#219 - Why You Should Strive to Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson

Everyone has their journey in this crazy thing we call life. For the few of us who have something stir inside of wanting more out of life, we choose a path that may be more challenging than the norm… to grow into a life with more meaning… AND it's worth it! When I first met today's guest, Jake Thompson, I was immediately drawn to his story. His energy and enthusiasm were, without a doubt, the epidemy of living full and creating work that sparks joy. Jake is the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day and a performance coach who travels around the country, helping people to create a competitor mindset so they can have the competitive edge in achieving their dreams. He teaches people how to compete every day with themselves. He says by winning the day, we win in business and in life. Through lived experiences as an athlete, entrepreneur, and speaker, he's battle-tested and mastered the secret to success. The life we desire is closer than we think. It's the small shifts in our daily focus, mentally and practically, that build a winning life. Through his CE³ Model, Jake helps teams, CEOs, athletes, and students develop mental toughness, master consistency, and improve day after day. Jake believes we all have a gift inside of us, but it takes courage, systems, and a competitive mindset to access it. There's no reason to sit on the bench just waiting for life. Continue the conversation. Join the Live Full Work Fun Facebook group and share your biggest takeaway from this episode. Additional Resources: Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning in Your Work and Life | Jake Thompson Compete Every Day Apparel Compete Every Day Podcast A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life | Donald Miller Chris Brogan | Strategic Advisory and Executive Leadership Services Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear Mindset: The New Psychology of Success | Carol Dweck, PhD Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing | Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman Connect with Jake Thompson Website: https://jakeathompson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakeathompson  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompson4/  Connect with Gayla: Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerWorkFromAnywhere/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/ Content Marketing Resources: Scrivener Solutions | Content Plan Implementation Team: https://scrivenersolutions.com/ Free Download: Quick Content Creation Guide: The Super Simple Strategy to Jumpstart Your Content Creation: https://scrivenersolutions.com/checklist