Price Pritchett, a goal setting expert known for his innovative approach, and Steve Weatherford, a former NFL punter turned Super Bowl champion, share transformative insights on reaching ambitious goals. Pritchett emphasizes the critical need for 'stretch goals' that inspire fear and excitement, while Weatherford highlights the power of consistent action and positivity. They discuss finding joy in challenges, the importance of supportive relationships, and navigating negativity for personal growth. This conversation is all about setting audacious goals and fully embracing the journey!
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Setting Stretch Goals
Set serious stretch goals that scare you.
These goals should ignite a "love story" to sustain you through setbacks.
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10X vs 2X
10x improvement can be just as challenging as 2x.
Go for the bigger leap since both will be difficult.
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Finding Direction
Explore your "want power," not just willpower.
Embrace curiosity, say yes to random opportunities, and develop your superpowers.
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In 'The 4-Hour Workweek', Timothy Ferriss presents a step-by-step guide to 'lifestyle design', encouraging readers to question the traditional notion of retirement and instead create a lifestyle that prioritizes freedom, adventure, and personal growth. The book teaches how to outsource life tasks, automate income, and eliminate unnecessary work using principles like the 80/20 rule and Parkinson’s Law. Ferriss shares his personal journey from a corporate workaholic to a location-independent entrepreneur and provides practical tips and case studies to help readers achieve similar results. The book emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-value activities, taking 'mini-retirements', and living life to the fullest in the present rather than deferring enjoyment until retirement.
The School of Greatness
A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy
Lewis Howes
In this masterclass on goal setting and achievement, we dive deep with three remarkable experts while I also share my personal journey with setting and achieving ambitious goals. Price Pritchett reveals the counterintuitive truths about making quantum leaps in your life and why you must "scare the horses" with your goals. I share my own goal-setting process, from visualizing and writing down specific dreams to manifesting major achievements like The School of Greatness book and PBS show. Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes explores finding joy in the struggle and why the journey matters more than the destination. Former NFL punter Steve Weatherford shares his inspiring journey from a 108-pound freshman to Super Bowl champion, demonstrating how consistent action and unwavering positivity can transform dreams into reality. Get ready for game-changing insights on setting audacious goals and enjoying the process of achieving them.
In this episode you will learn:
Why setting "stretch goals" that scare you is essential for making quantum leaps in your life
How to overcome the planning trap that kills most big dreams before they begin
The power of "want power" over willpower and why you must have a love story around your goals
Why consistent daily action and positive self-talk are crucial for transforming your life
How to find joy and meaning in the struggle rather than fixating on the end result
The School of Greatness 
