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 or scroll to the oldest episodes (as they've been archived with 2016 dates) Some of the more popular guest episodes have included Michele Tafoya, Riley Gaines, the Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann, Phil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.

2 MINUTE DRILL: Homeless Man and the NFL Player 01/21/2026

2 MINUTE DRILL: Homeless Man and the NFL Player In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, tells the story of when a homeless man helped an NFL player and reminds us that as MLK said, “It’s always the right time to do what’s right.” The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39810740

Content of our Character | MLK Day 01/19/2026

Content of our Character | MLK Day In today's "Motivational Minute", talks about MLK day and how we can best honor his legacy by living out the quotes we post. 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39782925

WEEKEND WISDOM | Back to the Future 01/16/2026

WEEKEND WISDOM | Back to the Future In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, talks about the Back to the Future movies and how we can't change the past but we can make a better future by our choices 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39756545

COACHABLE COACH | Matt Deggs 01/14/2026

COACHABLE COACH | Matt Deggs (head baseball coach at University of Louisiana) appeared on the "Coachable Coach" series of the and talked with host Some of the topics they covered included: Definition of Success Going beyond X's and O's Developing leaders on his team Growing personally Working with challenging people Mistakes or challenges overcome Advice for a younger coach Matt Deggs has won nearly 400 games in his storied head coaching career. He has served as the head coach at University of Louisiana since 2020. Before that, he spent five seasons at Sam Houston State University. He's also led the program at Texarkana for four years. He has also been an assistant coach at Texas A&M, Arkansas, and Northwestern State. Coach Deggs has won 3 Southland Conference Championships and 2 Sun Belt Championships. He was the Sun Belt Coach of the Year in 2024 and Southland Coach of the Year in 2016. BIO: TWITTER: WEBSITE: ------ "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. ------ 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 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. 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. ------ 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39726775

2 MINUTE DRILL: Leading without a Title 01/13/2026

2 MINUTE DRILL: Leading without a Title In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, tells us how we all can live a life of significance and be a person of influence. He reinforces this concept by sharing the story of Harriet Tubman. 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39714500

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Case of the Mondays 01/12/2026

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Case of the Mondays In today's "Motivational Minute", talks about having a case of the Mondays, which is phrase made popular in the movie Office Space. 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39696280

WEEKEND WISDOM | Opinion About Opinions 01/09/2026

WEEKEND WISDOM | Opinion About Opinions In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, shares his opinion about … opinions. 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39671150

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Boats Don't Sink 01/08/2026

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Boats Don't Sink In today's "Motivational Minute", reminds us that life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to what happens to us. 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39657655

2 MINUTE DRILL: New Beginnings 01/07/2026

2 MINUTE DRILL: New Beginnings In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, shares some thoughts on a new year, new beginnings, and how we can achieve goals incrementally. 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39640515

"The Lectern Guy" Shares Details about January 6th (REPLAY) 01/06/2026

"The Lectern Guy" Shares Details about January 6th (REPLAY) THIS IS A REPLAY OF ONE OF MORE POPULAR EPISODES ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON JANUARY 6, 2025. Adam Johnson (aka "The Lectern Guy") is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Johnson is one of the more infamous individuals from the protests at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 when he was photographed carrying the Speaker of the House's lectern in the rotunda. We talk about a bunch of things from January 6th, including ... ✅ Why he went to the Trump rally that day ✅ What made him go to the Capitol after the Trump rally ✅ What he did when he entered the Capitol ✅ When he knew he was going to be in trouble ✅ In what ways this has affected his life ✅ How the legal process played out ✅ Takeaways from the situation Adam "The Lectern Guy" Johnson is from Florida and is a stay-at-home dad to his five boys. He has been married for 14 years to a doctor. For his role in the January 6th protests, he was sentenced to 75 days in prison, a year of supervised release, 200 hours of community service and ordered to pay a combined $5,525 after pleading guilty to entering and remaining in a restricted building. He is also not able to profit financially in any way off of his name, image, or likeness for five years. You can follow him on Twitter - - - - 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39632915

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | It's a New Day 01/05/2026

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | It's a New Day In today's "Motivational Minute", talks about how the start of a new year is really just 365 new opportunities to make a positive impact. 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39612310

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Baby Steps in the New Year 01/04/2026

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Baby Steps in the New Year In today's "Motivational Minute", shares 3 simple ways we can make ourselves better this year and reminds us that a year from now we'll wish we started 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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39625315

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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39567290

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. ------ 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 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. 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. ------ 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 /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39567530

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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39552965

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. - - - - 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 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. 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. - - - - 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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39541600

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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39536585

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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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/38478280

Die Hard 12/21/2025

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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/38522910

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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/38453220

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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39164590

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 /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39440005

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 /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/38083700

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 /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/39342445

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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/38617385

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 . /episode/index/show/successisachoice/id/38642390

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