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Success is a Choice

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 or scroll to the oldest episodes (as they've been archived with 2016 dates) Some of the more popular guest episodes have included Michele Tafoya, Riley Gaines, the Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann, Phil Hellmuth, Clark Kellogg, Rachel Cruze, and Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington. Subscribe and listen in as the best of the best share their stories to help inspire you as you choose to maximize your potential.
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Episodes

2-MINUTE DRILL: Three Types of Teams in March

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about the 3 types of teams we see during March Madness and how it may apply to our lives. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - If you're a coach (or really anyone for that matter) that wants to increase your toolbox of inspirational quotes or remarks, then check out Jamy's book, "The Coach's Bulleti...

Mar 08, 20162 min

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | More than X's and O's

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler asks the question of why we do what we do. For us coaches, it’s likely much more than just the X’s and O’s. 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 those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's Bulletin Board" as it has more than 1,00...

Mar 07, 20161 min

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. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your poten...

Mar 07, 20161 min

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Being an Underdog

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler is inspired by the start of the college basketball tournament and talks about being an underdog as we face life's challenges. 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. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insigh...

Mar 07, 20161 min

2 MINUTE DRILL: Just Like Deion Sanders

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares how he became a dual-sport college athlete and an embarrassing lesson he learned. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to max...

Mar 07, 20162 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Tortoise and the Hare

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler reminds us about the story of the tortoise and the hare and the lessons we can learn from it. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast net...

Mar 04, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Reinforce What's Important

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler reminds us as coaches (and educators, parents, and leaders) that we should be rewarding and reinforcing those things that are most important to us. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and...

Mar 04, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Little Eyes Upon You

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares the poem "Little Eyes Upon You" by Edgar Guest and reminds us to not just set the standard but to be the standard and example. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - -...

Mar 04, 20161 min

2 MINUTE DRILL: Two Flat Tires

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler remembers the time his family returned from a Thanksgiving trip and had two flat tires. He reminds us that it is not happy people who are thankful, but rather thankful people who are happy. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy...

Mar 02, 20162 min

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | A Soldier's Determination

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler tells a funny story about an Army Private and his determination. 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. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, bui...

Mar 01, 20161 min

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Time, Words, and Opportunities

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us to seize the day and make the most of the opportunities we have in life. 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. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize ...

Mar 01, 20161 min

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Momentum Begins with Us

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler reminds us of the story of Rosa Parks and how we can generate momentum and even start a movement. 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. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on ho...

Feb 29, 20161 min

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Kids these days

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler has a message for coaches (leaders, educators, and parents) about kids these days and how we need to connect with them to get the best out of them. 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 those around you. - - - - If you like motivational quotes, excerpts, or thoughts, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's book "The Coach's ...

Feb 29, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Coach Wooden's Timeout

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler recalls a time that legendary basketball coach John Wooden called a timeout in the National Championship game to talk about poise. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - ...

Feb 27, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Young Man on a Train

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares a story about a young man traveling on a train and how we shouldn’t be so quick to judge others. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice p...

Feb 27, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Invitation

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler reminds us that we don't have to attend every argument we're invited to. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible...

Feb 26, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Watering our grass

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks about our tendency to complain and when we think the grass is greener on the other side. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast ne...

Feb 26, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Nobel Peace Prize Advice

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares a quote from Nobel Peace Prize winner Bishop Desmond Tutu and how it applies to living with others. 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. - - - - If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoug...

Feb 26, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Coach Wooden and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks about the relationship Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Coach John Wooden had and the lessons we can learn from it. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a...

Feb 26, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | C.S. Lewis humilty

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler shares a quote by C.S. Lewis regarding the topic of humility, which reminds us that it’s about others and not us. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is ...

Feb 26, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Lemonade

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks about what we should do when things are sour and life has given us lemons. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made ...

Feb 26, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Costs $0.00

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks with us about something that cost $0.00 but provides a huge return on investment. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network i...

Feb 26, 20161 min

2 MINUTE DRILL: Making My Bed

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares a story about a former player texting him which leads to him being motivated to make his bed. The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well as various guests) who provides valuable insights, tips, and guidance o...

Feb 25, 20162 min

2 MINUTE DRILL: Prospecting for Gold

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about the story of R.U. Darby and his quest to find gold during the 1800's goldrush and what lessons we can learn from his story. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com . Great teams have great teammates and everyone...

Feb 24, 20162 min

2 MINUTE DRILL: Lighthouse Keeper

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about being a leader and how sometimes you'll have to make difficult decisions. He says that if you want to please everybody, then you might as well just go and sell ice cream! The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechle...

Feb 24, 20162 min

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 sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler (as well ...

Feb 24, 20162 min

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Attack Each Day

In today's "Motivational Minute", leadership expert Jamy Bechler shares a popular quote from football coach Jim Harbaugh and how it applies to our lives each and every day. - - - - Please follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com . Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stron...

Feb 22, 20161 min

MOTIVATIONAL MINUTE | Monday

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 yourself and those around you. - - - - Each week, the Success is a Choice podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on ho...

Feb 22, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Socrates & Gossip

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler talks about the ancient philosopher Socrates being visited by an acquaintance who wanted to gossip about somebody. Despite the story taking place in Ancient Greece, its points are relevant 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 a difference in the world around us. Please follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insigh...

Feb 20, 20161 min

WEEKEND WISDOM | Fighting Fire with Fire

In today's WEEKEND WISDOM episode, Jamy Bechler reminds us that an eye for an eye makes everyone blind and that fighting fire with fire is rarely the appropriate response. 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 on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. - - - - The S...

Feb 19, 20161 min
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