Greatness

Diving into the intense work ethic of Danielle Steel, one of the great writers of the 21st century.

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“There are no miracles. There is only discipline.” 

- Danielle Steel

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2:05 - Trying to make it/The early years

6:05 - How she got through the dry patches

7:20 - Tiger Woods, "I love this game to death. It's a drug I have to have."

8:28 - Make it a priority 

9:50 - The thing she came up short in 

10:55 - "I just had a need to write. It's a part of my soul."

11:05 - Her insane stamina/working abilities

13:35 - Capacity for pain

15:30 - Increase your capacity

18:10 - "Dead or alive, rain or shine, I get to my desk and I do my work."

19:35 - A Steven Pressfield story 

22:10 - On when she will stop writing: "When I die."

23:40 - An old-school approach 

25:15 - "When I was first starting out, I had the same agent as Agatha Christie. I was about 19 years old and she was in her nineties. I met her once, and I remember she said, 'I want to die face-first on my typewriter.' And I feel that way. I mean, I want to go on forever, just writing."

25:38 - Choose your regrets

27:30 - Be a missionary 

31:05 - Work like a lion 

33:40 - Make quality the deadline

35:20 - Alone or lonely? A sign you're doing the right work.

36:40 - "I guess I chase excellence."

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Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming 

Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence

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Diving into the teachings and philosophy of Epictetus. 

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Sources: 

Discoures and Selected Writings - Epictetus

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Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming 

Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence

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Diving into the life and making of Marshall Mathers (Eminem), and behind the scenes of how he works and creates.

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Sources: 

Not Afraid - Anthony Bozza 

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Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming 

Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence

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Diving into the leadership and coaching genius of the Sir Alex Ferguson.

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"There was no resting on the status quo, even in the best times. The longer I stayed, the further I look ahead. There was no resting on the status quo, even in the best times…Regeneration was an everyday duty."

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Sources: 

Alex Ferguon: My Autobiography

Documentary: Never Give In

Interviews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqkcJgyTLQs

youtube.com/watch?si=6vAgRjFEKpa8h27K&v=LsuT1pS0jZs&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bjkk411Mpc

Ferguson Formula

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Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming 

Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence

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Diving into the early life of Martin Luther King, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the moments that made the man.

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“At a certain point in every struggle of great importance, a moment of doubt or hesitation develops. If there is one lesson experience has taught us…it is that when you have found by the help of God a correct cause, a morally sound objective, you do not equivocate, you do not retreat—you struggle to win a victory.”

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Sources

Bearing the Cross - David Garrow

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Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence

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Diving into the life, lessons, and story of Mary Kay Ash.

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"To me, life is no brief candle. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations"

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Sources: 

Miracles Happen - Mary Kay Ash

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Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence

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Diving into the short stories, traits, and tenacious nature that made Ted Turner special. 

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Sources: 

Ted Turner Speaks - Janet Lowe

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Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence

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For the last year to two years, I've dove into the lives of over hundreds of people, and through that research, there's a lot history can teach us about finding the answer to one of life's most important questions: What do I want to do with my life?

Today, we dive into the stories, lessons, questions, and signs that can help you find your life's calling. Enjoy.

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Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming 

Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence

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Diving into the story of Dick and Ed Stack and how they built Dick's Sporting Goods into a global brand.

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Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming 

Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence

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Sources

It's How We Play the Game - Ed Stack

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An early look at some of the stories and parts of my two new books, Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming, and a second edition of my first book, Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence.

Both books are live for pre-order. Order before September 21st, and get the books two week before the official launch date of November 1st. 

Pre-order here

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1:40 - Chasing Greatness

32:05 - Daily Greatness