Welcome to Mindful Monday!

This week, we focus on founder mode, setting goals, understanding the little ways the world works, the impact one person can have, and some wise words from Sam Altman. And... CLICK HERE to read our USA Today Best-Selling book, The Score That Matters.

#645: Ryan Petersen - Founder/CEO Front-Line Obsession

​Ryan Petersen is the founder/CEO of Flexport. He's grown it from zero to a multi-billion-dollar company. He's known for his candid, practical leadership style. Ryan is one of my favorite thinkers/writers in the world. We discussed: Front-Line Obsession, Gemba Walks, Relentless Work Ethic, CEO Mastermind Groups, & Valuing Simplicity. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

Tolstoy on Goals

“A man on a thousand-mile walk has to forget his ultimate goal and say to himself every morning, ‘today, I’m going to cover 25 miles and then rest up and sleep.’” This Tolstoy quote gets at something most people struggle with: the gap between having big goals and actually achieving them. CLICK HERE to read more.

Little Ways The World Works

If you find something that is true in more than one field, you’ve probably uncovered something particularly important. The more fields it shows up in, the more likely it is to be a fundamental and recurring driver of how the world works. CLICK HERE to read more.

How Much Good Can One Person Do

In this essay, the authors start by estimating how much good you could do by becoming a doctor. Then, they share some stories of the highest-impact people in history, and consider what they mean for your career.

Wise Words

"If you notice something below standards and don't fix it, you have set a new standard." -- Sam Altman​

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