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This week, we focus on living an extraordinary life, the importance of showing up, 9 techniques to help you conquer any crisis, how to build a high-performance culture, and some wise words from Joan Didion. Also... CLICK HERE to read our USA Today Best-Selling book, The Score That Matters.

#609: Anthony Pompliano - How To Live an Extraordinary Life

​Anthony Pompliano is the Founder/CEO of Professional Capital Management. Prior to that, he played football at Bucknell University. Then he was a Sergeant in the US Army for six years and he fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom. We discussed: how to live an extraordinary life, why luck is not real, the power of asking, why you should get on the plane, the importance of being a learning leader, and much more. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube. Additional Learning: I spoke with Anthony's wife, Polina, on episode #464.

A Few Lessons on Showing Up

The inner compass is what makes showing up sustainable, largely because it’s the only way to align what you do everyday with the person you aspire to be. CLICK HERE to read about the 5 reasons it's important to show up consistently.

9 Techniques to Help You Conquer Any Crisis

What does it mean to be a “master of disaster” in a moment of crisis? It’s someone who rises above the panic, sidesteps impulse, and hones in on the actions that actually make a difference in moments that matter. Think of Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger calmly telling air traffic control, “We may land in the Hudson.” This is a deeply reported, practical guide to conquer any crisis — in career and in life.

Build a High-Performance Culture

High-performance culture can be defined as a culture of individuals doing productive work for the company in the most efficient way possible and helping others do the same, while generally having a good time. But what do you actually do to have such a culture? And what do you not do? CLICK HERE to read more.

Wise Words...

INTERVIEWER: "There's a certain aesthetic to the way you live. You once talked about using good silver every day." Anne Didion: "Well, every day is all there is."

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