Think Rank: Recent Episodes
David Berry
Think Rank. It’s the podcast for Bull Rider’s brain cells. Host David Berry’s successful bull riding background provides listeners a treasury of insights, interviews and inspiration to be more. There’s always more. It starts in your head. Think Rank.
There's a difference between being a loser and just losing ground. One's a circumstance. One's a state of mind. When you start to recognize and learn from what your telling yourself, your "luck" will change. You gain nothing from feeling comfortable. Go where you're uncomfortable. Acknowlege and then learn to shatter negative thoughts. That's the difference between being a loser or just losing ground. Every day, multiple times a day, we come to mental crossroads. Make better decisions with better thought processes. That's you gaining ground. That's rank. Think Rank.
Think Rank podcast. Untrained professionals. Unscripted. Unafraid to face dream killers head on. Episode 121 is all about how that skill developed over the YEARS and how dream killers can affect us at any age and stage of life. David gives three solid reasons for why we subconsciously choose to keep our dreams from becoming fact. Listen up - there's no success in a comfort zone. Dream on, aware of how to wake up and make things happen. That's rank Think Rank.
You can't fill a closed fist. A closed grip can choke out your dreams. Loosen your grip on what you are scared to lose. Relaxing your observation of reality helps you approach each situation from a different perspective. You have to trust in your ability to change for the better. It's all in your hands. Loosen your grip. That's rank. Think rank.
He's baaack! David's started off his new year with a new outlook on podcasting and life. BUT he's done that before. What's different? He's learning why new resolutions and new goals don't always equal new results. Always looking forward to sharing what he's learned, always unscripted and from the core of who he is and who he wants to be - this one is for each of us wanting more and willing to learn why we don't have it yet. That's rank. Think Rank. Enjoy.
We've all heard "it is what it is." True story. It is. BUT, it can be what it can be - if we change our programming. None of us were born to just exist. We were born to succeed. We were born for greatness. Don't settle for less. Settling is the easiest thing we can do. Settling is also the worst thing we can do if we desire more. Re-program yourself for more. David tells you how in 5 simple steps. Re-proamming yourself is rank. Think Rank.
Old dogs. New tricks. New Story. To overcome what's been hardwired into your brain, you're gonna have to override it with better reactions. You're gonna have to crave better. Constantly. It takes information. It takes applied effort. It takes repetitive responsibility. You can't up your game if you're constantly throwing blame. Smart dogs know this. Productive dogs do something to improve things - at any age. That's rank. Think Rank.
If your native language is negative, it's time to learn a new one. You can wallow in where you exist with a "that's just the way things are" attitude, or you CAN change the way to speak to yourself (your language) for more powerful life results. If you've settled for less, know that you can have more. You were designed for more. It starts with speaking to yourself with a new language. Start. Start now. You can. That's rank. Think Rank.
Serious, impactful, lasting change requires effort. You have to be motivated to start the process. Disgust is a great motivator. Get disgusted then get busy. You've got work to do. Winners do winning things. Get disgusted enough to start winning - at every part of your day. It's a rank way to think about change. Think Rank.
Ever wish things were easier? Maybe instead of wishing things were easier, what if you were just better? Maybe you don't wish for less problems, maybe you need to get more skills. Want things to change? Do something about it. Episode 113 is powerful. Change is powerful. Realizing you can make your life better is rank. Think Rank.
Life is not a popularity contest. Day in and day out, your opinion of yourself is what determines your successes. Other people's opinions, your past experiences and/or current circumstances shouldn't be what defines you. You have the option to grow and become more/better at any age. Lean into and out-manuever what wants to hold you back. You can. Always. That's rank. Think Rank.
One of the most informative podcasts on judging bull riding from the PBR, ABBI and on down to the junior levels. Jeff Kimble has judged them all. Professional, experienced and no-nonsense info. from a straight shooting guy who's been successful on both sides of the bucking chutes. If you're a rider, bull owner or "armchair quarterback" to professional bull riding, this podcast will give you more insight into how things actually work. To judge rank you've gotta Think Rank.
You gotta believe. You can tell yourself good, positive, productive things, but unless you truly believe them, it's not gonna work. Your subconscious mind won't believe it. The automatic success mechanism in your brain has your back - but only if you believe it's possible. It's so basic to success. It's so rank. Think Rank.
When you give yourself one option - there's no room for failure. Matt Sharp is on top of his game and rising. A former novice bull rider, handy mechanic and now professional videographer, this cowboy goes all-in at whatever he does. He'll laugh at himself and make you laugh harder. But he never quits working. More than a minivan full of motivation, Matt Sharp gets the job done. Always. That's rank. He's rank. Think rank.
Part A of Episode 107
There are no "how to lose" books in the library. Just reading the self help books won't work either until you have a better self image. Nothing works until you learn to believe in yourself. Becoming the winner you are supposed to be isn't easy, but you can give yourself a chance. Everyday. Take the strange out of change by having a better self image. David talks about a smiple excercise to help you get there. It's easy to do and works. It's rank. Think Rank.
You can't outperform you're identity. Your conscious mind is the gatekeeper to your subconscious. In other words, you are what you tell yourself you are. That's all your subconscious hears. Your subconscious never sleeps and it doesn't have a sense of humor. It takes you at your word. Your output comes from what you input. This episode has some powerful output on what you input into your subconscious. You can change when you choose to. You can grow at any age. That's rank. Think rank.
From the bull riding arena to the heat of the inner city streets, Steve Washington is the same heart in new boots. He's always leaned into his fears. The former professional bull rider is now a professional fire fighter. He continues to excel in the most dangerous settings by relying on what always got him through and to the next rodeo regardless of the circumstances - do what it takes to get there and try harder when you nod your head. A dedicated family man and friend to all, Steve is both humble and funny, respectful and respected. He's enjoying every stop of the ride life has him on. That's rank. Think rank.
Rank. Rough around the edges. Recognized. Real. That's Jimmy Morris. As a parent, as a competitor or as a friend - you either love him or you're probably nervous when he's near. He's as real as it gets with an educated, experienced and often enthusiastic opinion about all things bull riding. Jimmy talks with David in a "no holds barred" discussion about everything from growing up in rank company to raising the next generation of winners - yours and his. Jimmy Morris is real rank in the truest definition of both words.
Man up. Own up. You don't get from life what you want. You get from life who you are. Your identity is your destiny. You can never outperform your identity. Change is possible. It starts in your subconscious. Not on the surface. Change is rank. Think Rank.
Almost doesn't get you there. Plan. Commit. Execute. That's what winners do. That's what works. Do your thinking before you nod your head. Do your thinking in training. Be ready to win when you nod your head. Hope isn't a sustainable option at that point. If you wanna be rank, Think Rank - and know when to quit thinking and trust your training. That's rank. Think Rank.
In a world of real-time demands, artificial intelligence and instant gratification attention spans, Marty Byrd is a refreshing renaissance cowboy who's honed his skills in the professional bull riding arenas of North America and transferred his passion therein to making world class equipment and tools for world class competitors across the globe. You'll never hear him say that, but his work speaks for itself. A true comeback competitor in all arenas of life, Marty Byrd is the definition of humble, hard working and handy by anyone's standards. Rank in the arena and rank in life - that's Marty Byrd. Think Rank.
There is no wiggle room when it comes to the laws of the universe. We didn't make them. We can't change them. We sure struggle when we don't follow them, even when we thought what we knew to do was the right thing. . No matter what we've learned, we can re-learn. Accept change. Welcome it. You don't lose unless you give up on yourself. That's rank. Think Rank.
Do you ever look in the mirror to see who's limiting you today? Maybe it's time to align your abilities with your possibilities, to acknowledge your fears and adventure on. The opposite of fear is peace. It's not as far away as you may think. Peace is rank. Think Rank.
The only thing that lies between you and greatness is you. You don't get better in a comfort zone. Who do you wanna be? Who do you wanna beat? Why are you practicing? What are you practicing? What are you giving up for greatness? Question yourself. Demand more of yourself. Love the journey. That's rank. Think Rank.
Thought and thinking. Noun and verb. Success and setback. They're all related. They're not opposites. Knowing the subtle differences can help you make huge, lasting changes in your everyday outcomes. It can make your long range results better than you ever expected. Really. That's rank. Think Rank.
Greatness takes time. Greatness stands the test of time. Greatness is a process. Getting better on the way to greatness is possible for each of us if we choose the process.
Believe that you have the ability to choose. You can. That's rank. Think Rank.
Bad days. We've all got 'em. Or do we? Bad is a description. It's a choice. When things aren't going in our favor, maybe it's time to say "Now we got us a game!" And then get excited about the inluence we can have on the rest of our day via our mindset. That's what true professionals do to stay successful. That's what we can all learn to do to get better. That's rank. Think Rank.
What's holding you back? If it's the past, get past the past.
Let it go. Throw it out.
You don't put a flat tire on a new car and expect to get anywhere faster. Start to manage your thoughts and your wheels will start rolling a whole lot smoother.
Let the dead bury the dead. You've still got some living to do. That's rank. Think Rank.
You're only a loser as long as you choose to be. Stop blaming your "bad luck." You see in any situation what you expect to see. Give yourself the weapons and armor to win the battle within yourself - the one you may not even realize you're at war with. With awareness and effort, you can win. That's rank. Think Rank.
You want more? Start changing the way you react and/or respond to life. Be aware. Evaluate. Take responsibility for every moment. Start with your choices to react or respond. We all have a past, but we can all have a better future if we start to choose better responses. That's rank. Think rank.
You choose your thoughts. They determine the frequency you operate on each moment of each day. You feel your feelings. Your feelings reveal your thoughts. You have the power to recognize and change either of them. It's your call. Always. That's rank. Think Rank.
Your rewards flow from where your mind goes - good or bad. True story. It's the old genie in a bottle -"your wish is my command" - concept. It's the law of attraction. It's biblical. It's how you get to the more in life. Your thoughts rule your results. You create your own outcomes. You are exactly where you thought you'd be. That's rank. Think Rank.
By definition, getting means change. It brings something in that wasn't there before. If you want to get to greatness, start with gratitude for where you are, how you got there and know you have the ability to improve. Start by writing down what/who you're grateful for. Then adjust the way you process your thoughts for more productive outcomes. It's not always easy, but it is that simple. That's rank. Think Rank.
There's a reason you think and react the way you do. It's your programming over time. You can change that. Starting today. You can be in control of the blueprint for your thought process from here forward. You can control the pencil and the eraser on all of it. That's rank. Think Rank. Start now.
Two things change everything - your attitude and your awareness. The more aware you are of one the greater outcomes you have with the other - once you decide to act on them. You are your own "AAA" of getting help with your situations. You have a lifetime membership in powerfully affecting your results. All day. Every day. That's rank. Think Rank.
If you don't want to be outridden by a girl (or two!) you'd better man up. And even then, that may not be enough - especially when the Eilert Twins are entered! David enjoys this interview with twin 18 year old bull riders Dayna and Madison Eilert. (And yes, they are female.) They ride. They win. They love what they do. They are not after fame or social media likes. They are refreshingly real "horsemen" and bull riders - that's rank. Think Rank.
Jealous of what others have? How about being jealous of the work they did to get there, get that? That will change your perspective. So will discipline. Discipline yourself to win, starting with what you have. Then, you'll start to understand the difference between prizes and winning. That's rank. Think Rank.
I'm not for everybody. Neither are you. There will always be those who don't have your back, who are not on your side - who may even mean well and care about you, but still bring you down or hold you back. Winners don't do that. Winners do winning things. You CAN win. Now. That's rank. Think Rank.
First in a series of "the lost episodes" of the Think Rank podcast. This episode gives you a "how to" to dominate the times when the "yeah, but..." and/or the "poor me..." creeps in. And it does - for all of us. Learning to manage those moments is rank. Think Rank. You can.
Not a competitive person? Really? We were all born to win. We should compete with ourselves daily to improve in most things, but especially those things we are passionate about. You may need to regroup at Plan A, but if you're truly passionate about it, all other backup plans are just a cop out. If you really want to win, decide. Narrow your focus and win. That can be rank. Think Rank. You can.
If we wouldn't let someone else trash talk us, then why is it OK for us to trash tralk ourselves? If you want to succeed, it isn't. If you do and you listen to yourself, are you ready to give up? Don't. You have not exhausted your talent yet. Quit trash talking yourself and start winning. You can. That's rank. Think Rank.
Not winning? Want to win more? Win again? Change your habits and behaviors. Your habits should reflect the behavior of where you want to be. Your behavior has to supercede your feelings. And success starts in the morning. That's rank. Think Rank. You can.
The boss gives orders. The ranch hands and rudder operators carry them out, no questions asked. That's how your conscious thoughts get results from your subconscious actions. Your subconscious is a treasure house if you steer it in the right direction. Find your treasure. Use the ranch hands and the rudder operators in your mind to make it easier on you. You can. That's rank. Think Rank.
In the animal kingdom, it's adapt or die. Continued success in our lives demands the same. It's as simple as becoming aware of your reactions and modifying them for better success. The opposite can be brutal. Settling is brutal. Thinking rank is acting on you awareness with winning results. Think Rank.
Your past shouldn't be the high water mark of your life. Forgive yourself. Move forward. Quit watering dead flowers. What we think is who we are. Your mind is a gold mine. Be healthy. Love yourself again. That's rank. Think Rank.
Have you ever been paralyzed by your past? Poor me. Why me? What if? I grew so many crops of negative I needed help to harvest them all. The pity others gave me at so many micro-levels fed my victim ego. Now? I'm learning to let my past be my superpower. I can dominate what used to devastate me. You can, too. Take the pen back. Write your own story. That's rank. Think Rank.
Growing up in a rodeo family and competing in nearly every event in junior rodeos, Wyatt Rogers focused his energy solely on bull riding as a career in his early 20's. His professional bull riding success is a direct result of growing up cowboy. A cowboy with multiple college degrees. That's rank. Think Rank Carry on cowboy.
Winning and worry are mutually exclusive. One cancels the other. Recognize. Redirect. And reap the benefits. It Starts with recognizing what's going on. You can. That's rank. Think Rank.
Compromise means to accept standards that are lower than is desirable. In relationships, compromise is acceptable. In winning, it is not. Compromise has consequences. Winners do winning things. What are you settling for? Start winning. Rely on your trained reactions. That's rank. Think Rank.
Control your thoughts, control your destiny. Thought and thinking are not the same. One's a thing. The other is a process. But you can control both. Sometimes to Think Rank may mean choosing not to act on a thought at all. That's Rank. Think Rank. Or let it go.
Action wins. Losers procrastinate. Winners do winning things. Winners act - like there's no tomorrow. They Think Rank. Then they take action - now. They win - today. That's rank. Think Rank. Then do more. There's more.
A no-holds-barred interivew with first time NFR qualifier Lukasey Morris. Wise beyond his years about life and the business of bull riding. Get ready to be a fan.
When you're a winner, no one expects more of you than you. No one's harder on you than yourself. You are often the last one to forgive the mistakes you've made and the first one who needs to do it to move forward successfully. Forgiveness is rank. Think rank. Forgive yourself and move on.
Re-light. Get back in the fight. Success doesn't settle. We do. Think Rank. Then Do something about it. Action makes it real. That's truth. That's Rank. Think Rank.
Change your thinking. Change your life. Dread's in your head. Why live your life with rank regret? Worry and winning cannot coexist in your brain. Life happens. To all of us. You can regret or you can regroup. Every day. That's rank. Think Rank.
You'll excel further at what you put your heart into. Heart is physical. It's a muscle. Heart is spiritual. It's something deeper done with love. It's what lets us do more than we ever thought we were capable of. That's rank. Think rank. Use your heart for best results.
Thinking is in your brain. Feeling is in your heart. Your heart was formed before your brain. Your most powerful thoughts have feelings behind them. That's rank. Think Rank. Think about it. Feel it. Merry Christmas rank thinkers!
Thinking is just your brain solving the questions you ask it. Easy questions = the easy way out. If you want more, ask more, then do more with the answers. Our thinking is only limited by the questions we ask ourselves. Rank results come from rank answers that come from rank questions. Think Rank.
Hunger. Desire. Passion. Commitment. Know that there's a way to do what's never been done before. There is. It starts in your head. If it stays in your head, you'll find a way. Old ways won't open new doors. Stay hungry. Think Rank.
What's the difference between having fun and loving what you do? Knowing the difference can make all the difference. Qualifiers to the National Finals Rodeo this week in Las Vegas have experienced both angles. Loving the process is the only way to make the journey, not matter how rank the path. Think Rank. Enjoy the process.
There are many things in life we have no control over. Two of the things we do have absolute control over are our thoughts and our decisions. Demand success of yourself. Are you truly committed to the decisions you make? Like "until death do us part" committed? Think about it. That's rank. Think Rank. Maybe it's time to make better decisions.
Ever feel like you're not on target? Ever wonder why? Lose the negative. Find "ranker" reasons. Hit your targets. Rank rerasons rock. Think Rank.
Improving calls for change. Our end results are what we want to change. Your paradigms control your end results. Quit fighting with yourself. Change your paradigms and change your end results. That's rank. Think Rank!
Unless your decisions are backed up with discipline, your desires are going to seem less possible. Think Rank. Make disciplined decisions, not excuses. Eliminate your feelings from the situation. David opens up about his past to help you open up your future.
There are many different types of confidence. Some "hold water," some don't. Know and more importantly - GROW - yours to be waterproof. It's a rank idea. Think Rank. You can.
If you compete, you're going to get beat. You're going to lose. Not always, but that's competition. That's life. Maybe we don't need rules that make us feel better about losing. Maybe we need to do the work and do something about it if we're truly competitors.
"I am" is a powertful statement. Remind and reinforce the winner in you - everyday - by believing who you are and that you were created for more. Begin with "I am..." Wear it like armor. That's rank. Think Rank.
I'm the best - the best I can be - so far. Tomorrow I plan on being better. I celebrate successes, but I don't settle. I'm not better than anyone, but I'll never quit bettering myself. That's rank. Think Rank.
You work hard. Really hard. A lot. You can be persistant, but you can't have it all. Positive and negative emotions cannot occupy your brain at the same time. You have to choose. Identify and eliminate the negative for watch your persistence pay off.
Want to win? Succeed? Improve? Get in shape? Sleep better? Plan on it. Hope isn't a plan. Wishing isn't a plan. Make a plan. Work on it and work in it. Winners do winning things. Plan on it.
Winners get the job done as required and then some - over and over again. They make the choice to succeed and then execute their plans with responsibility, discipline and urgency. A perfect way to remember Sherm...
We can get better as we age. Hope and targets help make it happen. What's the rosin of life that makes them stick, makes them happen?
Ervin Williams. The Tulsa Twister. Great stories from one of the greatest - from sleeping with bears to riding bulls, from riding percentages to out riding your past. If you know Ervin, you love him. If you don't know him, you'll want to meet him. Amazing. Entertaining. No egos allowed.
Been there. Done that. Got the video to prove it. This week's Think Rank "lesson" is borrowed from Olypmic record demolisher Michael Phelps and his long-time coach Bob Bowman. Swimming and bull riding? Don't get the connection? Listen and then watch the video.
You’ve watched him at PBR events. You’ve seen him on TV. This episode of Think Rank podcast gives a little more insight to the mindset and makeup of what makes Cody Hart, Cody Hart. The PBR World Champion is proof that the biggest man in the arena isn’t decided with a measuring tape. Enjoy the ride….
Things get tough for everybody. When they do, do you throw in the towel or do you “throw iron?” This second intrerview with PBR World Champ Cody Hart is a treasury of one-liners with no whiners. Thinking Rank is the order of the day, everyday, whatever it takes, each time you nod your head. Call your shot.
It’s all mental. Your subconscious is the key. Your subconscious is a warrior. Make sure it fights for you. Quit the quicksand and program your passion
From breaking records to breaking bones to breaking in a new lifestyle - PRCA World Champ Matt Austin talks about a winning peace of mind and what he’s passionate about now.
Everyone starts somewhere. Some set records on their way. David has an in-depth and entertaining conversation with the 2005 PRCA World Champion about his journey in Episode 40 of Think Rank.
Lose the emotions. Identify the truth. Truth comes from a neutral place. Find yours and fast forward with a stronger foundation.
Better outcomes. If that's your goal, make better choices. You'll make better choices from a neutral position. Think Rank from a neutral position and watch what happens.
If you're waiting around for permission to be great, it ain't gonna happen. You don't need permission to be who you were meant to be. 99% will wait for permission. Be the 1% who doesn't wait - who wins. What are you waiting for?
The journey. The energy. The adversity. The gut check. The Nationl Finals Rodeo is 10 days of all of this - on steroids.
This episode of Think Rank takes a look at a small part of it all.
It’s not all snow cones and comfort zones. Progress means change. Do you want to? Really?
Be aware of your thoughts. Gain control of your thoughts. Everything emerges from thoughts. Everything is energy. Energy cannot be destroyed, but it can change form. Change your negative thoughts to the power of positive with awareness of what’s going on every moment inside your head.
Is bull riding for everyone? Is it? Effort, energy, execution and added money are a big part of the answer.
The real David Berry shows up for audience Q & A. Fun and straight up straight Think Rank talk.
Vision. Goals, Details. Specifics. Monsters take aim. More targets in sight. TO aim rank you gotta Think Rank.
Everyone has wishes. Some have goals. Targets are more specific. It’s time to get specific. Think specific. Think Rank.
As long as you’re thinking - - - THINK RANK. A new direction in podcasting with David Berry. He's back!
If the only thing holding you back is money, then you are the problem. Bull riding is not the lottery. When you win the lottery once, you are probably set for life. You are going to have to win many bull ridings at the highest levels – PBR, NFR, etc. – over a long period of time to be even remotely financially sound. It is possible. This week’s Monster in the Making® podcast is about making it easier to nod your head, before you even get there. Even when you’re riding percentage is high, you are not going to win every time. Having a financial cushion to get through the non-winning times is a huge part of your mindset each time you ride. , it’s a huge part of each time you get out of bed. Knowing you have enough money to continue to achieve your goals in the arena is a mental game changer. You can win it. You can earn it with a job. You could do both. Why not be the world champion with a side hustle? Earn money. Win money. Save money. Before you take over in the arena, take over your finances. You can. True winners dominate in every area of life. Discipline your priorities. Becoming a Monster in the Making® with your finances – regardless of how much you win, earn or inherit each day – will help you become a Monster in the Making® in any arena. Be you. Be real. Be better. Be financially better. Be a Monster in the Making®.
Strengths and weaknesses - we all have them whether we know it or not. We all have them whether we admit it or not. Building on your strengths is admirable, but if you don’t improve your weaknesses, they will always be what limits your progress in any area of your life. Sometimes it’s good to look under the hood and do an overhaul on yourself. A little self-maintenance can go a long way in building a better monster, but it helps to know exactly what you’re working on to really improve it. Knowing what our physical strengths and weaknesses are is usually pretty straightforward. Knowing the limitations and long shots of our personalities may not be as obvious. That’s where this episode of the Monster in the Making® podcast comes in. Episode 28 reminds us to evaluate what we can recreate on a personal level. Sometimes we are blind to our own faults. We are too close to the problem to even see the problem (kind of like that “can’t see the forest for the trees” saying.) That’s where true friends come in. An objective friend can be a treasure in offering constructive feedback on identifying our strengths and weaknesses – especially if one of our weaknesses is getting defensive about what we are not so good at. And to our benefit, they’ll often point out things that we may be so good at that we don’t even realize it because it’s second nature to us. When you know better, you’ll grow better. If you want to get better, improve your personal weak spots. If you’re not sure what they are, ask a few friends to help you figure it out. Then build a better monster. You can. Be you. Be real. Be better. Be a Monster in the Making®. Be a really good one.
Are you willing to accept the consequences of you decisions? That’s a major milestone in maturity. Are you willing to succeed beyond negative consequences of your decisions? That’s a major marker of who you are as a person. The more extreme your original decision, the more extreme the consequences. By both measures, former bull rider Roy Dell Barnes is an extreme guy. He’s a dragon slayer on wheels. A bull riding accident in 1986 left Roy Dell paralyzed. He exchanged two feet for four wheels and has never looked back. David Berry can testify to this. He was there the night it happened. He and Roy Dell were friends before and still. Episode 27 of the Monster in the Making® podcast is a conversation with Roy Dell. This podcast is the definition of David’s favorite saying: What do you want? How bad do you want it? and What are you willing to do about it? From the topics such as the accident by the numbers, to being raised twice, to bringing yourself back to center – this podcast is a wagonload of intriguing, inspiring and introspective thoughts on being who you are meant to be – and you will laugh through it all! Where you are or what you’re doing are not who you are. Regardless of where you are or what you are doing, who you are defines everything. Roy Dell Barnes is living proof. He’s a dragon slayer on wheels. He’s a Monster in the Making® everyday. Be you. Be real. Be better. Be a Monster in the Making®. Roll on…
We didn’t invent our body, but we can shape it. We didn’t manufacture our mind, but thankfully, we can use it enhance our outcomes. We are our choices. Every aspect of our existence - winning or losing - it’s all our choosing. What goes around comes around. Episode 26 of the Monster in the Making® podcast is all about the energy we send out. It’s also about the energy we get back - and why. The difference between random and reality is real. Get real then get ready! Our mental energy is more powerful than our physical efforts. We can program and direct our subconscious positively or negatively. We can each improve at any age. That is what being a Monster in the Making® is all about - growing. We make the choices. We make the difference. Great inner energy is contagious. You get what you give. Give more so you can get more and then give again – all powerfully positive and productive. The Monster in the Making® podcast is all about helping each other be more. We can all be more. Grow gratefully. Be you. Be real. Be better. Be a Monster in the Making®.
Like the law of gravity, the law of attraction is universal. It’s powerful. It’s profound. It’s personal. David’s passionate about the power of the Law of Attraction. It’s a series he’s serious about. Episode 25 in the Monster in the Making® podcast is round three in the series. It’s a continuation of his conversations with others about how recognizing this law helps you take responsibility for the results you get in your life every day – good or bad. David’s long-time friend, Jim Gwartney, is this episode’s guest. It’s a conversation they’ve had often over the years, but this time it got recorded. David always says “there’s more.” Understanding and applying the law of attraction is a profound way to receive more. You get what you give. Give yourself more.
Be you. Be real. Be better. Be a Monster in the Making®.
Part 2 of the Law of Attraction series on the Monster in the Making® podcast. David’s son Derek is the guest. Derek has studied, practiced and recognized the law of attraction principles for some time and he’s just getting started. As an added bonus, you’ll get to hear David learn new vocabulary words! As a grown father and son who just met a few years ago, they are living the law of attraction forward. Powerful. Universal. Growth. Never quit growing. Now we got us a game. Be you. Be real. Be better. Be a Monster in the Making®.
You’ve probably heard that life’s not about what happens, it’s how you react to it. But what if you could affect what happens to you in your life each day? Episode 23 of the Monster in the Making® podcast begins to explore the law of attraction (a modern name for Biblical teachings) and how it applies to each of us equally. Gather up your 60,000 thoughts a day for about 60 minutes in this first episode in a series of podcasts on why and how we can each take more responsibility for the outcomes in our life on an ongoing basis. Relationships, occupations, finances, competitions, and more – if we think about it, we can affect it. Never quit growing. Now we got us a game. Be you. Be real. Be better. Be a Monster in the Making®.
Everybody wants results. Not everybody wants to do what it takes to get those results. As hard as you may (or may not) train for your physical goals, your mental training (or lack thereof) can make or break all of your other efforts. True story. Episode 22 of the Monster in the Making® podcast is about the decisions you make before you make decisions. Positive or negative, you get out what you put in. Think about what you’re thinking about, then do something about your thinking. Your ability to succeed in all things is directly related to your ability to control the outcomes of your physical and mental efforts. Once you realize this, you are ahead of the game. Every Monster in the Making® knows “Now We Got Us a Game!” Losers don’t keep playing. Winners play to win – even when they are the only one in the game. When you start training your brain, it’s game on. Play on… Be you. Be real. Be better. Be a Monster in the Making®.
As Joe Cocker sings, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” That’s one of the joys of life. No man is an island. Thanksgiving weekend Coached Practice at the Berry Ranch is always enjoyable. This year even more so as we end the day with a circle of bull riders and friends in a group conversation with David. From the start, the discussion topics are both frank and rank, hardcore and heartfelt. The evening is an unscripted and surprising mix of questions and responses. Episode 21 of the Monster in the Making® podcast with a small circle of friends reminds us that we are forever grateful – to you, for you and with you. Life bucks. Let it. Then ride on. If you’ve spent any time around Monster Bull® you know when you nod your head, David’s got your back. That’s what friends are for. Happy Thanksgiving. God bless bull riders. God bless Monsters in the Making®. Be you. Be real. Be better. Be a Monster in the Making®.
We all have dreams. Only some have goals. There’s a difference. Being a Monster in the Making® indicates progress. Progress means change. Past successes don’t guarantee a fantastic future. What used to work for you, may require an upgrade in your efforts for continued success. Episode 20 is all about making your efforts today more effective. Achieving your goals takes realizing your reality, and then waking up and working on it. If you want more, do more or do it differently. You can want more, do more, be more, but it’s hard to achieve more – however you define it – when you are in a rut. If you’re not seeing progress, get help. If you are in a rut, quit spinning your wheels. Quit digging deeper if you want to go higher. Take a hard look at where you are and where you want to be. You’ll see possibilities ahead with a fresh set of eyes. You’ll be able to see out of any rut you may be in – even if you have to borrow a periscope for a moment to see above ground level. As always, the Monster in the Making® podcast is about progress. It’s about “What do you want? How bad do you want it?” and Episode 20 is especially about “What are you willing to do about it?” There’s more. Seek more. Until then - Be you. Be real. Be better. Be a Monster in the Making®.
What do rock stars, country music legends, presidents of the United States (both Republican and Democrat,) and Monster in the Making® podcast host David Berry all have in common? They’ve all been documented “flipping people off.” Some even consider it their signature move. What was centuries ago considered a vulgar gesture, has evolved in several different directions in recent decades. So flipping out when you get flipped off may be a sign of your age rather than an offending sign. Are you the kind who can’t overlook things without over exaggerating them? Do you go over the top on what you should be able to overcome? Over reacting is so over rated. Easily offended is so overboard. Get real. Get over it. Episode 19 of the Monster in the Making® podcast is a flipping reality check worth checking out before you flip out. You can judge or you can use better judgement. There’s a hugely humbling difference. The choice is yours. Episode 19 is all about choosing your options. Either way, be you, be real, be better. Be a Monster in the Making. And don’t be offended.
You’ve heard it said that “my mind ran away with me,” “I got distracted,” “my emotions got the best of me,” etc. Eastern philosophers call these energized, unproductive, focus-lacking and often random states of mental chaos the “monkey in your mind.” Be the zoo keeper. Empty the cage when necessary.
Life happens, and whether you think it happens to you or for you, you’re right. Either way, however, it will happen. You reaction (or lack thereof) to what goes on in your life each moment can enhance, endanger, energize or even eliminate your immediate future. Our reactions rule our lives. Each of us has a choice how to react. We can all choose the high road.
Happiness. Your life. Your choice. Your responsibility. Beat the blues, baby! Rock on...
We are born bouncers. Bouncing babies, bouncing toys, bouncing walkers – pleasure from bouncing is in our DNA. Episode 13 of the Monster in the Making® podcast is called Bounce Back. As infants and children, bouncing is physically fun. As we grow, it’s mentally mandatory. How fun it is as adults is up to us.
Bouncing has consequences. Landing wrong hurts. A bad bounce can break things. By definition, bouncing is an abrupt change of direction after an impact. This can be physical or mental. Maturity helps us determine the outcome and direction after the impact. Our reactions at that point shape our future paths.
Knowing the difference makes all the difference. There’s no such thing as a passive passion.
Life isn't the movies. Day in and day out, most of us don't get special lighting; hair, makeup and wardrobe staff to look our best, personal assistants, or the option for constant re-takes and do-overs. We get out of it what we put into it. Our military is one of the best examples of this. They train for optimum results. And most put their best training to use in civilian life later.
You can dream about it. You can talk about it, BUT unless you work on it, it's just a wish. Do whatever it takes.
Sometimes winning is scary. If you're not used to succeeding consistently or being around people that do, it can be downright intimidating. It's sometimes easier to support other's goals and dreams than it is to take the responsibility to make ours come true. Never fear success. Find it.
David hits a nerve we all have in this episode. He drags his ever-faithful studio 'groupies" Brandon (producer) and Holly (his wife) into "group therapy" on this one. Lots of fun facing reality with fresh perspectives on a sometimes stale subject.
Reality begins in your thoughts. Make it real. Make it yours. Make it great. Imagine that.
Former Army Ranger and professional MMA cage fighter, Jeremiah “Big Rig” Riggs channels his life spent as a professional athlete into his newest focus – bull riding. Always a Monster in the Making…
Take a dive into Gary and David's life of meeting, riding bulls and living life on the road. In this episode you learn core values in life to succeed and become more aware of David Berry, the Bull God himself!