A.J. Madden

08/31/2026

Thanks Ryan Leckey for the brilliant interview

Who are you?It sounds like a simple question. But according to hi...

08/29/2026

One of my all-time favorite interviews! Thank you Zachary Osterman.

Key Takeaways on Curt Cignetti’s Leadership For Managers, Parents, Coaches and Leaders Of All Types
-Focus solely on what’s next and what matters
-Keep what is important and shave away anything that’s not
-Avoid the temptation to equate quantity to quality
-Identify quickly what is drag and not important
-How you do one thing is how you do everything
-Be a creature of extreme habit

Zach Osterman is a veteran sports journalist who has covered Indiana University athletics for The Indianapolis Star for nearly two decades. An award-winning reporter and IU graduate, Zach is the co-author of the upcoming book “Unthinkable to Unstoppable”, which delivers the definitive, behind-the-scenes chronicle of the Hoosiers' historic 16-0 national championship season.

“Unthinkable to Unstoppable” is the definitive chronicle of the Indiana Hoosiers improbable journey to the program's first college football championship, featuring analysis and behind-the-scenes reporting on head coach Curt Cignetti, star quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and more.

Unthinkable To Unstoppable Amazon.com link
https://a.co/d/01UHJP9D

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Zach Osterman—The Blueprint: How Cignetti Shocked College Football...

08/22/2026

The Rampage of Appreciation by Jack Canfield

“The Rampage of Appreciation is something I learned from Esther and Jerry Hicks.

You take 5 minutes walking around your house, your hotel room, wherever you might be and just start appreciating everything.

The people who made the television, the flowers, a roof over your head, fresh water, clothes on, food to eat, indoor plumbing, electricity. Look at everything and have a rampage of appreciation.”

-Jack Canfield

https://jackcanfield.com/

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08/13/2026

Love this guy. True pro. Thank you Ryan Leckey and Team Ryan Leckey Media for today’s podcast interview. First-class operation and people.

08/08/2026

Thank you Stew Smith Fitness for helping me get into the best shape of my life at age 46.

Not only is Stew one of the best trainers in the world, he is also one of the best human beings too.

"A goal without a plan is a wish". -Stew Smith, ret. Navy SEAL

I tested against DJ Shipley and Vernon Griffith’s GBRS performance standards, which has three tiers of performance: 1) standard, 2) elite, and 3 be a pro. My numbers at 150 pounds bodyweight:

1. Broad jump: 7 feet 0 inches (elite = your height +12 inches)

2. Bodyweight bench press: 150lb for 20 reps (be a pro = 20x)

3. Pull-ups: 20 (elite = be a pro)

4. Farmers carry (1/2 bodyweight in each hand): 255 feet (be a pro = 250 feet)

5. Trap bar deadlift: 305lbs x 5 reps (be a pro = 2x bodyweight)

6. Plank: 5 minutes (be a pro = 3 minutes)

7. 800 meter (1/2 mile) run: 3 minutes 5 seconds (standard = 3:15)

Added two Functional Strength Standards by Joe DeFranco and Chad Waterbury:

1. Pushups: 42 unbroken (no more than three second pause at the top)

2. Goblet Squats: 30 reps with 75lb dumbbell (50% of body weight)

All in all, 9 exercises to perform better at life, no matter what your age or fitness level is.

It’s not how much weight you use, how fast do you run, or how far you jump that matters.

The magic lies in doing these nine exercises. 

Thanks again Stew. Couldn't have done this without you!

“We all could be tactical athletes. Your fitness can be the difference between living or dying or saving a friend.”
-Stew Smith, ret. Navy SEAL

07/06/2026

Imagine There Was A Film Crew That Followed You Around All Day Every Day by Brian Cain

“Imagine there was a film crew that followed you around all day every day. Documenting where your time goes. Documenting what you eliminate. Documenting what you said yes and what you say no to. Documenting how you show up in your energy, your work, and your love.

Would you want that film to be released? Would that film be an inspirational blockbuster? Or would it be one that nobody would ever want to watch?

One of the keys for you to dominate is for you to emulate the actions of people who achieve success. Success leaves clues. Unfortunately, so does disaster.

If there was a film crew following you all day documenting your success, you would obviously do all the things that someone who is successful does. You would adopt the mindset of someone who achieves success. You would adopt behaviors, the routines, the attitudes. And you would be accomplishing the objectives and the goals you set out for yourself.

You wouldn’t be endlessly scrolling on social media. You wouldn’t be hammering alcohol or overeating desserts. You wouldn’t be sitting there watching TV for three or four hours a day. You wouldn’t be sleeping in. You would be dominating the day.

Today I want you to consider what actions you would want a film crew to document, which ones you prefer they don’t see. Then to make sure we do more good, less bad and set ourselves up for a great day today.”

-Brian Cain

https://briancain.com/

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06/27/2026

Relentless Solution Focus by Dr. Jason Selk

Relentless Solution Focus (RSF) is simply defined as within 60 seconds, replacing all negative thoughts with solution-focused thinking.

The RSF Billion Dollar Question: “What is one thing you can do right now to make this better?”

“Keep moving forward. When you have problems, keep moving forward. Stay in the fight. Don’t ever let those problems win. Because there is always a solution. Always.” -Dr. Jason Selk

06/14/2026

Chief Erich Becker—Leadership and Life Lessons From The Chief of Ocean City Beach Patrol

One of the best interviews from almost 200 episodes of the show!

Key Takeaways
-Start your day with an attitude of gratitude
-Set clear expectations and standards with all of your team
-Always listen to people first
-If you’re going to do it, do it right or don’t do it all

Erich Becker is the Chief of Operations and responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Ocean City Beach Patrol, one of the largest seasonal lifeguard organizations in the country. He was promoted to Chief of Operations in 2023 and leads more than 190 staff, including lifeguards, EMTs, and administrative personnel.

Chief Becker began his Ocean City Beach Patrol career in 1983, serving for three summers before pursuing a successful career in the private sector as an owner of Becker’s School Supplies, employing 150 people.

In 2013, he returned to the Beach Patrol, bringing decades of leadership and management experience that continue to guide the organization today.

A lifelong connection to Ocean City has shaped Becker’s service. He spent all of his childhood in town with his 12 siblings and is a graduate of Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, NJ. Married with four children, he is committed to building a safe, professional, and community-focused Beach Patrol while honoring the legacy and traditions of OCBP.

https://www.ocnj.us/ocbp

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Chief Erich Becker—Leadership and Life Lessons From The Chief of Oc...

05/27/2026

Honored to participate in this fundraiser for one of the BEST organizations I know BusyBees Natural-Learning for children!

05/23/2026

Navy SEAL and legendary strength and conditioning coach Stew Smith Fitness tells us exactly how to look like you can physically defend yourself based on what Sylvester Stallone says are your most important action star big screen muscles