Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | A Show for Driven Leaders

Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | A Show for Driven Leaders

Hosted by: Jake Thompson

The show for ambitious leaders who want to improve their performance & influence. Discover tangible steps you can take to build a grittier, resilient mindset & the positive leadership influence required to...

Episodes

One Tip to Building Your Grit Today

Season #5 Episode #288

It would be great if you could magically snap your fingers and “poof,” you were gritty. Unfortunately, you can’t build it overnight, but you do have the opportunity to build it over time. In this week's episode, Jake...
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Stickwithitness

Season #5 Episode #287

Everyone is chasing excitement – but excitement isn’t the right target. We must become ok doing the boring work in order to build a future success. In this week’s episode, Jake motivates listeners with the reminder...
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Jessica Ream on How We Can Grow Our Resilience in a Chaotic World

Season #5 Episode #286

  Every morning, Jessica Ream starts the day with a little, personal happy dance. She puts on a song to get her pumped and thinks: “Today is going to be a good day and we’re going to attack the day.” Other people...
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Why Feeling Motivated is Overrated

Season #5 Episode #285

Motivation is great to have, but relying on it is like trying to predict the weather in Texas. You simply can’t. So why do so many people believe they need motivation in order to pursue a goal or take action? In this...
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Get Your Butt in Gear (And Overcome Your Procrastination)

Season #5 Episode #284

Everyone fights procrastination. Average people procrastinate the meaningful work because they don’t see immediate results. Champions create a plan to overcome their procrastination so they can complete the work...
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Mickey Ahrens on Building Tougher Minds

Season #5 Episode #283

The year 2020 was full of uncertainty. For Mickey Ahrens, the start of the coronavirus pandemic brought with it serious questions about what he wanted his future to look like. After being furloughed from his job, he...
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You Don't Have to Get Ready If...

Season #5 Episode #282

You won't miss opportunities if you consistently stay ready and prepare for your moment before it arrives. You don't have to get ready if you're constantly putting in the work required to stay ready. Join Competitor...
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Is This Greater Than Your Work Time?

Season #5 Episode #281

If your screen time is greater than your work time, then why are you complaining about a lack of results? Get off your phone & get after the work if you want to win. Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save...
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Mental Performance + High Performers with Ceci Craft

Season #5 Episode #280

Not all confidence is created equal. There’s the kind you get from positive engagement on social media, for example, and the kind that’s built through learning something new, and challenging yourself to adapt to...
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Just Win the Next One

Season #5 Episode #279

Our choices are completely independent of each other. Learn how the attitude of "Win the Next" will keep you from letting one bad choice turn into a losing streak. Join Competitor Nation by clicking here. Save 15%...
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Ways to Stay on Track When You Don't See Progress

Season #5 Episode #278

We fail to maintain momentum toward our long-term goals when our focus is in the wrong place. It’s the same with many of our struggles. Our focus helps influence our fate. Our focus – and where we choose to place it –...
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Clint Pulver on The Power of Mentors in our Professional & Personal Lives

Season #5 Episode #277

There are four types of managers in every company: the removed manager, the buddy manager, the controller, and the mentor. For employees, there are two characteristics that can make or break a working relationship....
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