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The Reinvention Project with Jim Rome

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Peak performers and elite achievers: What's their process? How can we apply it? How do we destroy the game like them? Jim Rome is finding out. He's connecting with those who are making it happen. The best, brightest, boldest, grittiest and most audacious thinkers, grinders, and winners Jim can find. If you're looking to bust out, reinvent and attack the game with a completely new mindset and be more competitive and effective than you've ever been, then lock this podcast in.

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Ep. 104 - Mark Pattison

2026-09-1146:10

Former NFL’er, Emmy award winner and corporate giant Mark Pattison on climbing the Seven Summits, how to determine “what your Everest is” and how to become the absolute best version of yourself regardless of what season of life you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 103 - Darryl Strawberry

2026-08-3141:58

The Reinvention Project Pod is back with a mind-blowing conversation with baseball great, Darryl Strawberry.Darryl describes how he overcame substance abuse, trauma, broken relationships, prison and severe health issues to reach his peak at age 64! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 102 - Shaka Smart

2026-04-2458:34

I describe what happened when I abandoned my MISSION, jacked up my ALIGNMENT, hit rock bottom, and how I rebuilt myself and my career.  Plus, a conversation with one of the great leaders in all of sports, Marquette Basketball Head Coach Shaka Smart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 101 - Dr. Armando Gonzalez

2026-04-0357:36

Dr. Armando Gonzalez on "The Cheatcode" methodology, how to filter out the noise and live in the moment, what makes Lindsey Vonn one of one, why success doesn't guarantee happiness, how to access your flow state and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 100 - Bill Cowher

2026-03-2043:28

Bill Cowher on process over outcome, culture over personnel, IQ vs EQ, whether great leaders are born or made and much more.  An amazing conversation entirely devoted to the notion of leadership with one of the most iconic leaders I’ve ever been around. Make time for this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 99 - David Chokachi

2026-03-061:09:54

Actor David Chokachi on how he achieved international fame as a mainstay on Baywatch before sinking into the depths of depression and losing all purpose and passion, only to rise up furiously and completely reclaim and transform his entire life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 98 - Jocko Willink

2026-02-2044:35

Eminently qualified human Jocko Willink on how DISCIPLINE equals FREEDOM, why ALL failure is purely psychological, how to find and then stay on THE PATH, what procrastination really means, deciding who you want to be and how to become that person and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 97 - Robert Gallery

2025-12-0558:10

After pausing the Reinvention Project Pod for a minute, it's back and I'm more fired up than ever before! My thoughts on reinventing the original REINVENTION. Plus former NFL'er Robert Gallery on how he went from nearly taking his life to saving it and reconfiguring it altogether. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 96 - George Raveling

2025-03-3143:05

George Raveling on his new book "What You're Made For: Powerful Life Lessons from My Career in Sports," how he developed a successful and fulfilling career after coaching, why books are so important, how he forged a lifelong bond with Jerry West and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 95 - Leif Babin

2025-03-1453:45

Former Navy Seal turned best-selling author, world class leadership expert, keynote speaker and executive coach Leif Babin on extreme ownership, the dichotomy of leadership and the three seconds that changed his entire life. You do not want to miss this conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 94 - Drew Hanlen

2025-02-2445:52

Drew Hanlen on his new book 'Stop Bullshitting Yourself,' the secret to inner peace, how to develop your super power, building a blueprint for self improvement, why giving 100% is easier than giving 95% and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 93 - Dan Harris

2024-11-1143:03

Dan Harris on the on-air panic attack that changed his life, how he went from thinking meditation was BS to making it his calling, what exactly 'mindfulness meditation' is and how you can be 'Ten Percent Happier.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 92 - Scott Cochran

2024-10-2547:49

Scott Cochran on going from one of the most successful assistants in college football to battling a major addiction, how debilitating migraines led him down a self-destructive path, his method for managing his regret & how he forged a new identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 91 - Damon West

2024-09-271:04:43

Damon West on his incredible journey from Wall St - to living on the street - to a 65 year prison sentence - to finding purpose, what it means to "be a coffee bean" and why your mind is actually the toughest prison to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 90 - Ryan Holiday

2024-09-0644:22

Ryan Holiday on his new book "Right Thing, Right Now," the ten year anniversary of "The Obstacle is the Way," how stoicism puts you on the path to a good life, Hemingway vs Fitzgerald, The Who vs The Stones and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 89 - Jordan Montgomery

2024-08-1449:36

Renowned performance coach, keynote speaker and now best selling author, Jordan Montgomery on the Art of Encouragement, being “thankful for the brokenness and the pain”, how to make your “deepest hurt your greatest ministry and the one sentence that changed his entire life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 88 - Matt Higgins

2024-07-0150:56

Serial entrepreneur, Shark Tank star, and author Matt Higgins on why you have to Burn the Boats and Toss Plan B Overboard in order to Unleash Your Full Potential. All-in, All-out, is all that works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 87 - Eric LeGrand

2024-06-1052:40

Eric LeGrand on how he was able to quickly pivot after nearly losing his life on the football field, why every day above ground is a good day, why he never once asked, “why me” and how he reinvented himself as a speaker, author and entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 86 - Steven Pressfield

2024-05-1753:06

Steven Pressfield on why talent is BS and work is everything, how you're actually your own worst enemy, what it means to be a true professional and what will happen if you DON'T find and pursue your true calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 85 - Stephen Panus

2024-04-2253:56

Stephen Panus on his new book "Walk On," overcoming every parent's single worst nightmare, the importance of turning pain into purpose, the best way to support a grieving person and why we're all ultimately in control of our own happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 84 - Jim Rome

2024-04-0126:56

I'm going solo this episode to share my thoughts on reinvention and to bring you up to date as to where I am in my own personal reinvention. If you haven't listened to this pod yet, this is a great ep to get started with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 83 - Gavin McHale

2024-03-1152:22

Gavin McHale on the punch in the face that changed his life, how to re-wire your brain , why imposter syndrome is a necessary part of success and how to break out of a middle class mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 82 - Brian Cain

2024-02-1649:18

Brian Cain on how to dominate in four steps, training your mind like you train your body, why you should always put actions ahead of feelings, how to make anxiety your ally and why the journey is always more fulfilling than the outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 81 - Michael Gervais

2024-02-0254:36

Michael Gervais on his new book 'The First Rule of Mastery,' why you can't let other people's opinions hold you back, how to train mind, body & craft for success, the biggest obstacle to reaching your potential, where to find your confidence and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 80 - Travis Mills

2024-01-1241:15

Travis Mills has one of the most powerful and impactful and inspiring reinvention stories I've ever heard. Anyone and everyone can benefit from from learning about Travis and his mindset and his journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 79 - Drew Robinson

2023-12-1547:21

Drew Robinson on turning an attempt to take his own life into a mission to help others and raise mental health awareness, why strength isn’t always physical, the importance of embracing vulnerability and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 78 - Erwin McManus

2023-12-0153:04

Erwin McManus on how to remodel the interior design of your mind and structure your life for success, why perseverance and resilience will take you farther than talent or genius, tapping into your limitless potential and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 77 - Brian Johnson

2023-11-171:02:14

Brian Johnson on on how to move from victim to hero and how to achieve your "heroic potential," what to do when life breaks your jaw, the best way to improve your life overnight and so much more. A truly epic conversation. An absolute must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 76 - Ken Coleman

2023-11-0346:45

Ken Coleman on how to live the life you actually want to live, why uniqueness is the path to greatness, how to turn talent into purposeful work, the fastest way to change your life, why imposter syndrome is actually a good thing and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 75 - Patrick Lencioni

2023-10-2051:27

Patrick Lencioni on living in your genius, how great leaders communicate, why it's so critical to identify your core values, how to turn a negative mindset into a productive mindset and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 74 - Jim Rome

2023-10-0644:07

Switching up this week with a flashback to one of the proudest moments and best days of not just my career, but my entire life: my commencement speech at the UW–Madison School of Journalism & Mass Communication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 73 - Heather Monahan

2023-09-2246:10

Heather Monahan on turning a career low point into a life turning point, firing your villains, how to beat imposter syndrome, why 'done' is better than 'perfect' and how to invest in yourself by putting yourself first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 72 - Brian Banks

2023-09-081:22:25

Brian Banks on how he overcame a devastating wrongful conviction and prison sentence to thrive and inspire, the importance of controlling emotions, the power of choice and how he keeps a positive outlook after everything he's endured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 71 - Greg Harden

2023-08-1752:02

Greg Harden on committing to your mission and giving 100%, 100% of the time, why your toughest opponent is yourself, how to develop confidence, why being common will destroy your dream and the single most important word in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 70 - Buzz Williams

2023-07-2151:12

Buzz Williams on how decisions determine success, why the best never make excuses, how to stay effective as a leader, keeping your job from becoming your identity and why time either promotes or exposes you. Sponsor: Get 20% OFF with our code ROME at calderalab.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 69 - Jon Gordon

2023-06-3039:01

Jon Gordon on the power of optimism, where negative thoughts come from and how to overcome them, the benefits of keeping a high state of mind, how to control your mindset with inside-out thinking and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 68 - Jordan M. Montgomery

2023-06-1650:29

Jordan M. Montgomery on growing your influence as a leader, how to build a brand and not a brochure, the one word that sums up the world’s most successful people, the tough question that changed his life and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 67 Michael Lombardi

2023-06-0152:19

Michael Lombardi on why everyone needs a coach, how great leaders are taught, why pain-free improvement doesn't exist, how setting a standard of excellence builds a winning culture and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 66 - Eric Musselman

2023-05-2648:50

One of the best dudes ever, one of my favorite people ever and one of the greatest comeback stories you will ever hear. There's no one like my man Eric Musselman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 65 - Jay Glazer

2023-05-0544:51

Jay Glazer on breaking through the gray and keeping the beast in the box, how he turns depression and anxiety on their head, why being grateful keeps you centered, how your scars are actually your strength and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 64 - Julianne Sitch

2023-05-0147:26

Julianne Sitch on becoming the first woman in NCAA history to lead a men's team to a national championship, how to develop a champion mindset, why mini goals keep you on the path to success and much more. Sponsor: DrinkLMNT.com/ROME - for a free sample pack of all 8 flavors with any purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 63 - Jim Rome

2023-04-1035:45

I go solo on this Ep with a message to graduating seniors and anyone else who is looking to start anew, with lessons and anecdotes about how I initially abandoned the fight, gave up the dream and how it nearly cost me everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 62 - Eric Byrnes

2023-03-241:13:12

This is one of the most real, raw and high-energy conversations ever on the Reinvention Project with Jim Rome. Eric Byrnes is one of one. Do not miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 61 - Wes Watson

2023-03-1355:45

Wes Watson on spending ten years in prison only to emerge and create generational wealth, choosing purpose over pleasure, and being ripped, rich and rare. I have never had a guest quite like Big Wes on the Reinvention Project Pod. Give it a spin! Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/JIMROME for 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 60 - Steven Kotler

2023-02-241:01:24

Steven Kotler on "growing old and staying rad", how the right mindset adds years to your life, dropping into flow state, beating burnout and the mental powers everyone can access after age 50 plus so much more. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/JIMROME for 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 59 - Jennifer Cohen

2023-01-2745:04

Author, entrepreneur, fitness expert and powerhouse Jennifer Cohen on how to live Bigger, Better and Bolder, the secret sauce to success, why failure actually brings you closer to your goals, how to chase the life you want and much more. Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/JIMROME for 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 58 - Jeff Smulyan

2022-12-1650:27

Jeff Smulyan on the fine line between genius and idiot, learning from losses and turning adversity into growth, reinventing by embracing change, the importance of visible leadership, how the world is changed by lunatics and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 57 - Manti Te'o

2022-12-0939:04

I try to limit the athletes and coach I bring to the Reinvention Project. But some conversations just have to be shared with a wider audience. And this is one of those conversations. Truly one of my favorites ever with former Notre Dame and NFL linebacker Manti Te'o. I hope you'll give it a spin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 56 - Dana White

2022-11-1441:36

Dana White on turning a prognosis of ten years to live into a ten week physical transformation and the program that locks in his progress and keeps him feeling 35 again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 55 - Sean Casey

2022-10-2850:23

I was blown away and incredibly inspired by this conversation with one of my favorite people ever, Sean Casey. I hope you all can get as much out of it as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices