Greatness

By: Jonathan Watts
  • Summary

  • Greatness is a podcast for the for the hustlers. The artists. The obsessed. The difference makers. The game-changers. The nay-sayers. The rule breakers. The rebels. The fighters. Those in an endless pursuit of excellence.

    Every week, we dive into the life and stories of the words greatest people.

    Enjoy.

    © 2024 Greatness
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Episodes
  • 72. The Story of The First Women Doctors
    Oct 29 2024

    Diving into the story of how Elizabeth Blackwell, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, and Sophia Jex Blake became the world's first women doctors from Olivia Campbell's book, Women in White Coats

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    You can check out my book, website, and apparel below:

    Website
    Book:
    Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence
    Apparel

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    25 mins
  • 71. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the New England Patriots
    Oct 23 2024

    Diving into the life and greatness of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots from Jeff Benedict's book, The Dynasty.

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    1:20 - Trust your instincts

    3:50 - Tom Brady's journey

    “In sport, you have to go for the throat. Because if all friendly, they come back and beat your ass. So kill them. Take their heart.”

    9:55 - Turbulent start

    14:30 - Brady takeover

    18:10 - Be bold


    20:25 - Building a culture of excellence

    23:15
    - Brady and obsession

    “If you’re going to compete against me, you better be willing to give up your life because I’m giving up mine.”

    28:30 - The secret to the success: accountability

    29:55 - The difficult years

    “What are you willing to do and what are you willing to give up to be the best you can be?"

    34:05 - Patriots motto

    35:00 -
    Lessons/Takeaways

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    You can check out my book, website, and apparel below:

    Website
    Book:
    Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence
    Apparel

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    38 mins
  • 70. Phil Jackson, Pete Carroll, John Wooden, and Vince Lombardi - What the World’s Greatest Coaches Can Teach You
    Oct 16 2024

    Diving into the lessons you can learn from some of the world's greatest coaches.

    "Sometimes when I’m filling out forms, I list my profession as 'magician.' I’m not trying to be mischievous. It’s just that when I think about the ego-balancing act NBA coaches have to perform, making magic may be the best way to describe what we do…Because
    I can’t pretend to be an expert in leadership theory. But what I do know is that the art of transforming a group of young, ambitious individuals into an integrated championship team is not a mechanistic process. It’s a mysterious juggling act that requires not only a thorough knowledge of the time honored laws of the game but also an open heart, a clear mind, and a deep curiosity about the ways of the human spirit.

    - Phil Jackson

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    2:20 - Vince Lombardi

    9:50 - Phil Jackson

    15:30 - John Wooden

    21:45 - Pete Carroll

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    You can check out books on each coach below:

    When Pride Still Mattered - Vince Lombardi
    Win Forever - Pete Carroll
    Wooden - John Wooden
    Eleven Rings - Phil Jackson

    If you love reading, you can check out my book,
    Chasing Greatness

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    32 mins

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