Thomas Jefferson walked into the first meeting about the University of Virginia with detailed plans, drawings, and budgets — while everyone else showed up empty-handed. His preparation was so thorough, the group had no choice but to follow his vision. In this episode, John shares why consistent preparation is the precursor to performance, and how great leaders over-prepare but don't overthink.

Quote of the Day: "Consistent preparation is the precursor to performance."

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