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This week, we focus on joy as an advantage, 11 years of useful takeaways from The Learning Leader Show, no speed limits, playing long-term games, and some wise words on excellence. And... CLICK HERE to read our USA Today Best-Selling book, The Score That Matters.

#649: Sam Lessin - Joy As A Competitive Advantage

​Sam Lessin is a Partner at Slow Ventures, with prior experience as VP of Product Management at Facebook and CEO of Drop.io. Drop.io was acquired by his college friend, Mark Zuckerberg. He worked with Mark from 2010 to 2014, helping lead some of the biggest product enhancements in company history. We discussed Type 2 Fun, Voluntary Hardship, Joy as a Competitive Advantage, Long-Term Thinking, & Life Lessons From His Dad. You can also WATCH our conversation on YouTube.

11 Years... 650 Episodes: Some Things I've Learned

Since I launched my podcast almost 11 years ago, I’ve kept a diary of things I’ve learned from interviewing more than 650 of the world’s most productive achievers. I’ve published a lot of those learnings in my books. Here are a few more...

There's No Speed Limit

Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or a parent, I think you’ll appreciate this story of how one teacher can completely and permanently change someone’s life in only a few lessons. CLICK HERE to read it. (Thank you, Derek Sivers)

Play Long-Term Games With Long-Term People

All returns in life come from compound interest in long-term games. CLICK HERE to read more.

Wise Words About Excellence

“Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible.”- Warren Bennis​

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