Ep 65 Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson

This week Coach Antoinette welcomes keynote speaker and Compete Every Day founder, Jake Thompson, to discuss how comparison, when used correctly, can fuel growth rather than damage confidence. Jake shares how losing his football career at TCU after a shoulder injury wrecked his identity, led to years of shame, and ultimately inspired his work helping others avoid fear-based decisions. Jake outlines using objective standards, knowing what world-class looks like, and how choosing a target of 3% ahead of where you currently are helps you focus on controllable inputs and achieve success. He also highlights themes from his books, The Line and Beat Yesterday, to emphasize how pursuing your best through daily process and internal competition leads to consistent growth and personal fulfillment.To Learn more about Jake Thompson and Compete Every Day visit https://www.competeeveryday.com. To book Jake to speak to your group visit https://www.competeeveryday.com/pages/speaking-programsFollow Jake on social media:https://www.instagram.com/competeeverydayhttps://www.facebook.com/competeeverydayhttps://www.tiktok.com/@competeeverydayhttps://www.youtube.com/competeeverydayGrab your copy of Jake’s booksLead Better Now: https://amzn.to/4mYl09sCompete Every Day: https://amzn.to/3OOWACOThe Line: https://amzn.to/3Rcqf9BBeat Yesterday: https://amzn.to/4mWtUnOOther books mentioned in this podcast episode:A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller: https://amzn.to/4w18OJ3Growth Mindset by Carole Dweck: https://amzn.to/4eCOY0PGrit by Angela Duckworth: https://amzn.to/4cGRj9sDisclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only share products and resources I personally use, trust, and believe will help you. If you choose to purchase through these affiliate links, it’s a simple way to support The Mental Weight Room Podcast at no extra cost to you.00:00 Comparison Fuels Growth00:11 Meet Jake Thompson01:52 Sports Identity Trap03:37 Injury and Spiral07:27 Turning Regret Into Purpose08:59 Rebuilding Through Reading12:58 Comparison as a Tool17:32 The Line and Team Leadership19:40 Beat Yesterday Framework22:25 Daily Journaling Takeaway23:07 Connect and Final Sendoff