Success for the Athletic-Minded Man

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Biologically, we are inclined to seek what’s comfortable. But not Spartan founder and CEO, Joe De Sena. In fact, he runs toward it… with his family! After building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college, and creating a Wall Street trading firm, Joe De Sena set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the Spartan lifestyle.  Joe moved his family to Pittsfield, Vermont to operate an organic farm, a bed and breakfast, and a general store for hikers. It was there where his passion grew for ultramarathons, adventure races, and endurance events— and thus Spartan was born. With more than one million annual global participants across more than 40 countries, Spartan offers heats for all fitness levels and ages. The brand has transformed more than seven million lives since it was founded in 2010. Joe is also the New York Times Bestselling Author of “Spartan Up,” “The Spartan Way,” and his latest book, “10 Rules for Resiliency,” which outlines his 10 principles for leading your family to True Resilience. It has been 6 years since Joe first shared his wisdom through the Success Through Failure podcast, but his values and message still ring true: discomfort results in growth. This time though, Joe reveals how to start your road to mental toughness along with your partner and kids and how to deal with the discomforts as a family.  There’s no better way to listen to this episode than by tuning in with your family, so hit play 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. 

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY What are your cognitive biases and how are they holding you back?  Our actions are fueled by our unconscious defaults. Why you choose one restaurant over another…The way you interact with your boss…How you talk about and handle adversity… All of these happen because you act upon your “cognitive biases.”  Cognitive biases are your defaults and assumptions that make day-to-day decision-making simpler. But inasmuch as it’s useful, cognitive bias is flawed. Your biases can hold you back because they don't always result in good decisions. BUT becoming aware of these biases can help you override them— and that’s exactly what we’re going to do in this episode. Listen in as I reveal 7 cognitive biases and how you can override them to have a better life, achieve more goals, and ultimately, find success through failure.  Tune in now and don’t forget to leave a rating and review if you find this episode helpful! 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. 

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY There’s a popular quote: "How you do anything is how you do everything." How true is this in EVERY area of your life? Let’s find out… How do you rate yourself in terms of consistency in everything you do? Have you achieved consistency in certain areas of your life but not in others?  Is consistency holding you back?  “I can't stay focused…”“I struggle with discipline…” “I can’t stay committed to the goals and the habits that I want to be committed to…” If you perform well in some areas of your life but regularly catch yourself uttering these words about other areas, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m going to reveal the tactics you can practice so you can achieve consistency across ALL areas of your life— even the ones where you struggle to find balance and success.  Tune in now and don’t forget to share this episode on social media: JimHarshawJr.com/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. 

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   They say, “Confidence is key.” What exactly can confidence unlock in your life? How far can your confidence take you? Dr. Nate Zinsser is the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point— the most comprehensive mental training program in the country. Since 1992, he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army.  He has been the sport-psychology mentor for elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers, as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions.  Dr. Zinsser has also been a consultant for the FBI Academy, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the Fire Department of New York.   He recently released his book, “The Confident Mind,” which offers a fascinating guide to the science of confidence and provides readers with a step-by-step program to best harness their belief in themselves to achieve success.  Listen in as Dr. Zinsser takes us into a deep dive to the power of confidence: how to achieve it, how to leverage it, and how it can help you reach success despite— and because of— failure. 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. 

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY What if, seconds from now, you receive news that will forever alter your life? What would you do? How prepared are you? How prepared are you for the ups and downs of life? Are you prepared to navigate your family through a pandemic?Through a tragedy?Or something really challenging and tough? In this episode, we’ll talk about what it means to be ready physically, mentally, and even spiritually for anything. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a framework to follow so that you're more than ready to swing every time life throws you curveballs. We’re not just talking about preparedness for a disaster or power outage, but it’s also about the broader sense for what life can throw at you— which might mean a fight with your spouse, rolling your ankle, or a global pandemic.  Ready, set… 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. 

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   Imagine you’re a young FBI Agent and you’re asked to infiltrate the mafia… That was exactly the life of former undercover agent, Joe Pistone aka Donnie Brasco, for 6 high-risk years! Former FBI agent Joe Pistone went undercover for 6 years assuming a fake identity as a small-time jewelry thief named Donnie Brasco. He infiltrated two of the Five Families of the New York City mafia that led to over 200 arrests and shed light into the once thought impenetrable mafia.  In his first book, “Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia,” he detailed harrowing tales of criminal activity and nearly getting murdered on multiple occasions. His story was also adapted into a film starring Johnny Depp as Joe and Al Pacino as the mob hitman, Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero.  While in his second book, “Unfinished Business: Shocking Declassified Details from the FB,” he recounts his experiences after the operation, his time on the Hollywood set with Pacino and Depp, and other undercover operations through present-day. In this episode, we have none other than the man with a $500,000 bounty on his head from the mafia, Joe Pistone! Tune in as Joe reveals how he built a life as Donnie Brasco and how he survived living with infamous gangsters for years. You don’t wanna miss this interview, so 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.

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   The inside story of Black Hawk Down from Army Ranger Keni Thomas who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu when two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down.  As a member of Bravo company of the 3rd Ranger Battalion, Sgt. Keni Thomas was deployed to Mogadishu, Somalia as part of a special operations package called Task Force Ranger. Their mission was to find and capture a criminal warlord named Mohammad Farrah Aideed. Outnumbered 10 to 1, the men of TFR distinguished themselves in an 18-hour firefight that would later be recounted in the highly successful book and movie, Black Hawk Down. 19 Americans died and 78 were wounded.  Kenny got out of the army to pursue his music career and now works full-time as an award-winning Nashville recording artist.  His band, Cornbread, was featured in the movie Sweet Home, Alabama and regularly tours with the USO to perform for our military personnel serving in the Middle East. As an entertainer, Kenny has been recognized by Congress, the White House, and was recently inducted into the VFW Hall of Fame for his dedicated work on behalf of our veterans and military families.  Keni is also very proud to be a national spokesperson for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college education to the children of our special operations personnel killed in combat or training.  Keni Thomas is a graduate of the University of Florida, a recipient of the American Patriot Award and the Bronze Star for Valor.   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.  

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Want to know my most unforgettable episodes of Success Through Failure from 2021? The biggest takeaways that have changed my life and will change yours? In this episode, I share the top lessons and takeaways from my favorite guests. If you’re like most listeners, you love Success Through Failure but don't get to listen to every episode from start to finish.  With six years worth of episodes— 332 episodes to be exact— are you overwhelmed on what to play next? I know I would be! 😅 Well, let me help you narrow down your choices! In this episode, I share the top highlights from the 52 episodes released in 2021. I share the most transformational stories and lessons that helped move— and continue to move— the needle for so many listeners. Plus, I give you an exclusive sneak peek at some of the upcoming guests.  Hints: we’ll have an undercover FBI agent who infiltrated the mafia for six years and a man who went from $80,000 to 125 MILLION dollars net worth in just three years!  All of that and more are coming to the show this 2022! 🤯 I know you don’t want to miss another episode so 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.  

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Do you want to be a more confident leader? Do you wish you had a personal framework that you could lean on to make the toughest decisions?  Leadership is hard. There’s pressure. There’s responsibility. And you’re making decisions often that don’t have a clear right answer.  Through my own good and not so good encounters with leaders in my career, I’ve discovered that there’s actually a method to make leadership simpler. By discovering your “Leadership Core Values.”  In this episode, we’ll talk about the value of having a “Leadership Philosophy” and the step-by-step process to identify your leadership core values. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a framework that will make decision-making simpler and reinforce your confidence as a leader. Not a leader? You need this more than anyone! Don't wait to lead until you're given a title. Lead right NOW from where you're at because people need you, so 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. 

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY “Consistency is the new currency. The fortune is in consistency.” George Campbell is an award-winning standup comedian who is at his absolute best on stage. Ten years of standup comedy led to more than 20 years of professional speaking and being inducted into the National Speakers Hall of Fame. But most of his success came from a short burst of activity years ago that he coasted on for years. He had a ton of natural ability offset by an absence of consistency.  George speaks to and for the “80-percenters.” Meanwhile, Jim Packard represents the “20-percenters.”  He is the poster child for a life of consistent action. He is a Dale Carnegie instructor and a certified trainer for the John Maxwell leadership team. Whether it was being the top producing paperboy or turning a $500 investment into a $17 million business, Jim excelled all day, every day.  With their common goal to uncover how consistency works for different people, the Consistency Chain was born. The Consistency Chain is an entertaining, enlightening book for people who want to start moving the needle in any area of their life. It helps people reach a level of consistency that they have never experienced before. Witness George and Jim’s combined expertise in this episode as they provide a proven path to overcoming inconsistency and inertia— that elite performers like best-selling authors and Navy SEALs leverage for 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.