The Ryan Leak Podcast Yeah, It's Called The Big Leagues
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Apr 7, 2025 Dive into the fascinating journey behind a book cover design, revealing the true meaning of striving for excellence. Discover how a friend's challenge sparked a shift from mediocrity to a 'Big League' mindset. Reflect on the importance of surrounding yourself with those who encourage growth and the courage to delay launches for quality. It's a call to stop settling and start living up to your potential, emphasizing that giving your best is what truly matters!
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Almost Settling for Good Enough
- Ryan Leak almost settled for a safe, clean book cover that didn't feel right to him.
- He realized settling for good enough was a disguised form of fear and impatience.
Friend Challenges Settling
- A friend named Whitney challenged Ryan Leak's book cover options as all "crap" and introduced him to a world-class designer named Rodrigo.
- This challenge shifted Ryan's perspective on what excellence in design should look like.
Big Leagues Reality Check
- When Ryan learned the cost for a world-class book cover design, he was shocked but was told "yeah, it's called the big leagues."
- That phrase motivated him to pursue excellence rather than settle.
