In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan sit down with bestselling author Jay Papasan to talk about the secret to extraordinary success: focus. Jay unpacks why most people struggle with distraction, how to create an environment for deep work, and why small, consistent actions lead to massive results over time.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Our focus muscle depends on how long we’ve been using it and how much distraction we have to deal with every day.”
2. “If it’s important enough, it belongs on my calendar.”
3. “When you get really good at your one thing, you don’t just get many results. Your impact gets larger and larger over time.”
4. “Extraordinary starts this way: It starts small and it grows so much faster than we can imagine.”
5. “There’s two groups of people in life: doers who don’t have space to dream and dreamers who don’t have space to do.”
6. “It creates anxiety and fear because it matters. We don’t want to fail at the things that matter most to us.”
7. “Our culture rewards busy people who move fast and get things done.”
8. “It should always be situational. When do we need to be fast? When do we need to be slow?”
9. “If you’re going to do something extraordinary, it’s not going to be because you did millions of things. It’s going to be because you did that thing and the handful of things that matter around it extraordinarily well.”
10. “Everything in life that matters happens pretty slowly.”

Key Takeaways

1. The Focus Bunker: How to design a workspace that protects your attention so you can do your best work
2. The Domino Effect: The science behind tiny actions that lead to exponential growth
3. The Myth of Busyness: Why getting a lot done doesn’t mean you’re moving forward (and what does)
4. The Value of Slow: How taking your time can actually speed up your success—and why the best things take time
5. Rituals for High Performance: Small habits that make big results inevitable (and how you can implement them today.)

Resources

• The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
• The One Thing Podcast

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/UnMEk4qAJcw

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller chat with Rich Litvin, bestselling author of The Prosperous Coach and sought-after leadership coach. Rich unpacks how leaders can embrace self-awareness, tackle work addiction, and redefine success by asking one simple but life-changing question: “What do you want?”

Memorable Quotes

1. “Most of success is actually about mining your past.”
2. “No one really remembers a comfortable life.”
3. “My favorite coaching question is the simplest one. It’s: What do you want? Especially if you’re really good at helping other people, it’s actually really hard to answer for yourself.”
4. “The most underrated skill in leadership is self-awareness.”
5. “The power of great coaching is that you can see things that others can’t see. And you’re bold enough to say what others won’t dare to say.”
6. “I don’t need to be better at what they do than they are. They’re the best in the planet at what they do. I’m the one who’s bold enough to challenge their thinking.”
7. “If your heart tells you to say this to do this, then you need to lean into that edge, even if it’s to start off by saying, ‘Hey, I feel a little bit nervous to say this.’”
8. “If you’re addicted to alcohol, to drugs, to sex, to the internet, there’s all sorts of help you can get to support you. If you’re addicted to work, everything is set up to support you in doing more of it.”
9. “You need things that nurture your spirit. And as much as doing work that you love can feel great, it doesn’t always nurture your soul.”
10. “We’re not stronger than that algorithm. We can’t be. So we need ways to support.”

Key Takeaways

1. Ask “What Do You Want?” This simple yet powerful question unlocks clarity and reveals what truly matters.
2. Self-Awareness Fuels Success. Great leaders reflect on their actions and embrace honest feedback to grow.
3. Energy Drives Achievement. Identify what energizes or drains you to create more capacity for meaningful work.
4. Growth Comes From Discomfort. The most fulfilling moments come when you step outside your comfort zone.
5. Presence Nourishes the Soul. Activities like walking, reading, or connecting with loved ones demand your full attention and lead to greater fulfillment.
6. Community Accelerates Growth. Honest, supportive relationships amplify self-awareness and help you thrive.

Resources

• Rich Litvin’s Website: richlitvin.com
• The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler
• Rich Litvin’s 1 Insight Podcast

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/-xmywu_fDi0

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller interview Ian Morgan Cron, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and Episcopal priest. Ian shares insights from his new book, The Fix, offering a fresh perspective on how the 12 Steps can transform lives—even for those who don’t identify as addicts. This episode dives into universal human struggles, addressing how we numb pain, avoid truth, and search for solutions in all the wrong places.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Trying to solve an inside problem with an outside solution doesn’t work.”
2. “Human beings are always on the prowl for a fix, looking for something to distract or numb the big ache of what it means to be simply human.”
3. “All human beings are fundamentally restless.”
4. “The whole point of the 12-step program is to facilitate a spiritual awakening of sufficient force that it expels the need for external solutions to internal problems.”
5. “Real happiness comes when you make memories in community.”
6. “People get sick in secret. They get well together.”
7. “The three most courageous words in the world are ‘I need help.’”
8. “Powerlessness is a superpower. When you finally admit ‘I am powerless’ or ‘I do not have control over nearly as much of life as I think I do’ suddenly a great, great burden is lifted from your shoulders.”
9. “Ultimately what we want for ourselves and the people we love most is freedom.”
10. “All addicts are frustrated mystics.”
11. “As I’ve kind of unraveled the codependency addiction that I had, I’ve realized that I have to just be okay with people not changing. I want them to change. I pray for them to change. But they have to want it.”
12. “Your addiction is just a bad solution to a very real problem.”
13. “The number one addiction? Playing God.”

Key Takeaways

1. The Big Ache: Everyone carries a longing—an ache—for more. When unmet, it often leads to unhealthy patterns like workaholism, social media scrolling, or compulsive busyness.
2. A Plan for Transformation: The 12 Steps offer a simple yet profound roadmap to freedom and flourishing, focusing on making peace with God, yourself, and others.
3. Addiction Looks Different for High Achievers: Addiction isn’t always dramatic. For leaders and professionals, it might show up as perfectionism, control, or overworking.
4. Healing Happens in Community: Isolation perpetuates pain; healing requires connection.
5. Surrender Leads to Freedom: Admitting powerlessness isn’t failure—it’s the beginning of true transformation.

Resources

• The Fix by Ian Morgan Cron
• Ian Morgan Cron’s Website: ianmorgancron.com

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/ZA73bOupPL8

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Megan Hyatt Miller delivers a powerful and heartfelt keynote about her journey as CEO of Full Focus. She candidly shares the lessons she’s learned through leadership challenges, personal growth, and the pursuit of sustainable success.

Drawing on her experiences, Megan offers four unconventional keys for success as a leader. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking greater fulfillment, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you align your priorities and grow into the person you’re meant to be.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Most worthwhile things are harder and take longer than we think they should… They’re really costly, and often painful, and always testing the limits of our patience.”
2. “These experiences of resistance strengthen the architecture of our character enough to hold the weight of success. Sustainable success demands maturity.”
3. “The hardest problems—the ones that make us want to throw in the towel—are often the exact reason we’re in the room.”
4. “If you could dare to believe it, problems aren’t a bug, they’re a feature—a feature that grows us up.”
5. “You can’t wait until you’ve arrived to start living fully. You have to build the life you want as you go.”
6. “The process of becoming is the best part of being human. That sense of reaching for more, of fulfilling our potential, of growing into the kinds of people our younger selves would admire—that’s the heart of a life well-lived.”

Key Takeaways

1. Less is More. Growth requires focus and patience. Overextending leads to burnout, but prioritizing what truly matters ensures lasting impact.
2. Problems Aren’t Problems. They’re not signs of failure but invitations to grow stronger and wiser. Accept them as part of the process.
3. Keep On Going. Success takes time, persistence, and maturity. Stay committed to the journey, even when it’s hard.
4. Remember What Matters. True fulfillment comes from balancing professional achievements with a thriving personal life.

Resources

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
• Chef’s Table on Netflix

Watch on Youtube at:  https://youtu.be/My97MA_b9KE

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller are joined by Brad Johnson, host of the Do Business Do Life podcast, to discuss how to achieve sustainable success in both work and life even when it means defying industry norms. Brad Johnson discusses his journey from financial advisor to co-founder of Triad Partners, showing how he balances professional success with personal fulfillment. Brad highlights how challenges signal growth, advocating for therapy, humility, and embracing the "infinite game" to thrive in work and life.

Memorable Quotes

1. “When all you do is deal with money all day, every day, sometimes people can get consumed by it. The pursuit of it… They accidentally build the prison around themselves that they’re trying to break out of.”
2. “I can’t buy time back. There’s a more valuable asset on the line and it’s time.”
3. “A weekly paycheck is the most addictive drug in the world.”
4. “It’s completely different to be a great business owner than to be a great financial advisor.”
5. “Your differences are your strengths.”
6. “People will not follow volatile leaders.”
7. “Every entrepreneur should be in therapy and that’s whether or not they think they need it.”
8. “The challenge is the reward for going to the next level.”
9. “The biggest thing is if you want to build a business bigger than you, you better focus a ton on vision, a ton on culture.”

Key Takeaways

1. Culture Matters: Businesses often underinvest in culture and vision, which are essential for lasting growth.
2. Redefining Success: Brad shows how to ensure your business serves your life, not dominates it.
3. Integration Over Balance: Treat work and life as partners rather than competitors.
4. Lead by Growing: Personal growth, including therapy, is vital for effective leadership.
5. Relationships First: Strong connections drive fulfillment and business success.

Resources

• Do Business Do Life Podcast by Brad Johnson
• Not Fade Away by Peter Barton

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/F7s45VRJmfw

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with Daniel Harkavy, CEO of Building Champions and author of The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders. Daniel shares practical strategies for thriving as a leader by first thriving as a person. From setting boundaries to crafting a life plan, his advice will help you create lasting success at work and at home.

Memorable Quotes

1. “[Being well-balanced] elevates leadership efficacy because people are making conscious and subconscious decisions about who you are as a person by what they see, what they observe, how you speak, how you feel.”
2. “It’s very difficult to find a place of contentment if you’re playing the competition game.”
3. “I’m not being driven out of a place of scarcity. I’m being driven out of a place of opportunity and out of a burden to help and an opportunity to make a difference.”
4. “Self-leadership always precedes team effectiveness and team effectiveness always precedes organizational impact.”
5. “Management meetings are a lot of telling. Coaching sessions are a lot of asking.”
6. “I think that is what really needs to be at the heart of a coaching leader: It’s not that you are just comfortable with your people being better than you are. You actually desire it.”
7. “A leader’s effectiveness is determined by just two things: The decisions they make and the influence they have.”
8. “My morning routine is my vacation every day. I get a vacation first thing in the morning. I don’t have to wake up early. I get to.”

Key Takeaways

1. Self-Leadership First: Your effectiveness as a leader begins with how well you lead yourself. This includes setting boundaries and prioritizing personal well-being.
2. Boundaries Enable Freedom: Setting clear boundaries helps leaders avoid burnout and stay fully present in their personal and professional lives.
3. The Power of a Life Plan: Taking time to define what matters most reduces regret and ensures intentional investment in all areas of life.
4. Coaching Leadership: Great leaders empower their teams by asking questions, fostering growth, and prioritizing curiosity over control.
5. Contentment vs. Complacency: Strive for excellence from a place of abundance, not scarcity, by cultivating gratitude and staying grounded in what matters.

Resources

• Becoming a Coaching Leader by Daniel Harkavy
• The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders by Daniel Harkavy
• Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
• Learn More About Building Champions: buildingchampions.com
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/buildingchampions
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/building-champions
  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/buildingchamps
  • Performance Coaching: www.buildingchampions.com/performance-coaching

Executive Retreats: www.buildingchampions.com/executive-retreats

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/obYSZ1sTGP8

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk with Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership. Jon shares his journey from negativity to a thriving, positive life and the principles he’s developed to help teams and individuals succeed.

From practical strategies for fueling positive energy to addressing the root causes of negativity, Jon’s wisdom is a must-hear for leaders striving to win at work and succeed at home.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Every one of us is going to have to overcome negativity, adversity, and challenges to ultimately define ourselves and our team's success. And the main message is: You have to overcome negativity with positivity.”
2. “You’re the driver. You decide the kind of ride it’s going to be… It’s all about ownership.”
3. “You write down your success of the day and every night you go to bed a success. Every morning you wake up a success. You’re now creating more and more success because what you focus on starts to show up more in your life.”
4. “The root for the Greek word ‘anxious’ means to separate and divide. And so someone who’s anxious, they feel separate and divided. What does fear do? Divides.”
5. “The change happened when I started to take walks of gratitude every day because I read you can’t be stressed and thankful at the same time.”
6. “You’re not the thoughts you think—you’re the thoughts you believe. Negative thoughts are going to come in all the time. What thoughts are you believing and what stories are you choosing to believe about yourself?”
7. “There’s a feeling that you’re winning [at work and at home] and yet at the same time, you’re probably always going to feel like. ‘What can I do better? And how can I do this more in both places?’ I call it positive discontent.”

Key Takeaways

1. You’re the Driver: Own your energy and your impact. Leaders set the tone for their teams and must model positivity.
2. Fuel Your Energy Daily: Practices like gratitude walks, journaling, and prayer can help leaders stay energized and engaged.
3. Address Negativity Head-On: Successful leaders confront issues directly, fostering accountability and growth without demeaning their teams.
4. Build Positive Team Cultures: Principles like “No Complaining Without a Solution” and “Love + Accountability” transform how teams function.

Resources

• The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
• The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon
• The Success Journal by Jon Gordon

Learn more about Jon Gordon’s work at jongordon.com

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/pr_itESG_GA

Podcast:  This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof to explore the hidden traps of burnout, cynicism, and the tolls of unexamined motivations. Carey dives into his journey from lawyer to pastor to leadership coach, sharing how he’s learned to manage energy and avoid burnout while building an impactful career.

Carey’s insights touch on the importance of self-leadership, the dangers of “mid-grade burnout,” and strategies for setting lasting boundaries. The conversation is rich with practical advice for leaders in any field who want to achieve the Double Win—winning at work and succeeding at life.

Memorable Quotes

1. “I think unexamined motivations drive you until they destroy you.”
2. “Self-leadership is the ability to heal ourselves, to stay engaged, to stay healthy—everything from avoiding burnout and not becoming the person everyone resents to staying engaged at a meaningful level and avoiding cynicism and pride.”
3. “Just look at the internal battle of a leader, how lonely it is, how you often feel you don’t have anyone to turn to about the personal demons you’re fighting.”
4. “I worked with a lot of lawyers who were really at the top of their game. It was sort of the Wall Street of Canada, right? I realized very early on: Oh, it’s empty up here.”
5. “I think you’ve got to make a decision: I’m going to trust again. I’m going to hope again. I’m going to believe again.”
6. “Cynical people are never curious and curious people are never cynical. They seem to be mutually exclusive.”
7. “That position of feeling numb most days is a big warning sign.”
8. “We’re inundated with too many relationships and we’re overwhelmed, overworked, overcommitted.”
9. “If you’re winning at work and losing at home, you’re losing.”

Key Takeaways

1. Self-Leadership Matters: Carey explains that leading yourself well is the foundation of effective leadership.
2. The Dangers of Mid-Grade Burnout: While many recognize full-blown burnout, Carey highlights the subtler, persistent signs that show up as disengagement or apathy.
3. Prioritize Close Relationships: Carey describes the power of “3–5 deep friendships” that keep us grounded and resilient.
4. The Antidote to Cynicism: When cynicism creeps in, choosing curiosity can help leaders reconnect and stay energized.
5. Boundaries with Purpose: Categorical decisions (like “no breakfast meetings”) can help protect your peak hours and ensure work doesn’t consume your personal life.

Resources

• Didn’t See It Coming by Carey Nieuwhof
• The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/lK5NYaZGm3w

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller interview Grant Baldwin, a nationally recognized speaker, author, and founder of The Speaker Lab. Grant shares his journey from burnout to intentionally designing a life centered around balance, freedom, and his core values. 

The conversation covers topics like the significance of constraints, the importance of overcoming fear, and why it’s essential to design your life instead of just living it by default. Grant's stories and insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to blend ambition with a meaningful, balanced life.

Memorable Quotes

1. “You have to regularly find things where the challenge exceeds the skill set… Over time, the skill set exceeds the challenge and you feel bored and you kind of feel like you’re going through the motions.”
2. “We design in a way that makes sense to say, ‘No, no, you can have your cake and eat it, too.’”
3. “It can’t be this open-ended thing of like, ‘I’ll do anything for anybody anywhere.’”
4. “Don’t act like a victim, saying, ‘In order to fill-in-the-blank, I have to do it this way.’ No, you absolutely do not.”
5. “This is a good life. I’ve got one shot at this thing. And so I want to make sure that a lived it well and I was satisfied with what I did.”
6. “If we are great entrepreneurs, if we’re great speakers, if we’re great authors, if we’re heart fill-in-the-blank, but we drop the ball as husbands, wives, moms, dads—if we’re a shell of a human being, we’re doing it wrong.”

Key Takeaways

1. Intentional Life Design: Your life doesn’t have to follow a set path—design it to fit your values and goals. Be intentional about the decisions you make and the priorities you set.
2. Constraints Create Freedom: Using boundaries to focus your efforts can actually create more opportunities. Grant explains why saying “no” is crucial to living a life that aligns with your values.
3. Facing Fear: Fear isn’t something to be avoided; it’s a sign that you’re about to do something significant. Grant explores how to “borrow courage” on the way to building confidence..
4. Building a Speaking Career: Grant shares a few of his best tips to build a speaking business by clarifying what you want to talk about and who you want to speak to.
5. Coaching & Mentorship: Investing in coaches can accelerate your learning and help you avoid common pitfalls—and it’s been key to Grant’s success.

Resources

• Grant Baldwin’s website: The Speaker Lab
• Follow Grant on Instagram: @grantbaldwin
• Book recommendation: “The Successful Speaker” by Grant Baldwin
• Related Episode: Ep. 19, Living Intentionally with Dan Miller

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/Hg1tCFBRoWI

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with bestselling author and trauma-informed coach, Mastin Kipp, to discuss the profound impact of understanding and regulating the nervous system. Mastin shares insights from his new book, Reclaim Your Nervous System, and explains how unresolved trauma and dysregulation can hinder personal and professional growth.

The conversation explores the practical applications of polyvagal theory, co-regulation, and how leaders can foster psychological safety by mastering their own nervous systems. Mastin covers everything from the body's hierarchy of responses to stress (green, yellow, and red states), to the effects of trauma on leadership, parenting, and personal well-being. By learning how to identify and manage these states, listeners can unlock a new level of performance and healing.

Memorable Quotes

1. “We have this idea that ‘If I can change my thoughts, I can change my life,’ which is accurate, but there’s a lot going on below the brain that we also want to understand.”
2. “The issue is when we have a neuroceptive mismatch, where I’m in the presence of something dangerous, but I’m not being activated to move. Or I’m not in the presence of danger, but my neuroception is telling me that I am.”
3. “I think of re-regulation as like the bicep curl or the squat. You’re going to get dysregulated automatically. So let’s re-regulate—the re-regulation is the rep.”
4. “If the leader, or CEO, or C-Suite isn’t creating that culture [of safety], then it will fall apart when there are challenges. Just like we need to have a flexible nervous system, we need to have a flexible cultural nervous system to be able to manage the flexible challenges of business also.”
5. “Trauma is any experience of threat, disconnection, isolation, or immobilization that results in the long-term or chronic dysregulation of either your endocrine system, your immune system, your emotional body, your brain, your body, your spirit—your health on any level, basically.”
6. “The problem with successful people and ambitious people is every time we level up, we increase complexity and stress, and those pathways get activated again.”
7. “Stoicism is great for growth. It’s just not great for healing.”

Key Takeaways

1. Understanding the Nervous System: The nervous system governs how we experience life. Recognizing when we are in a "fight or flight" state (yellow) or a "shut down" state (red) allows us to make conscious decisions to move back into a "ventral vagal" state (green), where we're most productive and connected.
2. The Power of Co-Regulation: Leaders, parents, and partners all play a role in co-regulating others. Learning how to stay calm and collected can positively influence those around you, fostering a more supportive and effective environment.
3. Trauma’s Role in Leadership: Unresolved trauma can cause leaders to react disproportionately, affecting their teams and overall performance. Recognizing and healing these trauma responses is essential for effective leadership.
4. Reframing Anxiety and Stress: Instead of seeing anxiety as an isolated mental challenge, Mastin explains how it's deeply tied to our physical nervous system and can be addressed by body-based approaches like somatic experiencing.
5. Neuroception and Safety: Our bodies are constantly scanning for safety or danger. Learning to re-regulate when our neuroception is triggered can help us stay present and avoid unnecessary reactions to perceived threats.
6. Reclaim Your Life: Trauma doesn't need to define your future. By understanding your nervous system, you can reclaim your happiness and make progress in all areas of life, from work to personal relationships.

Resources

• Mastin Kipp on Instagram: @mastinkipp
• Mastin Kipp’s Book: Reclaim Your Nervous System

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/hhMXVMNDCIY

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound