Intro

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What does it really take to become the person you're capable of becoming?

In this conversation, Ryan Hawk shares the lessons he's learned from interviewing more than 700 world-class leaders, the habits that build lasting confidence, and why keeping promises to yourself is the foundation of consistency.

We also discuss the surprising letter that changed Ryan's life as a child, his years-long pursuit of Jim Collins, and the leadership lessons he's learned from his wife and family. If you're looking to grow as a leader, spouse, parent, or person, I think you'll find this conversation both challenging and encouraging.

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Why Ryan Hawk Loves Long-Form Conversations

03:04 How Interviewing Became a Core Part of Ryan's Life

06:22 The People Who Shape Who We Become

07:44 The Letter Ryan Received at Eight Years Old

09:54 Prove Your Supporters Right

13:16 The Motivation Behind Ryan's Work

16:56 Responsibility, Service, and Productive Paranoia

19:08 Have a Plan, Work the Plan, Plan for the Unexpected

22:39 The Real Price of Becoming

25:44 How Confidence Is Built Through Consistency

28:05 Are Some People Naturally More Disciplined?

32:16 Be Careful About the Promises You Make

35:36 Ryan's Unfiltered Perspective on Waking Up Early

38:49 When Your Strengths Create Tension at Home

41:49 What Ryan's Wife Said About His Growth

44:14 Why Curiosity Is One of the Greatest Ways to Show Love

47:52 Modeling Love, Marriage, and Leadership at Home

50:37 Ryan's Years-Long Pursuit of Jim Collins

54:34 How Ryan Finally Got Jim Collins on the Podcast

56:29 Meeting One of His Heroes

58:23 The Price of Becoming and Where to Find Ryan

1:00:25 Closing Thoughts

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