When's the last time you were uncomfortable? Probably not too long ago. It's not always fun, but being uncomfortable carries with it some benefits. If you're focused on developing your skills in a specific area, the more often you put yourself in uncomfortable situations, the quicker your skills will develop. I recently started reading The Talent [...]
It's easy to sit on the sidelines and point to the people in the arena, stating the advantages they had in their pursuits of greatness, while we, the less fortunate, were forced to just sit and watch their ascension. The truth is, despite the certain advantages some people are born with (location, genetics, timing) , every one [...]
I recently finished John Wooden's book, "Wooden on Leadership." While there was so much to take from the book, I wanted to highlight 5 specific leadership lessons I took from it. These are a mixture of his lessons on leadership and my interpretation of those lessons. There is nothing more important than being a good [...]
When we hear criticism, or even the word criticism, most of us get a sinking feeling in our gut. Criticism is never good, right? Wrong. Criticism is a catalyst for change and improvement. Yes, it can stink when delivered in the wrong way, but if used correctly, it can spark a much-needed change. Did I like [...]
I was on stage once speaking at a high school, and I opened up the talk by asking a simple question, "How many of you have ever heard of Stoic philosophy?" Take a guess how many hands went up in the air. And this wasn't just students either. There were plenty of adults in the [...]
Today's podcast episode is an interview with my former wrestling coach, Mitch Johns. Mitch is a business owner and extremely wise man. During out interview, he made a very poignant statement: "You learn only that you don't win a whole lot from winning. You take a lot more out of losses." In line with this [...]
Are you a competitor? It doesn't matter if you're an athlete or not, but are you a competitor? Do you love to win and hate to lose? Does losing bring a stink to your face? The best of the best are obsessed with winning. Just the other night, I was watching the Jerry Rice story. [...]
Most of us have heard the old adage: There are 24 hours, 1440 minutes and 86,400 seconds in a day. It is up to each one of us how we use them. Utilizing your time efficiently will elevate you from mediocrity to excellence. It's what will distinguish you from the pack. By reading John Wooden's [...]
When I was 15, my parents made a deal with me: Become an All-American in freestyle wrestling this summer, and you can get a tattoo. Neither party involved actually thought it would happen...Be careful the deals you make. As it turns out, I did become an AA at nationals, and I did get my first [...]
Think back to the last time you said, "Because I said so, that's why." For me, it was yesterday. I was talking to my daughter. Technically, I think I said, "Because I'm big and your small, and that's why," but I made my point (That's a little saying my sister-in-law taught me). Outside of speaking [...]