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This week, we focus on how former Navy SEAL Jack Carr produces so much great work, why people might hate you, thoughts about nostalgia, defining true wealth, and Plutarch's discussion of the importance of listening. And... CLICK HERE to read our USA Today Best-Selling book, The Score That Matters.

​#606: Jack Carr - Navy SEAL and Thriller Author

​Jack Carr is a former Navy SEAL who for 20 years led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, and Task Unit Commander. Jack is also the #1 NY Times Best-Selling author of 8 books, including The Terminal List, adapted into the #1 Amazon Prime Video series starring Chris Pratt. We discuss how to be an effective storyteller, wartime as a Navy SEAL, his prep process, working with mentors, and much more. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

Why People Hate You (5 most common reasons)

If you choose to do anything of significance, having haters is part of life. In this essay, Ed Latimore tells you why you have haters, and what to do about them. If you'd like to learn more about Ed, check out my conversation with him HERE.

A Message From The Past (Thoughts on Nostalgia)

There’s a Russian saying about nostalgia: “The past is more unpredictable than the future.” It’s so common for people’s memories about a time to become disconnected from how they felt at the time. When studying history, you know how the story ends, which makes it impossible to imagine what people were thinking or feeling in the past. When thinking about our own lives, we don’t remember how we actually felt in the past; We remember how we think we should have felt, given what we know today. CLICK HERE to read more.

50 Lessons About True Wealth

Daniel Crosby shares 50 lessons on what true wealth means to him. Here are a few... Time is the one thing money can’t buy back—spend it like treasure. Willpower is overrated—design a life where you don’t need it. Gratitude compounds faster than interest—count blessings, not bills. Own your outcomes—fortune favors those who take responsibility. The best investment is you—dividends come from self-betterment. CLICK HERE to read more. What is true wealth to you?

Wise Words...

"Know how to listen and you will profit even from those who talk badly." - Plutarch​

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Ryan Hawk Author: The Score That Matters, Welcome to Management, & The Pursuit of Excellence​ Host: The Learning Leader Show​