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Dec 2024
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BRAD JOHNSON: More Significance, Less Re...

Michael Hyatt & Megan Hyatt-Miller
About this episode

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller are joined by Brad Johnson, host of the Do Business Do Life podcast, to discuss how to achieve sustainable success in both work and life even when it means defying industry norms. Brad Johnson discusses his journey from financial advisor to co-founder of Triad Partners, showing how he balances professional success with personal fulfillment. Brad highlights how challenges signal growth, advocating for therapy, humility, and embracing the "infinite game" to thrive in work and life.


Memorable Quotes

  1. “When all you do is deal with money all day, every day, sometimes people can get consumed by it. The pursuit of it… They accidentally build the prison around themselves that they’re trying to break out of.”
  2. “I can’t buy time back. There’s a more valuable asset on the line and it’s time.”
  3. “A weekly paycheck is the most addictive drug in the world.”
  4. “It’s completely different to be a great business owner than to be a great financial advisor.”
  5. “Your differences are your strengths.”
  6. “People will not follow volatile leaders.”
  7. “Every entrepreneur should be in therapy and that’s whether or not they think they need it.”
  8. “The challenge is the reward for going to the next level.”
  9. “The biggest thing is if you want to build a business bigger than you, you better focus a ton on vision, a ton on culture.”


Key Takeaways

  1. Culture Matters: Businesses often underinvest in culture and vision, which are essential for lasting growth.
  2. Redefining Success: Brad shows how to ensure your business serves your life, not dominates it.
  3. Integration Over Balance: Treat work and life as partners rather than competitors.
  4. Lead by Growing: Personal growth, including therapy, is vital for effective leadership.
  5. Relationships First: Strong connections drive fulfillment and business success.


Resources


Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/F7s45VRJmfw


This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound


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