The Price of Becoming
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8 episodes697: The Price of Becoming - The Compounding Practices of High Performance (My New Book is Now Available!). "Have a Plan. Work the Plan. Plan for the Unexpected."
Ryan Hawk discusses his own new book with Dan Smith, who served as its research assistant and editor. The conversation covers the book's central argument that compounding—small consistent actions over decades—is the path to high performance. Specific themes include the danger of dabbling versus full commitment, planning for adversity, taking work seriously without taking oneself seriously, balancing ambition with family presence, and the book's structure of story, empirical evidence, and practical application.
696: Dr. Zeke Emanuel - The Six Rules for Health & Longevity, The Harvard Study on Happiness, The Truth About Biohacking, Social Connection, and How to Avoid Being a Schmuck
695: Andy Stumpf - Leadership Lessons From SEAL Team Six, Discipline vs. Motivation, Team Guy vs. Navy SEAL, High Standards, and How To Be Drownproof
694: Clark Lea - LIVE! At The 2026 Learning Leader Growth Summit: The Mission Is Winning, Checking the Cabinets, Leading as an Introvert, Alabama Week, Decoupling Worth From Outcomes, and Building a Championship Culture
693: Tina Seelig - Fortune vs. Luck, The Power of Curiosity, Why Your Words Change Lives, Failure Résumés, Thank You Notes, and Creating Luck Through Relationships, Observation, & Daily Action
691: Dr. Ron Friedman - The Science of High-Performing Teams, Chevy Chase, Toxic Teammates, The Succession Writers' Room, Deleting Recurring Meetings, Why Side Hustles Are Good, and Why Only 8% of Teams Make the Cut
Host Ryan Hawk promotes his upcoming book, sharing a written endorsement from four-star general Stanley McChrystal, who called it 'Deeply Authentic' and praised its themes of preparation, discipline, and staying uncomfortable. Hawk urges listeners to pre-order at learningleader.com or Amazon and lists pre-order bonuses.
690: Austin Kleon - Why Activated Leaders Win, The Analog Desk, Don't Call it Art, Stay Light, Professional Noticers, Lead with Curiosity, and How To Steal Like an Artist
Ryan Hawk promotes his forthcoming book in a pre-interview segment and reads a blurb from Daniel Pink, which describes the book as showing how small daily disciplines—100 shots, 500 words, a single tough conversation—compound into what looks like overnight success. Hawk calls it "a clear-eyed, powerful book" (Pink's words) and directs listeners to pre-order at learningleader.com.
689: Eric Ries - The Costco Hot Dog, Why Good Companies Go Bad, Financial Gravity, Building Incorruptible Organizations, and The Lean Startup's Unfinished Business
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