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Success is a Choice

by Jamy Bechler

Host Jamy Bechler is a speaker, leadership consultant, and author of 9 books. The former college basketball coach and high school athletic director helps high-level individuals, organizations, and teams maximize their potential in the areas of leadership, culture, and teamwork. The "Success is a Choice" podcasting network provides inspiring insights to help you grow your team, strengthen your culture, improve yourself, or add value to those around you. It features a variety of episodes (The Coachable Coach, Leaders Growing Leaders, 2-Minute Drill, Weekend Wisdom, Motivational Minute, Leadership Now) as well as conversations with guests ranging from professional sports coaches to actors to business executives to reality TV stars. To listen to all of the past daily episodes, please visit JamyBechler.com/Podcast ... or scroll to the oldest episodes (as they've been archived with 2016 dates)Some of the more popular guest episodes have included Michele Tafoya, Riley Gaines, the Babylon

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Episodes

  1. 2 MINUTE DRILL: Taking Responsibility

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story from his career, as well as quotes from Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and John Wooden to hammer home the point about taking responsibility for our actions. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and...

  2. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Michael Phelps Habits

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us of how dominating Michael Phelps was in the Olympic swimming pool and how we can replicate some of his mindset in our daily lives. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick...

  3. New Basketball Podcast Ready to Tip-Off

    In today's COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PODCAST episode, Jamy Bechler announces the start of the new show to celebrate, promote, inform, and help grow the game of women's basketball. The first full episode will drop the first week of November corresponding to the first week of the NCAA-I women's...

  4. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Yesterday Gets Jealous

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler encourages us to make today so great that yesterday gets jealous. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you. - - - -...

  5. WEEKEND WISDOM | Improve Your Argument

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler expands upon a quote from Nobel Prize winner Bishop Desmond Tutu and talks about what the real goal of a conversation should be. His thoughts might just surprise you. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes…

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  6. Jamy Appears on the Sports Spectrum Podcast

    This is a throwback episode from 2022... Jamy Bechler recently crossed off a bucket list item when he appeared on the "Sports Spectrum" podcast. Jamy grew up listening to Chuck Swirsky every Saturday morning and dreamed of one day being on the show. During this episode, Jamy talks about becoming…

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  7. 2 MINUTE DRILL: Leading without a Title

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler tells us how we all can live a life of significance and be a person of influence. He reinforces this concept by sharing the story of Harriet Tubman. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that…

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  8. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Nelson Mandela

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela's imprisonment and life of reconciliation. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought...

  9. WEEKEND WISDOM | Opinion About Opinions

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares his opinion about … opinions. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in the world around us. Please follow Jamy…

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  10. The Champion Mindset with Allistair McCaw

    Allistair McCaw, one of the foremost experts in culture and champion mindsets, is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Allistair talks with Jamy Bechler about a bunch of things including ... What great leaders do best Habits that make a champion Developing a champions mindset Best...

  11. PGA Tour's "On The Mark" Podcast | Jamy Bechler

    The PGA Tour's "On the Mark" podcast is one of Jamy Bechler's favorites to listen to and so he was excited to appear as a guest and talk with host Mark Immelman. This is a throw back episode from 5 years ago as we go into the vault to replay this fun episode. ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION Jamy...

  12. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Losing a Leg

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about an interesting perspective from an Army Staff Sergeant on losing his legs. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It is a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and…

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  13. WEEKEND WISDOM | Nazi Concentration Camp

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares some thoughts from the book "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl and how we all still have the freedom to choose our mindset. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought...

  14. Pete Prada | Former Offspring Drummer

    Pete Parada, a long-time rock & roll drummer is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Pete talks with Jamy Bechler about a bunch of things including ... ✅ Being in a rock band ✅ What makes a great drummer ✅ New collaboration with The Defiant ✅ Mentality when performing at concerts ✅...

  15. 2 MINUTE DRILL: Brother's Keeper

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler tells a story from his youth when he got in trouble … for something HIS BROTHER DID. He shares the lesson he learned from that experience. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines…

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  16. Teammate Accountability | Jamy Bechler on Hoop Heads Podcast

    We go into the vault for this oldie but goodie as Jamy Bechler appeared on the Hoop Heads Podcast back in 2021. Jamy shared a lot of nuggets that coaches of any sport might benefit from. We hope you enjoy this throwback episode today. ORIGINAL SHOWNOTES: Thanks for joining us today on the Success...

  17. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Monday Motivation

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares some thoughts on how to make the start of this week – in particular – Monday a better day! The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire…

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  18. WEEKEND WISDOM | Integrity is NOT Situational

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler reminds us that integrity is not situational and we can't act the same way that our enemies act if we expect to make the world a little bit better. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for...

  19. Dislocating Ankle at Practice

    Jamy Bechler appeared on the top-50 Apple podcast "No Quit Living" hosted by Christopher J. Wirth. He shared many of his coaching and leadership insights during the 30-minute interview. He also talked about the time he dislocated his ankle during basketball practice when he was a head coach. This...

  20. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Case of the Mondays

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about having a case of the Mondays, which is phrase made popular in the movie Office Space. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire…

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  21. 2-Minute Drill: 9/11

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about a couple of ways people have honored teammates that have died. These thoughts were inspired by the anniversary of 9/11. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights...

  22. Michigan State Legend Mateen Cleaves Interviews Jamy

    This was a fun conversation that Jamy Bechler had in 2021 with Mateen Cleaves and Justin White on the "Power Forward" podcast. Mateen Cleaves is a legend when it comes to college basketball. He is Michigan State's only three-time All-American and was the Big Ten's player of the year twice. He led...

  23. 2 MINUTE DRILL: NFL Star Makes Ultimate Sacrifice

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about former Kansas City Chief star running back Joe Delaney and the ultimate sacrifice he made on June 29, 1983 at the age of 24. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights...

  24. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 2 Choices To Make Today

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us that we have two choices we can make each morning when the alarm goes off. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those...

  25. Labor Day Weekend

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares some thoughts about Labor Day and working hard, including a shout-out to his mom and dad. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire…

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  26. WEEKEND WISDOM | Back to the Future

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks about the Back to the Future movies and how we can't change the past but we can make a better future by our choices today. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look...

  27. WEEKEND WISDOM | The Buck Stops Here

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares a story of former President Harry S Truman and his phrase "the buck stops here." The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a...

  28. 2 MINUTE DRILL: Drew Brees and Adversity

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares Drew Brees' story of overcoming adversity to become an all-time great quarterback. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture,...

  29. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 127 Hours

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares the story of mountain climber Aaron Ralston and how he embodied the D.H. Lawrence poem of never seeing a wild thing feel sorry for itself. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a...

  30. WEEKEND WISDOM | Learning from Mother Teresa

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares a story about Mother Teresa and a young Friar who wants to learn from her. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a…

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  31. WEEKEND WISDOM | Hate

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares a Maya Angelou quote on hate and how it can apply to all of our lives. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make a difference in...

  32. The Coachable Coach | Matt Deggs

    Matt Deggs (head baseball coach at University of Louisiana) appeared on the "Coachable Coach" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK and talked with host Jamy Bechler Some of the topics they covered included: Definition of Success Going beyond X's and O's Developing leaders on his team...

  33. 2 MINUTE DRILL: Comparisons

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about comparisons and putting our real lives up against other people's highlight films on social media. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success…

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  34. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | 4 Minute Mile

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler talks about the 4-minute mile barrier in track and how it was thought to be impossible until Roger Bannister showed it could be done. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought...

  35. Jamy Bechler Appears on NY Governor Candidate's Show

    After a 20-second musical intro, you'll find an interesting conversation between leadership expert Jamy Bechler and Larry Sharp, a former New York candidate for Governor in 2018 and 2022. Jamy was a guest on Larry's show "The Sharpe Way" and they talked about leadership, success, life, and a…

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  36. WEEKEND WISDOM | Turkey and the Bull

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares a silly story about a turkey that will do anything to get to the top of a tree, ultimately leading to his downfall. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to...

  37. LEADERS GROWING LEADERS | Ryan Smith

    Ryan Smith is today's guest on the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. He is currently the President of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande CC. Prior to this role, he served as the Speaker of the House in the Ohio Legislature. 🌐 WEBSITE: Rio.edu…

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  38. 2 MINUTE DRILL: Forgiveness

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about anger and holding grudges and how those things affect us. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each...

  39. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Boats Don't Sink

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us that life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to what happens to us. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and...

  40. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Tackling Bad Stuff in Life

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler tells us that a positive attitude doesn't prevent bad stuff from happening, but it does help us tackle that bad stuff. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to…

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  41. WEEKEND WISDOM | JFK's Words

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler reminds us of President Kennedy's inaugural speech and how his words can still be true today. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought as we look to finish the week strong and make…

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  42. 2 MINUTE DRILL: Dead Right

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story from his past that illustrates the difference between knowledge and wisdom. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork…

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  43. 2 MINUTE DRILL: Girl on a Beach

    In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about a little girl on a beach. He reminds us that we can all make a difference in some way. We might not be able to do everything, but we can do something. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and...

  44. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | What is Right with America

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us of a phrase Bill Clinton said in his 1993 inaguaral address and how it still matters today. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire...

  45. WEEKEND WISDOM | Search for Meaning

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares some thoughts from the book "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl and how we all still have the freedom to choose our mindset. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought...

  46. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Monday Motivation

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares some thoughts on how to make the start of this week - in particular - Monday a better day! The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire…

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  47. WEEKEND WISDOM | Memorial Weekend

    In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares some thoughts about Memorial Weekend and how we might be able to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. The "Success is a Choice" podcast network publishes these WEEKEND WISDOM episodes to provide food for thought…

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  48. Riley Gaines | 12x All-American (REPLAY)

    This is a replay of one of our most popular episodes. Riley Gaines had an amazing career as a swimmer at Kentucky but we cover a lot of different topics. At the time of this recording she had about 30k Twitter followers - she now has more than 1 million. Toward the end of the conversation, she...

  49. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | One Shining Moment

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler encourages us today to remember our One Shining Moments and build upon those. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around...

  50. MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Storming the Court

    In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler recalls the first and only time he stormed the basketball court as a fan. The "Motivational Minute" is part of the Success is a Choice podcast network. It's a quick thought designed to help you inspire yourself and those around you.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Host Jamy Bechler is a speaker, leadership consultant, and author of 9 books. The former college basketball coach and high school athletic director helps high-level individuals, organizations, and teams maximize their potential in the areas of leadership, culture, and teamwork. The "Success is a Choice" podcasting network provides inspiring insights to help you grow your team, strengthen your culture, improve yourself, or add value to those around you. It features a variety of episodes (The Coachable Coach, Leaders Growing Leaders, 2-Minute Drill, Weekend Wisdom, Motivational Minute, Leadership Now) as well as conversations with guests ranging from professional sports coaches to actors to business executives to reality TV stars. To listen to all of the past daily episodes, please visit JamyBechler.com/Podcast ... or scroll to the oldest episodes (as they've been archived with 2016 dates)Some of the more popular guest episodes have included Michele Tafoya, Riley Gaines, the Babylon

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