Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness - Tim Grover

Question 1

What is a good analogy to visualize when creating a winning mentality, impervious to criticism?

Answer 1

Teflon. Criticism flows off. Unemotional.

Question 2

What is the best way to approach back burner tasks/projects?

Answer 2

Either do it or admit it’s never going to get done and clean it off your list. Immediately.

Question 3

MP - What is the best way to optimize how you perform in different business situations?

Answer 3

Create a playbook for different situations (new hire, operations efficiency improvement, first company speech etc.).
Build the playbook over time
Iterate and innovate to constantly improve

Question 4

Why do confident people laugh off their flaws?

Answer 4

Because they don’t care what other people think. They know they are flawed. They just don’t care.

Question 5

What is the relationship between thoughts, emotions, actions, and results?

Answer 5

Control your thoughts and you’ll control your emotions.
Control your emotions and you’ll control your actions.
Control your actions and you’ll control your results.

Choice is an illusion

Question 6

What is the formula for success as it relates to the mind and feelings?

Answer 6

Mind > Feelings

Question 7

What is the difference between Allies and Friends?

Answer 7

Allies understand what you need and what you’re fighting for.
Friends can be threatened by success.

Question 8

What three questions should you ask before putting your life into something to win?

Answer 8

Do you want to do it?
Can you do it?
Is it worth your time?