Play the Long Game with Scott Wozniak

It's the third episode of my "Learn How to Learn" Deep Dive. You've gathered new ideas, but how do you actually process them? In this episode, I share practical tips that incorporate not just your mind, but also your body and emotions, to help you process your thoughts. We'll explore why community and externalizing your ideas can be just as valuable as solitude and introspection. Plus, you'll neve...

In this second installment of our "Learn How to Learn" Deep Dive, we're exploring the ins and outs of effective information consumption. You can consume lots of information, but is it even worth your time? And since time is a limited resource, how can we fit all this learning into our lives? By the end of this episode, you'll learn proven methods that have helped me and many others I know enhance...

This episode kicks off my new Deep Dive series on "Learning How to Learn." This has been my most requested topic, and I wanted to share with you all of the lessons I've learned along the way. As a lifelong learner, I certainly don't think I've "arrived." But by sharing with you all of the mistakes, triumphs, and crucial lessons I've learned along the way, I believe this series can provide a signif...

Raleigh Taylor, CEO of Premier Protective Security, had his eyes opened to what's really possible thanks to a surprise encounter his dad had with legendary businessman Wayne Huizenga. And the journey he's been on ever since has required him to learn a ton of new skills quickly. The way he learned to do it: Get into action fast. Special note: Listen to the quote on speed vs. skill late in the episo...

Poppy Szkiler walked away from being a rising film star because of a surprise encounter and the work she's doing today has turned out to be more fun than she imagined. This episode gets deep and raw and was an emotional experience to record. Plus, Poppy is a firecracker with so much energy and wit. Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride in this episode that begins with childhood dreams, moves on to bu...

I read a lot of books (200+ each year), and I'm often asked for recommendations. Out of the many books from last year, there were 12 non-fiction books that I gave a 5 star rating. In this episode, I spend a couple of minutes explaining why I loved one of these 12 books in particular. This book by Alex Hormozi is full of extremely practical strategies to take your sales to the next level. I've foun...

At the heart of wisdom is a long-term perspective. In fact, you can increase your wisdom by simply increasing the horizon on which you are planning and deciding. You might even say that the person with the longest perspective is the wisest person. --- P.S.: If you have a brand, and you want to learn exactly how to transform it into a game-changer in your industry, then Legendary Brands Academy was...

This episode is for those considering taking a big leap in their career or starting a new venture. Chad Everett launched a cutting-edge gaming company after a wild ride through automotive, corporate, and ministry leadership roles -- and he didn't have the standard things that would make such a move comfortable. We get into the factors that help you figure out how to balance your current job with a...

I read a lot of books (200+ each year), and I'm often asked for recommendations. Out of the many books from last year, there were 12 non-fiction books that I gave a 5 star rating. In this episode, I spend a couple of minutes explaining why I loved one of these 12 books in particular. There's some game-changing emotional and mindset shifts contained in this book. Applying these principles can compl...

We can spend all our time in perfection mode, trying to make the perfect version of our product. But even the greatest figures in Silicon Valley agree that: "if you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late." How do we balance the tension between putting in our best effort, yet saving some of our ideas and corrections for later? I want to share some of the b...

Too often, we view creativity and diligence as a dichotomy. We think that we should either wait for creativity to strike, or we should simply get down to work and be diligent. But what if there's a middle path -- a better path towards growth? Once we understand the formula discussed in today's episode, we can have much more clarity on how creativity and growth can work in tandem, and skyrocket you...

In this episode, I have both exciting news, and a honest reflection on something I have learned this year. The exciting news is that after many months of hard work, my team at Swoz Consulting has released Legendary Brands Academy! ( LegendaryBrandsAcademy.com ) This online program contains all of the proven strategies I have used to revolutionize multiple industry-leading brands, from household na...

This episode is for those considering whether to pursue a big opportunity. Jerry launched a company to make apps for iPhones in the very first wave, when Apple opened the app store - -and he didn't have any of the standard things that would make a big launch comfortable. We get into the factors that help you decide whether you should start now or not. --- You can connect with Jerry at: Twitter/X:...

This week, I got to sit down with my great friend and animation legend Butch Hartman, the creative genius behind hit shows like The Fairly Oddparents, Danny Phantom, The Garden, and more. (Not to mention, a brand new Fairly OddParents show, Fairly Oddparents: A New Wish , is scheduled to launch soon!) With over 20 years at Nickelodeon, and now heading his own studio, Butch shares his insights on w...

I read a lot of books (200+ each year), and I'm often asked for recommendations. Out of the many books I read last year, I didn't just read non-fiction. There were actually 11 fiction books that I gave a 5-star rating. These books are not only thrilling, but give a captivating look into the human experience. In this episode, I spend a couple of minutes explaining why I loved one of these 11 fictio...

I've seen Steve Adams, my guest, thrive in a wide variety of settings -- from finance to family, strategy coaching to spiritual healing. He's been at it for decades and, if anything, he is still speeding up. This conversation digs into what he does to keep his drive strong for so many years. --- Connect with Steve at: www. EmbracingBrokenness.org --- Sign up to have Scott email you a weekly shot o...

In this episode, I put my old friend on the spot and asked him to talk about his bad decisions--and why we make them. As an executive coach, he has a lot of experience identifying when a decision is likely to be bad and helping people choose better options. For the record, this conversation didn't go where I expected! --- Connect with Daniel at: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.r.steere https://www...

My life vision updated recently. It's not a big change in direction; it's a better way of saying what I've been trying to do for a long time. And this new life vision statement led me to a new name for the podcast. In this episode, I explain what it is, and why I made the change. (FYI, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk are a big part of the new vision--but probably not in the way you think!) --- Sign up to...

I don't do my life planning alone. For years, I've gotten together with a special group to share our life plans and dream together. This episode is from Season 1 of the podcast Alpha Pack. Check out the Alpha Pack podcast here: https://kite.link/alpha-pack-podcast --- Sign up to have Scott email you a weekly shot of energy, with 1 Cool Quote, 1 Deep Thought, and 1 Useful Tool. This is original con...

I read a lot of books (200+ each year), and I'm often asked for recommendations. Out of the many books from last year, there were 12 non-fiction books that I gave a 5 star rating. In this episode, I spend a couple of minutes explaining why I loved one of these 12 books in particular. This book is especially useful if you're working on your life plans like I am. Don't underestimate what's possible!...

As I'm planning for the coming year, I apply two filters to my life plan to refine it into something both exciting and realistic. I use the 10x and 1 Rep filters. --- Sign up to have Scott email you a weekly shot of energy, with 1 Cool Quote, 1 Deep Thought, and 1 Useful Tool. This is original content, not a repost of the podcast. You can find the sign-up section at the bottom of my website www. S...

At the end of every year, I make a life plan for the next year. And the first thing I do is not dream big, it's to look back. This episode unpacks one of my favorite ways to review the previous year. --- Sign up to have Scott email you a weekly shot of energy, with 1 Cool Quote, 1 Deep Thought, and 1 Useful Tool. This is original content, not a repost of the podcast. You can find the sign-up secti...

I read a lot of books (200+ each year), and I'm often asked for recommendations. Out of the many books I read last year, I didn't just read non-fiction. There were actually 11 fiction books that I gave a 5-star rating. These books are not only thrilling, but give a captivating look into the human experience. In this episode, I spend a couple of minutes explaining why I loved one of these 11 fictio...

Howard Behar came to Starbucks when it was just 28 stores, and retired 21 years later as President of Starbucks North America and founding President of Starbucks International. Not only did the company grow a lot during that time, he had to grow in order to keep up with it. And he had to grow even more after retiring.     --- Howard's book It's Not About the Coffee : https://amzn.to/45O26YC Howard...

One of the most fundamental upgrade engines, certainly one of the first in sequence, is self-awareness. Improve this and you improve every other engine. In the second part of this two part series, I share about how I use outside feedback to balance and direct my self-assessment. It's not one or the other, it's both. Beware the Dunning-Kruger Effect! --- Sign up to have Scott email you a weekly sho...