Episode

#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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Published: Mon Mar 22 2021
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Polina Pompliano is a writer, author & founder of The Profile. Polina spends her time assessing the world's highest performing & most interesting individuals. Today we break down some of the common traits of her favourite subjects. Expect to learn how David Goggins used post-it notes to change himself, why Elon Musk is able to have truly unique thoughts, what Polina learned from The Rock, how the highest performers on earth spend their time wisely and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 3.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Follow Polina on Twitter - https://twitter.com/polina_marinova Check out The Profile - https://theprofile.substack.com  Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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In this episode, Palina Repar, who has spent a lot of time assessing individuals like David Goggins, Elon Musk, and Charlie Munger, shares key takeaways on the tools and tactics used by high performers to achieve success in life.
00:00 - 03:10 (03:10)
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High performers
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In this episode, Palina Repar, who has spent a lot of time assessing individuals like David Goggins, Elon Musk, and Charlie Munger, shares key takeaways on the tools and tactics used by high performers to achieve success in life. Topics include Goggin's use of post-it notes, Musk's unique thinking style, and the importance of therapy for personal growth.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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David Goggins, a man who went from an obese exterminator to a Navy SEAL, used the Accountability Mirror to become mentally tougher.
03:10 - 09:02 (05:51)
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Mental Toughness
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David Goggins, a man who went from an obese exterminator to a Navy SEAL, used the Accountability Mirror to become mentally tougher. This technique involved posting sticky notes on his mirror to keep himself accountable for his actions and decisions.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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While success is often celebrated, there is a darker side to it that is often overlooked.
09:02 - 13:17 (04:15)
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Success
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While success is often celebrated, there is a darker side to it that is often overlooked. Success can be narrowly defined and the cult of personality around successful individuals can be dangerous.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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The concept of a blueprint for success and dedicating oneself to achieving goals is discussed in this podcast, with the example of David Goggins being cited.
13:17 - 19:37 (06:20)
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Motivation
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The concept of a blueprint for success and dedicating oneself to achieving goals is discussed in this podcast, with the example of David Goggins being cited.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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The podcast discusses the limitations of assuming an original profile is merely text and a headline, and the importance of reframing our understanding of it by asking critical questions and promoting original thinking.
19:37 - 24:37 (05:00)
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Originality
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The podcast discusses the limitations of assuming an original profile is merely text and a headline, and the importance of reframing our understanding of it by asking critical questions and promoting original thinking. This includes an end-of-year review to challenge our assumptions and identify areas of growth.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of considering feedback from people who go through the extra effort to provide thoughtful comments via email, rather than just shutting down all comments.
24:37 - 30:48 (06:10)
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feedback
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of considering feedback from people who go through the extra effort to provide thoughtful comments via email, rather than just shutting down all comments. They also touch on the difficulty of letting go of past successes and adapting to changing circumstances.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the impact a tweet from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson can have on someone's life, with examples of individuals who saw an incredible boost in their business or personal lives after a tweet from him.
30:48 - 34:42 (03:54)
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Social Media
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the impact a tweet from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson can have on someone's life, with examples of individuals who saw an incredible boost in their business or personal lives after a tweet from him.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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The iterative process is key to the successful creation of anything, and nothing exists today without having gone through it.
34:42 - 42:44 (08:01)
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Creativity
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The iterative process is key to the successful creation of anything, and nothing exists today without having gone through it. Living life with the mentality that anything could change or end at any moment can help ease worries and allow for this process to occur more fluidly.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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A writer shares how the moments that build up self-esteem are the ones where you are challenged to the extreme and accomplish something you thought was impossible.
42:44 - 48:08 (05:24)
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Self-improvement
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A writer shares how the moments that build up self-esteem are the ones where you are challenged to the extreme and accomplish something you thought was impossible.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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The public is losing trust in institutions and increasingly relying on personal connections.
48:09 - 56:32 (08:22)
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Trust, Success, Business
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The public is losing trust in institutions and increasingly relying on personal connections. The success of one venture can lead to even more success and people should be careful to consider all possible outcomes before stepping into a new business opportunity.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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Advice for creating a strong foundation in a relationship is to clearly identify and agree on each person's non-negotiables, focusing on the most fundamental aspects of a relationship.
56:32 - 1:02:51 (06:18)
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Relationship
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Advice for creating a strong foundation in a relationship is to clearly identify and agree on each person's non-negotiables, focusing on the most fundamental aspects of a relationship. This approach can help to maintain a strong bond and avoid unnecessary complexity.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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This podcast episode features a discussion on how confidence and a bigger than life persona can often appear simple but it can put things in perspective.
1:02:51 - 1:08:09 (05:17)
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Confidence
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This podcast episode features a discussion on how confidence and a bigger than life persona can often appear simple but it can put things in perspective. The discussion highlights how failures can be motivating and how people can learn from them to never give up on their dreams.

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The speaker reflects on the perspective of failure and how it can feel catastrophic at the time.
1:08:10 - 1:12:40 (04:29)
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Failure
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The speaker reflects on the perspective of failure and how it can feel catastrophic at the time. She wishes that she could revisit her past mental state to better understand her growth.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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Reflecting on personal growth and progress made over time is important, as it helps to build confidence and motivation to continue moving forward.
1:12:40 - 1:13:30 (00:50)
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Personal Growth
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Reflecting on personal growth and progress made over time is important, as it helps to build confidence and motivation to continue moving forward. Polina's advice can be found on thereadprofile.com.

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#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins & Elon Musk's Performance Secrets
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Modern Wisdom