#332 Turning Impossible Goals into Achievable Moments with Jake Thompson

In a world where intensity often overshadows consistency, how can we build sustainable habits that lead to long-term success? In this episode of The BluePrint, we're joined by Jake Thompson, Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Everyday. Jake shares his unique perspective on transforming impossible goals into achievable moments, one small step at a time.

Jake likens the process to building with Lego blocks, where each small action, no matter how insignificant it may seem, contributes to a larger, more impressive structure. From squeezing in a quick workout to writing a few hundred words each day, Jake emphasizes the power of consistency in achieving our goals.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The importance of consistency over intensity.

• How small, daily actions can lead to significant results.

• The role of discomfort in personal growth.

• Why competing with yourself is more beneficial than comparing to others.

• How setting unique experiences can push you out of your comfort zone.

 

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Quotable moments:

"We eat an elephant the same way we do a donut. It's one bite at a time." - Jake Thompson

"If I can every day have that mentality that I'm really not in competition with them... I find that I just have a much happier life." - Jake Thompson

"I'm always looking for something from a workout standpoint, from a forcing myself to right standpoint run that gets me out of my comfort zone." - Jake Thompson

"I'm not up against anyone else. Like I need to be able to go to bed at night knowing I got better." - Jake Thompson

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The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

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