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How to Play Offense in Business and Life (ft. Paul Epstein)

Author
Chris Roebuck, Connor Trombley, Detroit Podcast Studios, Paul Epstein
Published
Mon 01 Nov 2021
Episode Link
https://perspectivesfromthetop.com/episodes/how-to-play-offense-in-business-and-life-ft-paul-epstein-KNBrbY15

How to Play Offense in Business and Life (ft. Paul Epstein)

Stop reacting, start acting with purpose, and see your life transform.

OPENING QUOTE:

“I realized I made a mistake because I now found out that I was chasing the wrong things. I was only studying the top 1% of what they did and what has actually been a greater teacher to me in life is to study what not to do.”

—Paul Epstein

GUEST BIO:

Paul Epstein is a respected fixer for NBA teams, NFL franchises, and league executive offices. Paul Epstein led sales for Super Bowls, the San Francisco 49ers, for three NBA clubs, and much, much more. Then Paul discovered his personal purpose, swapping the executive boardroom to help others get success in their respective ‘games’ by playing offense in everything they do.

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CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:

[3:51] Defense vs. Offense

How do you react to adversity?

When we face challenges, do they cause us to retreat into a safe and comfortable zone? Or do we take an offensive mindset, finding our purpose through adversity and getting back on the track to keep running? Soon, you’ll find yourself acting instead of being acted upon.

[9:20] Five Challenges, Five Achievements

A powerful exercise to focus your response to challenges

Paul recommends an exercise that involves writing down five things that have happened or are happening now that you consider adversities. Next, write down five past experiences that you consider achievements, successes, or wins. Finally, compare how you achieved those wins to your list of challenges. How can you apply the principles of the former to take on the latter?

[19:18] Don’t Study the End, Study the Beginning

Learn the right lessons from successes and failures

When we study success stories, we tend to study the successful parts. But we can learn much more from the ‘muddy waters,’ the struggles and trials behind the scenes that eventually led to those successes. These are where the truly transformative insights lie.

[28:22] Lead with Purpose, Watch Your Teams Transform

Are you a leader or manager? Start here.

Is your team bringing their whole self to work? If they don’t believe in you as a leader or your culture, then they’re only going to show up with a percentage of their potential. The greater their engagement, belief, and buy-in to the culture you create, the more they’ll pour themselves into the vision and find their peak performance— and fulfilment.

[37:41] What Does a Title Amount To? Not Much.

What we remember most about great leaders isn’t their job description

Think of the greatest leader you’ve ever had, in any walk of life. Think of their behaviors, their actions, how they made decisions. Think of all the things they achieved that you respect most. Now ask yourself— Do you need a title to accomplish any of those things? If you can find a purpose that’s greater than a title or current role, you’ll begin to tap into your greatest potential.

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