This week the topic is about embracing the grind of coaching, but more importantly how to work hard while being at your best. Instead of going into survival mode during season, TJ and Sam discuss ways you can set expectations, make small changes, and gain advantages in creative ways.

Show Notes:

• Are you a grinder?
• Is it worth it?
• Don’t deprive yourself of what you need to be at your best
• The cost of running a special program
• Do we need to be the last coach to leave the office?
• Gain Efficiency over time 
• Early Morning vs Late night vs Both
• Areas you could be depriving yourself
• The grind is the expectation 
• The “present” litmus test
• Small changes can lead to massive results 
• Small Habits and Deep Dives

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Links to Episode 516 with Todd Gongwer:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vGRyqhWCmyuXNZLTb6CAs?si=9c50c3ad631f457d
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/episode-516-maximizing-your-leadership-with-todd-gongwer/id658885222?i=1000628379428

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