This Is How Champions Are Made | Find Yourself a Cato
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Mar 10, 2025
Explore the power of daily improvement as a pathway to greatness, emphasizing that success comes from consistent, small efforts rather than just winning. Discover the influence of role models like Cato the Younger, whose Stoic philosophies inspire personal growth and higher standards. The conversation highlights how daily practice can transform individuals into champions, proving that while others can outpace you, only you control your journey of self-improvement.
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Daily Improvement
Focus on constant improvement, getting a little bit better each day.
Compounded over time, these small gains lead to greatness, like Tom Brady's success.
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Find Your Cato
Find a role model, a "Cato," whose example can guide your actions.
This "impartial spectator" helps you make better choices, even when alone.
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Perspective Shift
Consider your role model's perspective in challenging situations.
Ask yourself what they would expect of you and how they would act.
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