The Tim Ferriss Show

#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin

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Sep 7, 2018
Doris Kearns Goodwin shares insights on the leadership journeys of iconic presidents like Lincoln, FDR, and more. Topics include resilience, diverse perspectives, and lessons from historical figures. The discussion dives into leadership styles, personal adversities, and the transformative power of adversity on these presidents.
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Optimism As Lifelong Fuel

  • Doris Kearns Goodwin credits her father's optimism for teaching resilience through family hardship.
  • His habit of reframing setbacks taught her to expect things to turn out all right and shaped her leadership outlook.
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First Journalist In Locker Room

  • Doris was the first journalist allowed into the Red Sox locker room after a court order changed policies.
  • She describes the moment as trivia pride rather than dramatic reporting access.
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Baseball Taught Narrative Craft

  • Her father taught her to keep score of baseball games and narrate them nightly which honed her storytelling.
  • That ritual trained her to structure narratives from beginning through middle to end.
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