Paul's Take #26: How to live ON PURPOSE and make others' goals your own

Win Monday with Paul Epstein

In this episode of the "Win Monday" podcast, host Paul reflects on his insightful conversation with Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, exploring themes from Asheesh Advani new book, Modern Achievement, co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith. The discussion navigates the profound concepts of purpose, impact, and legacy, highlighting how embracing the goals of others can ignite personal motivation and a deeper sense of purpose. Paul invites listeners to reflect on these powerful insights and encourages them to support the dreams of those around them, cultivating a stronger sense of connection and community.

Key Takeaways:

• Purpose and motivation in personal and professional life
• The impact of aligning personal goals with others' goals
• Legacy and its significance in leadership
• Insights from the book "Modern Achievement" by Ashish Advani and Marshall Goldsmith
• Strategies for enhancing leadership skills
• The concept of "winning Monday" and starting the week with intention
• The importance of community and connection in achieving goals
• Practical actions to support others' aspirations
• The role of inspiration and momentum in personal growth
• Encouragement for listeners to engage and reflect on their relationships and contributions

In This Episode:

• [00:19] Book launch announcement
• [01:19] Purpose and legacy discussion
• [02:44] Making goals your own
• [03:58] Actionable steps
• [04:56] Closing remarks

Notable Quotes

• [01:19] "Make other people's goals your own if you want to win Monday."-Asheesh
• [02:44] "If I were to make those people's things my goal—my boss's goals become my goal, my spouse's goals become my goal, my kids' goals become my goals, my team's goals become my goals, my company's goals become my goals—do I feel it in my heart?”-Asheesh
• [03:25] “Ask the people that are around you, "What's your number one goal that you're focused on right now?" and as you listen, you make it your own”-Asheesh

Resource & Links

Paul Epstein

• Monday Momentum
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• Take the Confidence Quiz: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/confidence-quiz
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