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10. LAURA VANDERKAM: Flexing With Time and Tasks
From the challenges of balancing demanding careers and family life to the importance of flexing our schedules, time-management expert and author Laura Vanderkam shares practical tips for getting the double win, including when to plan for the week, what tasks to delegate to free yourself up, how to incorporate more movement into your day, and even the benefit of giving yourself a regular bedtime.

9. AMY PORTERFIELD: Preserve Space with Non-negotiables
How often do you say no to something good so you can say yes to something better? Work-life balance takes boundaries, and successful entrepreneur Amy Porterfield shares the importance of nonnegotiables in getting the double win.

8. JUSTIN MATHEWS: Real Success Is Other People
Fr. Justin Mathews, CEO of Reconciliation Services in Kansas City, Missouri, highlights the essential role of relationships in achieving personal and professional success, drawing from his own experiences as an social entrepreneur, Orthodox priest, and artist (surprisingly, he’s a rock musician).

7. RORY & AJ VADEN: Peace Is the New Profit
What if the beginning of the best things in life starts with getting fired? Entrepreneurial power couple Rory and AJ share their inspiring story of transitioning from a challenging business environment to creating their own business helping others.

6. JON ACUFF: Goals Inspiring Enough to Ignore Netflix
Jon Acuff talks about difficulties of achieving goals, maintaining balance, and fostering personal growth.

5. WILL GUIDARA: The Magic of Excellence & Hospitality
“Life at the end of the day is a collection of relationships,” says renowned restaurateur Will Guidara. How does enhancing our relationships with our friends, loved ones, coworkers, customers, and clients lead to the double win? Will details the importance of intentional, thoughtful service and explains its ripple effect throughout culture and relationships. The principles of unreasonable hospitality extend far beyond the restaurant industry, offering valuable lessons for all areas of life.
The Big Idea
Will Guidara’s approach to integrating work and life reminds us that excellence in one sphere can significantly enhance the other.
Memorable Quotes
- “Sometimes magic is just being willing to invest more energy into something than anyone else could reasonably expect.”
- “Excellence and hospitality are conflicting goals; it’s much harder to achieve both simultaneously.”
- “The secret to happiness is always having something to look forward to.”
- “If you continually say something is hard, then maybe do something else.”
- “Perspective has an expiration date; journaling is the best way to hold onto your perspective.”
- “Life at the end of the day is a collection of relationships.”
- “If you’re losing at life and winning at work, it doesn’t matter. What’s the point?”
Key Takeaways
- Balancing Excellence and Hospitality: It’s challenging but vital to balance these elements for a thriving business.
- Personalized Service: Small, intentional acts can profoundly impact customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Leadership and Care: Leaders must consider their team’s capacity and avoid projecting their endurance onto others.
- Relentless Pursuit of Relationships: Apply hospitality principles to both professional and personal relationships.
- Energy-Giving Work: Pursue work that energizes rather than depletes to achieve work-life integration.
- Personal Rituals: Finding personal activities that recharge you is crucial for maintaining balance.
Links
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4. KRIS CARR: Thrive amid Uncertainty and Loss
New York Times bestselling author and wellness advocate Kris Carr shares her journey of personal and professional thriving despite living with rare and incurable stage-four cancer.

3. PATRICK LENCIONI: What’s Your Working Genius?
Patrick Lencioni, author, and pioneer of the organizational health movement, explores the profound impact of understanding one’s working genius and how it influences both professional success and personal fulfillment.

2. DONALD MILLER: Edit Your Life for Success
Bestselling memoirist and business book author Donald Miller shares the connection between storytelling, personal growth, and professional success. He emphasizes “editing one’s life” to live a better story, highlighting intentional decision-making and stress management.