Good Work with Barrett Brooks

What I’ve Learned About Excellence, Purpose, and Showing Up: AMA with Barrett Brooks


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Since the very first episode, Good Work has been about exploring why our work matters and how it helps us become the people and leaders we’re meant to be. Normally, I interview world-class guests, diving deep into their unique stories and insights. But today, I’m sharing my own experiences, lessons, and reflections. I’ve gathered questions from you, my listeners, as well as past guests, covering a wide range of topics: business advice, lessons learned from podcasting, life philosophy, and how I approach my own work. This episode is a chance to connect on a different level as I reflect on the year and answer your questions. I hope it brings value and inspiration as we wrap up the year together. Let’s get to it!


In this episode:

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (02:44) - What's the number one process business owners need to have to stay happy and engaged? 
  • (05:14) - What are the biggest tactical challenges that $1m+ creator/founders struggle with?
  • (14:05) - What are the common threads in the life ambitions or mentality of the people you've had on the podcast?
  • (27:25) - How have you changed, matured, or grown as a result of something you've learned from a guest on Good Work?
  • (31:22) - What have you learned about podcasting that you didn't know or didn't expect when you started?
  • (39:14) - Has podcasting changed anything about your views on the impact and importance of various forms of media in society at large?
  • (44:16) - Of all the people you talked to, for whom did your respect increase the most after all the research and conversation, and why?
  • (47:44) - What's up with the podcast artwork? And is there any meaning behind the studio design?
  • (56:50) - What is your definition of "enough"?
  • (01:04:04) - What are some challenges you're proud of solving, and how did you solve them? 
  • (01:13:21) - Over the last 10 years, what's become more important to you, and what's become less important? Does his weekly calendar match the answer?
  • (01:16:14) - What are you avoiding just because it will take longer than you'd like?
  • (01:17:09) - What was most surprising about 2024, and how are you feeling about 2025?
  • (01:19:07) - is there anything you've learned in your life that you wish you didn't know?
  • (01:22:23) - What six-month period of your life was the most energizing and fun, and what can you learn from the answer?
  • (01:32:26) - How do you manage your day and your week?
  • (01:38:27) - What would young Barrett think of the work you're doing today?
  • (01:44:43) - If you were the teacher for your kids and a few other local kids, what's one class or curriculum you'd love to teach them and why?
  • (01:48:08) - Why are garbage trucks stinky? And what makes buses awesome?
  • (01:49:56) - Final thoughts

  • Get full show notes and links at https://GoodWorkShow.com.

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