Monday Morning Moments With Mike Van Hoozer

35,000! That's how many decisions you will make today as cited in a recent study by Harvard Business Review. Decisions about what you will eat, what you will wear, and many other micro-decisions about your day. Many of these decisions are subconscious and become almost automatic for us. Other decisions are conscious and have greater importance like how you will show up to work or a game, what job or career to pursue, and how you will give your best and live life on purpose. We are in a series entitled "3 P's to Peak Performance." In the first episode, I shared the first P word and talked about the power of presence, or how you show up each day. In the second episode, I shared another P word that can help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. And that word was Process. In this episode, I am going to share the third word that can help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. And that word is Pre-Decide. We have conducted a lot of research on this word and have had a lot of exper

We are in a series entitled "3 P's to Peak Performance." In the first episode, I shared the first P word and talked about the power of presence, or how you show up each day. In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I am going to share another P word that can help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. And that word is Process.Process is how you show out as some of my athletes like to say, or how you bring your best to the moment. We all want the outcome or to realize the goal, but the only way the goal is reached is through focusing on the process to achieve it.  Show Notes:Focus on what you can control.What you choose to focus on magnifies in sizeEvery action begins with a thoughtBe Outcome-Driven and Process-FocusedInstead of worrying about the circumstances or obsessing to try and control the outcome, focus on the process to achieve the outcome you want."let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before

What is the secret to peak performance in sports, business, and life? And is it really a secret, or are there some key success factors that you can apply in your life to be your best in any situation?This is the first episode in a new Monday Morning Moments podcast series entitled "3 P's to Peak Performance." In this series, I will share 3 essential principles that can help you perform at your best in sports, business, and life. In this episode, I share about the power of your presence and why deciding how you will show up to practice, games, the office, and your home and community is so important.  Show Notes:Presence is about being authentic.Your presence should be focused on making a positive impact and being fully engaged in the process.Choosing the right presence helps nurture the right thoughts, set the right tone, and produce the right tempo for your day and your life.Worship is about breathing in God's presence and breathing out His praise! When we breathe in God's presence, it permeates our soul and

What is a promise? A promise is something that will happen as a result of something that is said. Our words should mean something to the person we are speaking to. And when we speak to ourselves through our self talk, we should believe what we are saying, not just quote shallow cliches that have no meaning or impact in our lives.Words not only have purpose and power but they also have promise for others and for ourselves. As leaders and people of influence and in our own self talk, we need to speak with intention and commitment. This is the third episode in our series entitled "Words," and in this episode, I share about the promise of words and offer three things that the promise of words should nurture and generate for us and for others.     Show Notes:The promise of words should encourage a response vs a reaction.The promise of your words should nurture a transformation vs just deliver a transaction.The promise of your words should build enduring trust built on a solid foundation of truth and integrity.Ralp

What is the purpose of words? We are in a series simply entitled "Words," and we are exploring the power, purpose, and promise of words. We use words every day both to talk to ourselves and to talk to others, but do we really understand why they exist and why it is important to use the right word in the right moment?In the first episode, I talked about the power of words and how we need to think deeply about our words in order to have the best impact on the people you lead and influence. We also talked about how it is so important to choose the right words in your own self talk, because words have power to build up or tear down.In this episode, I want to talk to you about the purpose of words.    Show Notes:While we could probably come up with many reasons for why we have words, I think this simple definition of the purpose of words is very practical:"The purpose of words is to help find courage, purpose, and meaning in any moment."The thing about words is that they spring up from what's going on in our heart

Words have power! Either to bless, encourage, and heal or to curse, hurt, and wound. We are beginning a new series appropriately entitled "Words." In this series, we will explore the power of words, the purpose of words, and the promise of words. We will talk about the importance of choosing your words wisely both in leading yourself and your self talk as well as leading others. Whether you are a business leader, coach, athlete, student, parent, or spouse, you will gain insight into how to become more discerning and effective in how to use your words to encourage, inspire, and help others become their best!In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share about the power of words and offer 3 tips on how to choose your words wisely.   Show Notes:I love what J. R. Miller says in the book "The Building of Character":“There have been meetings of only a moment which have left impressions for life, for eternity. No one can understand that mysterious thing we call influence… yet everyone of us continually exerts in

Philippians 4:6-7 is a great verse and reminder that we should not be anxious about or fear anything or any situation but in everything and in every season and situation we should be bring our requests - our fear, anxiety, depression, and doubt to God - knowing that He will provide a peace that surpasses all of our human understanding in every moment.This is another episode in our series entitled "The Path to Peace: 10 Bible Verses to Develop Faith Over Fear." In this week’s Monday Morning Moments podcast episode, I share more about this verse and its relevance in our lives and our mental health.  Show Notes:Philippians 4:6-7 - "6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This verse offers a command with instruction, and the promise is inherit in the verse. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the apostle Paul

Do you need courage? Are you going through a season of life where your strength has been drained? Or are you being called to a new position of leadership and you are wondering if you have what it takes to lead?We are in our series called "The Path to Peace" based on an upcoming book project I am working on entitled The Path to Peace: 10 Bible Verse To Develop Faith Over Fear. In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share Joshua 1:9, which is another verse in the Bible that is a command with a promise.  Show Notes:"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV)         New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!

You have an enemy, and it's not who you think it is. Many times, we see other people as the enemy. We see them as the person who annoys us or the person who is stealing our joy. We see them as the cause of our conflict and struggle. And while it is true that other people may be annoying you and causing major league "trouble" for you, we have to understand that there is a another enemy who is working behind the scenes to come against you.As a part of living in a broken and imperfect world, there is a an enemy who is waging a spiritual battle for your soul, your purpose, and your impact. This enemy wants to steal your joy, kill your purpose, and destroy your impact. Yet, we have a Savior and a Good Shepherd who came to protect us, provide for us, and position us to live out our purpose all for the glory of God.This is another episode in our series entitled: "The Path To Peace." In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast, I share what Jesus said in John 10:10 about this enemy, what the enemy is trying to do, and

Have you ever experienced a challenge or difficulty in your life? A circumstance so bad you didn't know how you were going to make it through? Fear, doubt, and deep anxiety can creep into our lives causing us to stop, stumble, and/or steer away from the path to peace.This is another episode in our series entitled "The Path to Peace," based on an upcoming book project I am working on entitled The Path to Peace: 10 Verses to Develop Faith Over Fear. In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share a verse that gives us the proper perspective and the right response to have peace in any moment...including the valley moments in our life.    Show Notes:In chapter 16 of the Gospel of John in the Bible, Jesus communicates a bunch of things to His disciples...mainly that He will be leaving them and why this is a good thing. They are confused about this and wonder how this could ever be a good thing. They also don't understand how the "Helper" that Jesus promises could ever be better than having Jesus in the

This is the second episode in our series entitled "The Path to Peace." In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my top 5 verses in the Bible! It's a command with a promise and a truth that has carried me through many moments in my life. I pray it encourages you today.  Show Notes:Isaiah 41:10"fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."It's the voice of God speaking through the prophet Isaiah commanding us not to be afraid. I have always love the definitive declaration that this verse begins. God doesn't just say "Don't Worry." He exclaims "Fear Not!" and "Be Not Dismayed!" (Emphasis added). These are commands and they represent postures, not just occasional gestures.And then He gives us the reasons why we should not fear any circumstance in our life:- Because He is with us.- Because He will strengthen us.- Because He will uphold us with His righteous right hand.The power of this

This is the first podcast episode in our series "The Path to Peace" based on a book project I am working on called The Path to Peace: 10 Verses to Develop Faith Over Fear. Over the course of this series, I will share some key verses from the Bible that are foundational to the work I do with athletes and business leaders around sports performance/sports psychology and leadership coaching.In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share one of my favorite verses about conquering our fears: 2 Timothy 1:7.  Show Notes:2 Timothy 1:7"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (NKJV)Where does fear come from?Culture/The World - everything is Breaking News!CircumstancesThe Enemy - who wants to steal our joy, kill our purpose and destroy our impact.Fear causes us to:Be distractedBe disillusionedBe discouragedKnowing that God has not given us the spirit of fear can be a game changer in our life. It's the first step to naming and identifying our fears and redirecting our

Sometimes we can chase the wrong glory in life making our life and our moments about us instead of focusing on the eternal story that is going on around us and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of other people. As Ritchie McKay, Head Men's Basketball Coach of Liberty University says, "When we chase the wrong glory, we can go to one of 2 extremes: Self Promotion or Self Protection."In this podcast episode of Monday Morning Moments in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I offer some thoughts on pursuing the right "glory" and 2 ways we can do that in all areas of our lives.  Show Notes:Glory, Fame, RenownIsaiah 26:8, Colossians 3:17, 1:27Make our lives about His Glory:Glorify Him in everything we say and do.Do things with excellence.Do things with integrity.Allow Jesus to live through us.Rely on His strength, peace, wisdom, and discernment.Be a light.        New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on

Knowing why you are here is key component of life. In today's podcast, we continue the series "It's Not About You" and talk about why discovering and living your purpose is key to living a transformational life that is meaningful and impactful! You will learn 3 reasons why discovering your purpose is essential to your everyday life. I also share 3 tips on how to find your purpose and calling in life.   Show Notes:Jon Tyson: "You! Here! Now!"Purpose“Life is a series of assignments that brings clarity to our purpose along the way.” - Scott KauffmannKey Questions:Am I becoming who He created and intended me to beAm I being faithful with the people and opportunities He has purposed in my path?Placed in my path in a purposeful and intentional way.Why is it important to know and align with our purpose:Gives meaning to everything we do.Keeps us focused on doing the right things and staying on course along the right path.Provides resilience in the midst of challenging circumstances3 Keys to discovering and living out

In 2021, the Baylor Men's Basketball Team won a National Championship! In his book "The Road to JOY," Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew talks about how they built a culture of JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself) in order to become champions on the court and in life.In this podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share why "playing with JOY" is so important on the court, field, office, home, and community and highlight 3 characteristics of people and teams that are joyful.   Show Notes: The Road to Joy: Leading with Faith, Playing with Purpose, Leaving a Legacy Fear of death versus the joy of living Happiness is initiated and controlled by circumstances. Joy is sustained by a deep, inner contentment. Joy transcends circumstances. 3 Characteristics of a Culture of JOYLead with FaithBe grateful for the moments. Play with PurposeTeams that play with joy play for something bigger than themselves.Leave a LegacyKnowing your purpose and defining Your Why allows you to persevere when things get tough and c

Comparison is the thief of joy, and it can lead you into a downward spiral of performance. In today's Monday Morning Moments podcast episode in our series entitled "It's Not About You," I share different ways that we can compare ourselves, the trap of comparison and 6 ways it can steal your joy and lead you into a downward spiral, and 3 ways you can combat comparison in sports, business, and life. Show Notes:Comparison can be defined as "the thief of joy."Ways we can compare:To othersTo our previous selfTo what others haveTo what we wished we hadWhen we fall into the trap of comparison, we forsake the opportunity to step into the current moment with joy, gratefulness, and faithfulness.6 Ways Comparison Leads Us Into A Downward Spiral:Comparison steals our joy.Comparison wastes our time.Comparison robs us of being fully present and giving our best.Comparison leads to complacency."At least I am doing better than them."Comparison leads to a scarcity mentality.Versus having an Abundance mentality.Idea that there

I believe every one of us has been created for a unique purpose and has been called to make a positive and meaningful impact with our lives. The key question is: Will you accept the invitation and answer the call?We are extending our podcast series entitled "It's Not About You." In this podcast episode, I share some thoughts about one of the greatest invitations you can choose to accept, answer, and embrace in order to make the most of your moments in life.  Show Notes:What is Your Calling:Sweet spot of passion and purposePurpose: Your Why; Calling: How and WhatA role you play in the eternal story that is going on.An impact you were set apart for.An invitation to make a positive difference with your life.A mindset that transcends and permeates everything you do and every area of your life. A calling is not tied to or limited by your job title or current role you play in life.A moment you must embrace.New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platform

Every day, you have a choice to make life all about you or to connect your life to an eternal story and make a positive and transformational impact in the lives of other people. We are in the middle of a series entitled "It's Not About You." In this episode, I share a third "I" word of Impact and offer 3 principles you can use to make a positive impact in sports, business, and life.  Show Notes:"Sociologists have found that even the most introverted person will impact and influence 10,000 people in their lifetime." John MaxwellWhile influence may be tied more to to character development and foundational beliefs and principles, impact has more to do with the choices and decisions that you make.Being a leader is where we make a positive impact within our sphere of influence and fulfill our calling.To make an impact, I must personally act.3 Principles for Making a Positive Impact:Be AwareLook for people who need what you have.“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep

This is the second podcast episode in our series entitled, "It's Not About You." Every one of us has the power to influence others either positively or negatively, and we can allow ourselves to be influenced in the same way.In this episode of Monday Morning Moments, I share the second "I" word of Influence and discuss 2 different ways to think about influence in terms of our Circle of Influence (the people who are influencing us) and our sphere of influence (the people who we are influencing). I also offer some key questions for you to ponder and proactively take action steps toward in order to leverage your influence in the best way and not make life just about you.  Show Notes:Definition of Influence: "the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something"3-12-120 (Andy Crouch)Circle of Influence: the people who influence youKey Questions:Who is in your circle of influence?Do you have the right people in that circle?How are they influencing you and are you leverag

At the beginning of a new year, we can hear various types of promotions and messages like "New Year, New You!" and "It's All About You in the New Year!" These messages promote the false sense of purpose that life is all about us.As we begin this new year, we are beginning a new Monday Morning Moments podcast series entitled: "It's Not About You." In this series, I will share 3 "I" words that can help us reframe what life is all about and help us focus on the most purposeful foundation in order to make our lives count for what matters most!In today's first episode, I share some thoughts on identity and ask the key question: Who or What is the foundation of your identity?      New Episodes of the Monday Morning Moments Podcast are released every Monday on your favorite podcast platforms as well as on YouTube. We also release The Coach's Corner segment on Thursdays. You can subscribe below and never miss a new episode.JOIN NOW!