Work On Your Game: Discipline, Structure, and Execution Under Pressure
Episodes
#3188: "Dre says 'YOU' Too Much!"
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People have told me I use “you” too much when I speak or write. I’ve heard this in book reviews and even on TikTok, where someone recently said ...
#3187: Be "The Bachelor"
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m talking about the idea of being “The Bachelor” and how you can use it in your life and business. Just like the TV show, it’s about ...
#3186: Trashing Hip-Hop "Culture" [Part 2 of 2]
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of my series on trashing what people call hip hop culture. I’m talking about three big problems: spending money just to show off, w...
#3185: Trashing Hip-Hop "Culture" [Part 1 of 2]
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, I’m talking about hip hop culture and what it really means. As someone who grew up on hip hop and still listens to it all the t...
#3184: "Have To" Get Things Done
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I'm talking about getting more done. Most people I know want to be more productive and get things done faster or with less effort. The ...
#3183: Who I Follow For "News" [Part 2 of 2]
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, I’m picking up where I left off, sharing a list of people I actively listen to for news. This isn’t a complete list of everyo...
#3182: Who I Follow For "News" [Part 1 of 2]
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s masterclass, I’m sharing who I follow for current events—and why I put "news" in air quotes. Back in episode 1474, I told you to stop wa...
#3181: The 4 Keys To Consistency
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I’m giving you the four keys to being consistent. Consistency is a huge part of success, and if you’ve been following me for a whil...
#3180: Why You Need To Get Mad About Your Situation
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I’m telling you why you need to get mad about your situation—but only if you’re not happy with it. If things are good, stay good....
#3179: "Corporate Greed" Vs Capitalism
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I’m talking about corporate greed vs. capitalism. I saw a post on X (you know, what we used to call Twitter) about Chipotle raising t...
#3178: Why "Tax The Rich" Is For Losers
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, I was in Miami, and someone asked me to do a street interview about social issues. The first question was wh...
#3177: The Middle Class Curse
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I’m talking about “The Middle-Class Curse” and why being in the middle class is the worst spot to be in mentally and energeticall...
#3176: How To Claim Your Position
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to claim your position. A couple of months ago, I did an episode on how to make yourself qualified (Epis...
#3175: How To Spot Opportunity
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s class, I’m talking about how to spot opportunities. First, I’ll explain what opportunity really is: a set of circumstances that make ...
#3174: Eliminating Your Internal Enemies
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m talking about external enemies vs. internal enemies. We all know about external enemies—those outside problems we have t...
#3173: How To Be A Well-Rounded Person
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s class, I’m talking about how to be a more well-rounded person. We’ve all heard the term before, but what does it really mean? I’ll ...
#3172: Are We "More Divided Than Ever"?
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m talking about the phrase “Are we more divided than ever?” You hear it a lot in politics and the media, especially since Don...
#3171: "Street Smarts": What, Why & How [Part 4 of 4]
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final part of my street smarts series: the what, why, and how. Today, I talked about three key skills. First, conflict resolution—calmin...
#3169: "Street Smarts": What, Why & How [Part 2 of 4]
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of my four-part series on street smarts—what, why, and how. In this episode, I talk about three important skills: reading people (u...
#3170: "Street Smarts": What, Why & How [Part 3 of 4]
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re on part three of my street smarts series: the what, why, and how. Today, I’m talking about three big skills. First, recognizing opportunitie...
#3168: "Street Smarts": What, Why & How [Part 1 of 4]
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, I’m talking about street smarts—a topic I’ve never covered before, thanks to a suggestion from someone who caught one of my...
#3167: Why Mainstream Media Is Dying [Part 2 of 2]
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of why mainstream media is dying. If you missed yesterday’s episode, go back and listen so you can get the full picture. Today, I’...
#3166: Why Mainstream Media Is Dying [Part 1 of 2]
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I’m talking about why the mainstream media is dying. I first brought this up during one of my live streams—by the way, I go live at...
#3165: "Who" Over "How"
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I’m talking about "Who over How." This idea came to me while I was trying to figure out some software that could help my business. I ...
#3164: Don't Be "Too Smart" For Your Audience
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I’m talking to anyone who presents to an audience—whether you’re a speaker, teacher, lawyer, or student. The message is simple: d...
#3163: Quitting Is A Habit
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I talk about quitting—not the smart kind, but the kind where you give up even though you still want the outcome. This type of quittin...
#3162: How To Separate Yourself From The Average Masses [Part 2 of 2]
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this series, we focus on the key things that separate the average from the exceptional. First, you need to master your time—your 24 h...
#3161: How To Separate Yourself From The Average Masses [Part 1 of 2]
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to be average or stand out? In this episode, I talk about the steps you can take to separate yourself from the masses and perform at a hig...
#3160: How To Try Your Best
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all talk about “trying our best,” but are we actually doing it? In this episode, I break down what it truly means to give your best effort and ...
#3159: How To Argue
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about how to argue. Arguing isn’t just about jumping in and yelling your opinion—it’s about sharing your reasons and back...
#3158: "Trump Derangement Syndrome" [TDS], Explained [Part 3 of 3]
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of our three-part series, we break down "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and its connection to cognitive dissonance. What happens when b...
#3157: "Trump Derangement Syndrome" [TDS], Explained [Part 2 of 3]
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this series on Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS), I break down where it comes from and why it happens. The key idea is cognitive dissona...
#3156: "Trump Derangement Syndrome" [TDS], Explained [Part 1 of 3]
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m talking about Trump Derangement Syndrome. Maybe you’ve heard the phrase before, or maybe this is your first time hearing it, but you pr...
#3155: What Does Preparation Look Like? [Part 2 of 2]
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, I’m wrapping up part two of our mini-series on what preparation looks like. These ideas came from sales training I did for team...
#3154: Your Focus For 2025: FULL Regimentation
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first masterclass of 2025, I'm going to give you six things that you want to have in place for the year so that you can be fully regimented. I...
#3153: What Does Preparation Look Like? [Part 1 of 2]
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, I’m talking about what preparation looks like. This question came up during sales training sessions I’ve done, and it applies...
#3152: College Is A SCAM [Part 3 of 3]
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of this series on why college is a scam, I focus on three key points. First, college courses often teach theory but lack practical skill...
#3151: College Is A SCAM [Part 2 of 3]
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this series on why college is a scam, I break down a few more key issues. First, not all degrees are equal, and simply having one doesn...
#3150: College Is A SCAM [Part 1 of 3]
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I talk about why I believe college is a scam. I’ve been saying for a while that the whole education system in the U.S. is messed up. ...
#3149: Losing Is Hard - Winning Is Easy
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I talk about how losing is hard, but winning is easy. I share a story from a Saturday morning when I went for a run in strong winds. Th...
#3148: How You Constantly Betray Yourself Part [2 of 2]
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this series on how you betray yourself, we talk about laziness, motivation, and self-doubt. Laziness is when you don't put enough energ...
#3147: How You Constantly Betray Yourself Part [1 of 2]
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s class is part one of a two-part series on how you betray yourself. This is all about the ways you’re hurting your own progress without eve...
#3146: There Will Be No "Middle Class" [Part 4 of 4]
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part four of our series, Why There Will Be No Middle Class. Here’s the deal: the government can’t help you, and if your skills and value d...
#3145: There Will Be No "Middle Class" [Part 3 of 4]
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part three of our series on why the middle class is disappearing. Today, we’re talking about three big issues: income inequality, the gig ec...
#3144: There Will Be No "Middle Class" [Part 2 of 4]
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of the series on why there will be no middle class. Today, we’re talking about three big shifts: automation and outsourcing are tak...
#3143: There Will Be No "Middle Class" [Part 1 of 4]
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic is simple: there will be no middle class. This is the first part of a four-part series where I’ll explain why the middle class is go...
#3142: Questions To Ask Of A High Performer
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you meet someone who’s great at what they do, do you know what to ask them? In this class, we’ll talk about the key questions to ask high ...
#3141: Where I See Artificial Intelligence [AI] Going
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI is a hot topic, and it’s not going anywhere.In this class, I explain why you can’t afford to ignore AI and how it’s already changing the way ...
#3140: The Future-Proof Skills You Need [Part 4 of 4]
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s the final part of our series, The Future-Proof Skills You Need. We’re covering four big ones today. First, personalized care—because some...
#3139: The Future-Proof Skills You Need [Part 3 of 4]
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with part three of our series, The Future-Proof Skills You Need. Today, we’re talking about three big ones. First, inspiring and motiva...
#3138: The Future-Proof Skills You Need [Part 2 of 4]
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with part two of the four-part series on future-proof skills. If you missed the first episode, make sure you check it out so you know wha...
#3137: The Future-Proof Skills You Need [Part 1 of 4]
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first part of a four-part series on future-proof skills. I’ve talked about this idea before, but I realized I’ve never done full episo...
#3136: Why People Complain
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, we talk about why people complain and how to make it useful. Complaining can actually help you get moving if you use it to push yoursel...
#3135: Why Nobody Believes You
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about why people don’t believe in you or what you’re doing. Confidence is what most people want, and discipline is what they know the...
#3134: The Power Of Showing Up [Part 2 of 2]
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re picking up right where we left off in this second part of The Power of Showing Up. Here’s the key: when you show up consistently, you build ...
#3133: The Power Of Showing Up [Part 1 of 2]
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about why showing up is so important. It’s not enough to know what to do or even be good at it—you’ve got to actually sho...
#3132: You Don't Want "Work-Life Balance"
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about work-life balance. Back in the day, nobody was talking about this—it wasn’t even a thing. People just went to work, did their j...
#3131: How Journalism Destroyed Itself [Part 3 of 3]
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, we continue our series on how journalism lost its way. We discuss how consolidation and corporate control are shaping news report...
#3130: How Journalism Destroyed Itself [Part 2 of 3]
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with part two of the series, How Journalism Destroyed Itself. Today, we’re picking up with point number four: how platforms started lea...
#3129: How Journalism Destroyed Itself [Part 1 of 3]
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of a three-part series about how journalism killed itself. I’ve been saying this for years—since episode 2016, to be exact. In t...
#3128: Contributing Factors Vs. Determining Factors
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s class, we’re talking about the difference between what contributes to your situation and what determines your outcome. External stuff m...
#3127: How To "Turn On" And Stay On
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s class, we’re talking about how to "turn on" and stay on. Inspired by Vince Carter’s Hall of Fame career and the critics he got about ...
#3126: The OTHER Part Of The 80/20 Rule
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s class, we’re talking about the other part of the 80/20 rule. You’ve probably heard of it—80% of your results come from just 20% of ...
#3125: The Power Of Negative Thinking
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s class is about the power of negative thinking. You might not think negative thoughts have any value, but they do—if used the right way. It...
#3124: We Achieve Our Identities – Not Our Goals
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s class is about why we achieve identities, not just goals. I’m a big believer in setting goals—daily, monthly, yearly—and using them to...
#3123: Getting What You Can Vs. Getting What You Want
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about the difference between getting what you can and getting what you want. Sometimes, people offer you things that don’t re...
#3122: Your "Why" Framework
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you do what you do? That’s what we’re talking about today—the "Why Framework." People want to know the reason behind your work, not just ...
#3121: How To Get "Qualified"
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be qualified, and how do you actually get there? Today, we’re breaking down this idea of "qualification" and why people love...
#3120: How To Be Psychologically Competent
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to be psychologically competent? In this class, we break it down in simple terms. It’s all about understanding and handl...
#3119: Handling The Boredom Of Success
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about handling the boredom of success. Success isn’t all bright lights and excitement—it’s often about repeating the same...
#3118: How To "Win" Every Minute
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking about how to win every minute. This idea comes from a story about legendary football coach Nick Saban. He taught his team to fo...
#3117: Three Roles That MUST Be Fulfilled In Every Business
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about the three roles every business needs to succeed. If you’re running a business, part of one, or thinking about starting one, these...
#3116: "Gratuity" Is Extra - Not An Entitlement
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's topic is gratuity, and we're jumping straight into it. No ads, just the material. First, let’s define gratuity: it's money given for service...
#3115: The 3 Common Challenges I See In EVERYONE
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, we dive into the three universal challenges that affect everyone, no matter their background. After talking to a variety of people from...
#3114: How To Discipline Your Disappointment
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Handling disappointment is impossible to avoid, especially when you’ve set big goals, but how you deal with it can make all the difference. In this...
#3113: The Most Common Logical Fallacies [Part 4 of 4]
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, I dive into some of the most common logical fallacies you'll come across. We start with the "false equivocation," where people tr...
#3112: The Most Common Logical Fallacies [Part 3 of 4]
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself easily swayed in conversations or debates? In this masterclass, we dive into the "red herring" fallacy, a clever distraction that...
#3111: The Most Common Logical Fallacies [Part 2 of 4]
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you missed the intro to logical fallacies, go back to the previous episode where I break down what they are and why they matter. In this masterclas...
#3110: The Most Common Logical Fallacies [Part 1 of 4]
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about logical fallacies—arguments that sound good but don’t hold up. Social media is full of them because emotions can get in the ...
#3109: How Winners Think [Part 6 of 6]
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to celebrate progress as a winner? Often overlooked, celebrating small wins keeps us motivated and attracts even more success. Ackno...
#3108: How Winners Think [Part 5 of 6]
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winners don't wait for success to come to them—they go after it. In this masterclass, we continue how winners take initiative and create their own o...
#3107: How Winners Think [Part 4 of 6]
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winners take unwanted circumstances and use them to their advantage, turning negative situations into positive outcomes. Let’s continue discussing...
#3106: How Winners Think [Part 3 of 6]
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, we continue our series on "How Winners Think," We explore how winners plug into structures that create discipline, leading to con...
#3105: How Winners Think [Part 2 of 6]
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A true winner isn’t made from easy victories but from overcoming tough situations that seem impossible to win. In this class, we continue the series...
#3104: How Winners Think [Part 1 of 6]
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This masterclass starts a six-part series on "How Winners Think." If you're winning, want to win more, or just want to step up your game, this is for ...
#3103: The 80/20 Rule, Applied To People
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m talking about the 80/20 rule and how it works with people and relationships. The rule says 80% of your results come from 20% of your effo...
#3102: Give Advice ONLY If...
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m sharing a story about a podcast host who reached out after we recorded, giving me some feedback. She told me my social media posts were t...
#3101: Facts Don't Matter Anymore
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, we talk about how facts aren’t as important as they used to be. Based on Scott Adams’ book *Win Bigly*, we explore how people can t...
#3100: All The WRONG Ways To Start A Conversation
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s class, we’re talking about the wrong ways to start a conversation. A lot of people don’t get what they want because they mess up how the...
#3099: The Be-Do-Have Formula For Influence
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s class, we’re talking about the “Be-Do-Have” formula for influence. It’s simple: be the person first, then do the thing, and you’...
#3098: Election Over (Maybe) - Now What
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ballots could still be getting counted, and there might be arguments or even recounts. Whether we know the winner now or it takes days or weeks, what ...
#3097: My 2024 Presidential Election Plan For You
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this class, I talk about my plan for the 2024 presidential election. I’m putting this out a few days before Election Day on November 5, so you ha...
#3096: How To Be A Wolf [Part 10 of 10]
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, we continue our "How to Be a Wolf" series. First, we dive into why being observant is key for survival, whether you're a wolf in ...
#3095: How To Be A Wolf [Part 9 of 10]
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue with part 9 of our series on being a wolf. Unlike wolves, humans have the ability to reflect on both wins and losses. It's important to as...
#3094: How To Be A Wolf [Part 8 of 10]
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue talking about how to think like a wolf. Wolves don’t waste energy—they know when to act and when to hold back. We also dig into the 80...
#3093: How To Be A Wolf [Part 7 of 10]
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're on part seven of a ten-part series about how to be a wolf in life. To protect yourself and go after what you want in life, you need to think lik...
#3092: How To Be A Wolf [Part 6 of 10]
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s pick up where we left off, talking about how to be a wolf. Wolves are always looking for their next meal, you need to always look for ways to ...
#3091: How To Be A Wolf [Part 5 of 10]
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s class is the next part of the "How to Be a Wolf" series. We talked about knowing how to both lead and follow. Just like wolves, you need to ...
#3090: How To Be A Wolf [Part 4 of 10]
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, we dive into part four of the "How to Be a Wolf" series. The focus is on the importance of adopting a predator mindset for succes...
#3089: How To Be A Wolf [Part 3 of 10]
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of this ten-part series, we continue exploring how to "be a wolf." Today's focus is on adaptability and sharpening instincts. Just like ...