Ever dreamed of living life on your own terms? This week’s episode of The Double Win Show brings you Justin Donald, author of The Lifestyle Investor, who shares his journey from a blue-collar childhood to retiring at age 37—before he even hit his first million! Justin’s approach to life and wealth centers on building assets that produce cash flow, allowing you to stop trading time for money and start generating truly passive income.

In this episode, you’ll learn how Justin designed a life that aligned with his values. He shares his story, discusses how to avoid common traps in investing, and argues that anyone with a willingness to learn can build wealth.

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If you’ve ever felt like you’ve missed your moment, this conversation with writer and journalist Henry Oliver is a must-listen. Known for his cultural analysis and thoughtful perspectives, Oliver dives deep into the idea that success and growth aren’t reserved solely for the young. In his book Second Act, he champions the concept of late blooming, emphasizing that thriving in the second half of life is not only possible—it’s a journey filled with reinvention and resilience.

In this episode, Oliver breaks down the myths surrounding age and success, shedding light on how persistence, openness, and exploration can lead to profound changes. He challenges the “tyranny of averages” by reminding us that everyone’s path is unique, and that growth can happen at any stage. From redefining what success looks like to taking small yet powerful steps toward new goals, his insights serve as a beacon of hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed by societal pressures or personal setbacks.

Oliver’s wisdom is a refreshing reminder that life is a marathon, not a sprint. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, exploring new passions, or simply seeking a fresh perspective on aging, this episode offers both a reality check and a source of encouragement. Let go of the constraints of timelines and keep pushing forward—because it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and flourish.

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What if the beginning of the best things in life starts with getting fired? Entrepreneurial power couple Rory and AJ share their inspiring story of transitioning from a challenging business environment to creating Brand Builders Group, a successful company dedicated to helping individuals build their personal brands. They delve into the principles that guide their work, the importance of community, and how they maintain work-life balance.

Rory and AJ Vaden’s journey illustrates the power of perseverance and alignment with one’s true calling. By emphasizing the importance of peace, purpose, and focus, Rory and AJ offer a blueprint for navigating life's challenges while staying true to one's values and mission.

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As a business leader, there's really only one thing that is certain: you will face problems. What isn't certain is how well you do at identifying the problems and then correcting them. In this episode, Michael and Megan walk listeners through the same framework that they teach to members of the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. This is definitely an episode that you don't want to miss!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The three key steps in both identifying and correcting any potential problem in your organization
• The four common mistakes that leaders make when it comes to understanding and stating their vision
• Which step is most often overlooked (and how that can lead to even more problems)
• The importance of looking upstream to determine if the problems you're seeing are the real problem you're having

If you want to learn more about the framework while also receiving a free business coaching call from the BusinessAccelerator team, visit www.BusinessAccelerator.com.

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High achievers have a bad habit of working too much and all of that extra time comes with a very real cost and, unfortunately, sometimes we don't notice that cost until it's too late.

In this episode, Michael has a very honest conversation with Gail, his wife of (almost) 44 years. They discuss the very real cost that the first half of Michael's professional life had on his physical health, his children, and his marriage.

Importantly, they talk about the fateful night when Michael had to reckon with how his choices were impacting the lives of the people he loved the most. The path between that conversation and Full Focus is a straight line.

Gail and Michael offer three truths about work-life balance that can provide you with the starting tools you need to get your personal life pointed in the right direction without sacrificing your professional goals.

In this episode, you will-

• Learn how Gail experienced Michael's very busy professional life
• Hear the steps that Michael took to change the trajectory of his work-life balance
• Discover how work-life balance changes over time (and that's okay!)

Resources:

Michael's book with Daniel Harkavy's book, Living Forward: https://livingforwardbook.com/

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As a business owner, you are always the ceiling on how successful your business can be. The only way your business can grow is for you to grow. But, there’s a problem: As your company grows and becomes more successful, you’ll be more insulated from candid feedback. There are more people in the mix and there isn't the direct line of feedback that smaller teams can provide. Also, depending on your leadership and the makeup of your team, some of the people who have crucial feedback to share with you might be reluctant to tell you.

Today, Michael and Megan will share five actions that you can take to get critical feedback through intentional candor meetings.

The intentional candor meetings held at Full Focus are inspired by the work of Kim Scott and her book, Radical Candor: https://www.radicalcandor.com/.

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Full Focus recently surveyed more than 200 high-achievers across 10 key productivity categories to find out how they're getting things done. What we learned is that the pandemic accelerated a number of trends related to flexible work hours, remote work, and so much more. Today, Michael and Megan review four key insights that they learned from the survey.

To get the full report, visit https://leadto.win/report.

Resources:

• You can listen to the episode on hybrid work that Megan mentioned here: https://mh.fullfocus.co/podcast-the-ultimate-collaborative-workplace/
• Oura RIng: https://ouraring.com/
• Lisa Hisscock (Megan and Michael's trainer): http://www.morethanabody.com/

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When the Full Focus Planner was developed, we had no idea that it would take off and become over half of our business. Five years and one million planners later, Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller, and Chief Product Officer Joel Miller talk about the three valuable insights they learned that transformed their business.

In this episode, you'll learn -

• How Full Focus identified an opportunity in the market
• What to do if something goes wrong with a product launch
• How the FFP product line was diversified through direct customer feedback

In honor of the 5 Year Anniversary of the Full Focus Planner, visit www.fullfocusplanner.com and use the code "CHEERSTO5YEARS" for 10% off sitewide!

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Michael Hyatt talks you through 5 steps to holistic business ownership - an approach that helps you balance you business without compromising your health, hobbies, or relationships. Make sure you stick around for the end because Michael takes questions directly from leaders like you.

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There is no position that is more important for a successful business owner than finding a world-class Executive Assistant. But, despite this simple fact, many leaders and business owners either don't have an EA or they don't use their EA effectively.

Today, Megan and Michael discuss three essential tasks that an Executive Assistant can do for you. These tasks might seem small, but they create critical margin so that you can focus on the things that only you can do to move your business forward.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What Michael discovered when he decided not to have an EA after leaving the publishing world
• About the importance of vision when it comes to hiring an EA and delegating tasks
• How to empower your EA to uphold your own personal and professional values

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Listen: As a leader with enough on your plate, you simple need an executive assistant. If you already have an EA, it's important that you're leveraging as much value as you can out of this vital role within your company.

In case we haven't convinced you of the importance of a world-class EA, then this episode is for you. Michael speaks with Jim Kelly. Jim has been Michael's EA for over five years and is truly one of the best! Listening to these two speak about their relationship and their roles will help you understand not only why you need an executive assistant.

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Delegation is essential to successfully and sustainably scale your business. If you’ve struggled with delegation in the past, no worries. You can vastly improve your delegation by following these four simple rules that Michael and Megan use every day.

In this episode you'll learn:

• When to let go of certain tasks
• How to quantify your time
• How to use the Freedom Compass to provide clarity for you and your team
• How to empower your team to deliver the results you want

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Stress, overwhelm, burnout. We hear these words all the time. In fact, since the pandemic it’s impossible to avoid them in news stories, social media, and office conversations.

They describe something a lot of us feel from time to time - maybe a lot of the time. But a description isn’t destiny. It’s not predetermined. How we respond to stress makes all the difference.

Today, Michael and Megan talk about how you can reframe stress and learn how to use it for your own growth as a person and a leader.

You will learn:

• About the different types of stress
• The role that mindset plays in how stress impacts us
• How to use stress to your advantage

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Success looks like a lot of things. But two typical ingredients? A great goal and a commitment to put in the work. How can we keep it up? Bestselling author and motivational speaker Jon Acuff talks about difficulties of achieving goals, maintaining balance, and fostering personal growth. Jon discusses how being content and ambitious are not mutually exclusive and how holding seemingly opposite things in balance is crucial for personal and professional success.

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You’ve earned the promotion and the respect of your peers. To the people around you, you’ve “made it.” But lately, you feel like you’re coasting, or maybe idling in place. And you have a nagging feeling that there must be something more out there. 

In this episode, Michael and Megan answer a letter from long-time listener Caitlin who is in your shoes and not sure what to do next. They discuss different root issues that might be at play and show you how to create a vision for the entirety of your life—not just your career. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The value of non-achievement time
• How burnout can be a sign you need to focus on other life domains
• The benefits of learning something new and being a beginner again
• The power of positive uncertainty and being stretched
• 3 steps to breaking through when you feel complacent

Resources:

• For All Mankind
• Win at Work and Succeed at Life by Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt Miller
• Living Forward with by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy
• LifeScore Assessment

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If you want your company the grow, the solution probably isn’t a better strategy. Your leadership is the cap of your company. If you’re not growing, your company won’t be, either—with consequences for your results, your team, and your impact on the world.

The good news is that your growth is within your control. As Michael and Megan unpack their own journeys of growth, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of where you are and where you’re headed. When you do, your breakthroughs will change your life and your company for the better.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why you might be the problem—and the solution
• How to know when you’ve grown “enough”
• The importance of a leader’s ability to sell a vision
• Why the discomfort zone leads to change
• Three practical steps for accelerating your growth

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Leaders are problem solvers, and that means coming up with the right answers. The problem is that you may have no one to go to with our own inquiries. It’s tough to be the one everybody’s looking to for solutions when you’ve got more questions than answers! The longer we’re in leadership, the more we’re convinced that asking the right questions is far more important than always having an answer in your hip pocket.

That’s why we take time out once in awhile to let you ask the questions that are on your mind. That’s what this episode is about. Think of it as a whiteboard session. We’ll tackle some of your most persistent questions and offer the benefit of our experience.

Here’s what’s inside this episode:

• Andy Comer asks how to create meaningful relationship goals in the SMARTER™ format.
• Jordan Brittley wants to know how to keep track of revenue goals—without becoming a slave to them.
• Sprout Marketing asks how to maintain a personal connection with employees as your business scales.
• Tom Tonkin poses a question about the definition of leadership.
• Katie Eckleman wants to know how to share her ideas about goal setting with upper management.
• Heather Button asks what to do when another department in the company isn’t leading effectively.
• Chad Ingels wants to know what are the first things to delegate as you scale up from a one-person organization.
• Kim Metzler asks for the best systems and hacks for someone who struggles with organization.
• Belinda wants to know when to “let go” of a project.
• Dee asks about how to land a job.
• Greg Brown has a question about how to balance your focus between the things you can control versus the things you can’t.
• Kevin Gomez wonders what to do when you personal growth plan causes you to outgrow your leaders. 

With questions on leadership, productivity, goal setting, and personal growth, we know there’ll be some positive takeaways for you in this episode.

After listening, here’s your next step: choose one practical action you can take today to begin making a positive change in your business or personal life. Remember, big changes always begin with one small step in the right direction. 

Resources from this episode:

• 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller
• Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
• Focus on This
• Full Focus Planner
• “How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 1” by Michael Hyatt
• “How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 2” by Michael Hyatt
• “How to Get Your Boss to Say Yes: Part 3” by Michael Hyatt  

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It can be easier and more comfortable to spot the entitlement we see in others, but much more difficult to name it in ourselves. And often, when there’s an entitlement issue within our organization, it’s a top-down problem that needs to be addressed. 

In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five areas of entitlement that can creep up in all of us, and how rooting them out helps create a culture and team of people marked by gratitude, integrity, and honesty. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The danger of exploitation through power
• How our expectations of unearned benefits affects our attitudes
• The cure for entitlement
• Why your team member may be resistant toward certain tasks
• The cascading effect of not honoring your word

Resources:

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

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We’re all trying so hard to be confident that we rarely talk about our fears. But the fears don’t go anywhere. When we’re willing to face our fears, we grow even more in confidence and courage.

In this episode, Megan and Michael discuss three fears every business owner has and what’s at stake if they don’t face them head-on. By getting to the heart of what needs to be addressed, you can protect yourself, your team, and your company going forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The strength of your own agency
• Why being proactive is necessary for survival
• The antidote during trials of uncertainty
• How to respond in time to vulnerabilities
• The Stockdale Paradox

Resources:

• Good to Great by Jim Collins
• Business Vulnerability Responder

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All leaders are vulnerable to mistakes. In fact, you may be in the middle of a mistake right now—and you might not even realize it. But how are you supposed to know what those are? And what can you do to avoid them?

In this episode, Megan and Michael walk through five common mistakes every business owner makes. By getting them on your radar and keeping watch, you can get ahead of them and produce incredible results for your business.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The importance of delegation and prioritization
• The remedy for low-leverage work
• The pitfalls of working without a vision
• Why company culture is influential in producing results
• How well-built processes serve people
• Why not all opportunities should be pursued

Resources:

• FREE business performance assessment call
• Full Focus Planner
• Calendly

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We’re in an unusual time where hiring is really difficult. Recruitment is extremely competitive, and candidates have a lot of options. But once you find the right people, how do you make them want to stay? Hiring and retention are equally and critically important, and neither have ever been more challenging than in this current market.

In this episode, Megan and Michael uncover the secrets of hiring great talent and retaining it. By following these five tools, you can get—and keep—the people that you need to run and scale the business that you dream of.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why compensation isn’t everything
• How purpose is more important than you think
• One of the primary reasons people leave companies
• The relationship between engagement and retention
• The components of a well-written job description
• Ideas for compelling benefits

Resources:

• FREE business performance assessment call
• The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody Berger

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It’s easy to think no one can do the work that needs to get done better than you. Sometimes it can also feel like passing work off actually creates even more work for you. But the truth is there is likely someone who can do the job just as well, if not better, than you.

In this episode, Megan and Michael break down why delegation is the key to growing your business, having more margin in your life, and enjoying both work and life more. You don’t have to continue getting bogged down in work that doesn’t move your business forward. You can become a master delegator and be freed up to focus on the tasks essential to growth. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Three mistakes leaders and business owners make when it comes to delegation
• How delegation frees you up for high-leverage work
• Why clear expectations are necessary
• The five levels of delegation
• The danger of micro-managing

Resources:

• FREE business performance assessment call

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At a certain point in your career, it might not seem like a coach is necessary. Oftentimes we only think we need a coach when something is broken or wrong. And yet, the very best leaders always have a coach. Even athletes who are at the top of their game have coaches, so why is this overlooked in our careers? 

In this episode, Megan and Michele Cushatt, chief coaching officer at Full Focus, explain why you’ll never outgrow your need for a coach. From decision making to learning the necessary skills to go to the next level to troubleshooting difficult situations, having a coach is invaluable to any leader. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• What drives the best leaders to invite coaches into their world
• The value and benefit of having a coach
• Lessons Michele has learned after 18 years with her coach
• How coaches build courage and help make breakthroughs possible
• What characteristics make up the best coaches

Resources:

• FREE business performance call.

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Leadership lessons are everywhere if you're looking for them—including on your TV screen. Movies and shows that explore the joys and griefs of being human reveal the impact of our behavior on relationships. In this episode, Michael and guest Courtney Baker unpack leadership lessons from Ted Lasso, Harry Potter, and more.

In this episode, you'll discover—

• What makes positive intent so important
• The pygmalion effect and its application to leadership
• One tip for coaching high-performers who are hard on themselves
• Why choices matter more than ability
• Signs of a half-apology and the power of a true apology

Resources:

• Ten Difficult, But Really Important Words
• The Loyalist Team by Linda Adams, Abby Curnow-Chavez, Audrey Epstein, and Rebecca Teasdale with Jody Berger

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“Life at the end of the day is a collection of relationships,” says renowned restaurateur Will Guidara. How does enhancing our relationships with our friends, loved ones, coworkers, customers, and clients lead to the double win? Will details the importance of intentional, thoughtful service and explains its ripple effect throughout culture and relationships. The principles of unreasonable hospitality extend far beyond the restaurant industry, offering valuable lessons for all areas of life.

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As your company grows, it can be hard to streamline your product offerings and make what you do simpler to understand. But customers and clients need to be able to immediately understand who you are and what you offer. Otherwise, they’ll be left confused—and you may even risk losing potential customers. 

In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the company rebrand and how it unifies our products and makes the customer journey clear.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• The new company name
• The backstory behind the company rebrand
• What Michael was up to when Megan broke the news
• How a rebrand can tie your products together
• The necessary mechanics of a successful rebrand

Resources:

• Full Focus
• The Full Focus Planner
• The Full Focus System

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As a leader, you don't have to have all the answers. In fact, having answers is less important than asking good questions. Insightful questions can inspire thoughtful conversations that propel your team forward.

In this episode, Michael and Megan unpack four questions to sharpen your leadership. You'll discover—

• How to start thinking about obstacles as opportunities
• The importance of celebrating wins to replicate results
• What to ask when your emotional response seems disproportionate to a situation
• How to leverage experiences to improve your future

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Some of us are immensely compelled to work. It seems that we just can’t stop. Most of us don’t see it as a problem. We live in a society that congratulates and celebrates those with a strong work ethic. But the truth is, this approach causes you to pay the price with your health and most important relationships. If the cost is so high, what’s really driving the behavior?

In this episode, Megan and Michael talk through the things we tell ourselves about why we work, how we can get on a more balanced course, and what dangers we face if we don’t.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• What we tell ourselves about why we work so much
• How to achieve the Double Win—winning at work and succeeding at life
• Why people really overwork
• The effects of COVID on our overwork
• A better path forward

Resources:

• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
• The Full Focus Planner
• The Full Focus System

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You need people to get work done. But more and more people are walking away from work for a variety of reasons. So finding and retaining talent has become a formidable challenge, which therefore causes the business to suffer. How do you keep pushing things forward without enough people around you?

In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about how we got to where we are today, how to create the best possible environment for people to prosper, and how you can attract the best talent for your organization. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why the Great Resignation is here to stay
• The perspective shift people are experiencing in their work
• The advantages to a hybrid-work model
• How company culture plays a pivotal role in the growth and health of your team

Resources:

• Barron’s article, “I’ve Been Studying Work-From-Home For Years. Here’s What’s Coming.”

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As a leader, you’re committed to making 2022 the best it can be. Yet uncertainty continues to hamper planning and execution. It’s hard to know how to prepare yourself and your business for the months ahead.

In this episode, Michael and Megan reveal the five must-have tools and strategies for navigating in uncertain times. If the future is a journey, these are the five items you must pack for the trip. Get valuable insight into reducing anxiety, improving effectiveness, and producing stellar results in 2022.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Why time away matters and how to guarantee that you’re able to take it.
• The one thing you can do to get crystal clear on the results you want this year.
• How to reduce anxiety and frustration in the year ahead.
• The simplest thing you can do to define your win in 2022.

Resources

• Your Best Year Ever online course [Bestyearever.me]
• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz [https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/?tag=michaelhyatt-20]

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You’re in a period of transition. Things are changing. You’re trying new things but haven’t yet found clarity. You’re struggling to figure out how to make your greatest contribution. How do you find a way forward when things are up in the air? 

In this episode, Megan talks with Michael about his own experience of this feeling during his summer sabbatical. They discuss his takeaways from those three months off, what he tried and what he went back to afterward, and how he determined the way to move forward. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• How sabbaticals sometimes go wrong
• The fundamental need to make a meaningful contribution
• The importance of trying new things, even when they don’t work
• Why clarity can be hard to achieve but accelerates things once you have it

Resources:

Lead to Win episode, “The Opportunity Behind Our Sabbatical Not Going to Plan”

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Millions of Americans admit to making New Year’s resolutions. Most of us can stick it out a few weeks, but fewer than half are still going after six months. Less than 10 percent are ultimately successful. In this episode, we’re going to explore five reasons resolutions commonly fail—and what you can do to finally gain ground in the upcoming year.

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The holiday season has often been associated with giving. But generosity isn’t a one-and-done kind of thing. It’s best to think of generosity as a habit or a lifestyle. Researchers have discovered a paradox—those who give receive back in turn. In this episode, we find out how a generous lifestyle can affect your happiness, bodily health, purpose in living, avoidance of depression, and interest in personal growth.

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The benefits of achieving goals aren't limited to the results we accomplish. Pursuing hard things shapes who we become. The confidence we build better equips us for the road ahead. We risk more and remain steadfast in the face of discomfort. When we do, we encounter breakthrough.

To experience the power of using goals as stepping stones to the future you want to create, join us for Your Best Year Ever. Learn more at yourbestyearever.me/act.

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You can't always believe what you think. Too often, the stories we tell ourselves hold us back. These "limiting beliefs" go undetected because they seem like reality—and as these stories shape our behavior, they become self-fulfilling prophecies.

Goal setting invites us to root out limiting beliefs and replace them with better stories. By setting goals, we defiantly declare that our past doesn't define our future. The possibilities are greater than we dared hope.

To delve deeper, join us for the free, upcoming webinar, Become Your Best in 2022: 7 Steps to the Life You Want. Register to attend at bestyearever.me/webinar. And be sure to join us back here Friday for the last installment of this discussion!

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How much uncertainty can you take on a daily basis? New York Times bestselling author and wellness advocate Kris Carr shares her journey of personal and professional thriving despite living with rare and incurable stage-four cancer. Kris shares insights from her new book, I'm Not a Mourning Person, and discusses the significance of self-care, emotional resilience, and living fully alive. The discussion touches on the challenges of managing uncertainty, practical wellness tips, and the importance of mental fitness in overcoming life’s obstacles. 

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Before we can look toward the new year, we have to confront the losses that lie behind us. We start by lamenting. As we do, our grief brings with it unexpected gifts—self-compassion, lessons learned, clarity about our priorities, and a deeper resilience. These gifts help lay the groundwork for imagining and moving toward a future filled with hope.

To continue on the journey, join us for the free, upcoming webinar, Become Your Best in 2022: 7 Steps to the Life You Want. Register to attend at bestyearever.me/webinar. And be sure to join us back here tomorrow for the second segment of this discussion!

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Today, we share a segment from Michael's latest live training, Become Your Best In 2022: Seven Steps to the Life You Want. In this course, Michael covers what it takes to accomplish remarkable goals, how to persevere when things get tough, and how to win in the new year.

If you want to hear the full training, there are still slots available. Go to leadto.win/best to reserve your seat.

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There’s just no substitute for vision. When we have a compelling, unifying view of the future, and when we’re able to communicate, it can motivate people to accomplish astonishing things. And those who lack vision, well, they’re just “unready” for the challenge of leadership. In this episode, we explore the importance of vision to energize and motivate our teams.

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Presented by LeaderBox.

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Leaders thrive on getting things done. The problem is that there’s more to be done than any one person can accomplish. That can leave you feeling overwhelmed, even paralyzed. Ever found yourself procrastinating because you couldn’t decide what to do next?

There’s a better way.

We’ve got a simple plan for any time you feel overwhelmed at work. These four action steps will help you regain your margin and be more productive than ever.

If you find yourself feeling dread rather than excitement when you think about work, it’s time for a change. Try it and see!

This episode of Lead to Win is brought to you by the new Classic, Executive, and Bold Full Focus Planners. Find out more at leadto.win/planner.

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Here’s what we talk about inside this episode—

• What’s really making you feel overwhelmed.
• The real secret to ending overwhelm.
• How to regain a sense of control in your life.
• A simple technique for culling your to-do list.
• How your favorite productivity tool might be contributing to your overwhelm.
• How to recognize your productivity sinkholes.
• How the doom loop of dread, procrastination, and overwhelm contributes to your problem.
• How an associate or mentor can help you identify the key tasks that drive your overwhelm.
• Why not delegating costs you both time and money.
• How your need for control is driving your crazy!
• The emotional flip-flop that occurs when you learn how to delegate.
• Entry-level ways to begin delegating, even if you don’t have an assistant.
• Why it is vital that you calendar your work, not just your appointments.
• Why you need to add personal tasks and projects into your daily planning.

Once you’ve listened to this episode, here’s your next step. Do a “brain dump” and put all your tasks, projects, appointments, and commitments on the table. That will give you the objectivity you need to evaluate where you are and make decisions about your highest leverage tasks. You’ll start feeling better immediately!

Who Do You Know Who Needs This? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re certainly not alone. Chances are good that you have a friend or coworker who could benefit from this episode. Why not share it? Drop a link to this episode into your favorite social channel, and take three or four people you know. Let’s help everybody regain their balance! Use the hashtag #leadtowin.

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You’ve incorporated the Full Focus Planner into your day-to-day life and have transformed your productivity. But you want to go even deeper. You want to maximize the Planner to the fullest and become a power user. You want to be able to display your expertise to customers, colleagues, and potential employers—and maybe even discover new revenue opportunities. Is there a path to all this and more?

In this bonus episode, Courtney talks with special guests, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller, about the new Full Focus Planner Pro Certification program. They discuss what this program makes possible for you and how it will open the door to a whole new level of productivity, goal achievement, and success.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• Who the Full Focus Planner Pro Certification program is for
• How to get insider access to product announcements and testing
• What bonus gifts are on offer for those who register in 2021
• A new, exclusive community for deeper connection and in-depth training

Resources:

• Full Focus Planner Certification

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As a top executive and mother of four, Meg has mastered the art of taming a chaotic calendar. In this episode, captured live at the Achieve Conference, she shares three steps for protecting your highest priorities. When we’re done, you’ll have the complete confidence to manage your most important priorities and become fully present wherever you are.

For more information, visit leadto.win.

Presented by Free to Focus.

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Leaders like to plan their work and work their plan. The problem is that real-life gets in the way. Interruptions, distractions, and unforeseen problems can make a trainwreck of your week even before it leaves the station. By Friday, you can feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and wonder, “What did I really accomplish?” There’s got to be a better way to plan your week.

Well, there is! And we can teach it to you. We’ve seen our share of Monday to Friday chaos, and we’ve developed a simple system that lets you take control of your week and ensure that you stay focused.

Try these next-level strategies, and you’ll finally escape the sickening feeling of never getting anything done. You’re going to start loving Mondays again!

Don’t miss out on the free download that goes along with this episode, the Perfect Progress Checklist. It’s a simple tool to tuck inside your Full Focus Planner to kick your weekly planning into high gear. Get yours now.

Your Friends Need This

We’ll bet you have at least one friend who really needs these tips on weekly planning. Why not help them out by texting a link to this episode right now?

You can also share it on your favorite social media platform. Just click one of the links in the sidebar and use the hashtag #leadtowin.

Resources from This Episode

• The Quick Win
• Full Focus Planner
• “Self-Care as a Leadership Discipline” by Michael Hyatt
• The Perfect Progress Checklist

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It’s easy to assume that the benefits of gratitude are primarily external. But the latest research reveals that thankfulness offers major payoffs on our side of the equation, too. Discover the advantages of gratitude—and specific practices to harness them—in this week’s episode.

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Learn five simple steps that will ensure your new product will succeed in the marketplace.

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You’ve worked hard and achieved a lot. But success brings a new problem: What to do next. That brings a whole new pressure from your team, your customers, and yourself. You may feel like you’ve used all your best ideas. From here on out, you’re faking it. That can be super stressful.

But there is a way to keep the momentum going. We’ve learned the simple secret to keeping yourself one step ahead of the growth curve—and the competition. You need a coach! And we’ll show you why.

Make this investment in yourself, and you’ll be energized, in the know, and more successful than ever been before. You can finally break out of the imposter syndrome and feel focused, relaxed, and in control of your business again.

Here’s a preview of this episode.

• When we decided it was imperative to have a coach for ourselves.
• The main thing a coach can help you do.
• How a coach gives you an edge against the competition.
• How a coach keeps you from getting in your own way. [6:01]
• How the image of coaching has changed from “remedial” to “performance enhancing.” [6:55]
• Signs that you might need a coach to get to the next level.
• One fallacy that keeps leaders from seeking outside help or advice.
• What a coach can show you that they don’t teach in business school.
• How a coach’s “outside” point of view helps you process failure.
• Why your own team can’t help you in ways a coach can.
• How to “outsource” your mistakes using a coach.
• Why it’s valuable to have a coach with experience outside your industry.
• Two things you need to grow your business that a coach provides.
• How coaching provides breakthrough moments in your thinking.
• Why a coaching session is better than personal “thinking time.”
• The essential presupposition that makes a coach incredibly helpful.
• Key questions a coach will force you to think about.
• How having a coach will help you build a stronger team.
• Why you should block time after coaching sessions for further thought.
• The very best reason why you should hire a coach.

Once you’ve listened to the episode, take the free Business Health Assessment. It’ll evaluate your business based on seven metrics. You’ll receive a personalized score on your strengths and weaknesses, and gain real clarity on where a coach can help you most. Try it!

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Resources from This Episode

• Business Health Assessment
• The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
• The War for Talent by Ed Michaels, Helen Handfield-Jones, and Beth Axelrod
• BusinessAccelerator

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In this episode of The Double Win, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with Patrick Lencioni, author, and pioneer of the organizational health movement. They explore the profound impact of understanding one's working genius and how it influences both professional success and personal fulfillment. Patrick shares his personal journey, insights into work-life balance, and the importance of vulnerability and self-awareness in achieving the double win.

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As leaders, we all want to be competent and successful. The problem is that our quest for success can be demanding. It can feel lonely at the top. But as a leader, you can’t afford to be isolated. You deserve a rich, full life—including a social life. Every leader can thrive by cultivating friendships, protecting time for friendship, and enjoying leisure time together. In this episode, we’ll show you how.

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Leadership is an exercise in vulnerability. The idea that leaders enter every situation full of confidence and assurance isn’t just false. It’s harmful. In reality, every good leader has one non-negotiable trait: they have developed a capacity for discomfort.

Shaped by many stories and examples, this episode highlights what makes discomfort so difficult and so essential. Megan and Michael will help you feel less alone, coach you to disengage your defensiveness, and challenge you to lean in when it matters most.

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• What makes taking risks so difficult
• Three areas you must embrace discomfort to succeed
• Why being tempered by failure is a good thing
• The vital frame-shift you need to make in thinking about critical feedback
• That feeling confidence is not a prerequisite for accomplishment

To learn more about how to make space in hard conversations, explore the Lead To Win episode “How to Diffuse Conflict Before it Begins.”

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You’re approaching the final quarter of the year. It’s the home stretch. You still have big goals to achieve, but some unexpected obstacles have popped up and your team is feeling fatigued. You want to finish with a bang, but is that even possible? How do you rally your people and equip them to perform at the top of their game? 

In this episode, Megan talks with Chad Cannon, Chief Sales Officer, about the four root problems that can keep your team from achieving this year’s goals—and how to solve them. They discuss strategies for overcoming roadblocks and how to bring out the best in people. There is still enough time to drive massive results this year, as you bring the whole team into alignment and empower them for success. 

In this episode, you’ll discover—

• How to re-energize your team to make their greatest contributions
• The vital importance of a clear, concrete project handoff 
• Why synchronization of work on the calendar gets more done
• How to align your team’s daily tasks with the company goals

Resources:

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