Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | Strategy That Outlasts Motivation for Leaders & Athletes

Jake Thompson unpacks the “trust triangle” inspired by NFL coach Sean McVay, covering the three critical C’s for leading in 2026: Character, Competence, and Connection. Learn why being consistent, skilled, and invested in your people is the key to influence and impact. Walk away with actionable steps to grow in integrity, master your craft, and truly connect with those you lead—setting yourself up to win every single day.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

Outfit your space with powerful reminders. Save 15% off our flags/banners with code PODCAST at checkout here.In this conversation, Hall of Fame college baseball coach Barry Davis shares his journey from a young sports enthusiast to a successful college baseball coach and author. He discusses the importance of making decisive choices, the evolution of his coaching philosophy, and the critical role of emotional intelligence in leadership.Visit Barry's Website: DrBarryDavis.comOrder Barry's book on Amazon here.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Competitor Playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

We can often ruin our chances of progress by expecting perfection every single day. Because what happens when we do make an inevitable mistake? Most people quit because their perfect streak has ended.Here's the mindset shift you need to make in 2026 in order to reach your goals - throughout the entire sloppy, messy, can't-believe-I-missed-a-day process.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.

Shop the 'BE GREAT TODAY' Collection here.Greatness isn't a feeling. It's a choice.And discover today why its one you get to make every single day, regardless of circumstances, energy, or how "ready" you feel.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.

83% of people abandon their New Year's resolutions by mid-January - not because they lack willpower, but because they're confusing goals with systems. In this episode, Jake breaks down why goals without systems are just wishes with deadlines, and gives you a four-step framework to build systems that work whether you feel motivated or not. If you want 2026 to be different, you don't need bigger goals - you need this instead.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.

Dive into the challenges of maintaining progress with good habits and the common phenomenon of hitting plateaus. Jake emphasizes the importance of raising personal standards and expectations to overcome stagnation and achieve growth.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

The biggest threat to your team in January isn't competition—it's boredom. Research shows employees who set their own goals are 14.2x more inspired, 3.6x more committed, and 8.1x more proactive. Jake shares why most leaders skip this critical practice and how to fix it with your team this week.ODCAST:Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Most leaders set safe goals to avoid demotivating their teams - but research shows that challenging goals actually create 34% higher job satisfaction and up to 90% better performance.In this episode, Jake shares why your team is waiting for you to challenge them more (31% of employees say their managers don't set hard enough goals), and gives you three questions to audit your 2026 goals before you finalize them. Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

Executive coach and former college athlete Bobby Doyle shares insights from his journey as a competitive athlete to becoming a high-demand executive coach. Bobby emphasizes the transition from command-style leadership to a coaching approach, highlighting the significance of living a life worth following. He also addresses the challenges of navigating toxic leadership environments and the role of coaching in overcoming limiting beliefs. Learn more about Bobby's work and coaching on his website, BobbyDoyle.com.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.

In this conversation, Jake Thompson emphasizes the importance of reflection and intentionality as we approach the new year. Learn how this 6-question structured approach to reflection, highlighting key questions to consider that will help you in setting - and reaching - meaningful goals in 2026.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

In this conversation, JJ Birden discusses his personal growth strategy known as MBD (More, Better, Different) and emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities in life and sports. He reflects on his athletic journey, the mindset required to succeed, and the necessity of maximizing every chance one gets.Connect with JJ:On his website here.On Instagram here.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.

Don't wait for a fresh start in January: finish strong and build momentum right now! In this powerful episode, Jake Thompson delivers an encouraging message for anyone limping to the finish line of a tough year. Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

In this conversation, Dr. Rich Joseph explores the concept of health as a strategic asset that requires management and investment, similar to wealth. He emphasizes the importance of viewing health as a compounding capacity that can be developed over time through consistent efforts and intelligent choices.Learn more about VIM Medicine here.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.

Ready to level up? This episode is all about transforming the sting of feedback into your competitive advantage. Learn how to detach your ego from criticism, reframe feedback as valuable data, and take immediate action toward improvement. Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

Order Jake's latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.In this conversation, Thomas Williams shares his journey from being a top high school football player to navigating the challenges of college football and the NFL. He discusses the importance of work ethic, leadership, and the transition to life after sports. Thomas emphasizes the significance of personal identity beyond athletics and how he found purpose in public speaking and helping others.Join Thomas' upcoming men's retreat here.Learn more about Thomas' programs on his website here.Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn and Instagram._________________________Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

Kicking off a brand new month, Jake shares a crucial mistake he almost made when it came to building habits - and why many people fall into the trap as well. Learn what it is and one simple way you can avoid it this month!Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.

Shop the Compete Every Day 2025 Black Friday release here.In this Thanksgiving-edition, Jake shares a non-traditional message on gratitude and celebration that isn't your normal holiday message - but is one every high-performer and leader should strongly take to heart.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.

We live in a society that's constantly looking for the quick hack or the next exciting opportunity. But what if I told you that the magic opportunity you're looking for - the magic dust that will transform your career to give you an advantage - isn't where you think it will be?It's found somewhere... well, a bit more boring. Find out in today's episode!Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.

Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.Stop waiting for permission and start owning your future. In this powerful episode, Jake Thompson dives into the mentality that's holding so many people back and shares the real truth: the only permission slip you need is the one you give yourself.Discover the steps to break free from procrastination, embrace imperfection, and take bold action toward your goals. Hear stories of perseverance, including the journey to writing his first book and John Krasinski's leap from sitcom star to acclaimed director.If you’re ready to create opportunities instead of waiting for them, this episode is your sign to go compete and win.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

Stop settling for "because I said so." In this energizing episode , Jake Thompson unpacks why connecting purpose to every task is critical for leadership, motivation, and team buy-in.Learn how communicating the "why" behind the work can ignite engagement, strengthen commitment, and help your team finish the year stronger than ever. Whether you’re a leader, coach, or someone determined to level up, discover practical tools to bridge vision with day-to-day action.Tune in to transform mundane tasks into meaningful strides toward victory.Next Steps to Continue Competing:1. 📈 Make Your Next Event Impactful Beyond Just One Day: Learn how I can help your leaders & organization compete every day ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.2. 👉 Let's connect on ⁠Instagram⁠ or ⁠LinkedIn⁠.3.👕 Save 15% off motivating apparel with code: PODCAST ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.4. 📩 Subscribe to my Every Day Counts training playbook ⁠⁠here.⁠⁠Order my latest book, The Line, ⁠here⁠.