How To Create Your Winning Formula A Conversation From $35K with Joe Polish

At our October 2024 Genius Network 35K meeting, we had a great conversation about what winning really looks like—and how it’s not just about money, recognition, or hitting some big milestone...

Winning is personal. It’s about figuring out what really matters to you, cutting out the noise, and focusing on what moves the needle in your life.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover in this episode: 

• Why some games in life, the only way you win is you don't play—and how to spot those losing races before you get stuck.
• The hidden cost of not celebrating your wins: Why pausing to reflect can make or break your long-term success.
• The power of “behavior design”: How small prompts can create big shifts in your habits and lead to exponential growth.
• Why defining your personal “winning formula” is crucial—and how to identify what’s really driving your results.
• How to leverage the lessons of failure to create a path forward without getting derailed by setbacks.
• The one mindset shift that successful high-achievers use to reduce stress, increase focus, and find balance in a chaotic world.

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Habits Shape Your Life

• Repetitive behaviors—good or bad—become habits. Evaluate what you consistently do and whether it serves your goals.
• BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits framework emphasizes the role of Motivation, Ability, and Prompts in creating sustainable behavior change.

Winning vs. Losing Formulas

• Winning isn't just about outcomes; it’s about identifying the processes that work and replicating them.
• The environment often plays a crucial role in success or failure. Some “games” are best avoided altogether.

The Importance of Celebration

• Entrepreneurs often skip celebrating their wins and rush to the next goal. Taking time to acknowledge and appreciate milestones can prevent burnout and enhance fulfillment.

The Role of Presence in Success

• Presence is the foundation for entering a state of flow. By slowing down and being mindful, you open yourself to creativity and intuitive problem-solving.
• Flow state is a reproducible process, as outlined in Steven Kotler's The Art of Impossible and Mapping Cloud Nine.

Lessons from Experts and Leaders

• Genius Network Member BJ Fogg influenced key Authors on habits, including James Clear (Atomic Habits) and Nir Eyal (Hooked).
• Insights from top Entrepreneurs reveal the importance of defining your own version of success and playing the "right game."

Questions for Reflection

• How do you define winning in business and life?
• What’s your personal winning formula?
• What books or strategies have had the biggest impact on your success?
• How do you turn challenges into opportunities?

Resources

• Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything by BJ Fogg
  
• The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer by Steven Kotler
  
• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
  
• Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal
  
• The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
  
• Play to Win: Choosing Growth Over Fear in Work and Life by Larry Wilson
  
• Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
  
• The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
  
• Mapping Cloud Nine by Steven Kotler