Synopsis
Are you trying to answer the question, "What's next for me?" Do you want to stay more focused and find better balance between work and family? In this show, Jim provides you a clear framework for setting goals-- the right goals for you-- and achieving them. Because being average scares the crap out of you. You don't want to "play to the level of your competition." You want to be significant. You want to crush it in your job. You want to be an awesome parent. You want to be fit. You want to make more money. You want a clear path of what to do in the next year. The next 5 years. Shoot, what to do today! Jim Harshaw Jr, a TEDx speaker, executive coach and former Division I All American athlete, share tips for getting clear on your goals, staying focused and finding balance so that you can maximize your potential. Guests include:Tony Horton, fitness guru and author (P90X)Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan RacesBob Bowlsby, Big 12 CommissionerGreg McKeown, #1 NYT Bestselling author of EssentialismBas Rutten, UFC ChampionRussell Brunson, entrepreneur, Clickfunnels
Episodes
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The 12-Week Year: How a Life-Altering Wake-Up Call Changed Everything for Brian Moran
10/03/2025 Duration: 33min#499 The 12-Week Year: How a Life-Altering Wake-Up Call Changed Everything for Brian Moran -----If you had only 12 weeks to hit your biggest goal, what would you do differently?You don’t need another year to change your life— you need a better plan. The 12 Week Year can get you there in a fraction of the time.Meet Brian Moran, the mastermind behind The 12 Week Year, a goal-setting framework that’s helped business leaders, entrepreneurs, and top performers achieve in 12 weeks what most people can’t accomplish in 12 months. Instead of waiting for "someday," Brian teaches how to compress time, create urgency, and execute like never before.As a New York Times bestselling author, executive, entrepreneur, and coach, Brian’s unique background— blending corporate leadership with hands-on business experience— has made him a recognized authority in high-performance execution. His 12 Week Year program is ranked as the #1 training system in the world, and he’s worked with powerhouse clients like Allstate, Prud
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The Fatal Mistake That Keeps High Performers Stuck in Mediocrity Featuring Patrick Morin
03/03/2025 Duration: 40min#498 The Fatal Mistake That Keeps High Performers Stuck in Mediocrity Featuring Patrick Morin-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYWant to be recognized by your boss or clients as an expert? If you think it’s about you knowing more, you’re wrong.Most experts aren’t experts at all, they’re just out-positioning you. Here’s how to change that.Most professionals stay stuck in mediocrity because they refuse to do what it actually takes to become an undisputed expert in their industry. ❌ They collect business cards instead of building real relationships. ❌ They skim self-help books instead of mastering deep work. ❌ They chase exposure before developing real expertise, making them nothing more than noise in an already crowded space.But not YOU.In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, Patrick Morin exposes the four-pillar blueprint to becoming an industry powerhouse: expertise, process, people, and exposure. Forget generic networking and weak p
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Most People Would Rather Fail Than Fix This. Are You One of Them?
24/02/2025 Duration: 28min#497 Most People Would Rather Fail Than Fix This. Are You One of Them?-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYYou’re ambitious. You’re disciplined. You work harder than most. So why aren’t you where you want to be?Here’s the truth: Your biggest obstacle isn’t what you know— it’s what you DON’T know. Blindspots in performance, leadership, and business are quietly sabotaging your success. They limit your growth, stall your progress, and keep you wondering why you’re not breaking through, while others seem to accelerate past you.So how do the best in the world overcome this? They seek out their blindspots and destroy them.In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I reveal how high achievers, elite athletes, and top business minds identify and eliminate their biggest weaknesses before they become roadblocks.Remember how Tiger Woods rebuilt his entire swing after winning the Masters? Or how Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce changed her sprinti
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The Power of Strategic Underperformance: Why Doing Less Can Make You More Successful with Nathan Tanner
17/02/2025 Duration: 35min#496 The Power of Strategic Underperformance: Why Doing Less Can Make You More Successful with Nathan Tanner-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYIf working harder was the answer, wouldn’t you already have everything you want? The best leaders, top performers, and elite athletes all have one thing in common… they know when to quit.What if working harder is actually holding you back?We’ve been sold the idea that success comes from grinding, hustling, and doing more. But what if the real secret is knowing when to do less? Sounds counterintuitive, right? But that’s exactly what executive coach and author, Nathan Tanner, discovered after navigating some of the biggest challenges imaginable— like the collapse of Lehman Brothers (yep, that financial disaster) and the chaos of scaling DoorDash from 250 to 5,000 employees.Nathan isn’t just another productivity guru preaching “work smarter, not harder.” He’s lived it. From training for an Ironman while balanc
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Failure Isn’t Final: Black Leaders on Success, Failure, and World-Class Performance
10/02/2025 Duration: 41min#495 Failure Isn’t Final: Black Leaders on Success, Failure, and World-Class Performance-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYSuccess isn’t just about talent or effort— it’s about having the right mindset, strategies, and systems in place.High achievers don’t wait for inspiration. They create structure, habits, and clarity. This special episode shows you how.Some people seem to have it figured out. They break records, shatter barriers, and thrive under pressure while the rest of us wonder… What’s their secret?Spoiler alert: It’s not luck. It’s not just talent. And it’s definitely not magic. Success— real, lasting success— comes down to mindset, habits, and the right strategies. And in this special episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, you’re getting the inside scoop from five men who have mastered the game.To celebrate Black History Month, we’re revisiting conversations with world champion wrestler Lee Kemp, former NFL player and
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The 4-Year Wealth Plan: #1 Ranked Business Broker Ranked Shares His Secrets
03/02/2025 Duration: 41minThe 4-Year Wealth Plan: #1 Ranked Business Broker Ranked Shares His Secrets -----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYHow to build wealth, time, and freedom through buying and selling businesses.They don’t teach this in schools, but Chad Peterson will teach it to you in this episode.What if the life you’ve always dreamed of (financial freedom, time to enjoy it, and a legacy to leave behind) was just one business deal away? Sounds too good to be true? Well, Chad Peterson isn’t here to pitch you wishful thinking— he’s here to prove it’s actually possible.Chad is a nationally recognized expert in business brokerage and wealth strategy. Known as the #1 rated Business Broker in the US, Chad is the owner of Peterson Acquisitions, a nationwide business brokerage firm specializing in helping entrepreneurs buy and sell businesses.In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, we talk about how to escape the burnout of running a business, why se
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The Art of Follow-Through: How to Stay Consistent with Your Goals
27/01/2025 Duration: 18min#493 The Art of Follow-Through: How to Stay Consistent with Your Goals-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYSetting goals is easy; staying on track, not so much. What if I told you that follow through is not about willpower, but the systems you create?Setting goals? Easy. Staying consistent? That’s where the wheels come off.But here’s the thing. They don’t have to. In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I’m breaking down exactly how to follow through with your goals, even when life throws every curveball it’s got at you.I talk about finding the right path for YOU— not the one your neighbor, coworker, or Instagram feed says you should be on. Then, we’ll tackle staying consistent with routines, accountability (hint: it’s not just simply about “holding yourself accountable”), and real strategies that work. And when you inevitably fall off the wagon— and you will— don’t worry. I’ll show you how to hit the reset button and get b
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The High-Stakes Playbook: Jim Bauman’s Tips for Nailing Your Big Moment
20/01/2025 Duration: 45min#492 The High-Stakes Playbook: Jim Bauman’s Tips for Nailing Your Big Moment-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYWhat’s scarier: facing an Olympic final or your everyday to-do list? Turns out, the mindset to overcome that fear is the same.If mental training can help Olympians win gold, what could it do for you?Let’s face it: most people crack under pressure. Not because they’re not talented or driven, it’s because they don’t know how to manage what’s happening in their own heads.But what if you could turn that doubt and fear into fuel, just like the world’s best performers? Whether it’s Olympians chasing gold, Navy SEALs preparing for battle, or entrepreneurs closing billion-dollar deals, there’s one thing they all master: their mindset. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jim Bauman, a pioneer in sports psychology who’s been coaching elite athletes, military heroes, and high-powered professionals for decades now. Dr. Bauman shares strategies that appl
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The Power of Personalized Challenges: How 30 Days Can Transform 5 Lives
13/01/2025 Duration: 57min#491 The Power of Personalized Challenges: How 30 Days Can Transform 5 Lives-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYWhat do a CEO, a father of four, and a Pathfinder coach have in common? They cracked the code on habit-building, and now, you can too.What if 30 days stood between you and the best version of yourself? What if committing to a few simple, purposeful actions every day for a month could transform not just your habits, but how you show up in your relationships, your career, and your life?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most powerful tools in the Reveal Your Path coaching program: the Pathfinder 30-day challenge.No, this isn’t one of those too-good-to-be-true promises. It’s a proven strategy to reset, refocus, and crush your goals.You’ll hear real stories from five Pathfinders who took on the challenge and finished by going 30-for-30. From physical goals like running and push-ups to mindset shifts like gratitude pra
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The Fighter, the Dream, and the FBI: Bruce Babashan’s Shocking True Story
06/01/2025 Duration: 41min#490 The Fighter, the Dream, and the FBI: Bruce Babashan’s Shocking True Story-----How one fighter nearly had it all. This episode is a cautionary tale you won’t forget.What would you do if a kid from halfway around the world showed up at your gym, broke, unable to speak English, and declared, “Me, champion”? That’s exactly what happened to Bruce Babashan— a boxing coach with a heart for transformation and an eye for talent. But this story isn’t just about boxing; it’s about grit, mentorship, and the choices that define success.In this episode, Bruce shares the journey of Alex, a young Romanian boxer who sacrificed everything to chase his dream in America. From sleeping outside the gym to crushing opponents in the ring, Alex had it all… until one wrong decision shattered it.Together, we unpack what it really takes to succeed, why process beats passion, why your circle of friends matters more than you think, and why the climb to the top is as much about mindset as it is about talent. Whether you’re chasing you
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Master Your Mind, Master Your Life: Tom Brady’s Secret to Super Bowl Comebacks
30/12/2024 Duration: 19min#489 Master Your Mind, Master Your Life: Tom Brady’s Secret to Super Bowl Comebacks-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYTom Brady threw a pick-six on his first college pass. How’d he become the GOAT? Mindset!Ever feel like your brain is working against you instead of for you? Like it’s whispering, “You’re not good enough,” or “This goal is too big for you”? Here’s the good news: you don’t have to believe everything you think!In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I talk about the sneaky little beliefs that keep you stuck.I’ll walk you through the concept of Cognitive Conversion, a proven method for aligning your logical understanding with your emotional beliefs. Learn how legends like Tom Brady used mindset shifts to rewrite their stories— even after setbacks that would crush most people. We’ll unpack the difference between thriving under pressure and succumbing to fear, using real-life stories and actionable techniques li
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The Power of Repetition: Transform Your Life with Simple, Daily Habits with Chris Patterson
23/12/2024 Duration: 36min#488 The Power of Repetition: Transform Your Life with Simple, Daily Habits with Chris Patterson-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYIf your brain came with a reset button, would you press it? Chris Patterson did—and it changed everything.You’ve heard ‘mind over matter’—but what if your mind is the matter? Chris Patterson shows how to fix it.What do four lost jobs, a heartbreak, and a bottle of Captain Morgan have in common? They almost ended Chris Patterson’s story before it began. But instead of giving up, he flipped the script— and in this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, he’s sharing how you can, too.Chris is the founder and CEO of Live Large Coaching and Interchanges— a strategic business growth agency that helps companies dramatically grow their revenues. He has also been a professional performance coach for over 2 decades and teaches a program called “Thinking Into Results” which helps people think, act and operate like the Top
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How to Break Bad Habits and Build Better Ones in 30 Days
16/12/2024 Duration: 26min#486 How to Break Bad Habits and Build Better Ones in 30 Days-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYBreaking bad habits doesn’t require willpower—it requires strategy. Here’s the plan.Imagine raising your kid next to a chimp, thinking that it will learn human habits— only to realize your baby starts acting like the chimp instead.Wild, right? That’s exactly what happened in an experiment and it’s proof of one powerful truth: our environment shapes us more than we think.In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I take that lesson and flip it into an action plan for breaking bad habits and building better ones— in just 30 days. From the science of the cue-routine-reward cycle to the surprising role of your environment (spoiler alert: it might be holding you back), I’ll walk you through the seven steps you need to transform your habits— and your life.We’ll explore why understanding your “why” matters, how to use friction to your ad
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2025
09/12/2024 Duration: 23min#486 A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2025-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYMost people “hope” for a better year. Here’s how YOU can actually make it happen.Forget vague resolutions— this step-by-step process guarantees results in 2025.What if I told you the key to getting unstuck, finding consistency, and staying focused in 2025 doesn’t require working harder— but rather using a system— and it only takes one hour a month? Sounds too good to be true, right? But stick with me, because I’m about to show you exactly how it works with an action plan that’s simple, actionable, and proven to deliver results.In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the systems and strategies I’ve used to coach Olympic medalists, high-performing professionals, and everyday people chasing big goals. Here’s the truth: success isn’t about being superhuman— it’s about having the right process, accountabi
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#485 From Bono to Tiger Woods: High-Performance Secrets of the World’s Greatest
02/12/2024 Duration: 46min#485 From Bono to Tiger Woods: High-Performance Secrets of the World’s Greatest-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYOlympians & billionaires trust him. After this episode, you’ll trust him too.Tiger Woods. Bono. 40 Olympic golds. Meet the man behind their success— and yours next.What does it take to win— really win— not just in sports but in life and business? I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Jeff Spencer aka The Ultimate Champion Builder. He’s the guy behind over 40 Olympic gold medals, the coach for athletes like Tiger Woods, and even icons like Bono from U2. But here’s the thing— Jeff didn’t exactly have a smooth start in life.In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man" episode, he gets real about his journey from a tough childhood to becoming an Olympic cyclist and one of the most sought-after high-performance coaches in the world. We talk about his Champion’s Blueprint, a framework that’s helped not just elite athletes but busine
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Rebound From ANY Failure: The Secret 7-Step Formula for Turning Setbacks into Success
25/11/2024 Duration: 21min#484 Rebound From ANY Failure: The Secret 7-Step Formula for Turning Setbacks into Success-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYI’ve failed more times than I can count— and it’s the best thing that ever happened to me. Here’s why…Let’s be real— failure sucks. It stings. It’s messy. And it can make you want to throw in the towel. But what if I told you it’s also your greatest untapped resource for success?Over the years, I’ve interviewed world-class performers— from Olympians, bestselling authors, Navy SEALs, and entrepreneurs— and they all agree: failure isn’t the end. It’s just the training ground for greatness. In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I’m sharing seven game-changing strategies to help you flip the script on failure and use it to your advantage.Listen and learn how to turn setbacks into comebacks, why gratitude is your secret weapon, and the one question you MUST ask after every failure. Spoiler alert: it’s
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A Proven Way to Find Purpose in Your Career and Life with "The Job Chicks"
18/11/2024 Duration: 49min#483 A Proven Way to Find Purpose in Your Career and Life with "The Job Chicks"-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYEver wondered why some people seem to land the best jobs? Discover the networking strategy they DON’T teach you.Don’t send out another resume. There’s a smarter way to land your next role!Are you in a career rut or wondering what your next big move should be? This collab episode is your guide to making intentional, meaningful career transitions by leveraging a superpower: YOUR NETWORK.I sat down with executive coaches Melissa Bassano and Brittany Fowler, co-hosts of The Job Chicks podcast, to dive into effective career change strategies, discovering clarity, and overcoming career burnout. With 30 years of experience as a career strategist and a former interview coach for the Miss USA organization, Melissa brings a seasoned, no-nonsense approach to helping professionals redefine their paths. While Brittany, an executive career a
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9 Proven Strategies to Beat Procrastination Once and for All
11/11/2024 Duration: 24min#482 9 Proven Strategies to Beat Procrastination Once and for All-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYImagine how much you’d accomplish if “later” wasn’t an option. Here are 9 tactics to make it happen.Do you ever feel like you’d rather do ANYTHING but the task you know you need to finish? So you procrastinate. Maybe you scroll social media…Or check email…or suddenly need to clean out that junk drawer.Sound familiar?Procrastination isn’t just a bad habit; it’s a thief stealing your time, success, and legacy. Think about it— every time you put off that important work, you’re letting something valuable slip through your fingers: Time you can’t get back, opportunities you’re pushing further away. And while you’re "busy" with little distractions— emails, social media, ESPN— life is still moving forward.So join me in this episode as I share nine eye-opening, tested-and-true strategies to beat procrastination at its own game. We’re talking practic
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No Limits: How Steve Hobeck Overcame Self-Doubt and Transformed His Life at 56
04/11/2024 Duration: 43min#481 No Limits: How Steve Hobeck Overcame Self-Doubt and Transformed His Life at 56-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYHave you ever met someone who went from struggling to break a 12-minute mile to qualifying for the Boston Marathon… in his late 50s? Meet Steve Hobeck, the guy who didn’t just crush limiting beliefs— he bulldozed them, mile by grueling mile. Steve’s story isn’t some cliché overnight success. We’re talking about a man who had never run more than a mile since high school, started his journey 65 pounds overweight, and faced major injuries along the way— yet ended up taking on ultra-marathons and winning his age group. If you think age or setbacks are stopping you, Steve’s story will make you rethink what’s truly possible.I’m not kidding when I say this episode might just be your sign or wake-up call to take that first step— whatever that first step is for you: joining that fitness class, asking for that promotion at work, or just sim
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Master Your Day: 8 Strategies to Get More Done in Less Time
28/10/2024 Duration: 19min#480 Master Your Day: 8 Strategies to Get More Done in Less Time-----Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTIONFree Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLYYou’re not stuck— your time management is. Here are 8 ways to fix it.What is “Reverse Time Management?”Does your to-do list grow faster than your progress? It’s time to get out of the “Efficiency Trap”!If checking off to-do lists feels satisfying but doesn’t drive results, you’ve fallen into the “Efficiency Trap.” But don’t worry— I’ve got eight game-changing solutions to pull you out and get you back on the RIGHT track.In part two of our time management series, I’m exposing the real productivity killers and why your obsession with “doing more” might be what’s holding you back. As busy professionals or entrepreneurs, it’s easy to mistake motion for progress. But are you really working on the high-value tasks that make a difference? Listen as I reveal powerful strategies, from the Pomodoro technique to “Eat the Frog,” designed to help you refocus and