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2973: An Excerpt From the Book What Drives You by Kevin Miller

Nov 15, 2023

Former pro athlete, Kevin Miller, shares an excerpt from his book, 'What Drives You.' He discusses the concept of drive and how to tap into your true inspiration and fulfillment. Drawing on his podcast discussions with thought leaders, Miller provides practical steps for identifying roadblocks and creating your unique brand of success. He challenges the idea that success in one area requires sacrifice in another, sharing the inspiring journey of Ben Hardy's transformation and success in various aspects of life.

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Kevin Miller

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Quick takeaways

Drive is often triggered by personal realizations and is not limited to naturally driven individuals.

Small realizations can ignite the drive for personal growth and success, leading to academic and professional achievements.

Deep dives

Ben Hardy's transformation from a purposeless life to high performance drive

Ben Hardy's upbringing was marked by his parents' divorce and the subsequent drastic changes in their lives. With little stability, Ben found solace in video games. However, he slowly realized the detrimental effects of his environment and made the conscious decision to change. Ben's story challenges the notion that some people are naturally driven, emphasizing how drive is often triggered by personal realizations. It also highlights that drive is not an all-or-nothing concept, as one can experience success in certain areas of life while encountering failures in others.

Introduction

2min

Overcoming Challenges and Discovering Drive

3min

Transformation and Success: The Story of Ben

5min

Kevin Miller shares an excerpt from his book, What Drives You

Episode 2973: An Excerpt From the Book What Drives You by Kevin Miller

Everyone has drive―a very strong energy and determination to achieve a goal or satisfy a need. But drive can remain dormant, and it alone isn't enough to create the kind of success in work and life you want.

In What Drives You, former pro athlete, performance guide, and star podcaster Kevin Miller takes you on an enlightening journey to discover how this motivational force works and how to get yourself in the mindset you need to find your true inspiration and fulfillment. He busts myths, puts the spotlight on what you need to focus on, and shows you how to use your own unique drive to power yourself in the direction you want to go.

Drawing on the 200 (and counting!) thoughtful and lively discussions he's conducted with some of today’s most renowned thought leaders on his “Self-Helpful with Kevin Miller” podcast, Miller offers profound insight on how to identify the roadblocks that are keeping you from reaching your true potential, and practical steps for finding the elements that will create your unique brand of success. Knowing what drives you and how to channel that drive in the right direction puts you on the right path for you―not just professionally, but in every other way that helps you achieve more joy, peace, and fulfillment.

More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/What-Drives-You-Motivators-Accelerate/dp/1264269765

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