Success is a Choice
Host Jamy Bechler is a speaker, leadership consultant, and author of 9 books. The former college basketball coach and high school athletic director helps high-level individuals, organizations, and teams maximize their potential in the areas of leadership, culture, and teamwork. The "Success is a Choice" podcasting network provides inspiring insights to help you grow your team, strengthen your culture, improve yourself, or add value to those around you. It features a variety of episodes (The Coachable Coach, Leaders Growing Leaders, 2-Minute Drill, Weekend Wisdom, Motivational Minute, Leadership Now) as well as conversations with guests ranging from professional sports coaches to actors to business executives to reality TV stars. To listen to all of the past daily episodes, please visit JamyBechler.com/Podcast ... or scroll to the oldest episodes (as they've been archived with 2016 dates) Some of the more popular guest episodes have included Michele Tafoya, Riley Gaines, the Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann, Phil Hellmuth, Clark Kellogg, Rachel Cruze, and Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington. Subscribe and listen in as the best of the best share their stories to help inspire you as you choose to maximize your potential.
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New Year's Eve
12/31/2025
New Year's Eve
Jamy Bechler talks about New Year's Eve and wishes everyone a safe and wonderful 2026. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. - - - - Each week, Jamy Bechler hosts free virtual training sessions in the area of culture, leadership, success, and teamwork. To see the schedule and to register, please visit - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of Nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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The Champion Mindset with Allistair McCaw
12/30/2025
The Champion Mindset with Allistair McCaw
Allistair McCaw, one of the foremost experts in culture and champion mindsets, is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Allistair talks with about a bunch of things including ... What great leaders do best Habits that make a champion Developing a champions mindset Best ways to develop a strong culture How to empower leaders and team members Things that require zero talent that will make you great Allistair McCaw is a global keynote speaker and author of 8 best-selling books. He's a world-renown consultant in leadership, team culture, and high performance mindsets. He's an avid marathoner in his spare time. LINKS: Twitter: Instagram: Email: Facebook: Linkedin: Podcast: TIMESTAMPS: 2:34 - What does it take to run a marathon? 4:09 - How do people develop mental toughness? 6:03 - What are some of those talents that people do not think of? 8:23 - How do you develop the habits to be constantly excellent? 13:42 - Where did the champion-minded phrase come from? 16:08 - What makes the great coaches great? 19:49 - Is there a secret sauce that coaches have to get everything out of their players? 24:18 - How do some coaches get the best out of their players? 25:49 - Are you basically saying, Jamy, you get away with it if you're winning? ------ Each week, the brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. ------ Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like daily readers then you'll want to check out "Step by Step: 365 Daily Insights for Growth, Influence, and Success". This book is a great way to jump start each one of your days this year. Get your copy today at This episode is also made possible by . Use promo code SUCCESS and save lots of money on almost all the My Pillow products including sheets, towels, coffee, energy drinks, slippers, bathrobes and of course, pilllows. Go to to start saving. ------ Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including "The Captain" and "The Bus Trip", host of the "Success is a Choice Podcast", professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | What is Right with America
12/29/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | What is Right with America
In today's "Motivational Minute", reminds us of a phrase Bill Clinton said in his 1993 inaguaral address and how it still matters today. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. This episode is also made possible by . Use promo code SUCCESS and save lots of money on almost all the My Pillow products including sheets, towels, coffee, energy drinks, slippers, bathrobes and of course, pilllows. Go to to start saving. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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2 MINUTE DRILL: My Name
12/27/2025
2 MINUTE DRILL: My Name
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, shares a story of Jesus healing 10 lepers and only 1 of them returned to thank Him. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. This episode is also made possible by . Use promo code SUCCESS and save lots of money on almost all the My Pillow products including sheets, towels, coffee, energy drinks, slippers, bathrobes and of course, pilllows. Go to to start saving. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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WEEKEND WISDOM | December Bridge
12/26/2025
WEEKEND WISDOM | December Bridge
In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, shares a story about WW1 soldiers putting down their weapons and celebrating Christmas with the "enemy". This became known as the December Bridge. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - - Check out our weekly virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. This episode is also made possible by . Use promo code SUCCESS and save lots of money on almost all the My Pillow products including sheets, towels, coffee, energy drinks, slippers, bathrobes and of course, pilllows. Go to to start saving. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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Merry Christmas!
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas!
Jamy Bechler wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and talks about the reason for the season. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. - - - - Each week, Jamy Bechler hosts free virtual training sessions in the area of culture, leadership, success, and teamwork. To see the schedule and to register, please visit - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of Nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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Cabbage Patch Dolls
12/24/2025
Cabbage Patch Dolls
Jamy Bechler reminds us that it's not about the gifts at Christmas time but about the time we spend with others and how we interact with others. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. - - - - Each week, Jamy Bechler hosts free virtual training sessions in the area of culture, leadership, success, and teamwork. To see the schedule and to register, please visit - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of Nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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Festivus for the Rest of Us
12/23/2025
Festivus for the Rest of Us
Today is December 23rd, which means it's Festivus - that is, if you're a Seinfeld fan. This is a fun little holiday derived from a Seinfeld episode that will have you shaking your head and rolling your eyes. Remember to have some fun this holiday season. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. - - - - Each week, Jamy Bechler hosts free virtual training sessions in the area of culture, leadership, success, and teamwork. To see the schedule and to register, please visit - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of Nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 4 Minute Mile
12/22/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 4 Minute Mile
In today's "Motivational Minute", talks about the 4-minute mile barrier in track and how it was thought to be impossible until Roger Bannister showed it could be done. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Die Hard
12/21/2025
Die Hard
Jamy Bechler doesn't end the debate of whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie but he does offers some thoughts on the iconic movie. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. - - - - Each week, Jamy Bechler hosts free virtual training sessions in the area of culture, leadership, success, and teamwork. To see the schedule and to register, please visit - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of Nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 127 Hours
12/20/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 127 Hours
In today's "Motivational Minute", shares the story of mountain climber Aaron Ralston and how he embodied the D.H. Lawrence poem of never seeing a wild thing feel sorry for itself. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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WEEKEND WISDOM | Nazi Concentration Camp
12/19/2025
WEEKEND WISDOM | Nazi Concentration Camp
In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, shares some thoughts from the book “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl and how we all still have the freedom to choose our mindset. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - - Check out our weekly virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. This episode is also made possible by . Use promo code SUCCESS and save lots of money on almost all the My Pillow products including sheets, towels, coffee, energy drinks, slippers, bathrobes and of course, pilllows. Go to to start saving. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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2 MINUTE DRILL: Only 1 Thankful Person
12/18/2025
2 MINUTE DRILL: Only 1 Thankful Person
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, shares a story of Jesus healing 10 lepers and only 1 of them returned to thank Him. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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COACHABLE COACH | Maria Winn-Ratliff
12/17/2025
COACHABLE COACH | Maria Winn-Ratliff
Maria Winn-Ratliff, The Leadership Playbook's 2023-2024 Coach of the Year and head softball coach at Trinity Valley CC, appeared on the "Coachable Coach" series of the and talked with host Time Stamps 1:16 - Definition of Success 2:18 - Grown as a coach 3:20 - Connecting with "kids these days" 5:24 - Trusting the Process 8:43 - Challenges overcome or mistakes made throughout career 18:59 - Bouncing back from adversity 24:11 - Recommended books Coach Winn has won 850+ games in her career at Trinity Valley CC, Tyler Junior College, Western Nebraska CC, Galveston College, and Louisiana Tech University. She has earned conference coach of the year honors 10 different times. Her 2025 Trinity Valley team set a school record with a 50-14 record. BIO: TWITTER: - - - - "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may know the X’s and O’s, the tactics, and strategies that should lead to winning BUT great coaches know their athletes. Great coaches go beyond the X’s and O’s. Great coaches know how to inspire their athletes to do their best and maximize their chances for success. – – – – Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler’s online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team’s culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Losing a Leg
12/17/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Losing a Leg
In today's "Motivational Minute", talks about an interesting perspective from an Army Staff Sergeant on losing his legs. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. - - - - Each week, Jamy Bechler hosts free virtual training sessions in the area of culture, leadership, success, and teamwork. To see the schedule and to register, please visit - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting
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Pete Prada | Former Offspring Drummer
12/14/2025
Pete Prada | Former Offspring Drummer
Pete Parada, a long-time rock & roll drummer is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Pete talks with about a bunch of things including ... ✅ Being in a rock band ✅ What makes a great drummer ✅ New collaboration with The Defiant ✅ Mentality when performing at concerts ✅ Behind-the-scenes look at the music industry ✅ Controversial exit from The Offspring during Covid Pete Parada was the Offspring's drummer from 2007-2021. He has also drummed with Face to Face, Saves the Day, and the Defiant. In 2023, he co-founded the Defiant, which includes Dicky Barrett (lead singer of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones), Greg Camp (Smash Mouth), Johnny Rioux (Street Dogs), and Joey LaRocca (The Briggs). He also collaborated with Tim Pool on his songs "Only Ever Wanted" and "Genocide". You can follow him on Instagram () and X () TIMESTAMPS: 1:16 - For those of us who are coaches or athletic people, we like listening to music, kinda take us behind the scenes when you're in a band, and you've got the front man singing and the beat going, that’s the drummer, that’s keeping the beat, so I am thinking from a leadership perspective you're the guy that is not seen up front but you are the guy who is keeping the song going? 6:09 - Sometimes those songs that aren’t released, I’d imagine you know that better than I do, some of those songs are more creative, and you like them better, probably? 12:27 - Well, other than Bonham with that feel that he would have with Led Zeppelin songs, is there a song you to this day that you just struggle with? 16:26 - When you are playing songs, I got to think there are just songs after a while that you just hate playing? Does that ever get to be the case, or as a drummer, are you just loving the fact that you are just beating on a drum, beating on the pots and pans, and just going at it? 18:08 - Where did you come up with your style of drumming, and who were your influences? 22:30 - Talk a little bit about why you left The Offspring and what’s happened since then, and the comments of the punk music? ------ Each week, the brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. ------ Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like daily readers then you'll want to check out "Step by Step: 365 Daily Insights for Growth, Influence, and Success". This book is a great way to jump start each one of your days this year. Get your copy today at ------ Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including "The Captain" and "The Bus Trip", host of the "Success is a Choice Podcast", professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting
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WEEKEND WISDOM | JFK's Words
12/12/2025
WEEKEND WISDOM | JFK's Words
In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, reminds us of President Kennedy's inaugural speech and how his words can still be true today. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 2 Choices To Make Today
12/11/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 2 Choices To Make Today
In today's "Motivational Minute", reminds us that we have two choices we can make each morning when the alarm goes off. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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2 MINUTE DRILL: Forgiveness
12/10/2025
2 MINUTE DRILL: Forgiveness
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, talks about anger and holding grudges and how those things affect us. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Stony Brook AD Shawn Heilbron
12/09/2025
LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Stony Brook AD Shawn Heilbron
(Director of Athletics at Stony Brook University) is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. 🌐 WEBSITE: 🌐 TWITTER: 🌐 LINKEDIN: 🌐 INSTAGRAM: - - - - During the on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - - Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including "The Captain" and "The Bus Trip", host of the "Success is a Choice Podcast", professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting
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MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Michael Phelps Habits
12/04/2025
MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Michael Phelps Habits
In today's "Motivational Minute", reminds us of how dominating Michael Phelps was in the Olympic swimming pool and how we can replicate some of his mindset in our daily lives. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. Check out our weekly webinars for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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2 MINUTE DRILL: Two Flat Tires
12/02/2025
2 MINUTE DRILL: Two Flat Tires
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, remembers the time his family returned from a Thanksgiving trip and had two flat tires. He reminds us that it is not happy people who are thankful, but rather thankful people who are happy. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Happy Thanksgiving
11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Jamy shares some thoughts on what this day means, as well as our mentality every other day. He says that "It's not happy people who are thankful, but rather thankful people who are happy." - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. - - - - Each week, Jamy Bechler hosts free virtual training sessions in the area of culture, leadership, success, and teamwork. To see the schedule and to register, please visit - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of Nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by .
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10 Favorite Thanksgiving Facts
11/26/2025
10 Favorite Thanksgiving Facts
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! In today's episode of the "Success is a Choice" podcast, host provides us with 10 of his favorite facts about the American Thanksgiving holiday. Remember it's not happy people who are thankful, but rather thankful people who are happy. Read the article at - - - - Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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2 MINUTE DRILL: Dead Right
11/18/2025
2 MINUTE DRILL: Dead Right
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, shares a story from his past that illustrates the difference between knowledge and wisdom. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Ryan Smith
10/15/2025
LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Ryan Smith
is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. He is currently the President of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande CC. Prior to this role, he served as the Speaker of the House in the Ohio Legislature. 🌐 WEBSITE: 🌐 TWITTER: 🌐 LINKEDIN: Ryan Smith became President in October 2019 after spending the first 23 years of his career working as a VP and partner with Smith financial advisors. In 2012 he won the election to be State Representative for the 93rd District of Ohio. He served as Finance Chairman, and in 2018, Ryan was elected to serve as the 103rd Speaker of the Ohio House until stepping down from his post in October 2019. Timestamps of Topics for the Episode ... 1:30 - Non-traditional road to college presidency 2:56 - Running a University and Community College at the same time 5:18 - Definition of success 6:10 - Successful growth of Rio Grande 8:08 - The importance of sports for small colleges 9:45 - Developing leaders 11:32 - How politics prepared him for presidency 14:18 - Parallels to Jim Tressell 16:30 - Handling setbacks, adversity, and challenges 21:00 - Surprising thing(s) about him 22:30 - Caring about people 24:00 - Mistakes leaders make "The windshield is lot bigger than the rear view mirror." (Ryan Smith quoting Jelly Roll) - - - - During the on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders about how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - - Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including "The Captain" and "The Bus Trip", host of the "Success is a Choice Podcast", professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting
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Award-Winning ESPN SportsCenter Host Sage Steele
10/08/2025
Award-Winning ESPN SportsCenter Host Sage Steele
is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast, hosted by . Sage is one of the most popular broadcasters out there as a long-time ESPN Sportscenter anchor. If you would like to watch this episode, head on over to Episode Time Stamps ... 1:00 - Doing events like Miss America Pageant and the Spelling Bee 1:44 - What her Miss America talent would be 2:00 - Favorite thing to Bake 3:50 - Hardest event to prepare for 6:30 - Growing up as an Army Brat 10:00 - Coming from a mixed family 12:30 - Overcoming a rough start to her broadcasting career 18:30 - Getting hit by a Jon Rahm golf ball 21:15 - Women's sports 25:30 - Going on Bill Maher's show 28:00 - What's next? 31:40 - Wardrobe at ESPN 33:20 - Professionalism during lawsuit Sage Steele was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, hosting countless big events include the Super Bowl, The Masters, The NBA Finals, the World Series. She also hosted the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the Miss America Pageant, and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve just to name a few. She is now host of the Sage Steele show. Connect with Sage ... INSTAGRAM: X: FACEBOOK: WEBSITE: : Learn more about Sage's lawsuit against ESPN: - - - - Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of nine books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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2-Minute Drill: 9/11
09/11/2025
2-Minute Drill: 9/11
In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, talks about a couple of ways people have honored teammates that have died. These thoughts were inspired by the anniversary of 9/11. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow us on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . Please check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Happy Labor Day
09/01/2025
Happy Labor Day
In today's "Motivational Minute", shares some thoughts about Labor Day and working hard, including a shout-out to his mom and dad. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the . It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,000 positive insights to help you (and those around you) get motivated and inspired. Visit . - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on Apple podcasts. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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Larry Elder | Media Personality & former Presidential Candidate (replay)
05/27/2025
Larry Elder | Media Personality & former Presidential Candidate (replay)
In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is Larry Elder (radio personality, author, and former candidate for California Governor and U.S. President). Twitter - Website - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube - Freedom Chat - Larry Elder covers a lot of ground in this conversation including ... Thoughts on racism, social justice, and oppression Police and black America Controlling what you can control Having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ... and much more!!! The "Sage from South Central" is a New York Times best-selling author, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and one of the best-known media figures in America today. His flagship daily radio program, “The Larry Elder Show,” was heard every weekday in all 50 states and on more than 300 stations. Larry was voted one of the "The Top 25 Most Influential Talk-Radio Hosts" by NewsMax magazine in 2008. He also won a Los Angeles area Emmy. Larry was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, and his family’s story represents every bit of the American Dream. His father was born in Athens, Georgia, served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, and moved to California to open his own restaurant—Elder’s Snack Bar. Larry’s mother, originally from Huntsville, Alabama, was a clerical worker for the U.S. Department of War (now the U.S. Department of Defense) and raised three boys as a stay-at-home mom. Larry ultimately received a bachelor's degree from Brown University and his law degree from the University of Michigan. After running for Governor of California in 2021 and securing millions of votes, Larry announced his presidency for U.S. President. He's also produced the documentaries "Uncle Tom" and "Uncle Tom II". Some of his books include "Dear Father, Dear Son", "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America", "A Lot Like Me: A Father and Son's Journey to Reconcilliation", and "As Goes California". Episode Timestamps: 1:30 - Deciding what to wear when speaking 2:15 - Larry's tough background 8:00 - Hard work 10:15 - Racism his father faced 12:00 - Message to educators, coaches, and parents 14:00 - Black Lives Matter 18:20 - Debating Mom regularly on his radio show 22:20 - Childhood friend losing a scholarship because he was a "coach killer" 25:20 - How to be a success in life 26:30 - Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame - - - - Each week, the podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit to get your signed copy. - - - - Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including and , host of the , professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at . To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact . You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting .
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