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The 3 Ways to Earn Your Team’s Respect | 254
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The 3 Ways to Earn Your Team’s Respect.
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Give me 29 Minutes and I’ll Teach You 15 Years of Content Marketing | 253
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Content marketing isn't about the latest trends, hacks or even going viral. I know this because I have been doing simple content marketing for 15 years and have generated $30M+ in revenue. In this video, I'll share a presentation on content marketing strategy that has worked in scaling brands for 15 years.
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Building a Team, Life Updates, Better Humanness Reporting | 252
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I tackle a question I get all the time: 1099 vs W2 — which should you hire? I break down the real differences, share a story about two moving companies that taught me the lesson, and explain why the choice impacts your company culture more than your bank account. Then, for the first time, I share my own Better Humanness Reporting — what I’m reading, how I’m training, and my biggest wins personally and professionally this past week. This is a new style of episode, going a bit longer and behind the...
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I break down the biggest mistake young leaders make — avoiding confrontation. If you’re scared to correct team members when they mess up or say something off, you’re accidentally building a weak company culture. As a former military officer and entrepreneur for over a decade, I’ve seen over and over that leadership (not tactics) is what scales companies. Today, I’ll show you how to make effective spot corrections, set real standards, and become the leader your team actually respects. 💡 Key...
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what winners do differently | 250
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I unpack the powerful lesson behind doing hard things—through the incredible story of Admiral James Stockdale. Shot down over North Vietnam and held as a prisoner of war for seven years, Stockdale survived by practicing what later became known as the Stockdale Paradox: disciplined thinking, neither blind optimism nor crippling pessimism. His survival was shaped by one seemingly small decision—taking a philosophy class years earlier. You never know which hard thing you choose today will shape who you become...
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Be Where Your Feet Are | 249
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I share my personal journey with resiliency—what it means to “be where your feet are,” how to handle anxiety about the future, and why facing life’s hardest moments one step at a time is the key to moving forward. I’ll talk about my early entrepreneurial days, lessons learned from the military, and the powerful advice from my late best friend Talon that has carried me through some of life’s hardest seasons. 💡 Key Takeaways: “Be where your feet are” — focus fully on the present moment, not...
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how to train for a sub 6 min mile | 248
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I break down how to run a sub-6 minute mile—even if you’re not a “runner.” This framework is built for the well-rounded athlete: strong in the gym, fast on the track, and still fitting training into a busy life. I’ve used this exact system to hit sub-6 consistently, and I’ve coached countless others to do the same, all without training for hours a day. 💡 Key Takeaways: You don’t need marathon-level mileage—just smart, targeted conditioning. Use the three energy systems: Gain (short bursts),...
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I show you how to get off your damn phone—so you can take back control of your mind, sharpen your focus, and be more present. The average American spends 4.5 hours a day on their phone, mostly doom-scrolling. I’ve cut my screen time down to about 29 minutes a day, and the difference in clarity, presence, and enjoyment of life is huge. Here’s the system I use and how you can do it too. 💡 Key Takeaways: Most phone time isn’t productive—it’s addictive by design, draining your energy and focus. I...
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Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it’s done: In this episode, I break down how to build mental toughness—not by waiting for life to throw you hard times, but by deliberately creating them through training. The tool I’ve used for over a decade is called Meet Yourself Saturday—a weekly workout designed to confront the weakest version of yourself and strengthen the voice that pushes you forward. Mental toughness isn’t about never wanting to quit—it’s about changing the conversation in your head when you do. 💡 Key Takeaways: Mental toughness is built by...
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In this episode, I share the 3 principles my wife and I used to raise athletic kids (7, 11, and 13) across football, track, soccer, and competitive dance. It wasn’t genetics—it was intentional. Use these to build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement.
🏆 The 3 Principles
- Normalize fitness at home: Make movement part of the environment and schedule. Keep it playful first; structure comes later.
- Praise effort over outcomes: Reward hustle, practice habits, positioning, and resilience—not trophies or touchdowns.
- Let them choose: Guide, don’t push. Rotate sports, avoid early specialization, and watch for burnout.
🏠 How to “Normalize Fitness” (No Drill Sergeant Required)
- Make it visible: Garage/home gym, rings, med balls, jump ropes out and ready.
- Play first: Tag, “floor is lava,” relay races, obstacle courses. Keep sessions short and fun.
- Model it: Shift some workouts to when kids are awake so they see you train.
- Layer structure later: As interest grows, add simple strength/skill blocks (bench, KB swings, dance drills).
🎯 Effort > Outcome: Coaching Phrases that Build Grit
- “I noticed how hard you chased that play.”
- “Your practice effort all week put you in position for that goal.”
- “Loved your focus on the little details—do more of that.”
🧠 Autonomy Beats Burnout (Let Them Choose)
- Rotate seasons: Try multiple sports before committing.
- Check-in questions: “What feels fun right now?” “Want to try a different position/event?”
- Watch the load: Too many leagues/practices = fast burnout. Pull back early.
🔗 Why This Works (Self-Determination Theory)
- Autonomy: They pick the sport/activity.
- Competence: They see skills improve (strength, footwork, mobility).
- Relatedness: Family trains together; team/community support.
🛠️ Quick-Start Checklist
- Set a visible movement zone at home (2–3 simple tools).
- Schedule two 15–20 min family “play sessions” this week.
- Use only effort-based praise after practices/games.
- Ask your kid to choose next week’s activity—then back it.
⏱️ Chapters
- 00:00 Why it’s not genetics—it’s intentional
- 00:40 Principle 1: Normalize fitness at home
- 02:30 Play-first approach (tag, obstacles, short sessions)
- 03:30 Principle 2: Praise effort, not outcomes
- 04:40 What to say after games/practice
- 05:20 Principle 3: Let them choose (avoid early specialization)
- 06:35 Spotting & solving burnout
- 07:30 SDT link: autonomy • competence • relatedness
- 08:05 Quick-start checklist & wrap
Final Take: Build an environment where movement is normal, celebrate the grind, and honor their choices. Athleticism follows—and so does a lifelong love of fitness.
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