Second Shot With Heath Oakes

Have you ever felt in a rut? Spinning your wheels? Stuck in a boring routine? Or maybe even stuck between some sliding glass doors. Hear some ways to start feel unstuck, and then maybe learn how to tell if something is just too good to be true...such as winning the lottery a dozen times. Feel like a winner and listen to this week's episode of Second Shot!

If you tell your kids you're going to turn the car around, will you do it? If you promise your spouse that you'll change, do you? If you threaten to blow up a bank, can you actually blow it up? The not-so-subtle art of keeping a promise can be hard if you promise too much. Also, how many times have you seen your boss roll up their sleeves and get down in the trenches with you? One sports team showed that even if you're winning, there's no victory in a cancelled game and there's no job too small when things need to get done. Make a small promise and listen to this week's Second Shot!

How do you balance the old vs. new? Kids are surrounded by tech these days, and it can do all sorts of things for them, but what are the limits you set? Do you manage their screen time? Also, is a crazy idea really crazy if you believe in it hard enough? One company proved that sticking to it can be worth a billion dollars. The key to happiness is to go bit by bit, so make one of those a little bit of Second Shot!

Never judge a book by its cover, even if that cover is a nice old grandma who might be trying to bust her family out of the pen. Also, how far should you go to punish the bully? And should you put it online for everyone to see? Practice some tough love and then give your kid some Second Shot. They'll thank you for it! Dad punishes bully son: https://youtu.be/AF73pJMPO8o

1. Pick your battles. 2. Chart your progress. 3. Listen to Second Shot 4. Profit?? There may be a number of things that successful entrepreneurs do in their businesses, but on this episode we pick two of them and tell you why they should matter to you. It doesn't matter if your the boss or the new hire, these two tips can lead to success in your career and relationships. And you're getting all this for free! Now isn't that smart?

Take ownership. Accept responsibility. Reap what you sow. Even if that means you forced down a passenger plane because you couldn't stop passing gas. Also, do you have the monkey or does your boss have the monkey? How do you get rid of the monkey if you have it? What even is the monkey? Those questions will be answered on this latest episode of Second Shot!

You're never too old to make a dream come true...or are you? Even if your career is going well, should you break out and do the one thing you've always wanted? Also, there's no better time than the present to jump on that good idea you've been sitting on. You may think it's too early to strike, but there's someone else out there that is willing to strike first. One thing is for sure...it's never too early to check out this new episode of Second Shot!

Do you worry? Do you wring your hands? Does the news get you all worked up? Should it? Things come and go, markets go up and down, but keeping a calm head will always see you through it. Unless it's one of those times when you need to lay the hammer down. Within reason, of course. Second Shot is here to tell to you keep your cool, fly off the handle, and tune in for another episode of the show!

Give yourself permission to be rare. What does that mean? Are you setting your goals high enough? Are you willing to be actually BE above average, and not just hope for it? Be rare, and also be ready. Being cool under pressure isn't something you're born with. Have you done the prep work to get there? The only thing that's going to be handed to you is another episode of Second Shot!

How far is too far to get noticed? What's the difference between standing out and acting desperate? One fast-food chain might be walking that line, so listen up to learn how to stand out without even trying. Also, there's a simple thing you can do to get a leg up on the competition. One of the biggest football coaches in the country recommends it, so you know it's good! And if there's TWO things to give you a leg up on others, it's listen to Second Shot each week!

Joel Toigo joins us once again to figure out what to do when the rug gets pulled out from under you. You're working a job, you're renting an apartment, and the boss or landlord suddenly says the deal you thought you had is old news. What do you do? Do you give up? Do you whine? Do you take a look at yourself and realize you should have seen it coming? Also, Bitcoin is up! No wait, it's down. Actually it's up. Is the gamble even worth it? Tune in, because we deal in the hard currency of knowledge here on Second Shot!

Just because you can, does it mean you should? The answer to that question may seem obvious to you, but not to a woman who thought her Christmas tree should last well into 2018. Joel Toigo joins us to help break down the moral decisions we face when there's nothing else to stop us. Also, folks in Hawaii got a big island lesson in living life to its fullest. Will you learn to stop worrying and love the bomb alerts?

When it comes time to make the tough call, are you really prepared? Heath and his wife Jenny discuss the big 'Bama win in the NCAA Football Championship game, and if the "off the cusp" decision to start a Freshman in the second half was really all that surprising. Also, Facebook is trying to make you happier, but where do you find your true happiness?

It's great to be wanted, right? But what if the wrong company wants to hire you? Should you take the job and try your best, or should you let them know that this just isn't the place for you? Also, it's well known that parents can get a little out of hand at their kids' sporting events, but just what sort of harm are you causing your kid by being their #1 fan? The real consequence of taking it too far can be you becoming the most ridiculed parent in the country.

Who's at your table? It's a question we've discussed before, and Robert joins us to dig a little deeper into why you don't need to feel ashamed at getting rid of the bad influences in your life. Also, we tell you why it's cool to be a good father and husband, and why having a system can save you a ton of heartache. What's that smell? Mmmm, burnt bagels...and Second Shot!

What better way to spend the holiday than passed out in a liquor store with a bottle of bourbon?  Marisol Beltran joins us again as we discuss the merriest marsupial east of the Mississippi, why you should think twice before complaining about your spouse, and the need to seek out bad news.  As a special present to Second Shot listeners, we’ll also answer the long-standing question, “Just who the heck is Heath Oakes?”  You must be under the mistletoe, because this episode is a kiss to your ears.

A fool and his money are soon parted... Heath is joined by special guest Marisol Beltran to talk about the value of earning it versus winning it, the costs of low integrity, and if you can ever really justify revenge. We say revenge is a dish best served with a side of Second Shot! You don't have to win the lottery to feel enriched after this episode.

How do you know when it's time to walk away? Do you wait until you've given every last drop of effort, or do you leave a little in the tank? We discuss the thought process behind turning over the reins, when you should bet on someone, and just what the heck is going on with Chad Prather. Belly up to the table and put it all on Second Shot!

Heath invites Jenny Oakes back into the studio to talk investing and why there's no such thing as a "Get Rich Quick" scheme before diving into Holiday Plans and having a round table discussion about what it means to be Thankful.

On the week before Thanksgiving,​ it's all about family on Second Shot, as Heath invites his wife Jenny Anchondo on the show! They talk about the importance of "knowing your why," the reason that a manager can't bask in their success alone, and why at the end of the day, it's not really all about the money.