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This week, we focus on how to win the inside game, fish stories, 4 questions to ask ourselves, the 70% rule, and some wise words from Rosalynn Carter. Also... CLICK HERE to read our USA Today Best-Selling book, The Score That Matters.

#620: Steve Magness - How To Win The Inside Game

​Steve Magness is world-renowned for his work on high performance. He’s the best-selling author of many books including, The Passion Paradox, Do Hard Things, and Win The Inside Game. We discussed how to clearly define your purpose, the framework for sustainable excellence, Steve's experience as a whistle-blower, and much more. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

Fish Stories

I mentioned last week that my conversation with Mike Maples Jr. was one of my favorites in a while. I enjoyed (and appreciated) reading Mike's follow-up essay to our talk. He went deeper into his relationship with his Dad and how much he enjoyed talking about him when we recorded together. CLICK HERE to read it.

4 Questions To Ask Yourself

Before reading this, I’d love to hear from you: What’s the most helpful question you’ve learned to ask yourself? Here are 4 questions that Austin Kleon asks himself when he's puzzled or uncertain about what to do next.

The 70% Rule

The 70% rule: If you’re roughly 70% happy with a piece of writing you’ve produced, you should publish it. If you’re 70% satisfied with a product you’ve created, launch it. If you’re 70% sure a decision is the right one, implement it. And if you’re 70% confident you’ve got what it takes to do something that might make a positive difference to the increasingly alarming era we seem to inhabit? Go ahead and do that thing. CLICK HERE to read why 70% is actually better than 100%.

Wise Words...

"A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be." - Rosalynn Carter​

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