Second Shot With Heath Oakes

"I have never in my life entertained not being successful..." It's hard to pin down any one "second shot" that Johnny Wimbrey had - he says this should have been called "Another Shot" since he's had several. But the one thing that Johnny knew was that no one but himself was going to make a better life for him. What was the turning point that made him give up a life that could have ended in tragedy? What did he learn from his days selling drugs that have helped him turn around his circumstance? What does he have to say to people needing that Second Shot? Learn more at CoachWimbrey.com or follow Johnny on social media @Wimbrey Second Shot Sit-Downs is an in-depth look at the people who inspire us, from your friends at Second Shot! This interview series is meant to highlight the types of people we talk about on the show: the people who really embody that idea of taking a Second Shot at business, at relationships, at life.

What's stopping you from doing good today? Is it not your problem? Are you worried what people might say? Are you looking for attention? One bus driver threw out all those questions and proved that doing good is its own reward. Also, what are you taking for granted? For many Americans, it's that cucumber in the bottom drawer of the refrigerator. What other forms of waste, food or otherwise, are in your life? And you definitely won't want to miss the third segment of this very frightening episode of Second Shot!

Surely a few of you have been stuck on a plane with a baby that just was not having it. One airline has caused a bit of a firestorm online for allowing customers to see where babies are sitting on the plane. Is it a good system or insulting to parents? And perhaps an even bigger firestorm is whether or not NCAA athletes should be paid. Should colleges prepare for a shift in attitude or wait until they're forced to make a change? Bring the whole family and check out this new episode of Second Shot!

We do a lot for our jobs. We work overtime. We work weekends. We may even miss important events because our employer demands it. But would you ever go as far as one group of employees did and let them implant a microchip into you? Also, look around next time you're in public and see how many people are staring at their phones. Now imagine all those devices are gone. How does the world look? And could you complete the challenge that's thrown down on this episode? Press play and put the phone away while you enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

Sometimes the simplest things can block your path to success. Such as how an umbrella prevented several employees from getting into their office for two days. Sounds unbelievable, but sometimes our troubles are right in front of us the whole time. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, vaping does not seem to be good for your health. With frightening headlines coming one after another, we have to wonder if we should have seen this coming from the beginning. Carefully hang up the umbrella, drop the rig, and check out this new episode of Second Shot!

We've all made mistakes, but few of us have made a mistake that required us to issue an apology on public television. One news anchor found out the hard way what you should and shouldn't compare your co-anchor to, which led to a tearful apology. How do you make a good apology when it's time? How do you know when it's time? What are the essential qualities of a good apology? We can tell you there's no need to apologize to us as long as you listen to this new episode of Second Shot!

The chicken sandwich wars nearly went hot after a family took up arms in search of the elusive Popeye's chicken sandwich. Which makes us all think about passion and putting yourself to good use. There are some things more important than a delicious hunk of bird between two slices of bread. Also, the Dallas Cowboys were showing the money to Ezekiel Elliott, and that rubbed a few folks the wrong way. What's the secret to getting paid the big bucks? What does it matter to the rest of us what one NFL player makes? What if we learned to stop caring and love this new episode of Second Shot?!

The first car is a turning point in the lives of most young people. So many memories wrapped up in that set of wheels - first date, first job, first time pushing it into a river. A gift can say so much about the receiver. And is it offensive to be called "old"? One couple wasn't too pleased with their description on a bar receipt, but should we think harder about what gets under our skin? Play this in public and the waiter will note you as a great group of Second Shooters while you enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

It might be the biggest fight that any couple has, and there's no solving it. It's not money. It's not dinner plans. It's where to keep the thermostat. A new report has a lot of us scratching our heads, but also is a lesson about empathy and trying to see the other side of things. And a man down on his luck stands on a street corner, but he's not asking for anything from the folks passing by. He's giving something away, and he makes us think about the differences between actual effort and pretending to try. Make an effort, press play, and turn up the heat on this newest episode of Second Shot!

Kids say the darndest things. Sometimes, they print those things on a t-shirt. One kid proves that adults could all be served by learning something from the youngest among us. Also, it's surely disappointing for a parent when your kid isn't into the same things you are. Especially if you're a world champion athlete and your child couldn't care less about sports. Are you able to find common ground? We promise that both parents and children can bond over this new episode of Second Shot!

Surrender the outcome. Trust the process. Focus on the next step. Easier said than done in a lot of cases, but for a group of folks on a Dallas highway letting go and living in the moment was the only thing they could do. And the parable of the scorpion and the frog was in full display recently, only the frog was a balloon festival and the scorpion was a foul-mouthed country singer. Who's at fault when both parties should have known better? Hit play and trust that we're going to serve you up another great episode of Second Shot! Article links: https://cbsloc.al/2Tfcyoz https://bit.ly/2Mlrdgu

Food delivery is great. One of the best modern conveniences. But are you sure that all of your food is making it to you? Food delivery drivers are here to give us a lesson in accepting the little problems in daily life. And if you're looking for a significant other, what's the most important quality? Attractive? Funny? Successful? You might be surprised at what most people are looking for. We hope you're looking for this new episode of Second Shot! Article links: https://n.pr/2MrtzKI https://bit.ly/33371Wp

Your reputation is everything. A good person with a bad reputation isn't going to get very far. In today's world of social media, personal and professional reputations can take a nose dive, often without any merit whatsoever. So when an axe-throwing business owner gets taken to the woodshed, do they let it cut into their image or swing back? And a Texas boy finds out that it pays to do the right thing for the right reasons, and that you're never too young to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit. Go online and leave us a 5-star review as you listen to this new episode of Second Shot! Article links: https://bit.ly/2ycfGaW https://bit.ly/2MgHqU8

They say the face is the mirror to the mind, but who owns your face? If you've been having some fun with the latest social media craze, another country might be looking at you right now! A real life lesson in how the little things can have big consequences. Also, college isn't for everyone, including some of the people that graduated. In fact, a lot of folks are having student's remorse. Is there more to college than a degree? Get a weekly dose of higher education with this new episode of Second Shot! Article links: https://on.mktw.net/2LWjTaY https://washex.am/2XYNO4I

You may not realize it, but you make assumptions every day. "I won't get into a car wreck on the way to work." "This person is telling me the truth." "My ice cream isn't pre-licked." Alexa Conomos and Ron Corning, former news anchors and hosts of the podcast "Morning After with Ron and Alexa," join us this week to discuss how things aren't always what they seem and if we're not paying attention, that delicious ice cream we just bought could actually be leftovers already. Also, everyone in the room is familiar with leaving a job. How could their former companies have made them more willing to stay? What's the one thing your employer could be doing to make you love your job that much more? Even if someone listened to this episode before you, there's nothing wrong with going in for seconds of this new Second Shot! Learn more about Ron and Alexa's show at https://amafterlive.com/

Some might tell you it's all or nothing. Play to win or don't play at all. If you're not first, you're last. In some races, though, second place can be more than enough to turn your life around. How long do you hold out to be a runner-up? Also, there's a lot of us who have probably made a mistake or two while under the influence of alcohol. How many of yours involve a credit card and a shopping website? There's a lot of folks right alongside you. There's also a lot of folks (including you!) who should check out this new episode of Second Shot!

There might be many things on your to-do list. Hopefully, listening to this podcast is one of them. Do you have one big list, or several? What's the best way to manage all your tasks? Katrina Teeple, founder of Operation Organization, is back to help us turn our to-dos into all-dones. And what do you do if the biggest roadblock to your success is you? How do you recognize it? One large retail chain is starting to realize that they are their worst competition. Go ahead - check off that box that says "Listen to the new episode of Second Shot!"

If there's one thing that all of us could probably use a little more of, it's organization. Katrina Teeple, founder of Operation Organization, is our guest this week and is an expert (as you may have guessed) at organization. There's probably quite a few of you out there who have a four or five digit number out to the side of your email inbox. How do you get that under control? That might be a challenge you need to overcome. What are some others? The crew runs down some of the things that could have been huge roadblocks for them, and how they've managed to work through it. Get your emails in order and relax with this new episode of Second Shot!

What's the difference between a coach and a mentor? Our guest Maranda Kirk is back to teach us a few things about coaching and why it can help you even if you feel you have everything figured out. (You don't) Also, they always say to put on a happy face. Grin and bear it. Put your best foot forward. But is faking a smile detrimental to your health? There might be a not-so-hidden cost to bottling up some of that work frustration. Let it all out and kick back with this new episode of Second Shot!

What's your type? That's the big question this week as we're joined by Maranda Kirk, an expert of Enneagram. Are you a helper? A visionary? A perfectionist? Can you ever really change your personality? And we've all heard the expression "Fast, cheap, or good - pick two." Well there's a bigger list when it comes to your life priorities. Which will you choose? We hope you at least choose to listen to this new episode of Second Shot!