Mindset EPISODES

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message A single game can change the national mood. From the Miracle on Ice to overtime golds and record-shattering routines, we unpack how sports moments break through cynicism, quiet the noise, and remind us we’re still capable of feeling like one country. We talk about the power of unscripted drama, why visible excellence cuts across lines, and how simple stories—our team versus the world—reconnect neighbors who can’t agree on anything ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message A speech in Munich rattled the furniture of polite consensus, and we had to unpack it. Secretary of State Marco Rubio didn’t just talk policy; he drew a bright line around what the West is and why it’s worth defending—faith, history, art, science, and a shared way of life. We dig into that message, the reaction it sparked, and the practical path it implies for America and Europe if we truly want a new Western century. We start wit...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message One audacious night on the Mississippi may have decided the Civil War. We dive into the capture of New Orleans in 1862 and show how Farragut’s risky run past Forts Jackson and St. Philip didn’t just seize a city—it fractured the Confederacy’s map, gutted its finances, and reshaped the war’s momentum. New Orleans wasn’t just a symbol; it was the South’s engine: the largest population center, a world-class port, a shipbuilding hub, a...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Join us as we explore the complexities of President Biden's political journey, especially surrounding his mental health as he approaches the 2024 election. This MOJO Minute episode dives into the alarming observations made by journalists and political analysts, shedding light on the attempts to mask cognitive decline while seeking re-election. Focusing on Jake Tapper's new upcoming book "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Discover the timeless wisdom of the legendary John Wooden as we unpack how his Pyramid of Success can transform your leadership approach. Imagine leading with the precision and endurance of the Great Pyramid of Giza, applying Wooden's 15 fundamental values as the building blocks for unparalleled success. By tuning in, you'll learn how to harness these principles to develop not only winning teams but also a winning mindset that emph...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message How would your life change if you knew you could cultivate intelligence and abilities through effort and learning? Join us in this eye-opening episode of the Theory to Action podcast as we unpack the transformative insights from Carol Dweck's influential book, "Mindset." Drawing from Dweck's extensive research, we reveal how your approach to life's obstacles and achievements is fundamentally shaped by your mindset. But that's no...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Unlock the secret engine of success that's been driving high achievers across the globe: grit. With guidance from Angela Duckworth's groundbreaking research on the power of passion and perseverance, and Carolyn Adams Miller's profound insights on authentic grit from her great book, "Getting Grit: The Evidence-Based Approach to Cultivating Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose", we delve into the profound impact these attributes...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Prepare to be empowered as we go on a journey through the life of David Goggins, whose book "Can't Hurt Me" has reshaped my understanding of resilience and inner strength. Discover the "cookie jar" concept—a mental stronghold of personal victories—that fueled Goggins to overcome a harrowing past and achieve the seemingly impossible. Key Points from the Episode: We'll dissect his record-breaking pull-up achievements and ho...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Prepare to unlock the warrior within as we gather the most empowering wisdom from our Theory to Action series--Greatest Hits While David recuperates, we revisit the profound teachings that have inspired many to leap into a life of purpose and vitality. Today's spotlight is on the indomitable spirit of David Goggins, a former Navy Seal whose tale of unyielding resilience and mental tenacity is both a battle cry and a blueprint f...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Are you standing in the way of your own success? Sometimes it’s not about lack of ability but not having the right strategy to unlock your optimal self. I share personal experiences and strategies on how to go from temporary to getting your MOJO on. Ever wondered about the true limits of your abilities? We invite you to reach for the stars with us, your guide for this journey, Brian Cain, author of "One Percent Better,"...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever wonder how courtroom strategies can sharpen your thinking? Join us as we journey with author Ward Farnsworth of The Socratic Method: A Practioner's Guide in turning the spotlight on the value of the Socratic Method and adversarial thinking. Step right up, we're setting the stage for the clash of facts and feelings. Why should we embrace facts over feelings, and how does that aid in our pursuit of truth? Farnsworth brea...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Ever wondered about the essence of courage and how it powers every other virtue? Well, it's time to lend an ear to our latest MOJO Minute episode, where we embark on a fascinating exploration of courage and its foundational role in human virtue. We've drawn insights from the classics and famous psychologists like Rollo May to untangle the profound implications of courage and its origin from the French and Latin words for 'heart...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Are you willing to question everything you know? To challenge ingrained beliefs and biases in a quest for truth? Welcome to a journey of intellectual curiosity and bold exploration into the Socratic method as a tool for effective research. This episode has me recounting personal experiences, sharing how this timeless technique has profoundly impacted my research approach. We delve into Ward Farnsworth's The Socratic Me...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message What if the assumptions you've held onto your entire life were steering you towards the wrong decisions? And if you're a fan of Simon Sinek, you're in for a treat. Our discussion concludes with a thought-provoking review of his books, Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action As an aside, we chat about Leaders Eat Last which gives us a fresh perspective on leadership and purpose and which we cover...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Welcome to MM#208 of the Theory to Action podcast, where we're exploring the concept of "Know Thyself" as the fundamental first rule of Willpower. We have a terrific guide today—Kelly McGonigal, author of The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It. Let's dive in and learn more about the power of self-knowledge and how it can help each of us become better versions of ourse...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In this MOJO Minute, we capture our last nugget of wisdom from Roy Baumeister and John Tierney and their spectacular 2011 book, Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength but it is in fact, our most important nugget of wisdom! Key Points from the Episode: Eric Clapton shares his story on losing his sonWe are ALL pilgrims along our progress toward the Celestial CityShiny Bright Lines can act as a sword t...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Today, we revisit the Code and the Path--Back from MM#197--to ensure we are building a solid foundation of which to launch towards living a flourishing life. Our guide will be Thibaut Meurisse and his vital little book, Upgrade Yourself: simple strategies to transform your mindset, improve your habits, and change your life. Key Points from the Episode: To live a flourishing life we need to become lifelong learners an...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In MM#199, we challenge you with this question, how do you change your life if you are not able to challenge yourself? To challenge ourselves we enlist, Tony Horton and David Goggins as our guides and chief motivators, Tony with his wisdom from his book The Big Picture and David with his strong motivation from his book, Cant Hurt Me with his nugget on the accountability mirror. Key Points from the Episode: MM#147--Do Y...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In this MM, lets talk PM's rituals. Do you go to bed at the same time every night or are you all over the place? Do you have a PM routine? If not, why not? Let us tap into our book of the day for our nugget of wisdom, which is Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson. He outlines for us 21 proven tips to sleep your way to a better body, better health and bigger success. Key points: Develop a routineRitual is derived from t...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Following up on last weeks MM#181--we continue to unpack 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson to help us to prevent chaos in our lives. Today we tackle Rule #8, the most important rule from our reading of Jordan's book. Key points: Rule #8 says "Tell the Truth. Or At Least, don't lie."The corruption of untruthsHow natural law helps us to understand what is true and what is false.Want to leave a review? Click here and i...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In this special Thanksgiving Episode, we take a trip back in our history to our first US President, George Washington and his Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789 Key Points from the Episode: Please check out last years MM#65 celebrating our country as the Land of HopeFor further research, please read Robert Tracy McKenzie's The First Thanksgiving: What the Real Story Tells Us About Loving God and Learning From HistoryOn...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message In our last MM, we shared Jocko Willinks fantastic new book, Discipline Equals Freedom: A Field Manual so let's pull another nugget of wisdom out of this great book. Key points: Is it effective for us to just act like librarians and collect these nuggets of wisdom?Theory 2 Action is the name of the podcast which indicates Action must be taken at some pointLet's get about the doing, so we can start flourishi...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message If we have acquired the habit of discipline, then we have acquired a wonderful habit. Lets talk about it on todays MM! To do so, we will call in our guide to help with discipline, Discipline Equals Freedom: A Field Manual by Jocko Willink Key points: Discipline is Destiny -- Ryan HolidayDiscipline = Freedom -- Jocko WillinkLiving a worthy life because of others sacrificing their freedom for our Freedom!Want to leave ...

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text Message Today’s MOJO Minute, we look back to some previous MM’s to ensure we are not forgetting our fundamentals. But we are staying with our author in our previous MM, Daniel Coyle and his superb book, The Talent Code: Greatness isnt born. It’s Grown. Here’s How. Key points: Fundamental #1—action. Put theory INTO ACTION!Mindset fundamental—default actionOur next superpower = Discipline Want to leave a...