Jeff Haden, author of The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win

Jeff Haden and Bill Ringle discuss the practical implications of The Motivation Myth for small business leaders.

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Interview Insights

Top 3 Takeaways from this Interview

• Success is repeatable and predictable. It’s about doing the right things diligently, the right way, over and over.
• When you consistently do the right things, success is predictable, even inevitable.
• There are no shortcuts, but there are many ways to make the process fun.

Read the Show Notes from this Episode

• Jeff’s grandfather inspired him to do the hard work. Going the extra mile leads to success. [1:15]
• You can find some shortcuts to success on the preparation side, which also involves hard work. [5:22]
• Bill Gates asks two questions insights: “who’s dealt with this problem well?” and “what can we learn from them?” [8:06]
• Model someone who has done what you want to do because they are more aware of the fundamentals that matter. [11:50] 
• Opportunities for people who work from home to shine even through the pandemic. [16:49]
• Feedback versus advice – and a better way to ask for constructive advice. [19:20]
• Ask a clarifying question that allows the other person to realize that you really listened. [21:31]
• Jeff shares his experience with Inc Magazine and his writing best practices. [25:46]
• Jeff says that less is more when it comes to willpower. [29:35]
• My Quest for the Best Lightning Round begins [34:01]

Expert Bio

Jeff Haden is a speaker, a ghostwriter, a LinkedIn Influencer, a contributing editor for Inc. Magazine, and the author of The Motivation Myth. He is one of the most-read Inc. columnists with approximately 2.5 million readers per month.

He had also ghostwritten over sixty non-fiction books, including seven Amazon category #1s. Along with thousands of columns, articles, presentations, speeches, eulogies. Otherwise, he’s an over-the-hill motorcycle racer and fitness enthusiast of minimal repute.  

Contact Info and Social Media for Jeff Haden

• Primary Website
• Travels from: Virginia Beach, VA
• Connect on LinkedIn |  Twitter

Resources Mentioned During the Interview

• Inc.com

Selected Books Authored by Jeff Haden