
10x Talk Create a Great Yesterday (A 10x Talk LIVE on Time, Ambition, and Staying Human in an AI World) with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #245
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Jan 22, 2026 A lively conversation about reframing time and making each day count by 'creating a great yesterday.' They explore redefining ambition as a skill to build, not a finite resource. The discussion tackles staying calm amid disruption, practical tech boundaries, and why human connection and recovery matter in an AI-driven world.
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Childhood Questioning Sparked A Career
- Dan shared a childhood habit of asking elders about their past that later became his coaching model.
- Those conversations taught him to ask transformative questions and build a lifetime career coaching entrepreneurs.
Prioritize ELF Relationships
- Audit your relationships and keep those that are ELF: easy, lucrative, and fun.
- Remove or limit time with people who are hard, annoying, lame, or frustrating.
Your Death Date Shapes Your Decisions
- Pinpointing the age you expect to die expands or contracts how you live today.
- Dan uses the "Lifetime Extender" to shift choices and increase long-term health and goals.












