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This week, we focus on 2% moments, a few questions, what I wish someone had told me, composure under pressure, and wise words from Ed Latimore. And... CLICK HERE to read our USA Today Best-Selling book, The Score That Matters.

#634: Tom Nolan (CEO of Kendra Scott) - Your 2% Moments

​Tom Nolan is the CEO of Kendra Scott, a leading jewelry and accessories brand based in Austin, Texas. With over 20 years of experience in brand building, management, and strategic planning, he oversees the day-to-day business and strategy of the billion-dollar company. We discussed 2% Moments, Setting Big Goals, Being Unbalanced, Moving Fast, Coaching High Performers, Going Through Hard Things Together, and much more. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

A Few Questions...

Which of my strongest beliefs are formed on second-hand information vs. first-hand experience? If I could not compare myself to anyone else, how would I define a good life? Whose views do I criticize that I would actually agree with if I lived in their shoes? CLICK HERE for a few more...

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me

This is a useful essay from Sam Altman. Some examples: 1. Optimism, obsession, self-belief, raw horsepower, and personal connections are how things get started. 9. Spend more time recruiting. Take risks on high-potential people with a fast rate of improvement. Look for evidence of getting stuff done in addition to intelligence. 13. Inspiration is perishable, and life goes by fast. Inaction is a particularly insidious type of risk. CLICK HERE to read the rest.

Extraordinary Composure Under Extraordinary Pressure

The real game isn’t the one you practiced, hoped for, or wished for—it’s the one in front of you. And the difference between those who collapse and those who rise? How they respond, especially when things don’t go their way. CLICK HERE to read more.

Wise Words...

"The heaviest weight at the gym is the front door." - Ed Latimore​

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