Success for the Athletic-Minded Man

#394 Find Your Direction: How to Create a Personal Manifesto for Clarity and Confidence with Charlotte Burgess-Auburn -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   Do you sometimes feel like you're just going through the motions? If so, then it’s time for you to create a life of meaning and purpose with the help of a manifesto.  If you’re a leader, it’s easy to get stuck on a tough decision. If you’re a parent, it’s sometimes hard to know what the right decision is. If you’re a human, you find yourself ruminating on a tough conversation you need to have.  Not anymore! Through the brilliant work of Stanford d.school’s Director of Community, Charlotte Burgess-Auburn, clarity of action and peace of mind is just one book away. Charlotte is the author of “You Need a Manifesto: How to Craft Your Convictions and Put Them to Work.” She also teaches classes on the role of self-awareness in creativity and design at the Stanford Design School. Previously, she worked at the MIT Media Laboratory.  Join me and Charlotte in this episode of the #STFpod as she shares some specific steps that will make it easy for you to create your own manifesto— a simple but life-changing tool that can help you navigate life’s challenges. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.    

#393 How to Catalyze Change (Regardless of How Successful You Are) Pt 1: The Hard Look in the Mirror and Taking Responsibility for Your Situation -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   It’s your fault. And that’s a good thing. In this episode, I talk about the 7 things you need to do to take responsibility for your own situation and catalyze change in your life… right now. Failure is scary, and that’s why it’s hard to admit when you make mistakes. And because of that fear, you either find something or someone else to blame— or you don’t forgive yourself at all.  But here’s the thing: it’s your fault. And that’s okay. After all, if it’s not your fault, do you really have power and control to change your own situation? No one else is coming to save you. No one is coming to set goals for you. Or script out the vision you have for your life.  Once that hard truth sinks in, stand in front of a mirror, take a look at yourself, and ask: “What can I do to start this change?” This episode is part one of a two-parter on how to take responsibility for your own situation. Here, I’m going to tell you 7 things you need to do to catalyze change in your life... right now. Stay tuned! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.    

#392 Up for the Fight: How 5x Cancer Survivor Bill Potts Turned Adversity into Motivation -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   It’s one thing to learn how to deal with constant pain and an incurable illness. It’s another to turn that pain into purpose. Five-time cancer survivor Bill Potts has managed to do exactly that despite his 20-year (and still ongoing) battle. With his determination and lifestyle, you wouldn’t have even known that Bill Potts has battled cancer five times. Yes, five times.  This episode of the Success Through Failure podcast is not about cancer. It’s about how you can own your journey and turn the struggle, scars, and pain into purpose. And after all these years, Bill is currently undergoing treatment for the sixth time, with number seven just a few years away. His accidental expertise led him to author "Up for the Fight: How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer―from a Five-Time Survivor," a book on how to navigate through life after a diagnosis. For many of us, decades of surgeries, treatment, recovery, isolation are just plain unbearable, and understandably so. And yet, Bill’s ability to somehow respond even better each and every day is nothing short of extraordinary. Bill Potts is a motivational speaker, business leader, community builder, and dedicated father and husband. He has held executive positions at the IRONMAN Group and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and lectured on marketing at Tulane University, where he earned his MBA. He is currently the co-founder and a managing director of marketing agency Remedy 365 and an IRONMAN triathlete. In this episode, Bill walks us through his ongoing 20-year battle and how you can turn your own pain into purpose. Listen to Bill’s story now. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.    

#391 Unlocking the Science of Success Through Failure: Insights from Harvard Business Review and Kellogg School of Management -------- If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.   Listen in as I take a step back from focusing on the stories and emotions, and instead, look at the science behind turning failure into success and how you can apply it in real life. In this episode, I take the concept of Success Through Failure from being “motivational” and “inspirational” and examine it with a more scientific approach.  Some of you (like me!) need to hear not just the emotionally appealing stories, but also the science and the truth behind achieving success despite— and because of— failure. So if you are one of those people, then this episode is for you. Of course, we’re not just going to look through a “boring” academic lens, but through real-world learning that applies directly to you and can change your life. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a single, actionable takeaway that you can apply and put into work so you can turn failure into success. Hit play now! Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY  

#390 Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: An Interview with Olympic Gold Medalist Leah Amico -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   You may know Leah Amico as an elite softball player— having bagged three Olympic gold medals— but behind her accolades is a success through failure journey like no other.    Leah Amico is a 3x Olympic gold medalist, a 2x World Champion, and a 3x NCAA Champion softball player. Known for being one of the most clutch hitters of all time, Leah still holds the record for highest batting average in the Women’s College World Series.  Leah is also a college softball analyst for ESPN and Westwood One Sports, where she imparts her love and knowledge of the game to fans across the world.  Truly, she’s a world-class performer in every sense of the word.  In this episode of the Success Through Failure podcast, Leah walks us through her journey to the top of her sport and through an epic collapse that she, and the US softball team, used as their catalyst for a historic success. Don’t miss it! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.        

#389 Super Bowl Success: Failing Your Way to Becoming the Best in the World -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   In this Super Bowl LVII special episode, we’ll do a Failure Profile on some of the legendary moments, teams, coaches, and quarterbacks of Super Bowl’s of years gone by and how their failures became a catalyst for success. We always think of Super Bowl champions, like Tom Brady, Joe Montana, and Eli Manning, as elites and masters at what they do.  With the prestige that comes with their championships, it's easy to see them as infallible and otherworldly. That they've reached the pinnacle of their football careers and have risen to the top of their game because of their successes, not their failures. But under their helmets are men who have faced setbacks and obstacles— just like you and me. In this episode of the Success Through Failure podcast, we're going to reveal the true nature of success this time for Super Bowl champion teams, coaches, and players.  If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  

#388 An Unexpected (and Surprisingly Simple) Shortcut to Success from 4x Olympian Ruben Gonzalez -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   They say that there are no shortcuts to success, but after years of failures, successes— and few broken bones— 4x Olympian Ruben Gonzalez discovered that there is a “shortcut” to success. A seemingly “ordinary guy,” 4x Olympian, Ruben Gonzalez, wasn’t a gifted athlete.  Ruben didn't take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years and a few broken bones later, he was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics.  At the age of 47, at the Vancouver Olympics, he became the first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics in four different decades. Ruben is also an international bestselling author. Among his works are, “The Courage to Succeed,” “Fight for Your Dream,” and just last year, he released his first fictional book, “The Shortcut: The Fastest Way to Achieve Your Goals.” Now, after four years, Ruben is back on the Success Through Failure podcast! Ruben's story is going to inspire you to think differently and to live your life with passion to push yourself beyond your self-imposed beliefs and your self-imposed limitations.  After listening to this interview, you'll realize that you have no excuse to chase your big dream. Tune in now!  If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  

#387 How to Create Your Personalized Plan for Maximum Consistency and Focus in 2023 -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   There's a powerful 3-word question that has helped thousands of people improve their performance. Ask yourself this and you'll have clarity of action and peace of mind this year. It’s already a new year but our goal to have— and maintain— a steadfast focus and consistency remains the same. But let’s be honest, it’s hard. With distractions left and right, it’s easy to get sidetracked from your goals. But what if there’s a template that you could follow to get back on track? There is.  And you can personalize this template so it works in every area of your life… Are you focused and consistent in your health and fitness, but not in your faith?  Use the template. Are you locked in at work, but not with your relationships at home?  Use the template.  By the end of this episode, you’ll have an action plan that you can always go back to so you’ll know exactly what you need to do to be at maximum consistency and focus. Get your notes ready! Hit that play button now! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action. 

#386 International Speaker Chris Widener on Being Personally Mentored by Zig Ziglar and Jim Rohn -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   What’s it like to be colleagues with world-class speakers like John Maxwell, Jim Rohn, and Zig Ziglar? Let’s find out from bestselling author, Chris Widener.  Chris Widener has been named one of the top 50 speakers in the world, one of the top 100 leadership speakers by Inc. Magazine, and one of the top 10 sales speakers by Success Magazine.  He is the author of 23 books, a number of which have been translated into 14 languages. His best-selling works include “The Angel Inside,” “The Art of Influence,” and “ Better the Second Time.”— which he co-authored with his wife, Denise Widener. Chris has given more than 2,500 speeches all around the world to crowds as large as 25,000 people. And now he joins us in this episode to share with us his amazing stories of success through failure. Don’t miss as Chris talks about what it’s like to have worked with John Maxwell, Jim Rohn, and Zig Ziglar, and the secrets to success he learned from the masters of the game whose books you’ve probably read, videos you probably watched, and even quotes you may like to share.  If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  

#385 The 8 Most Important Questions That Will Bring You Breakthrough, Clarity, and Peace of Mind in 2023 -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   When you ask the right questions, you get the answers you need. Do you feel like you’re stalling? Like you’re kicking the can down the road on the important things in your life?  Or maybe you want to ignite a fire within you so that you can pursue your next big thing with clarity and certainty? If so, then you must hit play on this episode! Tune in as I share 8 powerful questions that will guide you in achieving your most exciting breakthroughs for this year, as well as the clarity of action and peace of mind that you need to get from where you’re at to where you want to go. Don’t forget to download the Action Plan for this episode to get your copy of the free worksheet so you can start 2023 on the right path to success. Just go to http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.   Take action now!