Second Shot With Heath Oakes

Getting hacked can be bad news. Hacking your life, though? What are some of your favorite life hacks that make the daily grind just a little easier? Also, can you put a number on your hardships? Should we credit others more for the struggles they've overcome, and do you credit yourself enough for your own victories over adversity? We know one surefire life hack that will help you overcome your current lack of a great podcast - listen to this new episode of Second Shot!

It pays to be original. Or perhaps, it DOESN'T pay to copy someone. One NBA team found out the hard way that chasing after someone else's work can be easy in the short term but comes with a big cost. Speaking of cost, how much would a year of your life cost? How about several decades of your life? One man had a value assigned to most of his life. What's yours? We'd love it if you took a little of your valuable time and gave it to this new episode of Second Shot!

What can a $100,000-a-night private island resort teach you about your own self-worth? A lot, actually, and if you're a small business owner or a freelancer you know how bad it can be to charge less than what you're worth. How do you balance between commanding the proper price tag and allowing the most people to enjoy the breezy island getaway that is your business? Also, there's a lot of talk about the scarcity of natural resources. Have you ever thought about the scarcity of emotional resources? Sustainability is not only important to the environment, it's important to your family, co-workers, and yourself. Fuel up with this latest episode of Second Shot!

Everyone wants the best in child care, but what if you could somehow mix Mary Poppins and James Bond? That's the choice facing the royal couple as they welcome their new baby, but what can that also teach us about excellence in our own lives? Also, some celebrities are hesitant to share photos of their children due to the spectre of "mommy shaming." As we approach Mother's Day, it's important to step back and wonder why it is the moms get it so hard. No mommy shaming around here, but we'd love it if you lightly shamed some folks into checking out this new episode of Second Shot! (and you definitely won't want to miss the very special guest!)

You may not know it, but most of us likely have an addiction we're battling. Some can be more obvious, like drugs or alcohol. Some can feel like success, like an addiction to work or money. And some can simply feel like part of life. Our guest this week is Michael Molthan, aka M2, and his story is one you won't believe. From building multi-million dollar homes to being arrested more than two dozen times, M2 has dedicated his life to spreading the message of recovery. What can he, and a little golfer named Tiger Woods, teach us about second...third...or fourth chances? M2 is one of the few that truly embodies the meaning of a Second Shot! Learn more about M2 at m2therock.com

Everyone knows you better be on the ball when your significant other hits you with the dreaded "Do I look pretty" question. One husband found out the hard way that you don't simply pretend not to hear it. But what can that teach us about the "bids" that we're missing in our own relationships, and how many does it take to really change things? Also, it may not be the best furniture in the world, but it can feel really good to take that box of Ikea parts and turn it into a chair or a bookshelf. The "Ikea Effect" is real and can be seen in many places beyond the floor of your living room. While you're piecing together that new curio cabinet, check out this new episode of Second Shot! (Don't worry, we did all the work for you)

Clothing can make us feel a lot of ways - confident, attractive, professional, fun. What about safe? Amy Robbins, CEO of Alexo Athletica, joins the crew to talk about the challenges involved in starting her own clothing line aimed at helping women feel protected even when they're working out. We also talk a lot about karma. A magic nonsense word to some, and the living embodiment of "you reap what you sow" to others. How can karma come back to bite you? Stuff your pockets full of this new episode of Second Shot! Learn more about Amy and Alexo Athletica at https://alexoathletica.com/

Far too often we miss the chance to make something truly special because we refuse to work together. To share. To reveal our secrets. What good can come of an abundance mindset, and what can you achieve when you stop viewing others as rivals and start viewing them as partners? Also, success rarely comes on the first try. When we fail, it can be spectacularly and often embarrassing. What separates champions from the almost champions? Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and check out this new episode of Second Shot!

Miracles can happen. From beating an illness to getting that promotion to having a whole grip of kids. Do you have the right mindset to recognize a miracle when it's happening, or do you let them pass you by? Also, we probably know how helpful and wonderful it can be to have a spouse, but what about a work marriage? Do you have a work husband or wife? Or are you the workplace's most eligible bachelor? Please say "I do" to this new episode of Second Shot!

Building a great reputation isn't easy, but destroying one sure is. Julian Leaver, The Dapper Diplomat, will walk us through some simple ways to make sure others see us in a positive light. And since they're simple, you could be overlooking them right now. Also, how do YOU make others feel appreciated? Julian's got several ways to do it. We would be very proud of you if you showed a little interest in this new episode of Second Shot! (that's two of them, right there!) You can learn more about Julian Leaver at dapperdiplomat.com

We face problems every day: from work to home to our neighbor's home even. What do you do about a problem you can't solve? Do you fight even harder? Do you accept it? Do you even consider if it's a problem to begin with? Also, some people say rules are meant to be broken, but rules are there for a reason. How important is it that you set clear boundaries, and what happens when people cross them? In some cases, breaking boundaries could result in something far more serious than some hurt feelings. Set aside your problems and listen to this new episode of Second Shot!

Skipping ahead may seem like a great thing to do, but is it a shortcut to knowledge? Some college students are finding out the hard way that earning a spot is much harder than getting it from Aunt Becky. Also, we make sacrifices every day. We sacrifice time for money, money for fun, fun for time. How do you know when it's time to sacrifice something you really care for? And how do know that it's worth it? Feel free to give up the next half hour to listen to this new episode of Second Shot!

Are people actually faking it when they say they love their job? Is the hustle really all that great? Or does it say more about the person that can't imagine enjoying the "rise and grind" attitude? Also, you've likely had bosses you loved and bosses you hated. We all want to believe that we put as much effort into everything we do, no matter the circumstance. But we might just be surprised at what a difference a good relationship with the boss can make. When you're done crushing it for the day, kick back and enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

If working is dinner, then retirement is dessert. Or at least it would be, if nursing homes weren't so expensive. One man found a cheaper alternative though, and it's a Holiday of an idea. Also, is it ever okay to use emoji's in the workplace? Step aside Millennials, because Heath Oakes has the answer on this week's episode of Second Shot!

No work, no grade. That's the way it's supposed to work in school. However, one teacher found out that in some schools, even no effort should count for something. Also, would you believe that one member of the crew used to be a bit of a football hooligan? Find out how teenage temper can turn into adult success. Blow the whistle on what you're doing and check out this new episode of Second Shot!

How open are you about your finances? Some might suggest that revealing your salary to co-workers and friends can only make things better, but the subject is still taboo to many of us. Also, the crew faces their worst fears, one bite at a time, and prove they "ain't skeered" of anything. If we get down on one knee, will you say "yes" to this new episode of Second Shot?

The old adage of "Give someone an inch and they'll take a mile" is especially true when you give an officer that inch and they suspect you of smuggling several million dollars of cocaine. It does teach you a lesson about the importance of setting clear boundaries in your everyday (legal) life. Also, those of you with brothers and sisters probably know what it's like to live in the shadow of the "better" sibling. Are you trying to live up to the expectations of others, or should you be looking for opportunities to break out and break away onto your own path in life? Before you go venturing into that wild unknown, enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

You hear it all the time - doing the wrong thing for the right reasons. But are the "right reasons" ever enough to do that wrong thing? One teacher found out that a little insurance fraud among friends is still insurance fraud. Also, taking a risk is scary. It's so much easier to not do it, right? Well what if the biggest risk of all was not taking the risk? Wrap your mind around that, and wrap your ears around this new episode of Second Shot!

There are all sorts of ways to make money, and a woman in Kansas has found out that a personal touch makes all the difference. In a society that seems so disconnected, how much would you pay for a little human interaction? And how much does that personal touch matter in leadership? Are you looking for a leader that cares about your feelings, or do you need someone who is looking for results no matter the cost? Cuddle up and enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

Passion or paycheck? What about both? When a star college athlete must choose between the first offer or the better offer, is there any room for loyalty? And is it really selling out? Also, reputations are like glass: easy to break and hard to repair. One mother finds out that a good babysitter is worth their weight in gold...or at least the $128 you promised them. Tune in for one of the most enraging stories we've ever done on this new episode of Second Shot!