Shark Theory With Baylor Barbee

While getting my morning coffee at the Legendary Jimmy's Food store, I noticed a man diligently working at his craft...window washing...and I picked up a few lessons. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being Meticulous Focusing on your Own standards Creating new levels of expectation Self-Accountability

Today's "Valentine's Day." I'm not a fan.  It's not that I don't believe in celebrating love, it's just that.... In this episode, we'll discuss: Following Trends Getting Lost in the Rat Race Who to show love to

Yesterday I got word that there were a pair of Bald Eagles (extremely uncommon in the city of Dallas) nesting by the lake I run at.  I had to see for myself.... In this episode, we'll discuss: Why you should focus on greatness The difference in winners and the others Making the right Moves How to be like an eagle

I met a man who was down on his luck, asking for food outside of a convienet store.  I offered him a hot dog to which he declined....his reasoning, however, inspired me. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating your moral code Using Anchors The sliding scale HOw to change the world

At a recent conference, I was asked what I would like to own most...the suggestions were things like Crypto, stock, NFT's, my answer...Time. In this episode, we'll discuss: Setting Boundaries Time Blocking Getting More for Less

I had a conversation with my buddy Richard about Storage Centers and the symbolism of the execess clutter we store in our minds. In this episode, we'll discuss: What are you storing? Why do we hold on to clutter? Why minimalism wins The Gift You Give

Al Pacino, in his famous speech in the Movie "Any Given Sunday," said, life is a game of inches.  Watching a golf tournament this weekend gave clarity to that statement. In this episode, we'll discuss: How much does it mean to you? Do you have the end goal in mind? Fighting for the advantage

Over the years, I've lost some great people.  I've had some great exes that walked away.  Today I discuss why people leave us and how we can learn from it. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why later never comes What to learn from losing Picking up the pieces

My brother showed me a recipe that looked disgustsing....until I tried it.  I learned more than how to cook. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why the end game isnt important Life Ingredients Better ways to do what's already being done Ovens vs Microwaves

In Golf, they say invest in lessons not equipment, but it's hard to not want the new Driver that Tiger Woods has as if it'll magically change my life.  We're all guilty of the "Do I need that" complex. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why we don't need "new" Questions to ask yourself Why you're getting beat What to improve

Did you know that you aren't the center of everyone's world and that not everyone cares about what you care about? There's an opportunity to lead once you realize that truth. In this episode, we'll discuss: Being the center of your own world How to not take offense to other's lack of interest in you Taking an interest in others Why you don't want to be everyone's cup of tea

Steve Jobs was on the rise, he took now for an answer....until he met a logo designer who believed in his work. In this episode, we'll discuss: Worthwhile Decisions Exploring what's executable Three step process for decisiveness 

While enduring an 11 mile trail run in freezing temperatures with my brother, we played a new game to change the perspective on hard tasks. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Cardinal Game Taking in the View Never underestimating the Opponent

As I prepare for "learn 40 new things in 40 weeks" challenge, a conversation with my good friend Hilary Kennedy gave me a new perspective. In this episode, we'll discuss: Creating a Strike Through List How to be unbothered Creating Wax to propel you

There's more money in treating than curing, we know that...but how do we avoid the trap of living a treatment based life? In this episode, we'll discuss: The fallacy of Motivation Lighting your own fire Fanning the flame Keeping yourself lit

Hopefully you didn't participate in National Quitter's day.  Regardless, in some area of our lives, we're all on life support...it's time to rise up, to start again, to fly. In this episode, we'll discuss: Finding the dream that died Developing a Phoenix Mindset Lessons from Rocky Turning the Tide

Statistically, this is the day most people give up on their New Year's Resolutions. Why? I don't know, but today we look at how to not fall into that trap. In this episode, we'll discuss: Gaining clarity on your mission Revising the Plan Levels of Fault Own it and move on

Tomorrow is the worst day in the world, "National Quitter's Day," so today we get ahead of that with momentum through our actions.  Don't join the quitters! In this episode, we'll discuss: Chasing Checks or Joy? Thinking about Tomorrow Focus on the creation not the label

Isn't it amazing the endorsement deals that pro athletes and celebrities get? Why do they get them? The brands know that people will buy because of them...they create demand.  Our actions can create demand in our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss: What are you known for? They listen because of Action The byproduct of greatness

No matter what happens to you in life, there are two ways to handle it...often only one keeps you on a forward trajectory. In this episode, we'll discuss: The Two handles Handling Betrayal Permanent vs Instant Looking for a handle