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#182: Don Yaeger—Inside the Daily Routines of the World’s Greatest Achievers (And What You Can Learn)

Jul 8, 2024
Don Yaeger, expert in studying daily routines of achievers, shares habits of legends like Michael Jordan. Topics: Daily habits for success, balance between arrogance and humility, using past challenges for motivation, Kobe Bryant's journey to excellence, and habits of high achievers.
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Quick takeaways

  • High achievers foster a mindset of hating losing more than loving winning to drive continuous improvement.
  • Successful individuals combine arrogance in preparation with humility in execution for sustained growth and excellence.

Deep dives

Importance of Hating Losing More Than Loving Winning

Building a habit of hating losing more than loving winning emerged as a crucial trait among high achievers. They understood that while winning brought short-lived pleasure, true motivation stemmed from despising losing. This mindset shifted the focus from mere victory to continuous improvement and learning from failures, as exemplified by legends like Michael Jordan and their dedication to surpass expectations.

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