Michael Hyatt is the Founder and Chairman of Full Focus.

He has scaled multiple companies over the years, including a $250M publishing company with 700+ employees and his own goal-achievement company. Under his leadership, Full Focus has been featured in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America and Inc.’s Best Work Places list.

He is also the author of several New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling books, including Your Best Year Ever, Free to Focus, Win at Work and Succeed at Life, and Mind Your Mindset.

In this episode, Chris and Michael have a powerful conversation around what it truly means to succeed over the long-haul.

From turning around a failing division at a publishing company to redefining productivity after a life-altering heart attack, Michael shares the pivotal moments and personal practices that helped him align success with sustainability.

They discuss Michael’s decision to write the foreword for Chris’ latest book, his journey from workaholism to work-life integration, and why legacy is more about impact than remembrance.

Whether you’re leading a business or navigating a season of change, this is one of those must-listen episodes that will challenge your assumptions and inspire your next steps.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• The personal vow Michael made as a teenager that sparked his early drive
• The hard conversation with his wife that changed everything
• How Michael implemented daily and weekly boundaries with accountability!
• Why success without succession isn’t true success
• How a heart attack led to Michael’s greatest season of clarity and peace

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• 04:19 - The Catalyst for Change
• 09:46 - Work-Life Balance and Boundaries
• 17:03 - Focus and Productivity
• 19:42 - Reflecting on First Meetings and Early Days
• 20:19 - Envisioning the Future: From Blogging to Coaching
• 22:15 - A Life-Changing Health Scare
• 26:13 - Recovery and New Perspectives
• 28:51 - Work-Life Balance and Productivity Insights
• 32:44 - Legacy and Succession Planning
• 35:38 - Finding Happiness at the Lake House

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Pre-Order The Long-Haul Leader
• Connect with Chris on Instagram
• Subscribe to Michael’s Podcast, The Double Win
• Connect with Michael on Instagram
• Learn More About Full Focus
• Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Pang

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