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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Burn the Boats

Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential

Book • 2023

In this book, Matt Higgins presents a strategy used throughout history to achieve success by eliminating any thoughts of retreat.

He argues that having a Plan B can sap motivation and diminish successful outcomes.

Higgins shares his personal journey from a desperate high school dropout to a successful entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor.

The book includes practical advice on breaking patterns that undermine commitment, achieving financial independence through 'proprietary insights,' and harnessing personal power from pain and shame.

It draws on extensive research, historical precedents, and case studies to prove the effectiveness of the 'burn-the-boats' strategy in everyday life.

Mentioned by

Gary Vaynerchuck

Maha Abouelenein

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Hutchins

as inspiration to overcome the fear of jumping into something.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

when discussing the concept of commitment and eliminating Plan B's for achieving ambitious goals.

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Mentioned by

Chris Hutchins

as a book that emphasizes the importance of commitment and ditching Plan B.

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Mentioned by Mike as a 'gap book' he's reading, focusing on commitment and eliminating Plan B.

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Recommended by

Chris Hutchins

as a guide to stop hedging and unlock full potential.

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Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

in relation to the "burn the boats" mental model.

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Recommended by

Ed Mylett

as a master class in conquering life's challenges.

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Mentioned by

Matt Higgins

as his latest book, a must-read for anyone feeling stuck.

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Recommended by

Chris Hutchins

, who interviewed the author about psychologically committing to a plan without a backup.

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Mentioned by

Steve McGuckin

as inspiration for his return to private practice, emphasizing the importance of commitment and eliminating obstacles.

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Recommended by

Cecilia Ziniti

as a book with a great message.

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Recommended by

Gary Vaynerchuck

as a book that provides valuable life and business advice.

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Mentioned by

Jeff Galletly

as a book that influenced his decision to leave his corporate job and pursue entrepreneurship.

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Mentioned by Graham Cochran as a book about not having a plan B.

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Mentioned by

Maha Abouelenein

in the context of learning about Dubai and the Middle East, and his book "Burn the Boats."

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