The 365 Commitment Podcast focuses on helping people make and keep life changing commitments.
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Day 291 - Don't Be A Rock
The importance of agency and taking action. Key Points: The philosophical concept of being an agent of action versus being acted upon. References to Aristotle, Shakespeare, and Sartre to illustrate the idea. The...
Key Points: Commitments and Habits: Guy explores the relationship between commitments and habits, arguing that one requires the other for success. Youthful Ambitions: Guy shares his past struggles with making and...
The importance of observation and understanding before implementing changes. Key Points: A mentor taught Guy Reams the value of observing before making changes. This approach helps to avoid repeating past mistakes and...
Day 288 – Organizations Gravitate toward Complexity
Human organizations naturally gravitate towards complexity. This principle is based on the concept that if left unchecked, humans will always make things more complicated than they need to be. The way we organize...
Key Points: Chess as a metaphor for life: Guy observes high-level chess matches, where players fight for small advantages that accumulate over time. The importance of small wins: We often underestimate the power of...
Reinterpreting a political slogan for personal and professional guidance. Origin of the Phrase: Richard J. Daley, former Mayor of Chicago, used the phrase "make no waves and back no losers" within his political...
Day 285 - Happiness is Relative, Truth is Absolute
The conversation explores the concepts of happiness and truth and their relationship to individual perspectives and universal realities. It delves into the philosophical debate between absolute truth and relative...
In this conversation, Guy Reams shares his top 10 principles that guide his life. The first principle he discusses is treating people as they should be, not as they are. He explains that this principle was influenced...
Enthusiasm cannot be faked, and it is crucial for success in various areas of life, including politics, business, and pitching ideas. Lack of enthusiasm can indicate a lack of confidence in one's solution or offering....
Simple yet overlooked principles for business growth. Key Points: Growth occurs naturally when basic needs are met, just like plant growth with proper sunlight, water, and nutrients. The core of business growth lies...
The importance of perseverance in achieving success. Key Points: Personal experience and observation lead to the conclusion that perseverance is crucial for success. Grit, defined as the willingness to keep going...
The challenges and importance of building a successful team for achieving goals. Key Points: The transition from a solo concept to a scalable project requires building a team. Creating a functional team involves...
