
BE THAT 1% Podcast
Be That 1% will challenge you to raise your standards, commit to greatness, and develop an UNLIMITED mindset. Join James Silvas weekly to help step into your your own 1%.
Latest episodes

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 5min
292. Building a Winning Culture and Team w Steve Tashjian
Steve Tashjian, a renowned leader in sports performance, shares insights from his work with top teams like the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team and Everton FC. He discusses the importance of building a winning culture-focused on unity and communication in high-pressure environments. Tashjian highlights the delicate balance of ego and accountability in teams and examines the threat of complacency for success. He also delves into navigating pressure for growth and the crucial role of collaboration across various high-performance fields to achieve sustained excellence.

Sep 18, 2024 • 14min
291: We unconsciously recreate what is familiar until we choose something better.
Discover how habitual patterns can trap us in unfulfilling situations. Learn the importance of embracing unfamiliar paths in relationships and careers for personal growth. The discussion emphasizes making mindful choices to break free from comfort zones. Additionally, simplicity is highlighted as a key to overcoming life's complexities. Engaging in foundational habits like healthy eating, exercise, and rest can empower listeners to create significant life changes.

Aug 27, 2024 • 18min
290: Everyone Drifts, Few Shift.
James expands on a quote he found years ago that has helped him remain centered amidst the chaos and uncertainty of life.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 26min
289: 6 reasons inconsistency happens
In this episode, James shares 6 common patterns he’s noticed in himself and his clients that create inconsistency in any area of life. When our awareness of these patterns heightens we are better equipped to shift to a more resourceful way of thinking or behavior that keeps us on track, even when we don't feel like it.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 0sec
288: 3 things that prevent most people from greatness
In today’s episode, James invites you to shift your relationship with what he calls THE BIG 3. These 3 things, Change, Conflict and Uncertainty, can alter one's trajectory in significant ways, both good and bad, depending on how one responds. It’s up to you to take inventory and to make the adjustment necessary in one or all of these areas so you can enhance the quality of your life experience.
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May 15, 2024 • 30min
287:The Magic of Surrender with Kute Blackson
In this episode, James and Kute discuss how prevalent control is in our lives and ways to begin loosening the grip on our experiences to allow genius and magic to flow through.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 22min
286: The mindsets, behaviors, and habits that destroy relationships with Dr. Katherine Hertlein
Relationships can be dynamic and messy. Learning how to communicate, understand yourself and your partners needs and have the courage to be vulnerable are essential in building a relationship that lasts. Tune in to today's episode to see if you are experiencing/using these common behaviors that destroy relationships and learn what to do instead.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 40min
285. Arguing is pointless, try this instead.
In the last nine years, James has been in countless conversations where tension was thick, stakes were high, and emotions were dynamic.
When in these types of conversations, James has realized certain mindsets that have helped him prepare, handle, and navigate the complexities in any hard conversation.
You’ll hear a few strategies, insights, and frameworks that will help you improve and refine your communication skills.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 38min
284: Quotes to live by
In today’s episode, James shares with you eight quotes that have helped shift how James operates in his business, relationships, and life. At different stages of his life, these quotes have served as a powerful teacher, reminder, and prompt for deeper exploration and insight.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 23min
283: ‘Brain Endurance Training’ – A concept from the book Endure
In Today’s episode, James talks about the concept of ‘Brain Endurance Training’ from the book Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. He shares the studies that he found insightful and helpful to know about in order to leverage this information for greater levels of performance inside and outside of sport.
Join in and learn the strategies Elite-level athletes are using to reach new levels of performance.
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