Send us a text In this episode, I have a conversation with Scott Huyvaert. We discuss his military service as a combat medic with three deployments, while balancing a family, and working on a masters degree. We talk about his work as a program manager with Quality Plus, a non-profit organization who works with engineering and private corporations to develop adaptive equipment to improve the lives of veterans and first responders with injuries and disabilities. Scott was born and raised in the no...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Life Is Fragile, Precious And Unpredictable. In this episode, I read a letter written by Holly Butcher. I read this letter after a tough week and feeling a bit sorry for myself and it made me realize how insignificant my problems were. Holly Butcher passed away with stage 4 cancer, and wrote this letter, which went viral in 2019. Read Holly’s last words and reflect how you are spending your time. We will all face a day where we do not have the time or health to do the things we wa...
May 26, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text In this episode, I have a conversation with The Lions Guide- Dale Walls. We discuss what has enabled his success in life, from reasonable beginnings to enlistment into the United States Marine Corps, to growing his IT company into an 8 figure business before selling and founding Lions Guide. About Dale: At the age of 17, Dale was lost in life without purpose or direction, an only child of a broken home, and living in his grandmother’s attic. While being stitched up following a blo...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text In this episode, I talk about how to create more CONFIDENCE. What is confidence? Confidence is the belief and feeling that things will turn out well. Confidence is knowing I can cope, act as I intend, and succeed in a given situation. I will reliably show up as my best self and do a good job. It is important to understand the framework for confidence so you can develop it. Having confidence will enable us to live a fully charged, energetic, engaged life and to succeed. I break dow...
May 12, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text In this episode, I have a conversation with Command Sergeant Major Michael Burke about his perspective on how to approach life: with the mindset of “Always in Pursuit” and living a “Life on Offense.” Michael Burke is the Command Sergeant Major of the 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB), and has served for 22 years in the U.S. Army, and has been on 14 deployments. He served 16 years in the 75th Ranger Regiment and was selected and served as the 33rd Regimental Command Ser...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text Have you ever had an expectation of someone to do something and they didn’t follow through? Maybe someone had an expectation of you. It led to blame, judgement, disagreement, and ultimately a fight? Maybe you had an expectation of yourself and things didn’t quite turn out the way you wanted them and it lead to guilt, shame, or the feeling of failure. Expectations are both good and bad. In regards to relationships, expectations in relationships can be toxic and ruin peoples chance ...
Apr 28, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text In this episode, I have a conversation with Luge Hardman. Luge has dedicated her life to public service. She grew up in her dirt floor home in Arkansas and chased after her dreams of becoming a teacher. She taught American History for 30 years before being elected mayor of Waynesville where she served x2, four year terms. We discuss her ambition to serve and the challenges she faced leading a community during the flood of 2013. She outlines her leadership principles and some of th...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text In this episode, I provide a three step process to help you plan your quarter. When it comes to high performance, productivity is an incredibly important topic. I am not just talking about being busy doing work, but more specifically, our life’s work. The things that make you feel good. “Busy work” is a form of laziness. A majority of people are doing busy work, or the the things they are comfortable with, and avoiding the things they know they should be doing. I want you to focus...
Apr 14, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text In this episode, I have a Wendy Weiner. redemption sparked my curiosity to have her on as a guest. Spirited writer, award winning film producer, ebullient story teller, and proud collector of amazing people. Noah Bewley and I are producing a diverse slate of films, including award winning R4CH43L and the films, video games and graphic novel series of our original MY GOLDEN BLOOD trilogy: -Crossing To Existence -Collecting The Hidden -Ceasing The Darkness Wendy is a proud wife, mom...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text In this episode, I talk about how perfectionism holds us back. Perfectionism paralyzes and keeps us from making significant progress. The importance of making memories and living. We work so that we can live and live to work. Don’t let the fear of imperfection hold you back from your life’s work. Books Referenced: “Linchpin” by Seth Godin “The Slight Edge” by Jeff Olson If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Your feedba...
Mar 31, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text In this episode, I have a conversation with Scottie Hobbs about overcoming obstacles in his life. I invited Scottie Hobbs as a guest due to his positive influence and leadership from my experience as one of his Team Beachbody Coaches. Scottie Hobbs is a father of 5 and has been married for 14 years. Scottie is a former drug addict and college drop out who overcame addition and built a team of 45,000 coaches, being among the top 10, and serving on the board of Team Beachbody, a bil...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text In this episode, I describe a parable that changed my perspective in regards to how I communicate with people. I have learned over the years that there are different ways in which we communicate with people. The Lighthouse and the Tugboat have the same job: to help the ships in the harbor avoid danger in the harbor but how they do this is completely different from one another. The differences in the parable illuminate and provide insight in the different methods in which we can co...
Mar 17, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text In this episode, I have a conversation with Anthony Waite about overcoming obstacles in life. I asked Anthony to come onto the podcast because we have similar challenges in our upbringing, similar military careers, and are on the same path coaching, mentoring and speaking. I look up to Anthony as a role model and hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did interviewing him. Anthony Waite believes that life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you. This shift in perspective allowe...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Send us a text In this episode, I talk about the importance of having Clarity in your life and having a purpose statement. I share my purpose statement. I finish the episode with an interview on the “The Graduate Warriors” radio show on 97.9 FM KFBD. The Graduate Warriors is a non profit organization was founded by Wileen Becker and Dr. Charles Quinn. Their mission is to help military veterans suffering from PTSD and combat veteran suicide by providing hope, education, and materials. In this epi...
Mar 03, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text In this episode, I have a conversation with Josh Abdelaziz where he really opens up about life’s struggles. Josh is a devout Christian, husband of 21 years, a father of 7, an author, and coach. His vulnerability and openness about his life’s struggles and his path to redemption sparked my curiosity to have him on as a guest. Josh talks openly about his Christian faith and the impact it has made on his life. He talks about his marriage of 21 years and the challenges they have had w...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode, I talk about a recent difficult decision I had to make and the how I went through the process of weighing the costs associated with the decision. I tell the legendary story of “Burning the Ships” and discuss how the opinions of others can hold us back. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Your feedback is important to me and it would also take less than 60 seconds and make a difference in getting thos...
Feb 17, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode, we talked about Enduring Happiness on the “The Graduate Warriors” radio show on 97.9 FM KFBD. The Graduate Warriors is a non profit organization was founded by Wileen Becker and Dr. Charles Quinn. Their mission is to help military veterans suffering from PTSD and combat veteran suicide by providing hope, education, and materials. In this episode, they invite me to discuss the importance of enduring happiness on their weekly radio show. Contact the Graduate Warrior...
Feb 10, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the Do Hard Things Podcast with Jay Tiegs. Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place. On this podcast we have unfiltered conversations with inspiring people, who take on challenges and are here to share with us their wisdom from their journey. Stephanie Valdivia ( @stephanie.valdivia ) is a Certified Block 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach with Power Athlete, amazing wife and super mom of 2 boys, co-captain of the...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the Do Hard Things Podcast with Jay Tiegs. Are you ready to amplify and improve your life? Then you are in the right place. On this podcast we have unfiltered conversations with inspiring people, who take on challenges and are here to share with us their wisdom from their journey. Craig Horstman ( https://www.instagram.com/sapperguy04 ) is a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army, dedicated family man, 1st Phorm Legionnaire, volunteer with Team RWB, and all...
Feb 10, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text In this introductory episode, Jay shares the vision for the "Do Hard Things" podcast and how his background and experience has led to embracing this mantra in all areas of his life. The "Do Hard Things" podcast is hosted by Jay Tiegs who believes taking on difficult challenges in life with persistence and commitment enable people to find great success in life. His mantra "Do Hard Things" has enabled him to overcome the challenges of a broken home and laid the foundation of success...
Jan 11, 2021•18 min•Ep. 1
