Leadership and leaders can stagnate just like companies. From time to time we leaders must challenge ourselves in new ways to ensure that we are still growing as a leader and person. From 1 February 2021 and for 75 days straight I did just that. I and a group of 15 men took on Andy Frisella’s “75 Hard Challenge.” For a total of 75 days straight we had to:
- Drink no alcohol
- complete 2 x 45 minute workouts
- Follow a meal plan with no cheating
- Drink a US Gallon of water
- Read 10 pages of a self-improvement book
- Take a progress picture
To say that this was a challenge would be an understatement, after all it was not “75 EASY” but 75 Hard. In this episode I go through the lessons I learned through this journey.
Topics
During this episode I discuss the following topics:
- What 75 Hard is
- Why having a plan is crucial
- Impacts of decisions and actions
- Support a team is crucial
- Managing your own expectations
- Learning to fail gracefully
Resources
Here are the resources which I’ve mentioned in this show:
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Scott McCarthy
Scott McCarthy is a leadership coach who works with executives, senior leaders and organizations to lead themselves, their teams and their organizations more effectively. A retired Canadian Armed Forces Lieutenant-Colonel, he brings 25+ years of leadership experience, including command of 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot and responsibility for $8.6 billion in assets.
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