In this episode of the Compete Every Day podcast, Jake Thompson emphasizes the importance of not letting mid-year slumps derail personal goals. He encourages listeners to view summer as a time for growth and separation from the competition, rather than a period of relaxation.

Jake discusses the significance of transferring skills learned in sports to current life challenges and overcoming the 'why bother' mentality that often arises with age. He concludes by urging listeners to recognize that their past athletic experiences can serve as advantages in their current endeavors, motivating them to compete in new arenas.

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In this episode, Jake Thompson addresses various questions from listeners, focusing on the themes of comparison, competition, personal growth, and motivation. He discusses the biological nature of comparison, the importance of healthy competition, and shares insights from his upcoming books.

Additionally, he reflects on personal experiences, including the significance of his tattoos as reminders of his mission to encourage greatness and serve others.

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• Every Day Counts (⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠)

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In this gritty episode recorded on the road, Jake shares a valuable lesson for leaders that was the point of discussion during his work that day with a global team.

We often put the enormous pressure on ourselves to be perfect as leaders - have all the answers, get everything right the first time, be the best - but Jake argues there's a more important perspecrtive to take and how to start adapting to it.

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In this conversation, Jake Thompson discusses the inevitability of bad days and the importance of having a reset mindset. He introduces the concept of the 'lane reset' method, which helps individuals quickly get back on track after setbacks.

By acknowledging obstacles, taking a deep breath, and executing small actions, one can regain focus and resilience. The discussion emphasizes that it's not about perfection but about the ability to reset and continue competing in life.

Level UP Your Mindset:

• Every Day Counts (⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠)
• The Competitor Journal (⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠)

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Most people spend their lives frozen in the batter's box, watching opportunities pass them by because they're afraid to strike out.

In this episode, Jake breaks down why you're already striking out by not swinging and reveals the mindset shift that separates competitors from everyone else. It's time to stop staring and start swinging at the opportunities in front of you.

Key Takeaways:

• You're already striking out by playing it safe—standing frozen, waiting for perfect moments, and letting life happen to you are all forms of failure
• Competitors understand that failure is part of the game, but they swing anyway because you can't hit a home run without taking a swing
• Stop watching opportunities from the sidelines—that promotion, business idea, or difficult conversation you've been avoiding won't wait forever

Join the NEW training series:

• Every Day Counts (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)

• The Competitor Journal (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)

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NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh learned a game-changing lesson from Kobe Bryant: "You gotta love the parts that aren't fun." In this episode, Jake breaks down how to reframe struggle as your competitive advantage and reveals the one question that separates competitors from quitters.

• Kobe's Philosophy: Love the struggle, not just the success - that's where separation happens
• The Critical Question: "How many people would quit right now?" - then keep going
• Reframe Struggle: It's not the obstacle to success, it IS the success
• The Separation Point: When difficulty starts is when most people check out - but competitors pull ahead
• Grit Research: Persistence through difficulty matters more than talent or intelligence

Join the NEW training series:

• Every Day Counts (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)

• The Competitor Journal (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)

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Performance coach Jake Thompson shares the story of his failed 400-pound squat attempt and reveals the fundamental choice everyone makes daily: playing to win or playing not to lose.

Using research from Princeton and real examples from Sara Blakely's Spanx pitch, Jake shows how your mindset literally determines your performance ceiling.

• The Daily Choice: Every moment you're either playing to win or playing not to lose
• Princeton Research: Challenge mindset (90% success) vs. threat mindset (72% success) on identical tasks
• The Mindset Shift: From avoiding failure to pursuing greatness changes everything
• Sara Blakely's Boldness: How taking the buyer to the bathroom built a billion-dollar brand
• Internal Competition: The real game is you vs. your potential, not you vs. others

Join the NEW training series:

• Every Day Counts (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)

• The Competitor Journal (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)

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Remember original Nintendo with no save function? Jake uses this nostalgic example to reveal why most people quit important goals - and how to build a "scoreboard" that makes your progress visible and your success inevitable.

• The Nintendo Parallel: Without visible progress, even improvement feels pointless
• Harvard's Progress Principle: Making progress visible is the #1 factor in sustained motivation
• The Invisible Progress Problem: Most people quit because they can't see themselves improving
• Scoreboard Strategy: Track both process metrics (what you control) and outcome metrics (results)
• Leading vs. Lagging Indicators: Focus on daily actions that drive long-term results

Join the NEW training series:

• Every Day Counts (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)

• The Competitor Journal (⁠⁠here⁠⁠)

Connect with Jake:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks⁠⁠⁠⁠

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