Success for the Athletic-Minded Man

Jim Harshaw, Jr.
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Clarity. Focus. Consistency. Hallmarks of championship athletes. And hallmarks of the most successful men in business and life. How can you claim those traits in your life now? You want to make lots of money, have a great marriage, and be a dedicated father while crushing fitness goals along the way but maybe you feel like you're always shortchanging at least one area. Or maybe you feel like you want to be more consistent. More focuses. Maybe you just need a clear vision for what your future looks like— a clear goal to pursue. Jim Harshaw is an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler and former Division I head coach. And he's an executive performance coach who will help you create the plan to unlock your potential. He coaches motivated men to gain clarity, focus, and consistency in business and life using a unique framework inspired by world-class performers so that they can lead meaningful lives of purpose and impact. "Success for the Athletic Minded Man" is a podcast dedicated to the driven, professional, athletic-minded man in the pursuit of excellence. Each episode dives into success habits for men who balance the rigors of professional development with the challenges of excelling in their personal life. Our conversations explore how men can apply the principles of peak performance in sports to everyday life. Listen as he discusses strategies for mastering goal setting, consistency, work-life balance, and health. We dissect the high-performance habits of athletes as they relate to helping men achieve clarity, focus, and consistency. Through interviews with elite athletes and coaches as well as thought leaders, we unpack athletic life lessons tailored to you, the athletic-minded man. "Success for the Athletic Man" is not just a podcast—it’s a resource for any man eager to thrive in business and life.

  1. How to Ask for Help Like a Confident Man (Not a Needy One) with Former Pro Baseball Player Mike Robbins

    DEC 22

    How to Ask for Help Like a Confident Man (Not a Needy One) with Former Pro Baseball Player Mike Robbins

    #520 How to Ask for Help Like a Confident Man (Not a Needy One) with Former Pro Baseball Player Mike Robbins ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY One pitch ended Mike Robbins’ baseball dream, and forced the question most men avoid: “Now what?” If your identity is built on performance, one setback can turn your whole life into a free fall. Mike Robbins lived that… literally.  He was a Stanford pitcher chasing the big leagues when one pitch blew out his arm, and eventually forced the gut-level conversation with his family: “I gotta hang it up.”  No jersey retirement. No victory lap. Just the sudden death of the plan he’d been living for since he was seven, and the question most high-achieving men avoid because it’s terrifying: Who am I when the thing I’m best at gets taken away? In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” Mike and I go straight into the uncomfortable truth: discipline is a weapon, but it’s a terrible identity. When you’re wired to “win at all costs,” you can look unstoppable on paper while quietly bleeding out in real life— stress up, connection down, and that constant pressure to act like you’ve got it handled. In this conversation, you’ll see exactly where that mindset helps and where it starts costing you your peace, your relationships, and your ability to actually enjoy the life you’re building. You’ll also walk away with tools you can use immediately: a simple way to name what’s really going on in your life, a new lens on imposter syndrome that turns it into fuel instead of shame, and one practical 24-hour action step Mike gives to get unstuck.  If you’ve been trying to “discipline” your way out of a problem that requires support, this episode will give you the reset— and the next move. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

    38 min
  2. 8 Tactical Mindset Upgrades for Men Who Are Tired of Being Stuck

    DEC 8

    8 Tactical Mindset Upgrades for Men Who Are Tired of Being Stuck

    #519 8 Tactical Mindset Upgrades for Men Who Are Tired of Being Stuck ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY You’ve been told to “believe in yourself” your whole life, but no one showed you how.  The version of you that gets the results you want thinks differently than you do right now. If positive thinking actually worked, you wouldn’t still be stuck… and that uncomfortable truth is exactly where this episode begins.  I’m breaking down why mindset for success isn’t about hype, surface-level motivation, or repeating clichés you’ve heard since high school sports. It’s about the deep, subconscious beliefs that quietly drive your behavior, your confidence, and ultimately your results. I’ve watched high-achieving men grind themselves into exhaustion—great work ethic, strong discipline, yet still battling self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and that invisible ceiling that never seems to move. In this episode, I show you why belief drives behavior, why identity beats willpower, and how elite performers build a high-performance mindset before the wins show up. You’ll hear real examples— from broken confidence to inspired action— and I’ll walk you through 8 tactical mindset habits you can actually use: from a success log and daily mantras to state-shifting techniques that reset you in minutes. This isn’t theory. This is the missing link between effort and outcomes. And once you see it, you won’t unsee it. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

    32 min
  3. Bigger Than Winning: How to Raise the Level of Excellence in Your Life and Everyone Around You (with Jim Murphy)

    NOV 24

    Bigger Than Winning: How to Raise the Level of Excellence in Your Life and Everyone Around You (with Jim Murphy)

    #518 Bigger Than Winning: How to Raise the Level of Excellence in Your Life and Everyone Around You (with Jim Murphy) ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY If your identity is tied to your results, you’re one bad day away from collapse— and Jim Murphy is here to prove it. The moment you stop trying to prove yourself is the moment you actually start performing. What if your obsession with winning is the very thing keeping you from performing like a champion? In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I sit down with Jim Murphy, the mind behind Inner Excellence and the book “The Best Possible Life,” whose work quietly shows up in some wild places— like on the NFL sidelines in the hands of All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown.  We talk about mental toughness under pressure, not as a cliché, but as a spiritual, heart-level skill set for real life: sales pitches, hard conversations, big presentations, and yes, Game 7 moments. Jim shares how losing his dream as a professional baseball player, moving to the desert, and giving away over half his possessions led him to a radical idea— if your heart is chasing possessions, achievements, looks, money, and status, you will never feel free, no matter how “successful” you get. If you’ve ever been results-obsessed, anxious, or secretly afraid of losing love and approval when you fail, this conversation will punch you in the gut, and then hand you a way out. Tune in now! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

    40 min
  4. The Power of Cognitive Conversions: How to Change Limiting Beliefs Into Liberating Beliefs

    NOV 10

    The Power of Cognitive Conversions: How to Change Limiting Beliefs Into Liberating Beliefs

    #517 The Power of Cognitive Conversions: How to Change Limiting Beliefs Into Liberating Beliefs ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Ever notice how “less qualified” people pass you?  Most men are imprisoned by beliefs they never chose. This episode hands you the key. You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your beliefs, and most men never check theirs. Some high-achieving men are stuck not because of skill gaps, but belief gaps.  You can have the résumé, the discipline, the work ethic… and still hit the same ceiling year after year. That’s why grinding harder won’t save you. More productivity hacks, more hustle, more late nights— they just help you stay stuck faster. What you really need is a Cognitive Conversion: a mindset shift that finally aligns what you believe with what you’re capable of. In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I give you the exact process I use to break the beliefs that quietly sabotage your career, health, and relationships. You’ll walk away with a MAPS method checklist to engineer an environment of excellence, a ruthless journaling for clarity script to expose the lies you tell yourself, and a simple cognitive restructuring framework to turn self-doubt into execution. Warning: some of this will challenge what you’ve accepted as “truth.” The scarcity mindset keeping you cautious, the toxic self-talk you let slide, the people you allow to drain your identity— it all ends here. Most men will stay stuck because changing beliefs feels uncomfortable. But discomfort is where champions are built. If you’re tired of working harder than average and still feeling average, hit play. This is where identity shifts, consistency sticks, and real momentum begins. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

    28 min
  5. The Endurance Equation: Grit, Faith, and the Long Game with Pathfinder Coach Brian Michel

    OCT 27

    The Endurance Equation: Grit, Faith, and the Long Game with Pathfinder Coach Brian Michel

    #516 The Endurance Equation: Grit, Faith, and the Long Game with Pathfinder Coach Brian Michel ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Brian Michel couldn’t run a mile… then he ran 100— and built a business rooted in purpose. What if the life that looks “successful” on paper is the one keeping you stuck? Most men think success means stability: a good job, solid income, steady life. But what if that comfort is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I sit down with Brian Michel, an executive coach, ultra-endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and our newest Pathfinder Coach, who left corporate comfort to chase something bigger.  We talk about how he went from a “good job” to a great life, the mindset that carried him through 100-mile races, and how faith and active surrender helped him find peace in uncertainty. Brian also shares the two-year plan that made his leap possible, the lessons he learned balancing family, business, and faith, and how intentional living helped him finally align his work with his purpose. If you’ve ever felt stuck in success— comfortable but restless— this conversation will challenge how you define winning and show you how to build a life that’s bold, balanced, and deeply fulfilling. Tune in now! If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

    38 min
  6. 4 Biblical Principles for Building Bulletproof Confidence

    OCT 13

    4 Biblical Principles for Building Bulletproof Confidence

    #515 4 Biblical Principles for Building Bulletproof Confidence ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY What if the missing piece to your success isn’t another strategy, but learning to let go? Confidence isn’t built in the gym or the boardroom, it’s built in how you think when no one’s watching. You don’t need another “how-to” to feel confident.  You already know what to do— eat better, train harder, be more consistent. But confidence isn’t about information. It’s about what you believe when things get hard. In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I unpack how faith (yes, even if yours looks different than mine) can be the missing link between striving and peace.  I’ll walk you through the four enemies of confidence every high-performing man faces, and how faith flips each one on its head. You’ll hear stories of Kyle Guy stepping up to the free-throw line with everything on the line, A.J. Brown finding peace in pressure, and lessons I learned firsthand after quitting my job right before COVID hit. But this isn’t a sermon, it’s a conversation about what it really means to perform with calm, clarity, and conviction.  Whether you’re a man of faith or just someone searching for something steadier to stand on, this one will challenge how you think about confidence forever. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

    33 min
  7. How to Reverse Engineer Your 10-Year Dream into Daily Action (With Fitness Coach Todd Durkin)

    SEP 29

    How to Reverse Engineer Your 10-Year Dream into Daily Action (With Fitness Coach Todd Durkin)

    #514 How to Reverse Engineer Your 10-Year Dream into Daily Action (With Fitness Coach Todd Durkin) ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY If working harder was the answer, why are so many high performers burned out, over-caffeinated, and sleep deprived? What if the secret to sustainable success isn’t more hustle, but better habits?  In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I sit down with Todd Durkin— internationally recognized strength and conditioning coach, motivational speaker, and best-selling author who’s trained legends like Drew Brees, Michael Chandler, Olympic medalists, and top entrepreneurs.  Todd’s reputation is elite, but what makes this conversation powerful is how real he gets about his own battles with burnout, injury, and rebuilding his mindset from the ground up. After listening to Todd, you’ll walk away with: the 3-2-1 evening routine that fixes your sleep and sets up your mornings, the Productive Pause that turns chaos into clarity, and his WLAGs system— weekly reflections on wins, losses, ahas, and goals— that will change how you lead yourself and your team.  We also unpack how to reverse engineer a 10-year dream into daily action and why scheduling “blue-sky time” (strategic planning) and “mellow-yellow time” (true rest) is the real growth hack most men ignore. But Todd’s not just talking theory, he’s put together his own October Challenge habits for you to take on.  Join us as Todd and other high performers— Rorke Denver, Dr. Jim Afremow, and Zach Even-esh— share challenges you can choose from, practice daily, and track with the like-minded people who are building momentum before the year ends. Join here 👉 https://jimharshawjr.net/pathfinder-challenge  If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

    45 min
  8. Why Men Fail at Simple Habits— but Win Big With Challenges

    SEP 15

    Why Men Fail at Simple Habits— but Win Big With Challenges

    #513 Why Men Fail at Simple Habits— but Win Big With Challenges ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY You already know what you should be doing— working out, making the sales calls, being more present at home.  The problem isn’t knowledge. The problem is execution.  In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I break down the framework that turns “I’ll start tomorrow” into “I did it today!” From my years as a Division I wrestler to building a coaching community of high-achieving men, I’ve seen one truth over and over: clarity, commitment, and accountability beat motivation every single time. That’s why men crush challenges like 75 Hard, Whole30, or Exodus 90— and why my clients start getting results before the program even begins. I’ll show you why making a public commitment instantly upgrades your discipline, how the Hawthorne Effect can change your habits overnight, and why “holding yourself accountable” is one of the biggest lies in personal development. This isn’t theory. It’s a system you can start doing today to finally do the things you know you’re capable of. 👉 And if you’re ready for real accountability, join the October Challenge— a 30-day reset built for men who want clarity, consistency, and discipline before the year ends.  Go to RevealYourPath.com/challenge for more details. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.

    21 min
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Clarity. Focus. Consistency. Hallmarks of championship athletes. And hallmarks of the most successful men in business and life. How can you claim those traits in your life now? You want to make lots of money, have a great marriage, and be a dedicated father while crushing fitness goals along the way but maybe you feel like you're always shortchanging at least one area. Or maybe you feel like you want to be more consistent. More focuses. Maybe you just need a clear vision for what your future looks like— a clear goal to pursue. Jim Harshaw is an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler and former Division I head coach. And he's an executive performance coach who will help you create the plan to unlock your potential. He coaches motivated men to gain clarity, focus, and consistency in business and life using a unique framework inspired by world-class performers so that they can lead meaningful lives of purpose and impact. "Success for the Athletic Minded Man" is a podcast dedicated to the driven, professional, athletic-minded man in the pursuit of excellence. Each episode dives into success habits for men who balance the rigors of professional development with the challenges of excelling in their personal life. Our conversations explore how men can apply the principles of peak performance in sports to everyday life. Listen as he discusses strategies for mastering goal setting, consistency, work-life balance, and health. We dissect the high-performance habits of athletes as they relate to helping men achieve clarity, focus, and consistency. Through interviews with elite athletes and coaches as well as thought leaders, we unpack athletic life lessons tailored to you, the athletic-minded man. "Success for the Athletic Man" is not just a podcast—it’s a resource for any man eager to thrive in business and life.

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