In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael and Megan sit down with bestselling author Jay Papasan to talk about the secret to extraordinary success: focus. Jay unpacks why most people struggle with distraction, how to create an environment for deep work, and why small, consistent actions lead to massive results over time.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Our focus muscle depends on how long we’ve been using it and how much distraction we have to deal with every day.”
2. “If it’s important enough, it belongs on my calendar.”
3. “When you get really good at your one thing, you don’t just get many results. Your impact gets larger and larger over time.”
4. “Extraordinary starts this way: It starts small and it grows so much faster than we can imagine.”
5. “There’s two groups of people in life: doers who don’t have space to dream and dreamers who don’t have space to do.”
6. “It creates anxiety and fear because it matters. We don’t want to fail at the things that matter most to us.”
7. “Our culture rewards busy people who move fast and get things done.”
8. “It should always be situational. When do we need to be fast? When do we need to be slow?”
9. “If you’re going to do something extraordinary, it’s not going to be because you did millions of things. It’s going to be because you did that thing and the handful of things that matter around it extraordinarily well.”
10. “Everything in life that matters happens pretty slowly.”

Key Takeaways

1. The Focus Bunker: How to design a workspace that protects your attention so you can do your best work
2. The Domino Effect: The science behind tiny actions that lead to exponential growth
3. The Myth of Busyness: Why getting a lot done doesn’t mean you’re moving forward (and what does)
4. The Value of Slow: How taking your time can actually speed up your success—and why the best things take time
5. Rituals for High Performance: Small habits that make big results inevitable (and how you can implement them today.)

Resources

• The One Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan
• The One Thing Podcast

Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/UnMEk4qAJcw

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller chat with Rich Litvin, bestselling author of The Prosperous Coach and sought-after leadership coach. Rich unpacks how leaders can embrace self-awareness, tackle work addiction, and redefine success by asking one simple but life-changing question: “What do you want?”

Memorable Quotes

1. “Most of success is actually about mining your past.”
2. “No one really remembers a comfortable life.”
3. “My favorite coaching question is the simplest one. It’s: What do you want? Especially if you’re really good at helping other people, it’s actually really hard to answer for yourself.”
4. “The most underrated skill in leadership is self-awareness.”
5. “The power of great coaching is that you can see things that others can’t see. And you’re bold enough to say what others won’t dare to say.”
6. “I don’t need to be better at what they do than they are. They’re the best in the planet at what they do. I’m the one who’s bold enough to challenge their thinking.”
7. “If your heart tells you to say this to do this, then you need to lean into that edge, even if it’s to start off by saying, ‘Hey, I feel a little bit nervous to say this.’”
8. “If you’re addicted to alcohol, to drugs, to sex, to the internet, there’s all sorts of help you can get to support you. If you’re addicted to work, everything is set up to support you in doing more of it.”
9. “You need things that nurture your spirit. And as much as doing work that you love can feel great, it doesn’t always nurture your soul.”
10. “We’re not stronger than that algorithm. We can’t be. So we need ways to support.”

Key Takeaways

1. Ask “What Do You Want?” This simple yet powerful question unlocks clarity and reveals what truly matters.
2. Self-Awareness Fuels Success. Great leaders reflect on their actions and embrace honest feedback to grow.
3. Energy Drives Achievement. Identify what energizes or drains you to create more capacity for meaningful work.
4. Growth Comes From Discomfort. The most fulfilling moments come when you step outside your comfort zone.
5. Presence Nourishes the Soul. Activities like walking, reading, or connecting with loved ones demand your full attention and lead to greater fulfillment.
6. Community Accelerates Growth. Honest, supportive relationships amplify self-awareness and help you thrive.

Resources

• Rich Litvin’s Website: richlitvin.com
• The Prosperous Coach by Rich Litvin and Steve Chandler
• Rich Litvin’s 1 Insight Podcast

Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/-xmywu_fDi0

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In this episode of The Double Win Show, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller interview Ian Morgan Cron, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and Episcopal priest. Ian shares insights from his new book, The Fix, offering a fresh perspective on how the 12 Steps can transform lives—even for those who don’t identify as addicts. This episode dives into universal human struggles, addressing how we numb pain, avoid truth, and search for solutions in all the wrong places.

Memorable Quotes

1. “Trying to solve an inside problem with an outside solution doesn’t work.”
2. “Human beings are always on the prowl for a fix, looking for something to distract or numb the big ache of what it means to be simply human.”
3. “All human beings are fundamentally restless.”
4. “The whole point of the 12-step program is to facilitate a spiritual awakening of sufficient force that it expels the need for external solutions to internal problems.”
5. “Real happiness comes when you make memories in community.”
6. “People get sick in secret. They get well together.”
7. “The three most courageous words in the world are ‘I need help.’”
8. “Powerlessness is a superpower. When you finally admit ‘I am powerless’ or ‘I do not have control over nearly as much of life as I think I do’ suddenly a great, great burden is lifted from your shoulders.”
9. “Ultimately what we want for ourselves and the people we love most is freedom.”
10. “All addicts are frustrated mystics.”
11. “As I’ve kind of unraveled the codependency addiction that I had, I’ve realized that I have to just be okay with people not changing. I want them to change. I pray for them to change. But they have to want it.”
12. “Your addiction is just a bad solution to a very real problem.”
13. “The number one addiction? Playing God.”

Key Takeaways

1. The Big Ache: Everyone carries a longing—an ache—for more. When unmet, it often leads to unhealthy patterns like workaholism, social media scrolling, or compulsive busyness.
2. A Plan for Transformation: The 12 Steps offer a simple yet profound roadmap to freedom and flourishing, focusing on making peace with God, yourself, and others.
3. Addiction Looks Different for High Achievers: Addiction isn’t always dramatic. For leaders and professionals, it might show up as perfectionism, control, or overworking.
4. Healing Happens in Community: Isolation perpetuates pain; healing requires connection.
5. Surrender Leads to Freedom: Admitting powerlessness isn’t failure—it’s the beginning of true transformation.

Resources

• The Fix by Ian Morgan Cron
• Ian Morgan Cron’s Website: ianmorgancron.com

Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ZA73bOupPL8

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound