Shark Theory With Baylor Barbee

We talk about the before and after of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, but we don't talk about the pain of transformation in what happens DURING the transition.  Pain hurts.  But it's necessary. In this episode, we'll discuss: Embracing the Push What is Pain? Not being ashamed of battle scars

As you probably heard, yesterday Facebook, Instagram, and What'sApp were all down for numerous hours causing mass hysteria.  So many people lost their entire business' ability to function.  What was their contingency plan? Do you have one? In this episode, we'll discuss: Are you reliant on ONE thing? How to get results regardless The Controllables How to guarantee you will win

Years ago, as I was about to speak at a Men's Prison, I got in a bad wreck.  I remember wondering what I would talk to the inmates about, and the idea crashed into me... literally. In this episode, we'll discuss: Intentional Goals Why you need blinders Heading the direction you look Steering clear of distractions

I decided today is going to be the best day ever... it's that simple. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to avoid regret Appreciating what you have now How to build a legendary life

I've never really been into meditation in the traditional sense, but this morning I did a 5-minute meditation on the Peloton App and heard something that shaped my perspective on what we take for granted. In this episode, we'll discuss: Taking without giving Giving via Thought Where pain comes from Finding joy in times of adversity

What's the number one trait ALL greats possess? You guessed it, Consistency. In this episode, we'll discuss: The beauty of wrong moves The building blocks of consistency Surrounding yourself with consistency Keeping Score

When consulting a client yesterday who was not getting the results he should be, he informed me of how he had been slacking.  I asked him simply, "then what did you expect?" In this episode, we'll discuss: Clear Cut Expectations Removing the Grey Area Being Specific Staying in your lane

A lot of golf this past weekend, and a lot of new lessons on lining ourselves up for success. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Divots of Life Precision goals Micro and Macro Goals (and how to align for success)

Two years ago today, I lost one of my best friends, Andre Emmett, to a senseless murder.  Today I reflect on what we can learn from losing people. In this episode, we'll discuss: When there are no words The importance of a Miss The Miss you don't want Legacy

During my morning spin class today, I contemplated life and the meaning of hard work. In this episode, we'll discuss: Winning the 30 Second Battle Finding the rhythm It's all about what you don't see Do it for You

This morning, as I sat down to record this podcast, I realized I had nothing to discuss because I'm completely burnout out...I've spent today finding a solution for burnout. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you don't owe anyone anything How many things are NOT important Identifying the source The "Currently" mindset Unplugging from the Matrix

I attended a festival called Grapefest this weekend where you traded money for coupons to buy the drinks, foods, etc.  After spending several tickets on random fried foods, I asked myself, how much am I Really spending?  In this episode, we'll discuss: What is the true cost of money, time, and energy Creating your own value Value through Placement

You can't avoid mental or emotional pain in life but you can direct how they affect your life. In this episode, we'll discuss: The true definition of Pain Avoiding unhappiness  Moving past pain Become an example of growth

Years ago when I'd visit clubs in Dallas, smoking was allowed.  Though I didn't smoke, it would get in my clothes and the next morning my whole house would smell like smoke because of what I absorbed.  Taking on the stress of others will do the same thing for your mindset. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting Boundaries Avoiding dependency creation Preventing future Storms Why you don't want to be a superhero

After yesterday's tongue-in-cheek episode about the ugliness of Croc's shoes, I received a very spirited email from a listener informing me that Croc's was more "successful" than I'll ever be...which had me thinking, what is success? In this episode, we'll discuss: Redefining Success Finding Peace of Mind and Freedom Blazing your own path of success How to be successful right now (and every day after)

My friend is convinced she can get me to wear the ugliest shoes known to man kind...yes I'm talking about Crocs.  I think their hideous, she loves them, and the good news for Crocs is that my opinion doesn't matter...nor does the opinion of anyone who doesn't believe in you or see your worth. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you don't have to voice every opinion How to add to the solution Why it's important not to be liked by everyone The benefit of haters

I love a good Netflix series like most people.  I also enjoy watching my favorite teams and players, but we have to ask ourselves this... is the things I enjoy doing preventing me from advancing in life? In this episode, we'll discuss: Two For Ones Why multitasking isn't real Looking at your progress window Cut and Divide

We say we want better jobs, more money, and nicer things but really we are searching for freedom...searching for life on our own terms. In this episode, we'll discuss: How to be the best in your industry Living life off feeling Avoiding what doesn't feel right Being proud of your quirks

How many times have we felt that “gut feeling” that something wasn’t right with the situation at hand? How often do we ignore our intuition and life work out in our favor? To achieve great heights, we’ll have to trust our intuition.   In this episode, we'll discuss: Ignoring red flags What intuition really is What happens when we ignore our intuition How to handle manipulative people

When I was little, I caught the toaster on fire by making a toaster strudel and was convinced the entire house was burning down.  When the firefighters got there, they simply unplugged the toaster and ran some water over it.  What had seemed like an epic fire to me, was just a small fire to them.  Problems can be faced from one of two perspectives. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why problems seem big Winning through Repetition Gaining a Taste of Success