Greatness

Diving into the life, lessons, and greatness of Elon Musk from Ashlee Vance's book,  Elon Musk: How Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping the Future Check out my new book Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence Sign up for my weekly greatness newsletter sent out every week with stories, lessons, and quotes from greats throughout history, and some thoughts fro...

Diving into the life, lessons, and greatness of Bill Gates from Janet Lowe's book,  Bill Gates Speaks: Insight From the World's Greatest Entrepreneur. ----- Check out my new book Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence Sign up for my weekly greatness newsletter sent out every Saturday morning with stories, lessons, and quotes from greats throughout history, and s...

Great questions are the at the root of innovation, progress, and improvement. If you want to change your life or the world, you just need to ask better question. In today's episode, we take a dive into the questions some of the greatest entrepreneurs, emperors, and artists have asked. ----- 1:30 - Elon Musk “What would most influence the world?”  3:55 - Peter Thiel “Will this business be arou...

Diving into the life and work of Lucius Annaeus Seneca from his Letters From a Stoic and On the Shortness of Life ----- Check out my new book Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence Sign up for my weekly greatness newsletter sent out every Saturday morning with stories, lessons, and quotes from greats throughout history, and some thoughts from me. ----- Show Notes 1:45 - B...

Diving into the similarities, differences, and lessons we can learn from the lives of the two legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant ----- Check out my new book Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence Sign up for my weekly greatness newsletter sent out every Saturday morning with stories, lessons, and quotes from greats throughout history, and some thoughts from me. -----...

Diving into the stories, lessons, and greatness of Kobe Bryant from Roland Lazenby's book Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant ----- Check out my new book Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence Sign up for my weekly greatness newsletter sent out every Saturday morning with stories, lessons, and quotes from greats throughout history, and some thoughts from me. ----- Show...

Diving into the stories, lessons, and greatness of Michael Jordan from Roland Lazenby's book Michael Jordan: The Life ----- You can check out my new book Chasing Greatness Sign up for my weekly greatness newsletter sent out every Saturday morning with stories, lessons, and quotes from greats throughout history, and some thoughts from me. ----- 2:15 - The Root of his Competitiveness 5:50 - The...

Discover the resilience, dedication, and passion that powered one of NBA's greatest players, Magic Johnson. This episode promises to take you behind the scenes of Magic's life, unveiling the profound influence of his father, his unwavering obsession with basketball, and the critical decisions that propelled his career to stardom. We'll follow Magic's journey, from his awe-inspi...

At the heart of every great individual is the virtue of courage. It inspires. It moves us forward. It changes the world. But what is courage? Is it merely risking your life for others or does it run deeper than that? This episode unravels the essence and significance of courage - a virtue that is central to all greatness, yet so often misunderstood. We explore the rich tapestry of courage, from th...

In today's show, I sit down with Sayer Covington and talk about everything greatness. We dive into some stories, ideas, and lessons from the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Jordan to Leonardo Da Vinci and David Goggins, take a look at what's most misunderstood about the greats and why so few go on to change the world, keys to succeeding in the start-up world, and much more.  E...

Eleanor Roosevelt is the definition of greatness. Breaking the status quo, changing how the First Lady is seen today, and fighting for the underserved all across the world. And in today's episode, we dive into her journey and four key stories that define the amazing woman Eleanor was, and what she can teach  us in our pursuit toward greatness.  Enjoy. If you want to receive more stories, idea...

Albert Einstein. A rebellion. An outlier. A difference maker. And in today's show, we take a deeper dive into his life and some unique stories that can offer some lessons, thoughts, and ideas to help in your pursuit of greatness.  Enjoy. If you want to receive more stories, ideas, and thoughts like this, sign up for my Weekly Greatness newsletter which is sent out every Saturday to challenge...

Thomas Edison. A creator. Inventor. World Changer. Difference Maker. And in today's show, we take a deeper dive into his life and some unique stories that can offer some lessons, thoughts, and ideas to help in your pursuit of greatness.  Enjoy. If you want to receive more stories, ideas, and thoughts like this, sign up for my Weekly Greatness newsletter which is sent out every Saturday to cha...

Kobe Bryant is a five time champion, the fourth leading scorer in NBA history, and eighteen time all star. A legend. An Icon. A role model. But getting to those moments were bumpy. He faced adversity, failed endlessly, and hit roadblocks. And it was how he responded in those moments that shaped who he would turn out to be.  We take a ride down two stories of Kobe, one from his rookie year and one...

Today, I dive into the lessons we can learn Steve Jobs, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Queen Elizabeth. Enjoy! Show Notes:  0 -  Introduction 1:40 - Lessons #1  3:40 - Lesson #2  4:50 - Lessons #3 7:00 - Lessons #4 8:20 - Lessons #5 10:05 - Lessons #6 11:55 - Lessons #7 14:25 - Lessons #8 Stay connected with everything Chasing Greatness Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasing__greatness_...

Today, I dive into into the life of Leonardo Da Vinci, but more importantly, the thing and trait that made him a unique individual. Hope you enjoy.  Show Notes  0 - Introduction 1:40 - Who is Leonardo Da Vinci and What Made Him Unique  7:40 - Leonardo Unknown Findings and Inventions  15:50 - Lessons From Leonardo  28:20 - How to be More Curious   Stay Connected  Follow us on Instagram: https://www...

Today, I dive into the life of the last great Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius. The first half discusses the unique journey and stories of Marcus' life, and the second half dives into the key lessons and traits we can learn from him.  Show Notes:  0 - Marcus' Journey  21:05 - Lessons from Marcus 28:10 - Reaming Questions and Thoughts Stay connected with everything Chasing Greatness below ...

In the last of this three part series, we're diving into what we can learn from the story of Steve Jobs, and also dive into where he came up short as an invdivial.  Enjoy. Stay connected with everything Chasing Greatness below  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasing__greatness__/ Check out our website and merchandise: https://www.chasegreatness.net Sign up for our weekly ne...

In part 2, I dive into the second half of Steve Jobs' life and career, including his second company NeXT, his time as Pixar, his return to apple, his time as a father and husband, and his battle with cancer. Stay Connected Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasing__greatness__/ Check out our website and merchandise: https://www.chasegreatness.net Sign up for our weekly newslet...

In today's episode, we dive into the story of Steve Jobs. Part 1 will cover Jobs childhood, his time at Reed College, the start of Apple, and his eventual departure from the company he created.  Stay Connected Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasing__greatness__/ Check out our website and merchandise: https://www.chasegreatness.net Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://...

Dr. Erik Korem is a former performance coach and doctor of exercise science with expertise in sleep and stress resiliency, and is now the founder of his company Aim7, where they bridge the gap between wearable technology and data and turning it into actionable steps. He is also the host of the blueprint podcast where he distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and lifeskills into simple tactics...

Maya Moore left the WNBA at the height of her powers for something bigger than basketball and bigger than herself.  Stay Connected  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasing__greatness__/ Check out our website and merchandise: https://www.chasegreatness.net Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://www.chasegreatness.net/about-2  Check out our blog here: https://www.chasegreatness...

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Mark Goulston, who is a Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches member, author and co-author of nine books, an international keynote speaker, a former psychiatrist and police hostage negotiation trainer. Mark's recent book "Just Listen" is considered one of the best books on communication and listening in the world. He is the host of the  highly rated podcas...

Ever feel like you can't get started? Don't have any motivation? Just feel stuck? Brit Frank the author of "The Science of Stuck, Breaking Through Inertia to Find your Path Forward," dives into the science of getting out of a rut.  Britt Frank is a trauma specialist who went through drug addictions, abusive relationships, and everything in between. We talk about why we deal wit...

Jess Racz is a performance trainer that works with basketball athletes from the WNBA, NBA, G-league, collegiate, high school, and youth level. She's the owner of JR Performance Gym and the hosts of the podcast JR Performance Bet On You Podcast. Jess and I talk about her unique and inspiring story of hardships and turning obstacles into opportunities. We talk about here approach to coaching, t...