Shark Theory With Baylor Barbee

In this motivating episode of Shark Theory, host Baylor Barbee delves into the significance of commitment, particularly as we approach the new year and resolution season. Baylor shares his personal triumph of recording a podcast episode on Christmas Day, underscoring the importance of small victories and staying true to commitments. He provokes thought by dissecting the concept of commitment, drawing from its Latin roots to explain that it fundamentally means 'to bring together.' This revelation leads to an exploration of how one's actions align with their desired outcomes. Baylor discusses the common barriers that hinder our commitments, using his personal experience of training for a triathlon in less-than-ideal weather conditions as an illustrative example. He offers practical advice on identifying and strategizing around these obstacles, such as time constraints and toxic environments. Emphasizing the power of simple yet powerful mantras, he introduces the phrase "because it has to be done" as a tool for