97 Habits Podcast

Shohei Ohtani

Today we’re talking about Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers—the two-way marvel who just did something baseball had literally never seen before: three home runs and throw 10 strikeouts in the same game. Let’s dig into the top three success habits that power Ohtani’s greatness—and the challenges he’s had to overcome to pull off a night for the ages.

Roy Williams

Today we’re walking into the gym with Coach Roy Williams—country drawl, plaid jacket, and a whistle that turned practices into track meets. From small-town North Carolina to Kansas to Chapel Hill, he turned fast breaks into art and players into men. He didn’t just win three national championships; he built a culture where effort was non-negotiable and joy was part of the job description.

Dean Smith

Today we’re stepping onto the hardwood with coach Dean Smith of North Carolina—two-time national champion, mentor to legends, and the mastermind of a culture that outlived the final buzzer. He didn’t just win games; he taught habits that turned teenagers into teammates, and teammates into leaders. Let’s unpack the top three success habits that defined Coach Smith—and the challenges he faced building them.

Taylor Swift

Today we’re stepping onto a stadium stage with Taylor Swift—a songwriter who turned feelings into an empire, a performer who sells out nights in a row, and a business owner who rewrote the rules of her industry. From getting turned down in Nashville as a kid to dropping surprise albums in a pandemic, and then launching a record-shattering tour, she’s a case study in habits that compound.

Andy Reid

Today we’re stepping onto the sideline with Coach Andy Reid—play-sheet the size of a beach towel, legendary mustache, and a résumé that reads like a football textbook. You may know him from the funny State Farm commercials. From building the Eagles into a perennial contender to turning the Chiefs into a modern dynasty, he’s proof that joyful work and sharp habits can live in the same huddle. Let’s break down his top three success habits and the challenges he had to beat to become, well, Big Red.