Lead To Win With Michael Hyatt

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan sit down with bestselling author Jay Papasan to talk about the secret to extraordinary success: focus. Jay unpacks why most people struggle with distraction, how to create an environment for deep work, and why small, consistent actions lead to massive results over time.Memorable Quotes“Our focus muscle depends on how long we’ve been using it and how much distraction we have to deal with every day.”“If it’s important enough, it belongs on my calendar.”“When you get really good at your one thing, you don’t just get many results. Your impact gets larger and larger over time.”“Extraordinary starts this way: It starts small and it grows so much faster than we can imagine.”“There’s two groups of people in life: doers who don’t have space to dream and dreamers who don’t have space to do.”“It creates anxiety and fear because it matters. We don’t want to fail at the things that matter most to us.”“Our culture rewards busy people who move fast and get things don

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller chat with Rich Litvin, bestselling author of The Prosperous Coach and sought-after leadership coach. Rich unpacks how leaders can embrace self-awareness, tackle work addiction, and redefine success by asking one simple but life-changing question: “What do you want?”Memorable Quotes“Most of success is actually about mining your past.”“No one really remembers a comfortable life.”“My favorite coaching question is the simplest one. It’s: What do you want? Especially if you’re really good at helping other people, it’s actually really hard to answer for yourself.”“The most underrated skill in leadership is self-awareness.”“The power of great coaching is that you can see things that others can’t see. And you’re bold enough to say what others won’t dare to say.”“I don’t need to be better at what they do than they are. They’re the best in the planet at what they do. I’m the one who’s bold enough to challenge their thinking.”“If your heart tel

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller interview Ian Morgan Cron, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and Episcopal priest. Ian shares insights from his new book, The Fix, offering a fresh perspective on how the 12 Steps can transform lives—even for those who don’t identify as addicts. This episode dives into universal human struggles, addressing how we numb pain, avoid truth, and search for solutions in all the wrong places.Memorable Quotes“Trying to solve an inside problem with an outside solution doesn’t work.”“Human beings are always on the prowl for a fix, looking for something to distract or numb the big ache of what it means to be simply human.”“All human beings are fundamentally restless.”“The whole point of the 12-step program is to facilitate a spiritual awakening of sufficient force that it expels the need for external solutions to internal problems.”“Real happiness comes when you make memories in community.”“People get sick in secret. They get well together.”

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Megan Hyatt Miller delivers a powerful and heartfelt keynote about her journey as CEO of Full Focus. She candidly shares the lessons she’s learned through leadership challenges, personal growth, and the pursuit of sustainable success.Drawing on her experiences, Megan offers four unconventional keys for success as a leader. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking greater fulfillment, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you align your priorities and grow into the person you’re meant to be.Memorable Quotes“Most worthwhile things are harder and take longer than we think they should… They’re really costly, and often painful, and always testing the limits of our patience.”“These experiences of resistance strengthen the architecture of our character enough to hold the weight of success. Sustainable success demands maturity.”“The hardest problems—the ones that make us want to throw in the towel—are often the exact reason we’re in the roo

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“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.”“I can’t buy time back. There’s a more valuable asset on the line and it’s time.”“A weekly paycheck is the most addictive drug in the world.”“It’s completely different to be a great business owner than to be a great financial advisor.”“Your

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with Daniel Harkavy, CEO of Building Champions and author of The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders. Daniel shares practical strategies for thriving as a leader by first thriving as a person. From setting boundaries to crafting a life plan, his advice will help you create lasting success at work and at home.Memorable Quotes“[Being well-balanced] elevates leadership efficacy because people are making conscious and subconscious decisions about who you are as a person by what they see, what they observe, how you speak, how you feel.”“It’s very difficult to find a place of contentment if you’re playing the competition game.”“I’m not being driven out of a place of scarcity. I’m being driven out of a place of opportunity and out of a burden to help and an opportunity to make a difference.”“Self-leadership always precedes team effectiveness and team effectiveness always precedes organizational impact.”“Management meetings are a lo

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller talk with Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership. Jon shares his journey from negativity to a thriving, positive life and the principles he’s developed to help teams and individuals succeed.From practical strategies for fueling positive energy to addressing the root causes of negativity, Jon’s wisdom is a must-hear for leaders striving to win at work and succeed at home.Memorable Quotes“Every one of us is going to have to overcome negativity, adversity, and challenges to ultimately define ourselves and our team's success. And the main message is: You have to overcome negativity with positivity.”“You’re the driver. You decide the kind of ride it’s going to be… It’s all about ownership.”“You write down your success of the day and every night you go to bed a success. Every morning you wake up a success. You’re now creating more and more success because what you focus on starts to show up mo

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof to explore the hidden traps of burnout, cynicism, and the tolls of unexamined motivations. Carey dives into his journey from lawyer to pastor to leadership coach, sharing how he’s learned to manage energy and avoid burnout while building an impactful career.Carey’s insights touch on the importance of self-leadership, the dangers of “mid-grade burnout,” and strategies for setting lasting boundaries. The conversation is rich with practical advice for leaders in any field who want to achieve the Double Win—winning at work and succeeding at life.Memorable Quotes“I think unexamined motivations drive you until they destroy you.”“Self-leadership is the ability to heal ourselves, to stay engaged, to stay healthy—everything from avoiding burnout and not becoming the person everyone resents to staying engaged at a meaningful level and avoiding cynicism and pride.”“Just look at the internal battle

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller interview Grant Baldwin, a nationally recognized speaker, author, and founder of The Speaker Lab. Grant shares his journey from burnout to intentionally designing a life centered around balance, freedom, and his core values. The conversation covers topics like the significance of constraints, the importance of overcoming fear, and why it’s essential to design your life instead of just living it by default. Grant's stories and insights make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to blend ambition with a meaningful, balanced life.Memorable Quotes“You have to regularly find things where the challenge exceeds the skill set… Over time, the skill set exceeds the challenge and you feel bored and you kind of feel like you’re going through the motions.”“We design in a way that makes sense to say, ‘No, no, you can have your cake and eat it, too.’”“It can’t be this open-ended thing of like, ‘I’ll do anything for anybody anywhere.’”“Don’t act l

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller sit down with bestselling author and trauma-informed coach, Mastin Kipp, to discuss the profound impact of understanding and regulating the nervous system. Mastin shares insights from his new book, Reclaim Your Nervous System, and explains how unresolved trauma and dysregulation can hinder personal and professional growth.The conversation explores the practical applications of polyvagal theory, co-regulation, and how leaders can foster psychological safety by mastering their own nervous systems. Mastin covers everything from the body's hierarchy of responses to stress (green, yellow, and red states), to the effects of trauma on leadership, parenting, and personal well-being. By learning how to identify and manage these states, listeners can unlock a new level of performance and healing.Memorable Quotes“We have this idea that ‘If I can change my thoughts, I can change my life,’ which is accurate, but there’s a lot going on below the brain t

In this bonus episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt sits down with Don Miller, CEO of CoachBuilder, to explore how coaches can turn their passion into a profitable business. Don shares how his platform simplifies the process of growing a coaching business by providing essential tools, from lead generation to automating client communications.Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting out, Don’s insights offer a roadmap for building a successful and sustainable coaching practice.Memorable Quotes“That’s what has been missing from, you know, the market is a plug and play system you can use to actually build a successful coaching business.”“Nobody hires a coach when you sell them on coaching. People hire a coach when they have a problem they know a coach can help them solve.”“Every day between 4–5 p.m., I’m home. I’m present with my family. My phone is nowhere near me… Because I know my priorities. I know what I’m supposed to do.”Key TakeawaysSystems for Growth: You need systems to generate and nurtu

In this episode, Michael and Megan Hyatt Miller are joined by Jordan Harper, founder and CEO of Barefaced, to discuss how she turned her expertise as a nurse practitioner into a successful skincare brand. With a philosophy of "less but better," Jordan shares how she simplifies not just her skincare routine but her life as a busy entrepreneur and mother of four young children. She dives deep into her approach to time management, delegating tasks, and the importance of systems—both at work and at home.Jordan also talks about how using the Full Focus Planner has helped her stay organized and balanced, revealing the key productivity strategies that allow her to thrive in business while maintaining her personal life.Memorable Quotes“It’s the little things you’re doing every single day that are yielding these big results over time. They’re underestimated because they do take consistency to see results.”“Especially as women, we can have this martyr mindset where everyone’s first. That might work for a week, a season

What if the key to a more fulfilling life was focusing on less, not more? Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism and Effortless, joins Michael and Megan on The Double Win Show to discuss the power of prioritizing what truly matters amidst life's chaos. Greg shares insights on navigating today’s world of constant distraction, exploring the importance of taking control over small parts of your day, learning to say "no" to non-essential commitments, and making the essential things feel easier.This conversation will inspire you to stop defaulting to the noise and instead design a life where you focus on what truly moves the needle—both personally and professionally.Memorable Quotes“If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will.”“The antidote [to a chaotic world] is the disciplined pursuit of less.”“You can say: ‘Is this the most important contribution I can make?’ If it’s not a clear yes, it becomes a clear no.”“Maybe you can't control everything, but if you could take control of half an hour and use that to

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller welcome Hal Elrod, author of the bestselling book The Miracle Morning. Hal shares his remarkable journey of overcoming a near-fatal car accident, a battle with cancer, and multiple life setbacks—all while maintaining unwavering faith and resilience. He details how these hardships shaped his path and inspired his global movement to help millions create life-changing morning routines. Hal also introduces his powerful “5-Minute Rule” for moving through adversity and offers practical insights for building habits that will transform your life.Memorable Quotes“I can’t change what happened, but I can choose to be at peace with what I can’t change, grateful for what I have, and focus on the things that are in my control.”“The more you resist reality and wish it were different, the more pain we create for ourselves. Freedom is in acceptance. Freedom is in being at peace with what you can’t change.”“Most people who experience failure probably

In this episode, Dr. Gladys McGarey, a 103-year-old pioneer in holistic medicine, shares her wisdom on the connection between purpose and health. Sadly, Dr. Gladys passed away just days before the release of this episode—making her insights from her century of life all the more valuable.She discusses her journey growing up in India, her early struggles with dyslexia, and her lifelong mission to view medicine as a tool for healing both the body and the soul. She explores the five Ls she views as the foundation of all good things we build: Life, love, laughter, labor, and listening. Dr. Gladys also speaks about her personal purpose, her 10-year plan at 103 years old, and how purpose can evolve as we move through different seasons of life.Michael and Dr. Gladys are also joined by Gail Hyatt, and together, they explore the nuances of a well-lived life.Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/HGTi-wFJYqYFor complete show notes and resources, visit Find links and complete show notes: doublewinshow.com/18.See Privacy

Ever dreamed of living life on your own terms? This week’s episode of The Double Win Show brings you Justin Donald, author of The Lifestyle Investor, who shares his journey from a blue-collar childhood to retiring at age 37—before he even hit his first million! Justin’s approach to life and wealth centers on building assets that produce cash flow, allowing you to stop trading time for money and start generating truly passive income.In this episode, you’ll learn how Justin designed a life that aligned with his values. He shares his story, discusses how to avoid common traps in investing, and argues that anyone with a willingness to learn can build wealth.For complete show notes and resources, visit Find links and complete show notes: doublewinshow.com/17.Take your FREE LifeScore Assessment at doublewinshow.com/lifescore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve missed your moment, this conversation with writer and journalist Henry Oliver is a must-listen. Known for his cultural analysis and thoughtful perspectives, Oliver dives deep into the idea that success and growth aren’t reserved solely for the young. In his book Second Act, he champions the concept of late blooming, emphasizing that thriving in the second half of life is not only possible—it’s a journey filled with reinvention and resilience.In this episode, Oliver breaks down the myths surrounding age and success, shedding light on how persistence, openness, and exploration can lead to profound changes. He challenges the “tyranny of averages” by reminding us that everyone’s path is unique, and that growth can happen at any stage. From redefining what success looks like to taking small yet powerful steps toward new goals, his insights serve as a beacon of hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed by societal pressures or personal setbacks.Oliver’s wisdom is a refreshing reminder that

What if your pursuit of happiness won’t lead you where you want to go? Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and bestselling author, transitioned from his early career as a classical musician to become a renowned behavioral scientist following a personal health crisis. He explores why many people, especially high achievers, often chase the wrong goals—like money, power, and fame—and how these pursuits can lead to emptiness rather than joy.Instead, Arthur presents the "big four" pillars of a truly fulfilling life: faith, family, friendships, and meaningful work. He reveals how our understanding of happiness has evolved over time, why modern society often gets it wrong, and what practical steps we can take to cultivate lasting joy. Arthur also sheds light on the neuroscience of happiness, revealing how certain brain regions are activated through experiences of faith and connection, and why managing our emotions—not eradicating them—is key to a balanced life. This episode is a scientific and personal guide to buildin

In this insightful episode, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt-Miller welcome Ken Coleman, author and host at Ramsey Solutions, to discuss his latest book, Find the Work You're Wired to Do. Ken shares the journey behind writing the book, driven by a passion to help people discover their unique purpose in work. Drawing from personal experiences and years of coaching, Ken introduces his simple yet powerful framework that helps individuals align their talents, passions, and motivations to achieve fulfillment in their careers. The conversation delves into the three core elements of Ken’s methodology—talent, passion, and mission—highlighting how self-awareness is key to personal and professional growth. Ken also provides actionable advice for leaders on how to use these insights to enhance team engagement and retention. The episode concludes with practical tips on applying these principles to both personal and family life, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity and purpose in their work.Find links and compl

It’s easy to view friendships as an “extra,” but they’re a crucial investment in our health and happiness. In this episode, Shasta Nelson, a renowned friendship expert and author, explores the profound impact of our relationships on every area of our lives. She highlights the importance of positivity, consistency, and vulnerability in deepening relationships—an essential combination she calls the "friendship triangle.” This conversation unpacks the societal factors contributing to the loneliness epidemic, the challenges of maintaining friendships in a fast-paced, digitally connected world, and ends on a high note with practical strategies for cultivating meaningful connections, even from a distance. Whether you're looking to deepen existing friendships or cultivate new ones, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and wisdom to help you achieve the Double Win—thriving in both work and life.Find links and complete show notes: doublewinshow.com/13Watch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/vCSCFvy-jNkTak