Ep. 559 | The Formula for Long-Term Success & Why Luck Isn’t Real

Jan 13

Want to know why most people quit right before their breakthrough? In this episode, I share a profound insight from tech investor Naval Ravikant that reveals why we often approach progress backwards.

Drawing from legendary college football coaches Tom Osborne, Bobby Bowden, and Frank Beamer, I explore how sustained success requires a counterintuitive balance of patience and action.

Learn:

A critical mindset shift that separates achievers from quitters
Why checking your progress too often sabotages growth
The hidden threshold where most people give up
How successful people create their own "luck"

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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.

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