action plan I implemented to overcome those doubts. If you've ever doubted your abilities, your path, or your situation, listen to how these three actionable steps can silence those doubts and build your self-confidence.

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Ryan Schultz: ROMWOD, KillCliff, and Finding Success In Your Roots

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0000

To be successful as an adult, it’s important to go all the way back to your roots and remember what’s at your core. Ryan Schultz has had a hand in numerous projects on the rise, including his current role at ROMWOD, and good business practices are based on good principles.

Those principles often stem from the values you learned as a kid — like being kind and treating others the way you want to be treated. Schultz shares his story about why it’s important to him to integrate his beliefs with his actions and how doing the same can help lead you down the path to your own success in both work and life.

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Be Thankful You're Not There Yet

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0000

I know what it’s like to be frustrated by the fact that you aren’t where you thought you’d be by now.

We start after a goal with big dreams in our eyes, and 1, 2, or 5 years down the road, our current reality isn’t what we’d expected - and we still have farther to go.

Listen to this story about a music star spending 10 years singing to (practically) no one, and why you should be thankful you’re not "there" yet - and what to do about it now.

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Geoff Woods, The ONE Thing

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:30:00 +0000

The habits we practice shape the futures we have.

So, it’s critical to envision where you want to be, and find ways of moving toward that in your everyday life.

That’s the message from this week’s guest, The ONE Thing Vice-President, Geoff Woods, who is also an entrepreneur, father, and podcast host.

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At Some Point, You Have to Just Do It

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Sometimes we have to just do the work. Every big, audacious goal requires an investment from us. Sometimes it requires a large investment of time, like writing a book. Sometimes it requires courage to take the first step into a gym for the first time. And sometimes the goal requires we swallow our pride and start ugly, slow, or inexperienced.

The investments are uncomfortable.

So instead of doing what we know we need to, we choose easy distractions and create excuses to justify their importance. We sacrifice reaching our true long-term goals for short-term quick-fixes that we talk ourselves into believing matter.

You don't need the latest and greatest tools. You just need to do the work.

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Jenny Dean, Workout With Works Out for You

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:30:00 +0000

After years a special education teacher, Jenny Dean Fitness decided it was time for her to have kids.

Following the birth of her second child, her husband was traveling nearly every day for work. She found herself feeling unfulfilled and wanting more from her own life. She took a yoga class and was immediately hooked.

Now, seven years later, she’s a professional yoga teacher who also runs retreats, is a DFW fitness influencer, and is looking forward to the opening of her own training studio later this year.

Listen to this new episode and learn how to:

➡️Find ways of working out that work for you

➡️Think outside the box to build your practice

➡️Incorporate fitness into your everyday life

➡️Use fitness to engage with kids and get them active and social

Why Your Disadvantages May Be Why You Win

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Learn why the disadvantages you *think* are holding you back may actually end up creating the advantages and skills that help you win - but only if you're competing every day.

Ryan Michler, How to Lead to Succeed at Home & in Life

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:30:00 +0000

You don’t have to be the most athletic, the wealthiest, the smartest, or the most talented to be very successful in what you want to do.

That’s the core message from today’s guest, Ryan Michler, founder of Order of Man. Order of Man is dedicated to building up strong, independent, and capable men.

While men and women both may question their capacity for greatness because they don’t see themselves as the best at anything, Michler wants people to move past that roadblock.

A Rant About Entitlement Culture

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 05:30:00 +0000

How did we get to this place?

A place where people believe they're entitled to reaching their goals and a certain lifestyle because of simply who they are. A place where fans can be racist or offensive simply because they can afford courtside seats. A place where kids expect to start as true freshman - and when they don't, transfer.

Most people spend more time complaining about what they believe they *deserve* instead of doing the work required to earn it.

I give my thoughts on the rampant entitlement culture - and why Competitors will be the ones to break it.

Carrie Garten, Building an Olympic Sized Drive

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 05:30:00 +0000

Relationship-building and communication skills can help you succeed in sports, business, and life.

Former Olympic synchronized swimmer Carrie Garten currently works in talent acquisition for Ernst and Young, and credits the long hours and grueling days training for the Olympics with building the necessary skills she relied on once she transitioned from sports into the business world.

Learn why people who have high versatility are geared for success - and how you can build yours.

Learn how to:

Maintain relationships with people who are different from you
Build versatility in communication
Gain self-awareness to put your best foot forward
Find subject matter experts to learn from
Have mental fortitude to play the long game

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Quit Using "Talent" as Your Excuse

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Talent isn't the reason you haven't reached your goal.

Talent factors into the success equation - but your effort is TWICE as important. Angela Gritworth shares in her book Grit that talent factors into success, but your effort and how hard you work is TWICE as important.

Twice.

In this episode, Jake challenges you about the importance of avoiding the "they're more talented than I am" excuse and instead focus on outworking your talent.

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Speak Your Success with Coach Jonathan Jones

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Sometimes it takes another person being invested in you to kickstart your motivation.

That’s what happened with this week’s guest, motivational speaker and author Jonathan Jones. He was working a retail job when his boss came to him one day and told him he needed to re-frame his perspective.

It was the boost he needed to go back to basics and figure out what he wanted from life and what he needed to do to get it. Now, years later, he’s using what he learned along the way to help fellow millennials (and people who work with them) gear up for success.

How to be Motivated When Things Are Good

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 06:30:00 +0000

It's easy for us to find motivation to dig deep and do the work every day when things aren't going our way.

It's easy to find the motivation - and use it - when things aren't going your way. Frustration, anger, disappointment all fuel us to work harder and become a solution that fixes our current downward spin.

But what about when things are good?

Learn how you can maintain your motivation when things are going your way or after you've reached a goal.

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Dr. Lara Pence, Spartan Mind Doc

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Gratitude is the name of the game. It’s a simple, yet rewarding practice that separates the great from the good. It keeps us both grounded and able to improve exponentially.

Dallas-based licensed clinical psychologist and Chief Mind Doctor of Spartan Race, Dr. Lara Pence shares tips on being grateful every day and overcoming mental obstacles through stories from her work with the Spartan Race.

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How to Limit Distractions That Derail You

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000

It's easy to get distracted by what's immediately in front of you, and in some cases, derail your long-term chances of reaching a goal.

It happens every day to people in their careers, relationships, and life.

Learn what activities you can do daily to tighten your focus, strengthen your discipline, and limit the distractions that can derail what you truly want in life.

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How to Reach Your FULL Potential with Dr. Greg Wells

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Being present in the moment can help us build the confidence we need to move forward. That happens by never forgetting to look back and appreciate where we’ve come from and what we’ve already done.

This week's guest is Dr. Greg Wells, a scientist, professor, podcaster, and author on peak human performance. He shares his story of overcoming a serious injury as a teenager and using that strength to propel him through future challenges later in life.

You can find out more about Dr. Greg Wells on his website, drgregwells.com. You can also follow him across social media using his handle, @drgregwells.

He also hosts a podcast (here), which is available on his website, and has written several books, including Superbodies and The Ripple Effect.

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What if You're Only One Relationship Away?

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000

What if one relationship and interaction could change the course of your trajectory entirely?

This week we set the focus on the importance of the 5 people spend the most time with and challenge listeners with the question: is who you spend time with the most helping you become the person you desire to be?

It's a simple yes or no answer. And if the answer is "no," Jake shares how you can start to level up your circle and mentors.

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Carina Morgan: Empowering BOSS Babes Through Health

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Long-term goals are easy to make and easy to break without the smaller steps that will build you up to success.

This week’s guest is life and mindset coach Carina Morgan, who talks about her own journey to a healthy lifestyle and shares tips on building good relationships with food and exercise.

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What Competitors Know About Luck

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000

A lot of people in this world carry a lucky rabbit's foot, believing that luck is going to magically strike them.

But "luck" doesn't work that way - and Competitors know that.

Learn what "luck" really is - and how Competitors constantly put themselves into a position to grab it!

James Quigley, Finding Your Voice and Career

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000

We all have narratives that play out in our heads each and every day. In order to find success and wellbeing, it’s important to take steps to build and reinforce a positive narrative.

This week’s guest is coach and sports emcee James Quigley. He says it’s all too easy to get caught up in a passive or negative narrative about our own lives. To break that cycle, you have to build a new pattern brick by brick, which can be challenging.

What You’ll Learn:

Stay invested in learning
Find your community or build the community you need
Take steps to reinforce a positive narrative
Find your unique voice, not a copy of someone else’s
Focus on service

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How to Drive The Entire Field in Life

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 06:30:00 +0000

It’s easy to get caught up thinking success only comes to people who are lucky. It’s easy to wait and wonder when your big break will come. It’s harder to work for success day in and day out, but it’s that perseverance that will ultimately get you where you want to be.

On Super Bowl Sunday, Jake shares tips for staying on the path to greatness by picking up a few yards at a time.

If you push the fear and doubt away and keep your eyes trained on goal, you can get there, too, one step at a time.

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Nicole Biscuiti, The Chestee Founder

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:30:00 +0000

New ventures don’t happen overnight. Sometimes it can take months or even years to see your ideas come to fruition. But with grit and a goal-oriented mindset, you can move your side hustle to center stage.

This week, small business owner & The Chestee founder Nicole Biscuiti talks about the power of relationships and drive as she shares the story of developing her product and turning it into a full-time career.

What You'll Learn:

Set benchmarks to stay on track
Stay focused and goal-oriented
Learn to pivot and adapt to new opportunities
Find mentors who excel where you’re lacking
Build relationships and work on people skills

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Why Rest Days Still Count as "Competing"

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Rest days are not the enemy.

We get the idea in our head that "competing every day" requires physical exertion, that we have to workout or run in order to compete. I struggled with my mindset around rest days (honestly, I hated them).

Learn in today's episode why you don't have to be working out every day to be competing, and how rest days are a crucial part to your physical - and mental - growth.

Julian Placino, How to Have a Stand Out Career

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Results are the name of the game. When your aim is to be competitive, especially in a larger market, it’s all about showing you can add value to the industry. That’s a key takeaway from this week’s podcast with returning guest Julian Placino.

What You’ll Learn:

Strive for self-awareness
Carve out and protect time to pursue your goals
Think specialization, not generalization
Develop a personal brand
Create content to solve problems for your intended audience

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How to Compete Every Day For Your Career

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 04:18:52 +0000

Every day is a competition.

Except instead of someone lined up across from us on the sports field or the person next to us lifting a barbel, it’s with our ego, our comfort zone, and fear. It’s with the desire to simply “clock in and clock out” for 40+ years and waste a career while simultaneously wasting a life.

But the good news is this is a competition you can win. The most successful people you know in corporate America have learned to compete at work and win each year. They take the same approach to their health, relationships, and mindset to build the career they want, instead of like most people, reluctantly accepting the career they have.

Here are five simple ways you can invest in yourself and compete to build your career.

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Make Things Happen For You - Not To You, with James Leath

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:30:00 +0000

You have to put the work in ahead of time, so you’ll be ready when opportunity arises. That’s some key advice from this week’s guest, performance coach and leadership development expert James Leath. Those words of wisdom come from his own experience.

Learn how to:

Seek out leadership roles and challenges
Embrace adversity to learn adaptation strategies
Envision a clear picture of who you want to be
Take control of your tools and use them to your advantage
Delay gratification and put in the work

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You can find out more about James Leath on his website, jamesleath.com, and about his online courses & Team Building Activities through Unleash the Athlete here.

Are You Going to Win the Day or Not?

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Every day is a competition! Everyday we're up against things that try to hold us down and prevent us from reaching out full potential!

Founder Jake Thompson asks "Are you getting distracted by worrying about what everyone else is doing, believing they're your competition? Or are you focused in on your finish line and what you're really up against?"

Learn to Compete Every Day with the right mindset so you can win every day's competition.

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81: Brandon Pogue, 2010 Labs & Creating a Nutrition Brand

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 06:30:00 +0000

It all comes down to passion and purpose for Brandon Pogue. Pogue talks about uncertainty of starting a new career in his late 30s, and finding a calling in life that’s both rewarding and fulfilling. It’s never too late to make a change.

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80: Tony Vance, Changing A Losing Culture

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 06:30:00 +0000

This week's guest is Tony Vance, head coach and athletics director at Hattiesburg High School, in Mississippi.

He shares tips on building a strong and committed football team through encouraging athletes to try their hardest both on and off the field.

It doesn't matter if you've played or not to find VALUE in this conversation.

79: Justin Murphy, Re-Train Your Brain

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 06:30:00 +0000

Investments are just as much mental — and physical — as they are financial.

This week’s guest is Justin Murphy, a former CrossFit Games Regionals competitor turned business owner. Just under a year ago, Murphy founded his own nutrition company, called iCoach Nutrition, as a culmination of years of interest in and dedication to the subject. To get there, though, he had to take chances as they came up and had to dive in headfirst, without any guarantees.

Listen and learn how to:

Put effort into endeavors that have good returns
Set priorities based on goals
Set yourself up for success by making a plan and sticking to it
Control your mindset and turn negative to positive
Figure out your deal-breakers and work around them

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78: Will Trujillo, The Competitive Mindset

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 06:30:00 +0000

CrossFit competitor and personal trainer Will Trujillo, of Big Dawgs remote coaching (OPEX) is our guest this week. He talks about the importance of trust between trainers and trainees, how to align your actions with your end goals, and how to recognize the little wins along the way.

77: Coach Dana Cavalea, The Habits of a Champion

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:30:00 +0000

The people who reach the top do it because they can see their own strengths, capitalize on them, and don’t waste time with busy work.

A big part of being successful is learning to set yourself apart from the crowd. What can I be the best at? That’s a question this week’s guest asked himself many years ago, which ultimately set him on the path to success.

Dana Cavalea spent his entire professional career in sports with the New York Yankees, starting at the bottom and working his way up to be their director of strength and conditioning. He doesn’t sugarcoat the hard work it took, just as he doesn’t sugarcoat what made the star players he worked with the best of the best.

Listen and learn how to:

Identify your own talents and strengths
Double down on building and capitalizing on your best attributes
Slow down, quiet the noise, and focus on one task at a time
How to find the mechanics of your own success
Listen to your intuition

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How Competitors Have Great Self-Confidence

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 06:30:00 +0000

Want to be a winner in life? You have to build an unbreakable mindset first.

Here's why Competitors believe they are a legend in their own mind - and why it's one of the most powerful ingredients in the formula for success.

76: Rachel Balkovec, Shattering Stereotypes & Limits

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:30:00 +0000

When the time comes to move on, it’s important to realize it and do just that. Open a new door. Take advantage of an unexpected opportunity. Don’t shy away from change.

That’s the message from this week’s guest. Rachel Balkovec was the first female strength and conditioning coach in MLB history, but she’s much more than that. In this episode, Balkovec talks about not being afraid to upset the norm and recognize when the current path isn’t working anymore.

Listen and learn how to:

The importance of flexibility and being able to adapt to changes
How to build success, step by step
Recognize what’s no longer serving your interests and move on
The benefits of diverse experiences
Take advantage of open doors and new opportunities

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Competition is a Daily Mindset

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 20:40:06 +0000

There are a lot of people that believe that competition is bad. They have the perspective that if they're not physically lined up across from someone trying to beat them, then they're not competing.

That perspective is wrong.

Each of us, every day, are in a competition. And if you don't realize that you're in a competition, how can you ever expect to win?

Understand what you're up against. Compete to overcome it. My thoughts on what each of our daily competition looks like - and how to start each morning to make sure you get the leg up on what competes against you.

75: Christopher Williams, The Power In Perspective

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:30:00 +0000

This week, we hear from former tennis player and current touring coach Christopher Williams about the power of mindset. He works to break down the stigma of talking about sports psychology and mental training. He also talks about the importance of preparation, expectation management, and having a diversified life.

Listen and you'll learn how to:

Find a process that leads to success
Build self-awareness on the court and in life
Focus on action, not reaction
Learn to manage expectations
Develop a growth mindset for a well-rounded life

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Does Your Position Influence Your Output?

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 06:30:00 +0000

Are you allowing your position - at work, on the team, in life - determine your output? Are you letting where you are today influence the effort, the energy, and the focus you pour into your purpose on earth?

Find out how Competitors approach this topic and what you need to do in order to be successful in every pursuit you take in life.

74: Roger Hinshaw, Grit is the Key to Being Great

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:30:00 +0000

Some kids come in with grit, others have to learn to develop it. But no matter how they started on a team, they need to learn perseverance to succeed both in sports and in life. This week, we hear from Houston Baptist University football coach Roger Hinshaw about the power of competition for kids and adults. He talks about the trends he’s seen during his many years as a coach and shows that while talent is often praised, it’s easier to come by than sheer determination.

How Competitors Take On Obstacles

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 05:30:00 +0000

Learn how Competitors view - and attack - obstacles that show up in life. Most people cower or back down when life tries to knock them down. Most people also fail to reach their goals or their full potential.

Find out what simple perspective shift can fuel you toward overcoming your next obstacle the way a Competitor does.

73: Cletus Coffey, Winning as an Athlete in Life After Sports

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0000

There is power in positivity. This week, we hear from athlete and entrepreneur Cletus Coffey, who considers himself an eternal optimist. After an injury brought his sports chapter to a close, he struggled to find a new identity off the field in the world of business. He talks about learning to overcome doubt during tough transitions and using optimism, empathy, and gratitude to build a strong framework for the future.

How to Kill Your Excuses

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0000

There are a million excuses that I can whip out of thin air instantaneously. We all can.

Because using excuses is easier than doing what we need to get done.

But as you've heard me say all month, excuses don't get the job done. Excuses don't add an extra "0" to your bank account and they won't help you reach your goals. Excuses don't create champions - and Champions don't create excuses.

So how did I break up - and then kill - the excuses my inner critic was trying to create?

This episode features the four actions I took to curb, and then bury, the excuses I caught myself going back to time and time again.

72: Coach Traylor, Pounding the Stone

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0000

It’s not about how much you win, it’s about the effort you put in to compete and the lessons you take away from trying.

This week, we hear from one of my Texas high school football coaches, Kurt Traylor, who shares tips on how to successfully coach the next generation to succeed in sports and in life by teaching them to pound the stone.

You HAVE To Embrace "The Process"

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0000

Today we dive into the PROCESS - the importance of one and how the most successful Competitors in life embrace the process and all of its boring, monotonous, slowly growing timeline.

And that in order to win, you have to embrace every part of your process.

71: Coach Dar, Raise the Bar

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0000

Everyone will face setbacks in their own life. That’s something Coach Dar knows well.

This week, Darleen Santore shares her story of being an occupational therapist specializing in traumatic brain injury and strokes—who has also had several strokes herself.

She shares advice on how to move past the unexpected challenges life throws at you and use what you learn from those hard times to propel you forward into a stronger tomorrow.

By shifting the framework of how you approach each day, you can start using setbacks as the fuel for reaching your peak.

It Sucks Being a Rookie

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0000

No one likes starting at the bottom and being a rookie surrounded by veterans, or worse, all-pros. But you can't get to their level of success and experience unless you're willing to start as a rookie with the basics. And this doesn't just apply to football.

70: Hall of Fame Softball Player Cat Osterman on Being a Champion in Life

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0000

An Olympic silver medal is a win, but for a hardcore team competitor, it can feel like—and be—a loss if it meant missing out on gold by just a hair.

Cat Osterman, who is a Hall of Fame pitcher and one of the top 5 softball players of all time, has seen the Olympics from both sides. She walked away from two Olympic games with both a silver and a gold medal to show.

Now she’s a college level coach. This week, Osterman talks about coming down from the highest high and coming up from the lowest low.

The Key to Being Successful is to Keep Knocking

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0000

Why the most successful people in the world are professional door knockers and how you can't get better until you are too.

69: Jordan Pugh, Former NFL Player on How to Handle Unforeseen Setbacks on and off the Field

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 05:30:00 +0000

Ex-NFL defensive back & current trainer and motivational speaker Jordan Pugh shares tips on how to adjust when things change unexpectedly and how to keep the passion for what you do.

You’ll Learn How To:

Develop a global view of what you want to accomplish
Create a Plan B and work through a tough transition
Focus on passion, purpose, and performance
Keep your sights set on the end goal
Navigate bumps in the road and learn to adjust and shift along the way

68: Dr. Kip Watson, Why You Should Burn Participation Trophies

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:30:00 +0000

Sports psychologist & multi-sport athlete Anne 'Kip' Rodgers Watsonopenly discusses our need to face adversity and overcome it.

As a former competitive gymnast and entrepreneur, as well as professional women's football player, she shares tips about 👉👉 how to develop a growth mindset in order to constantly improve.