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The Secret of Life In Two Words

Does this bring me joy and/or growth?

The Elevated Choice:  Act like the highest and best version of yourself.

1.  Be kind and useful 

2.  Do hard things 

What would the highest best version of myself do?

Highest = Be kind and useful 

Best = Do hard things 

Growth:  Elite Minds by Dr. Stan Beecham 

Joy:  The How of Happiness by Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky

I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps successful people achieve life-changing goals both personally and professionally. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance, achieve breakthrough goals, and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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The Twelve Hard Truths Of Leadership You Must Embrace To Succeed 

“Face reality as it is, not as it was or as you wish it to be.”  -Jack Welch

We must stay as objective as possible and face the reality of our situation as the top leader.  The following are twelve unique truths you must face and embrace in order to succeed: 

1.  You will have doubts and fears, but you can never show them.

2.  You must be equally comfortable flying at 50,000 feet in a jet fighter (strategic thinking and big picture vision), and walking in the trenches (understanding the day-to-day tasks of your team members).

3.  You will often receive little or no credit when things go right, and most (or all) of the blame when things go wrong.

4.  You will have to make tough decisions and unpopular moves that may seriously effect the lives of others.

5.  You will have to end relationships and part ways with people whom you care about.

6.  You are always on stage and always under the microscope, both at work and outside of work (personal life).

7.  Because you are in a high-profile position, everything you say and do is amplified 10 times bigger.

8.  You are not allowed any “bad days” or “off-days” and if you do have them, you will be judged poorly.

9.  Your energy, attitude, mood, and speed is your team member’s energy, attitude, mood, and speed.

10.  You will only be as good as your top lieutenants (the quality of a leader can be judged by their inner circle).

11.  You will be judged as a leader by the lowest 5% of performers and poorest attitudes in the organization (and not by the top 5% of performers and best attitudes).

12.  It’s lonely at the top.  You should not be looking for close friends within the organization.  Your people do not need another friend.  They need a leader.  That doesn’t mean you don’t care about, serve, and prioritize the success and happiness of each and every one them. 

These twelve truths are not good or bad, fair or unfair.  They just are.  You must accept them like you accept gravity.  Do you get mad or at gravity?  No.  Then don’t get mad at the truth.

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The Varallo Family—Owners of Ristorante Pesto (The #1 Restaurant In Philadelphia and Top-5 in the U.S.)

Key points we discuss 
-Life is short and not guaranteed, be happy with your work and family 
-Be nice to everyone, you never know who you’re talking to 
-What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
-You have to love what you’re doing so that every day is meaningful 
-Have a sense of humor and have fun, life is short 
-Every customer is family, show them your appreciation 
-A good first impression is mandatory 
-Put 100% into your work
-Who you choose as your staff is foundational (they have to have passion)

Ristaurante Pesto is the TripAdvisor number-one rated restaurant in Philadelphia out of 4700 restaurants, and TripAdvisor’s number-four casual dining restaurant in the United States.  Ristaurante Pesto has also been featured on national TV on the Rachael Ray show.

Giovanni Varallo owns Pesto with his wife, Concetta. Giovanni and Maria Varallo-Facenda are the chefs. Gianna Varallo serves as a manager.  The restaurant opened March 2003 and has been going strong ever since.  

https://ristorantepesto.com/

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Eric Kuhn—From Heroin Addict To Award-Winning Entrepreneur

Key points we discuss
⭐️Ask for help
⭐️If you’re just in it for money, there’s no way you’ll be the best
⭐️It makes your life easier if you love what you do
⭐️Service is doing the things you don’t need to do, but want to
⭐️Look at challenges as something you can learn from or a way to toughen up
⭐️No one is going to help us with our goals, it’s all on us
⭐️Ask people who have what you want how they got it
⭐️There is always a solution if you’re willing to put in the work and the time

https://www.thehab900.com/

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes First-Time CEOs (And Other High-Impact Leaders) Make

1.  Wasting time and wasting words. 

2.  Whining about others.

3.  Staying an ignorant amateur.  


The Three Habits

1.  Master the most important.

2.  Make the elevated choice (do hard things and be kind and useful)

3.  Model Mount Rushmore

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Best-In-Class Product Reviews:  New Balance 992

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Best-In-Class Product Reviews:  GoRuck Rucker 4.0

https://www.goruck.com/

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John MacLaren, Navy SEAL—How To Transform Your Life In 72 Hours

Key lessons 
-Excellence is not intuitive, you have to train it
-We are either building up or breaking down
-You can live in the rear view mirror or you can live in the windshield 
-Find a coach is obsessively nuts about your success 
-It’s not about “them”, it’s about how your brain navigates life 
-You can’t find your passion without relentless pursuit and effort 
-I measure spirituality by how much value you are adding to the room you are in
-Leadership is about being a better human being 

With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a proven track record in the field, John B. MacLaren, best known as Coach Mac, boasts an impressive 38 years of combined experience in Naval intelligence, the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams, and in the realm of business, executive, and leadership development. Coach Mac brings an exceptional level of expertise in personal and professional growth, business coaching, risk assessment, executive development, and team leadership.

Coach Mac, the esteemed National Director for the Eagle One Navy SEAL/SWCC and Special Operations Candidate program, has made an indelible mark. His leadership has resulted in an impressive 95%+ BUD/S graduation rate, far surpassing the standard 10%, making it the most successful Navy SEAL candidate preparation program in the nation. Through the Eagle One program, a mentoring and training initiative focused on diversity, Coach Mac's commitment to excellence shines through as he guides and produces a remarkable number of active duty Navy SEAL and special operations graduates.

Coach Mac's groundbreaking training program, known as “Leadership Biomechanics: The Neuroscience of Absolute Responsibility" has been delivered nationwide in various educational and professional settings.

https://www.eightweekstoawesome.com/

https://www.directaction.pro/

https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19536001/tom-jane/

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Three Leadership Lessons From Acqualina (The #1 Hotel and Resort In America)

Best-In Class Leadership 

1.  Heroic Mission 

2.  High Excellence

3.  High Warmth 

Acqualina Resort received the Forbes Five-Star Award for the hotel and spa for 11 consecutive years, the title of TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Hotel in the U.S., and top awards from USA Today (including the #1 Best Destination Resort in the U.S.) and from U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Best Resort in the U.S. is 2024.

https://www.acqualinaresort.com/

I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps successful people dramatically elevate their performance and achieve life-changing goals. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

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Seven Business Lessons From Acqualina (The #1 Hotel and Resort In America)

1.  Be Brilliant at the Basics 

2.  Sweat the Small Stuff

3.  Do What You Say You’re Going To Do 

4.  Do A Little Extra

5.  Be An Expert Listener

6.  Be Kind And Useful 

7.  Get 1% Better Than Yesterday 

Acqualina Resort received the Forbes Five-Star Award for the hotel and spa for 11 consecutive years, the title of TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Hotel in the U.S., and top awards from USA Today (including the #1 Best Destination Resort in the U.S.) and from U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Best Resort in the U.S. is 2024.

https://www.acqualinaresort.com/

I am a high-performance specialist and 7x author who helps successful people dramatically elevate their performance and achieve life-changing goals. My clients include CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, law enforcement leaders, professional athletes and professional entertainers.

To work with me to dramatically improve your performance and transform your life, message me here or go to coachajmadden.com. 

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