Nick Shaw on His 7 Favorite Habits for Success

Published: March 3, 2021, 11 a.m.

What if I told you there was one weird trick to realize all of your biggest dreams?

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Just one thing you could do to achieve success and live your best life.

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Want to know what it is?

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The trick is to ignore all the one weird tricks.

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That\u2019s right. The real secret isn\u2019t shortcuts and fads. It\u2019s hard work, consistency, discipline, and building good habits. That\u2019s the real juice.

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If I just knocked the wind out of your sails, I understand.

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Hard work sounds a lot less fun than instant gratification. But what\u2019s more fun? Failing, jumping on the next bandwagon, and failing again, or making real progress and actually achieving what you want? In the long-run, the tried-and-true methods of developing a strong work ethic and discipline have an astounding track record and are far more likely to get you where you want to go.

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That\u2019s what I\u2019m talking about on this episode with Nick Shaw. He\u2019s someone who\u2019s learned these lessons and honed them through personal hardship, building them into an actionable framework in his book Fit For Success, that you can follow to live your best life.

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If you\u2019re not familiar with Nick, he\u2019s the founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization (co-founded by Dr. Mike Israetel, who\u2019s also been on the podcast). He\u2019s also a former competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder, who\u2019s coached hordes of elite athletes, including CrossFit Games Champions, Olympians, UFC fighters, and professional athletes, so he knows a thing or two about achieving success and helping others do so.

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In this episode, Nick and I chat about . . .

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  • Why he wrote Fit For Success
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  • Enjoying the work process versus being outcome-oriented
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  • Morning routines and the benefits of waking up early
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  • Mindfulness and the difference between using data instead of feelings
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  • Developing discipline and thinking long-term
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  • The importance of a positive mindset
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  • And more . . .
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So if you\u2019re ready to ditch the fads and nonsense and build positive habits that can improve your life, listen to this podcast!

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13:48 - What are the key concepts of success that you wrote in your book?

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16:17 - What does hard work mean to you?

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21:39 - Where are you now with work/life balance?

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24:24 - What are your thoughts on developing work ethic?

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25:57 - How do you organize your to-do list?

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27:07 - Do you have a morning routine?

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47:08 - What is your take on developing discipline?

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53:47 - What does a positive mindset mean to you?

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Mentioned on The Show:

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Nick Shaw's New Book (Fit For Success)

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Nick Shaw's Instagram: @nick.shaw.rp

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Nick Shaw's Website: Renaissance Periodization

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Books by Mike Matthews: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/

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