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Ep. 526 – Risky Either Way

Takeaways: -Courage is essential for navigating life’s risks. -Stagnation can be riskier than taking action. -Change is constant and should be embraced. -Mitigating risk involves planning and preparation. -Society values innovation and change. -Personal growth requires stepping out of comfort zones. -Speed in implementation is crucial for success.
Ep. 513 – Character

Takeaways: -Character is who you are when no one is watching. -Self-discipline is crucial for personal accountability. -The higher your freedom, the more self-discipline is required. -Keeping promises to yourself builds trust. -Imposter syndrome stems from a disconnect in character.
Ep. 509 – The Force of Change

Takeaways: -Being a force of change is a personal responsibility. -Fear of rejection can be crippling but should not hold you back. -You can create change in environments that seem stagnant. -Courage and humility are essential for personal growth. -Your influence can either maintain the status quo or drive change. -Life is more fulfilling when you take risks for positive impact. -Everyone has the potential to make a difference.
Ep. 503 – Defining Practice

Takeaways: -Practice is about improving specific skill sets or habits. -True practice involves identifying and addressing weaknesses. -Repetition of enjoyable tasks is not genuine practice. -Setting measurable goals is crucial for effective practice. -Practice should lead to positive momentum and forward movement. -Regular assessment against standards is necessary for progress.
Ep. 498 – You Are The Only Person That Can Tell You No

Takeaways: – Self-discipline is essential for personal growth. – Saying no to things helps you focus on your goals. – You treat others the way you treat yourself. – Saying no allows you to move forward more quickly.
Ep. 497 – Got Feedback

Takeaways: – Feedback is essential for learning and growth. – Being wrong is part of the learning process. – People often resist being wrong, hindering growth. – Humility is key to accepting feedback.
Ep. 487 – Grit.

Takeaways: -True growth often comes from hardship and challenges. -Embrace change. -View obstacles as opportunities for development -Resilience and a humble mindset are key to overcoming life’s difficulties. -You can only build off the person you were yesterday. -True opportunities arise from overcoming obstacles. -Learning can happen the easy way or the hard way. -A humble heart facilitates growth and change.
Ep. 489 – How To Get Unstuck

Takeaways: -Get to know yourself—your strengths, weaknesses, and how you operate. -The stuff you don’t want to do is usually the most important. -Change is hard, but you’ve got to push through to grow. -Pay attention when you’re avoiding something—it’s a sign it needs your focus. -Take time to set up processes and do the foundational work that moves things forward. -Take risks, even when it’s scary—that’s where growth happens. -The world’s always changing, so staying stuck isn’t an option. -Face the things you’re afraid of head-on to break through. -Doing the hard stuff you’ve been putting off is the key to getting unstuck. -Keep taking action, even when it’s tough—that’s how you move forward.
Ep. 483 – Procrastination: Pressure vs. Self-Discipline

The daily battle between having self-discipline to do tasks in the moment versus allowing pressure to build up by procrastinating.
Ep. 472 – Who Are You?

Identify your strengths and weaknesses, and work on improving in the areas where you are not as strong.
Ep. 469 – Looking From The Outside In

If you do not have the humility to listen and to receive criticism, you’re not going to improve.
Ep. 456 – Running Your Offense

Focus on the controllable aspects of your life rather than what’s outside your control.