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Summary
Mastery—it’s something many would like to have, but relatively few attain. We’ll discuss that in our Thought of the Day. And later, in today’s interview, entrepreneur and podcasting legend John Lee Dumas shares the three main characteristics of mastery itself. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll Explore:
- The relationship between your natural talent and your decision to make it happen in your journey to mastery.
- Several insights from Robert Greene’s fascinating book Mastery.
- Why mastery is a process that involves a lot of work, but is accessible to everyone.
Interview with John Lee Dumas
You’ll discover:
- Why 100 days is such an important timeline for accomplishing big goals.
- The difference between busyness and productivity.
- The 3 main characteristics of mastery, and why each one is important.
- How the Army helped instill a sense of discipline into John’s life.
- How to “win tomorrow today” by creating a master plan for the next day.
- The danger of focusing too much on O.P.A. (other people’s agendas) such as social media and email.
- How to master F.O.C.U.S. (follow on course until success) by avoiding “weapons of mass distraction” and using the Pomodoro method of productivity.
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Interview Links
- TheMasteryJournal.com
- Stay Focused App
- Inbox Pause
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- EOFire.com
- TheFreedomJournal.com
- Follow John Lee Dumas on Twitter
Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.