154. Howard Schultz and The Rise of Starbucks

156. Marcus Aurelius

Diving into the life of the last great Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, and his own personal notes to himself. ----- Sources The Lives of the Stoics - Ryan Holiday [https://www.amazon.com/Lives-Stoics-Living-Marcus-Aurelius-ebook/dp/B083HL8RLK/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=186568886379&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Iepe8ZPb53Upgo6Zdo9MBhGkdiDeMx0DCWH3lW7rBGRJNq6jsr5imFVnsJBMVX7nqEvK24LMd7SMVzQMEJacjO--Gc9bpXcjDh5L41iF8uupNis3i0tf7q6gQxmLmUlRELh8iqfpuBD89DsNXmJyH015q-8P1hnvO20Lsix5rLM4jozFxrAsyLJD_Q2rICuUwrQDoVc8TszO7iEoCaZwzeO7qLTP1UxChTEB8rbqvmY.dRtknpsDJxHDQqL2-v-qv2XtwmhoVyun4836dQkDBXg&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779582050078&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9032938&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=6067703520655603493--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6067703520655603493&hvtargid=kwd-938151799911&hydadcr=20586_13638487_2281773&keywords=the+lives+of+the+stoics&mcid=765c25402a2e3d948a249e4c95a4ff16&qid=1779150699&sr=8-1] Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor - Donald Robertson [https://www.amazon.com/Marcus-Aurelius-Stoic-Emperor-Ancient/dp/0300256663] Meditations - Marcus Aurelius [http://amazon.com/Meditations-New-Translation-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0812968255/ref=sr_1_6?adgrpid=186020618843&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XWF0cwpIUg_WGalABun86Q9VOQv8VB9--3UX_CoC5GFGbhsi099Z7A-evNxUeplaPg0fkiSc3cN5hda0I8HP9kyL7m1PwALyQi_NinTv-Z-VP1Dg2WiOWoXwPpGDnCxbuAV07WGRw02a4U1t40G9Vi2SuypUXJiprW1yxuhm_lUlWB7larY-nqnaYhqku_WoU0c1flBjv54d4E3XD5fpSE8dyL7kmksi6FdKXHVzitXqIsShDww__-DT0bhGFx6zeL-9f2JGb-WD4bBPC-WLSL6Cp4Du-U3hMF2A7YokN_g.MRze2ZTWl_MPf_BeELDzMph7lfkiQTwwLDJY9X-Nl0k&dib_tag=se&hvadid=792859905016&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9032938&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=3477700106974362104--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3477700106974362104&hvtargid=kwd-13299136&hydadcr=4759_13549436_2440379&keywords=meditations&mcid=937839896ded31b4902906f4f60a503a&qid=1779150693&sr=8-6] ----- Check out my books below: Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming  [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Stay connected and check out more on our website: Chasegreatness.net [https://www.chasegreatness.net/]

155. History Dump: Henry Ford, Richard Feynman, and Chris Hadfield

Doing a new little mini-series called a "History Dump" where I offer stories, ideas, and things I've found interesting from books, documentaries, and anything I've researched recently. This episode focuses on three individuals: Richard Feynman, Henry Ford, and Chris Hadfield.  ----- Sources My Life and Work - Henry Ford [https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Work-Autobiography-Henry/dp/149428300X] An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth - Chris Hadfield [https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Life-Earth-Determination/dp/0316253030] Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman [https://www.amazon.com/Surely-Youre-Joking-Mr-Feynman/dp/0393355624] ----- Check out my books below: Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming  [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Stay connected and check out more on our website: Chasegreatness.net [https://www.chasegreatness.net/]

154. Howard Schultz and The Rise of Starbucks

Diving into the early years of Howard Schultz and his unusual path to building Starbucks. "I can't give  you any secret recipe for success, any foolproof plan for making it in the world of business. But my own experience suggests that it is possible to start from nothing and achieve even beyond your dreams." ----- Sources - Pour Your Heart Into It - Howard Schultz [https://www.amazon.com/Pour-Your-Heart-Into-Starbucks/dp/0786883561] ----- Check out my books below: Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming  [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Stay connected and check out more on our website: Chasegreatness.net [https://www.chasegreatness.net/]

153. The Mental Battle of Rory McIlroy

Diving into the emotional ride of Rory McIlroy and his journey to winning the Masters. “You’re trying to overcome all of history. These memories. All these different things that are going through your head while you’re playing that golf course, and trying to win this massive tournament…And that’s one of the hurdles I have found so hard to overcome. You have to get over the demons that you have on that course.”  - Rory McIlroy ----- Sources: Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait [https://www.amazon.com/Rory-McIlroy-Masters-Drea-Cooper/dp/B0GPY4Y6BV] ----- Check out my books below: Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming  [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Stay connected and check out more on our website: Chasegreatness.net [https://www.chasegreatness.net/]

152. Jerry Seinfeld

Diving into the working ways and creative process of comedian Jerry Seinfeld ----- “Your blessing in life is when you find the torture you’re comfortable with.” - Jerry Seinfeld  ----- Sources Is This Anything? - Jerry Seinfeld [https://www.amazon.com/This-Anything-Jerry-Seinfeld/dp/1982112697] #485: Jerry Seinfeld — A Comedy Legend’s Systems, Routines, and Methods for Success [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/485-jerry-seinfeld-a-comedy-legends-systems/id863897795?i=1000501727043] Jerry Seinfeld Intends to Die Standing Up  [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/23/magazine/jerry-seinfeld-intends-to-die-standing-up.html] Life's Work  [https://hbr.org/2017/01/lifes-work-jerry-seinfeld] ----- Check out my books below: Daily Greatness: Short Stories and Essays on the Act of Becoming  [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Chasing Greatness 2nd Edition - Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence [https://www.chasegreatness.net/books] Stay connected and check out more on our website: Chasegreatness.net [https://www.chasegreatness.net/]