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Future You “The future lies ahead,” so said, in jest, by the legendary broadcaster Tony Moe. The most successful people pay attention to their future by thinking about it today. What would your future self say to you in this moment? Think about it. Our future is shaped and influenced by the choices we make today—two “nevers” to keep in mind: never underestimate the power of consistently taking disciplined action, and never confuse activity with progress. The discipline to show up and do the work even when you are not up for it is what separates the most successful from the rest of the pack. Consistent action develops habits, and habits produce momentum and progress. Setting aside some time every day to reflect on what’s working and what’s not working offers an excellent return on investment. To level up, stop doing the things that don’t work. Focus on producing results and creating your future. RETURN TO EPISODE GET SHOW NOTES IN YOUR INBOX

Reverse The typical approach to improvement involves measuring performance against a specific goal. First, define success by setting an objective. Second, decide what needs to be measured, and set the standard(s)—measure and track activity against the standard(s) and your objective. Closing the gap between where you are and your objective is the game. Execution! 26-year-old restaurant manager Will Guidara took charge of a struggling restaurant and turned it into the place named the best restaurant in the world. What he did next may surprise you. He decided to reinvent the place. He gathered members of his team and went on field trips, dining at the highest-rated restaurants. After each trip, they huddled to discuss the experience. Guidara was not interested in what impressed his crew. The topic of each discussion was “What disappointed you most?” “What shortcomings surprised you?” From these experiences, they developed new objectives by addressing weaknesses and opportunities that ...