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What if the real secret to extraordinary success isn’t in grand gestures or viral moments—but in embracing what most people consider boring?

In this episode, I break down how the best in the world use routine and repetition to their advantage. Mark Zuckerberg wears the same gray t-shirt every day. Steve Jobs stuck to his black turtleneck. Kobe Bryant spent hours shooting the same free throws. Tiger Woods drilled three-foot putts over and over again. These habits weren’t random—they were intentional ways to save energy for what really mattered and build consistency that compounds into mastery.

The truth is simple: consistency beats intensity every time. Yet, we’re wired to chase dopamine hits and quick wins. Social media can fool us at times.

As Naval Ravikant says, true wealth (and success) comes from the “boring” path—like steady index funds instead of risky meme stocks. The same principle applies across life: the unsexy, repeatable actions compound into greatness.

Cheers to embracing boring!

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Ever wondered why some people transform their lives through books while others barely remember what they’ve read?

The difference isn’t intelligence—it’s intention and system.

I’m joined again by Nick Hutchison, founder of BookThinkers and author of Rise of the Reader. Nick’s journey from a self-described “jock” who avoided books to a thriving entrepreneur built on reading is both inspiring and practical.

What sets Nick apart is his systematic approach to reading for results:

• How to set intentions before opening a book to activate your reticular activating system and uncover exactly what you need.
• A step-by-step multi-sensory process for retention—highlighting, rewriting, digitizing, and teaching—that makes insights stick.
• Real-world examples of how a single book helped him increase his business’s average deal size from $1,000 to $10,000.

Whether you’re an avid reader or haven’t picked up a book in years, this episode will give you the tools to turn pages into progress and books into breakthroughs.

As Nick reminds us, “the pain of discipline weighs much less than the pain of regret.”

Tune in now to discover how to make your reading habit one of the most powerful levers for change in your life.

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“Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can train.”

Do elite athletes ever doubt themselves? Absolutely—and what sets them apart isn’t the absence of negative thoughts, but how they respond. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, founder of the Mentally Strong Institute and trusted coach for the Minnesota Vikings and USA Track and Field, shares powerful frameworks for building confidence, silencing the inner critic, and redefining what it means to win. This conversation blends science, personal stories—including her experience at the Boston Marathon bombing—and practical tools you can use to perform at your best.

Key Takeaways:

• True mental toughness comes from responding differently to negative thoughts, not avoiding them.
• Confidence is a skill that can be trained through frameworks like “Learn, Burn, and Return.”
• Redefining “winning” and practicing authenticity unlocks peak performance in sports, business, and life.

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Failure might be the most misunderstood concept in our success-obsessed culture. The world’s best innovators—from Booking.com to Jeff Bezos to Michael Jordan—have shown that failure isn’t something to avoid, it’s the very foundation of success. In this episode, I unpack powerful stories that reveal why doubling your rate of “unsuccessful attempts” might be the most important move you make toward growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Failure and success are inseparable twins—every miss is a step closer to the breakthrough.
• The world’s most successful people and companies deliberately create space for failure to accelerate growth.
• By reframing setbacks as opportunities, you can transform failure into your greatest competitive advantage.

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What if the very things you think disqualify you are actually your greatest gifts? Markus Kaulius—entrepreneur, founder of Magnum Pharmaceuticals, and author of Play a Bigger Game—shares how he turned adversity into fuel and built his life around one principle: take action today, not tomorrow. In this conversation, Markus breaks down the power of choice, the integrity of keeping your first promise to yourself each morning, and the small daily wins that create unstoppable momentum.

Key Takeaways:

• Transformation happens through immediate action—90% of learning comes once you’re on the path.
• Your biggest obstacles can become your greatest gifts when you reframe your perspective.
• Daily habits like movement, preparation, and a personal scoreboard of wins compound into extraordinary success.

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What happens when life flips upside down in an instant? At 14, Nick Prefontaine suffered a traumatic brain injury snowboarding, was told he’d never walk or talk again — and ran out of the hospital less than 60 days later. His STEP framework (Support, Trust, Energy, Persistence) has since helped countless people take their first step toward recovery after trauma.

3 Takeaways:

• Your mindset shapes your recovery more than your prognosis.
• Focus only on what’s right in front of you to win today.
• Trauma can become the gift that reveals your true purpose.

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On December 4th, I’ll run over 200 miles across South Carolina to raise a goal of at least $20,000 for families battling cancer through Breaking Ribbons, an initiative born from deep personal loss and a desire to do hard things for those going through even harder things. This challenge isn’t about running—it's about choosing voluntary suffering to serve those who don’t have that choice. Tune in, share the mission, and ask yourself: what hard thing is calling you?

3 Key Takeaways:

• Voluntary suffering can become a vessel for healing and hope.
• Breaking Ribbons honors loved ones lost and supports those still in the fight.
• When you move with purpose, your pain creates impact far beyond yourself.

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What does it really mean to win?
Lately, I’ve been sitting with this question—and the more I observe high performers, the more I notice a common thread: the most successful people aren’t doing everything. They’re obsessed with one thing.

This episode was inspired by my time at the Aspire Tour, where leaders like Ed Mylett, David Goggins, and Jesse Itzler laid out their blueprints for success. What stood out? Simplicity. Focus. Depth. Whether it’s Bezos building everything around the customer, Rolex sticking to watches, or Jiro dedicating 75+ years to perfecting sushi—true winning comes from going all in on what aligns most.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

• Why obsession with one thing beats juggling many
• How the world’s best build momentum through narrow, deep focus
• A new lens on “winning” that goes beyond titles or income
• How to find your personal definition of winning—one that aligns with your values and fuels consistent growth

Let’s redefine winning together. Subscribe to the Winning Is... newsletter and tune into the show to explore powerful stories and timeless truths that help you stay aligned, focused, and fulfilled.

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In this episode, I explore how negative thoughts aren’t always true and how our beliefs about them shape our reality. Using the allegory of a deaf frog and Byron Katie's method, The Work, I highlight actionable strategies to break free from limiting beliefs.

Key Takeaways:

1. Examine past successes to challenge negative self-talk.
2. Create new evidence through consistent action.
3. Question and reframe limiting beliefs.
4. Transform negative thoughts into fuel for growth.

These strategies will help you separate yourself from negative thoughts and become unshakable in what matters most.

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