Persistence Playbook

#94-Brett Eaton- How to Tap into your Highest Level of Discipline


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As we reflect on some of our most impactful conversations this year, we’re thrilled to revisit our sit-down with Brett Eaton—a keynote speaker, author, and high-performance leader. 

In this episode, Brett dives into the essential role discipline plays in reaching our fullest potential. He emphasizes finding balance in our schedules to reduce friction and keep us moving forward—like those slow-building results from hitting the gym, it’s about breaking goals into manageable steps and knowing when to pivot to level up. 

Whether it’s your first listen or a timely refresher, Brett’s insights offer the perfect push as we move towards the end of  year and look ahead to what’s next!

Takeaways

  • Define success for yourself and avoid chasing goals that may not bring true happiness.
  • Categorize goals into different areas of life and set short-term targets to work towards.
  • Consistency is key - aim for 'no zero days' and make progress every day.
  • Weekends are an opportunity to catch up, plan, and move the needle in personal development.
  • Deep work and time blocking can enhance productivity and focus.
  • Review past performance to learn from mistakes and improve future outcomes.
  • Choose words that accurately describe your productivity and avoid using 'busy' as a default. Discipline is about removing temptation and friction in order to make it easier to take action.
  • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

    01:30 Getting Clear on Goals and Defining Success

    05:13 The Power of Consistency and 'No Zero Days'

    08:10 Weekends as Opportunities for Personal Development

    09:46 Deep Work and Time Blocking for Productivity

    14:03 Reviewing Past Performance to Learn and Improve

    21:26 Choosing Words that Reflect Productivity

    26:17 The Power of Discipline

    27:27 From Small Stages to Big Stages

    29:36 The Challenges of Writing a Book

    31:49 The Impact of a Book

    36:05 Discipline: The Key to Success

    45:23 Setting Clear Goals and Taking Action

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    Persistence PlaybookBy Brett McDermott