Ep. 372 | Why Nike’s Elite Shoe Designer Says Excellence Demands Loneliness with Andy Elwood
Pursuing excellence can feel lonely. I’ve felt it, and when I met Tinker Hatfield, the creator of the iconic Jordan shoes, he articulated something that has haunted me to this day - “If you want to be excellent, be prepared to be alone”
Pushing to reach your potential requires sacrifice. Executive coach and longtime friend, Andy Ellwood, reveals how to navigate key relationships with grace when your ambitions take you further.
Learn from Andy how to:
Have gratitude for people who join part of your journey
Respectfully move forward when paths diverge
Keep loose ties for future mutually beneficial bonds
Modulate expectations of friends pursuing big goals
Attract and cheer on others striving for excellence
If you sometimes feel isolated on the road less traveled, this empathetic conversation offers wisdom. Andy’s insights will help you maintain bonds without compromising your vision. Discover how meaningful connections can ease the path to greatness.
ABOUT andy ellwood
Andy Ellwood is an executive coach by day and a company and community builder by night. He has built one of the fastest-growing coaching practices in New York City over the past two years as he recovers from more than a decade of launching, funding, and selling startups.
He works with entrepreneurs and business professionals worldwide to tackle the challenges of leadership, fundraising, and growth. Andy's superpower of curiosity, passion for community building, and mission to help his clients unlock their full potential set him apart. He strives to create an environment that fosters growth, learning, and innovation and is ready to help turn your unique talents and ideas into your ultimate competitive advantage.
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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST
The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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