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It's a Good Life

S2E242 Drive to Survive with Derek Daly

Nov 12, 2024
50:19

What does it take to go from good to great to extraordinary? In this episode, legendary Formula 1 driver Derek Daly describes his meteoric rise from a working-class childhood in Dublin to a professional world-class racer and shares how the principles of high-performance sports can help you to overcome adversity and achieve phenomenal success in business and life.  

 

YOU WILL LEARN:

·     Why support is crucial.  

·     Why desire is critical to success.

·     The difference between going fast and being fast.  


MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

 

derekdaly.com

 

Derek’s books

 

Rush movie

 

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

 

The Commitments


Goldfinger

 

Grand Prix

 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

 

“No matter what doors are open, you have to walk through the door yourself to make things happen.” – Derek Daly

 

“The next path to most people's success is already within their network. They just don't quite know it yet.” – Derek Daly

 

“We're all in control of the legacy that we leave.” – Derek Daly

 

“Performance is personal, but high performance is highly personal.” – Derek Daly

 

“Families create the communities. Communities create the success stories.” – Derek Daly


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