Don Yaeger, expert in studying daily routines of achievers, shares habits of legends like Michael Jordan. Topics: Daily habits for success, balance between arrogance and humility, using past challenges for motivation, Kobe Bryant's journey to excellence, and habits of high achievers.
30:31
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Use Losing As Your Fuel
Hate losing more than you love winning to fuel relentless improvement.
Don Yaeger learned this from asking 2,500 achievers about daily habits and says loss becomes the durable motivator, not fleeting victory.
insights INSIGHT
Arrogant Preparation Humble Execution
Be arrogant in preparation and humble in execution to combine relentless work with team-first performance.
Yaeger observed champions prepare with intensity yet act modestly during results, a pattern across elite athletes.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Michael Jordan's Wrench Story
Michael Jordan used childhood criticism from his father as lifelong fuel to prove himself.
Jordan recalled being told to "go back in there and hang out with the ladies," and he still remembers it and used it to motivate practice.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
What does it take to be truly great? It's easy to think greatness is only for a lucky few. But that belief will leave you powerless—feeling that without certain natural traits, high levels of success just aren't in the cards for you. But what if the real difference between average and great lies in simple, doable habits and mindsets that anyone can adopt? The truth is, there are some not-so-obvious hacks that can help rewire your brain for greatness.
In this week's episode, host Donald Miller sits down with Don Yaeger, the New York Times bestselling author of over 40 books, including biographies of some of the world's greatest athletes and leaders. Yaeger shares profound insights from his rare interviews with over 2,500 high achievers like Michael Jordan, John Wooden, Walter Payton, and more. He unveils the daily habits and mindsets that have catapulted true legends to the top. Tune in and learn the secrets of the world's most successful people and how you can use these lessons to gain a competitive edge and stay ahead of the pack.
--
STUCK TRYING TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION FOR A CHANCE TO HAVE US COACH THROUGH IT ON THE SHOW: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast
ORDER COACH BUILDER, DONALD MILLER'S NEW BOOK, AND TRANSFORM YOUR EXPERTISE INTO A LUCRATIVE CONSULTING CAREER: CoachBuilderBook.com/Podcast
IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.
The StoryBrand Podcast