The JakeShell Show

If we want to improve ourselves we must have the ability to separate the message from the messenger. If you shrug off sound advice because the messenger is a “hypocrite” .... this episode is for you! You can read the original article here.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

In today’s episode I discuss 3 fast and simple was to increase productivity. While 300-page books on the topic have their place, sometimes all we need are the little things, the basics, to increase both the volume and quality of our output.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

Hire for attitude, Train for skills. We’ve heard it before, but how many of us take it to heart? How much time does the average college senior spend on resume building vs. attitude building? Here at Liberty we teach our women that attitude comes first, and to be ruthless with their improvement thereof.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

Early in my coaching career I believed certifications and degrees were the end all be all, the proverbial golden ticket. 15 years later I know better, and I encourage all young coaches to give this one a listen. Results > Certifications.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

I do not believe in New Year’s Resolutions, instead opting for an annual year end review. Better still, implementing a weekly review habit is the best way to stay on track and guarantee that each week is better than the last, that ultimately each year is better than the last.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

If you begin a debate with the line “But the research says...” you’re already setting yourself up for failure. In today‘s episode I share thoughts about research and provide tips and tricks for navigating the often confusIng seas therein.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

In today’s episode I share one book, one tool, and one app that boost my productivity and efficiency. Time is finite, thus we must become better in every possible way in order to increase the quality and quantity of our output. These three tips will help!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

In today’s episode I share one of our founding principles here at Liberty Swimming & Diving - The idea that we never say the world can’t, instead we replace can’t with the much more powerful “I CAN IF.” And I challenge you to do the same.   Links:   MagSol Organics I Can’t vs. I Can If Article on JakeShell.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

Signups for our 2020 Summer Swim Camp are now available. You can signup here: http://www.totalcamps.com/MAXIMUMVELOCITY/events --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

In today‘s episode I share my three favorite lifts for sprint freestyle and why. This is a summary of a recent blog article of the same title found here: https://www.jakeshell.com/articles/2019/10/8/threelifts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

We need a return to old-school values of industriousness and work ethic. Management should not have to motivate employees. There are pockets of our society that hold strong - in  today’s episode we’ll look at a job posting from the oil and gas industry and how we can be more like this ideal candidate.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

Many leadership gurus, management thinkers, and health experts tend to push the narrative that a lack of education is to blame for many of our societal shortcomings and lack of high performance in life. I disagree, respectfully, and in today’s episode I push back against the narrative, sharing an article I wrote on the topic. I believe it is a lack of motivation and desire, not education, that keeps us from attaining the best version of ourselves. You can read the full article here.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

Scott Thacker is the Head Swimming Coach at Roanoke College. Starting the program from scratch in 2017, Scott quickly built Roanoke into one of the best programs in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, finishing second on the men’s side and third on the women’s at this year’s ODAC Championships. Scott earned 2019 Men’s ODAC Coach of The Year Honors and had an NCAA Qualifier on the women’s side...all in just two years of program history. Learn how Scott built Roanoke into an ODAC power and hear his beliefs on training, personal/professional development, culture building, and more. At more than three hours, 2.0 speed is recommended!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

Brad Dunn is the Director of Men’s & Women’s Swimming at the University of Lynchburg, formerly Lynchburg College. After a nearly 50-year hiatus, Lynchburg is resurrecting Men’s and Women’s Swimming as a member of the ODAC in the fall of 2019. In our conversation, Brad and I discuss the challenges of starting a program from scratch, his transition from club to college coaching, training, professional development, and why he keeps an RC car in his office, among many other topics. You can follow Brad on Twitter and learn more about Lynchburg Swimming here.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support

Welcome to The JakeShell Show! This is the Podcast for Polymaths. In the following episodes we’ll discuss topics such as personal productivity, health & biohacking, culture, coaching, swimming, technology, current events, and life in general. No politics, no fluff, and no childish show intros...Just great content to help you become the best version of yourself. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jakeshell/support