Success Through Failure With Jim Harshaw Jr | Goal Setting, Habits, Mindset And Motivation For Sports, Business And Life

Facing what you fear. We all have defining moments in our lives. Sometimes we expect them-- like getting married or winning a championship. Other times we don’t-- like a death in the family or a surprise promotion. Will you back down when yours arrives? Or will you face your fear? Take action? Speak up? Move on? This episode on facing your fear is the first of a four-part series on defining moments. 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ev

How to have difficult conversations. Today I bring you Sheila Heen. An expert on managing difficult negotiations, Sheila is a lecturer at Harvard Law School and a founder of Triad Consulting. Her corporate clients include Apple, Unilever, the Federal Reserve Bank, Pixar, Novartis, and numerous others. She often partners with executive teams, helping them work through conflict, repair working relationships, and make sound decisions together. She’s the author of two New York Times bestselling books. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most and Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well. She’s also spent the last 20 years with the Harvard Negotiation Project, developing negotiation theory and practice. Sheila has appeared on shows as diverse as Oprah, The G. Gordon Liddy Show, NPR, Fox News, and CNBC’s Power Lunch. 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 f

How to feel more accomplished at the end of the day. Ever feel like you go through your day at 100 mph and get 100 things done but you didn’t really make meaningful progress toward anything? Like you’re hustling but not getting any closer to your goals? Like you’re not able to move the needle? Me too. That’s when I started studying how elite performers operate. How they get things done. How they structure their day so that they get more out of the same 24 hours than everybody else. Now, I get twice as much done as the average person. And I have clients who say things like: “I’m shattering the goals I’ve set for myself already. I feel pretty much unstoppable. Every aspect of my life has been affected positively.” -Neal Ewers In this episode, you’ll learn how you can begin to make meaningful progress toward the life you want. 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 t

Crystallization of discontent. James Fell is a motivation, health, and fitness writer for the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune. He has authored pieces in TIME Magazine, the Guardian, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and many other publications. His blog, Body For Wife, has millions of visitors a year. He is the author of two books: The Holy Sh!t Moment: How Lasting Change Can Happen in an Instant (St. Martin’s Press, 2019), and Lose it Right: A Brutally Honest 3-Stage Program to Help You Get Fit and Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind (Random House Canada, 2014). 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and quali

A few important words of advice from Jim for making the most of the holidays. 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re in the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life no

Rock bottom to top of the world. J’den Cox was a 3X NCAA Champion wrestler at the University of Missouri, a 2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2017 World Bronze Medalist, has recently been crowned king of the world… 2018 World Champion. I have many friends and acquaintances who have won world and Olympic medals who I could invite onto the show. It’s just the nature of having been deeply involved in the sport for three and a half decades. They’reworld-classs performers. I don’t invite most of them onto the podcast though. But J’den is different. His story isn’t your typical journey to the top of the world-- if there is such a thing as a typical journey to the top of the world-- but I know his story will resonate with you which is why I invited him to the podcast. 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 episo

How to self-evaluate and recalibrate. Do you want to have your best year yet in 2019? Are you uncertain of exactly how to make that happen? In this episode, I walk you through how to do a year in review. That is, how you should evaluate your year and create a plan to have an even better year next year. You can do a year in review any time but December and January are the most common times that people are thinking about it. Let’s get started in creating your best year yet! Listen 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting t

The value of failure to leaders. Jeff Eggers is Executive Director of the McChrystal Group Leadership Institute, where he focuses on organizational performance and leadership. Jeff was a Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and worked at the White House from 2010 to 2015. He retired from the US Navy in 2013, after serving over 20 years as a combat veteran Navy SEAL. Jeff received a Master of Arts from Oxford University and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy. Along with former General Stanley McChrystal and Jason Mangone, Jeff co-wrote the new book, “Leaders: Myth and Reality” which we’ll talk about here today. 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host

The forgotten goal category. When you talk about setting goals, you immediately think of a career or professional goal. Or maybe you think about some kind of health or fitness goal. Or maybe you think about something around relationships. But are there any other categories where you should be setting goals? YES! In this episode, I reveal the most forgotten goal category. When you ignore this type of goal, you’re short-changing yourself. You’re leaving out one of the most fulfilling pieces of personal growth and happiness. Listen 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t g

Building something great isn’t quick, easy, or convenient.  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 Travis Daugherty is leadership speaker, author, and basketball coach. He’s the author of "The Lens: Raising a Champion Athlete and Man in Today's Myopic World". In the book, which focuses on raising boys but is relevant to girls as well, Travis gives us the clarity to help your son reach his full potential on the playing field and in life. It provides a powerful vision for who he can become and a game plan for navigating today's short-sighted or narrow-minded youth sports culture. In short, he helps you see clearly what matters and what doesn't. Access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. An

Habits of elite performers. Randy Gage is a New York Times bestselling author and a member of the Speakers Hall of Fame. A high school dropout, Randy rose from a jail cell as a teen to become a successful multi-millionaire. Randy is the author of eleven books translated into 25 languages. He has spoken to more than 2 million people across more than 50 countries. He’s a thought-provoking critical thinker who will make you approach your life in a whole new way. When he is not prowling the podium or locked in his lonely writer’s garret, you’ll probably find him playing 3rd base for a softball team somewhere. 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’

Struggling with a relationship? In this solo episode, I dive into practical and actionable steps to help make your relationship better. You may feel like you don’t have enough time or you don’t have enough money or you don’t have the right goals that allow you to have a successful relationship. In this episode, I share how you can improve any relationship-- whether it’s with your spouse, significant other, a family member or friend. And be sure to grab the action plan because I have tons of references that you’ll want to grab too. 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t gett

Daily hacks for resiliency. Despite having her right leg amputated at age five, Bonnie St. John became the first African-American ski medalist in Winter Olympic competition. In recognition of her historic achievement, Bonnie was quoted on millions of Starbucks coffee cups and was honored with her portrait at Oxford as a distinguished alumna. In addition to her success as a Paralympic athlete, Bonnie is a bestselling author, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and leadership consultant for Fortune 500 companies. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University and won the Rhodes Scholarship. Bonnie has been featured extensively in the media including The Today Show, CNN, CBS Morning News, NBC News, PBS, NPR, The New York Times, People Magazine, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, and Success magazines, to name just a few. The author of seven books, Bonnie co-authored her latest work, MICRO-RESILIENCE: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, & Energy, with her husband, former entertainment industry C

Bet on yourself. Mike Ellison is a multifaceted artist. He’s a musician, actor, poet and noted public speaker. Whether addressing genocide in Rwanda, combating bullying and teen suicide in Detroit, chatting with senators, or jamming with Grammy-winning rock legends on stage, Mike is a charismatic communicator and is always in his element. Mike is equally at ease delivering a commencement address to graduates or working with senior executives of Fortune 500 companies. Mike was born in Ethiopia, raised in VA and fully realized his calling as an interdisciplinary artist in Detroit. He’s released independent records, headlined national tours, and registered acting credits that span film, theater, and television. He also produces original content and provides voiceover for films, commercials and concert tours. 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 we

The truth about “Core Values.” Every time you turn around, someone is telling you that you need to know your core values. Why? What does knowing your core values really mean? And who really does this? Who actually works on discovering their core values? And how would you even go about it? I answer all of those questions in this episode of Success Through Failure. 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because

Navy SEAL performance principles ERIC DAVIS is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and decorated veteran of the War on Terror. He has been recognized as one of the premier sniper instructors in the U.S. military. He is the founder of EricDavis215.com, an online platform that aims to help others recalibrate their intuition on how to live a good life and lead others to do the same. Since 2008, Eric has been repurposing and teaching the performance principles he used and discovered as a SEAL and sniper instructor. Eric lives in southern California with his wife and two of his four children. 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and

Finding The Right Goal For You You might ask why anybody in his right mind would want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour? Well, at the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez did just that… he took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Four years….. and a few broken bones later...Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn’t stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was competing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Winter Olympics! Ruben is the first and only person to ever to compete in four Winter Olympics EACH in a different DECADE! He’s still competing at the age of 55. Ruben Gonzalez is also one of the most popular speakers in America. Ruben's best selling book "The Courage to Succeed" has helped countless people achieve their goals and dreams. Get ready to be inspired! 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 gr

What if you had another hour in your day? Do you ever wish you had more time in the day? Do you wish you could get more done but you’re always bogged down in the minutiae of life? Do you find yourself spending too much time on social media or watching sports or doing other low-value tasks? Most of us do and the result is that you drift through life, not living intentionally. You end up wondering why you are being pulled into mediocrity. You end up wondering why you’re not getting closer to your goals. In this episode, I share with you how I’m able to get so much done and a few tools, tactics, and tips on how to get more out of your time so that you can reclaim hours back in your day. 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 JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | T

Doing hard things makes life sweet. Commander Rorke Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots. He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures. His New York Times bestseller titled Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior, takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program. In his second book titled Worth Dying For: A Navy SEALs Call to a Nation, Rorke tackles the questions that have emerged about America’s past decade at war–from what makes a hero to why we fight and what it does to us. Rorke was most recently seen on FOX’s American Grit. The series followed 16 of the country’s toughest men and women as they faced a variety of military-grade and survival-themed challenges set in the wilderness. Rorke was also an NCAA All American lacrosse player at Syracuse University where he was a member of two NCAA Championsh

Step-by-step system for goal execution. Everyone knows that you perform better when you set goals. But what do you do after you sit down and write out your goals? How do you make sure you actually follow through on them? Life is busy-- you have work demands, family crisis (both real or imagined), cars break down, you get sick, your kids get sick, and you generally get curve balls thrown at you. What’s the process for maintaining consistency or even changing goals when your situation changes? I’m not talking about just setting the goals. I’m talking about remembering to do the things to make goals real in your life when the daily chaos ensues. How do you execute when life is swirling around you like a hurricane? Here’s a step-by-step system for maintaining consistency and following through, even when life gets crazy. 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 epis