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The GM PodcastEpisode 28: Annual review, Intention and focus, Ambitions vs goals, DisciplineHey folks, we're back after a loooong break!
In the first episode of 2024, Greg and Min talk about:
Min's annual review & peak and pit of 2023
Intention and focus create quality experiences
Min's past relationship with goals: pressure without joy
Holistic ambition - create, be, become, do
Greg's theme for 2024: Discipline
People we look up to
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Steve Schlafman's The Ultimate Annual Review: https://www.annualreview.life/
Rethinking Ambition by Steve Schlafman: https://wheretheroadbends.substack.com/p/ambition
2024-01-2337 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 27: Being yourself, Min's coaching process, Values, Caring conversationsIn this final episode for the year of 2023, Greg and Min talk about:
Min's coaching practice update and what young professionals are looking for
Our identity and what it means to be yourself: Our values
Channelling our values through roles we play in our lives
What Min's coaching sessions look like
WOOP - wish, outcome, obstacle, plan
Being afraid of who we are; the dark side of our values
Having caring conversations
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2024-01-1942 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 26: Redline Fitness experience, Imagine a different future, Ride into it, Taking actionIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
What triathlons, cycling, and trail running taught Min
Greg's experience at the Redline Fitness Games
Holding on to the past because we can't imagine a different future
Identity and feeling lost when navigating big life changes
Taking action and ride into it without feeling ready
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2024-01-1746 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 25: 6 months of podcasting, Letting the inner child free, The infinite game, Min's breakup and lessons, Life is a gift, HappinessIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Reflecting on 6 months since starting the podcast!
Resting, doing nothing, letting your inner child free
Sales and Simon Sineks' infinite game
Min's breakup and what he learned about himself
Life is a gift
Happiness, fulfillment, balance
Mentioned in this episode:
Co-active Coaching https://www.amazon.co.uk/Co-Active-Coaching-framework-transformative-conversations/dp/1473674980
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/dp/0071401946
Build The Life You Want by Arthur C Brooks https://www.amazon.com/Build-Life-You-Want-Science/dp/0593545400
The Game by Neil Strauss https://www...
2023-10-101h 01The GM PodcastEpisode 24: Living the good life, Building a business, Why vs How, NetworkingIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Greg's trip back to the UK and his new toy
Savings and living the good life
Zappos and Delivering Happiness; the difficulty of building a business
Doing due diligence before joining a company
The why matters more than the how
Greg's concern of people's lack of social skills
Networking and building friendships
Min's birthday plans, or the lack thereof
2023-10-0956 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 23: Min's coaching practice, Commit vs pivot, Virtual vs in person interactions, Belonging, How to not get firedIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Progress of Min's coaching practice
Building a community
Patience and committing to a plan vs pivoting
Virtual vs in person interactions
Why we go to work
How to not get fired
2023-09-2651 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 22: Shit sandwich, Giving feedback, Hiring anxiety, Building awareness and credibility, Birthday ideasIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Min's Linkedin and Substack content routine
The feedback shit sandwich sucks. What's the alternative?
The need for emotional awareness to give effective feedback
Hiring for future potential and Greg's hiring anxiety
Min's plan to get in front of people to build awareness for his coaching practice
Greg's gift ideas for his nephew and brother's birthday
What do you demand of yourself?
Books and resources mentioned in this episode:
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Managing oneself
2023-09-2346 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 21: Dealing with anxiety, Process and systems, Mindset and ownership, Memories and experiencesIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Greg's flight anxiety
Min's coaching update; content creation system
Greg's Kota Kinabalu ultramarathon drama
Setting goals and having processes that drive towards them
Whether you think you can or you can't, you are right
Ownership of the work
Investing in memories and experiences
2023-09-1353 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 20: Highest-order bit, Skillset and mindset, Self-learning, Expectations, Onboarding new hiresIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Highest-order bit
Skillset and mindset coaching
Self-learning
Setting expectations with your team: Values and operating behavior
Onboarding a new team member: checking in daily increases speed of communication
Your success depends on how many people you've helped become successful
Mentioned in this episode:
Highest-order by Dinesh Raju bit https://dineshraju.eth.limo/notes/highest-order-bit/
Scaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson https://press.stripe.com/scaling-people
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer https...
2023-08-1050 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 19: Three types of people, Setting expectations, Being relentless, Self-esteem, Love QuotientIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
The three types of people: -1, 0, +1
The people you hang around with have a multiplier effect
Being relentless
Setting expectations
The six pillars of self-esteem
Emotional intelligence and Jack Ma's Love Quotient
Books mentioned in this episode:
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Life-Earth-Determination/dp/0316253030
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim Grover https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Good-Great-Unstoppable/dp/B08KFGLH15
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden https://www.amazon.com/Six-Pillars-Self-Esteem-Definitive-Leading/dp/0553374397
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2023-07-181h 00The GM PodcastEpisode 18.5: Storytelling, Customer centricity, Your why and the problem you solveIn this week's short episode, Greg and Min talk about:
The magic of storytelling
Being clear on the problem you solve and the impact of solving it
Founders' vision and values sets the story
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2023-07-1029 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 18: Losing faith, Contractors vs employees, Protecting time and energy, Not letting a situation change youIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Min's struggle with work
Faith, practice, and study
Having contractors vs employees
Time, energy, money; what you have vs what you get/earn
Not letting a current situation change your behavior
One of the most important essays ever written:
Life is short by Paul Graham http://www.paulgraham.com/vb.html
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2023-06-2555 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 17: Memes as a love language, Building habits, Ownership and trust, Greg's favorite cakesIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Sending memes as a love language
Building habits: Building out a plan when you're in a hot state, then execute without thinking
Min's coaching update: getting certified?
Ownership over failure and rebuilding trust. Own the problem and also the trust of users and your team.
Greg's favorite cakes
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2023-06-251h 03The GM PodcastEpisode 16: Intrinsic Motivation, Big vision, Communicating how you operate, Crisps sandwichIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Intrinsic motivation
Working with great people who are aligned and build on the vision & mission
Communication and accountability for maintaining partnerships and relationships in the workplace
Working With Me document when applying for jobs
Body language
Crisps sandwich
Materials referenced in this episode:
Finding Fulfillment https://longform.asmartbear.com/fulfillment/
Selling with Noble Purpose https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Noble-Purpose-Drive-Revenue/dp/1118408098
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2023-06-1757 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 15: Giving away influence, Process and preparation, Perfection vs progressIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Greg's trip to the Philippines and how it motivated him to do more sales
Min's partner running across the country; 444km in 5 days
Are you giving away influence? Power dynamics and communication.
Having a process prepares you
Making sales easy: vision and positioning
Perfection vs progress. Rejecting your effort stops progress.
Books mentioned in this episode:
Selling with Noble Purpose by Lisa McLeod https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Noble-Purpose-Drive-Revenue/dp/1118408098
Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues Hardcover by David Bradford Ph.D. and Carole Robin...
2023-06-0659 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 14: Prioritize building a business, Focusing on the process, Uncertainty & authenticity, On purposeIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Prioritization principles and frameworks- What comes first? Building a company vs building a business.
Knowing your vision and goals - focusing on the process; quantity > quality
Being vulnerable, uncertain creates authenticity and builds trust (you don’t need all the answers) Peter Block
Silence, violence, immediate compliance- a thought on conflict spurred on from crucial conversions / Flawless consulting
Greg's meeting with a friend: What would you do if you had compete free time? What are you filling your free time woith?
On purpose; choosing to do/live on purpose
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2023-05-2852 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 13: Adding richness to your life, Society's value system is not for you, Being open, Forgiving yourself, HappinessIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Life in layers - Learning from art and adding richness to your life.
Society is fcking you up - a lot of what Min values today is different from what is shown
Being open - closed fist vs open palm
Forgiveness - forgiving yourself
What is happiness? Exploring the difference between contentment, joy, pleasure.
Reflection and reframing
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2023-05-211h 06The GM PodcastEpisode 12: Your life is the most precious thing, Being kind to yourself, Mental resilience, Self-doubtIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Greg's new jacket and the story behind it
What are you most proud of?
The most precious thing - your life.
Being kind to yourself
Being okay being yourself, being alone.
Greg's story about mental fitness
The reason why people quit - doubt.
Abundance Vs Scarcity - Greg's experience with a CEO
💕 Reach out if you need a friend or someone to talk to: https://checkpointorg.com/global/
2023-05-1459 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 11: Min's Everesting experience, Complimenting your friends, Pain defines purpose, Your soundtracksIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Completing an Everesting: Min's experience
Compliment your friends; men don't do it enough
Pain defines purpose - we only reflect on our path when it gets hard, don't shy away from hard things
What if you're wrong? - Mel Robbins 5 second rule & Jon Acuff's Soundtracks
Watching a "sales guru" systematically destroy his credibility in front of his peers
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
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Books mentioned in the episode:
2023-05-071h 02The GM PodcastEpisode 10: Resistance, Moving on vs following up, Sales comp part 2, Enjoy every momentIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Resistance - why you're making it harder for yourself
Accountability systems and building habits
Fck it, move on sales principle - following up vs moving on
Messaging and your target audience
Time - Its going so fast!
Greg's conversation with the MD of Asana on Salesperson comp
Enjoying every moment
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2023-05-011h 05The GM PodcastEpisode 9: Experimenting with AI, Non-linearity, Knowing what to do vs doing it, Sales compensationIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
How Greg took 5 minutes off his 10k run
Life is not linear
Framing the problem
Making data-driven decisions; how are you measuring your life
Greg's observations on his sobriety
Using AI to create a sales methodology; why everyone should experiment with AI
Revisiting Joe Rogan's first podcast episode
Knowing what to do vs doing it; accountability and habits
The 5 second rule
A crisis of faith working in sales; Is sales compensation fair?
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https...
2023-04-241h 31The GM PodcastEpisode 8: The best investment, Min's vegan journey, Greg's experience with sobriety, Job interview tipsIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
What is the best investment you have made? Betting on yourself and investing in your health.
Min's veganism journey
Greg's sobriety experience so far. Changes he's experienced & what's difficult.
Preparing for a job interview: Research interviewers and companies before interviews, and prepare relevant questions to show knowledge and interest
Ask for feedback after interviews to learn and improve
Our take on "quiet quitting"
Greg giving people the benefit of the doubt in interviews with team members
Min's dating life update
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2023-04-191h 23The GM PodcastEpisode 7: Toxic masculinity, Min's contrarian idea, Greg's top tip for networking, Our core valuesIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Pressure and toxic masculinity
Going far, together.
Contrarian view on self awareness, self mastery.
Never go to new things with friends: Introverts doing extrovert stuff
Entry, Exit and Networking
Mins becoming a pickup artist!
Habits, Values, and Behaviors
Finding fun in work
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2023-04-081h 10The GM PodcastEpisode 6: Gratitude, Welcoming hardship, Practicing mindfulness, Building characterIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Getting good at your work/craft allows for great experiences.
Experiencing hardship. What is enough? Theres always more that you can go through
Embracing the tough times and looking forward to them
How does Min be more present in the moment
Focusing on one bowl at a time
Mins mind-mapping and pen to paper.
Psychology in sales
Enjoyment, encouragement, and expanding on your strengths
Character vs skill. Giving back to the community.
Stretching yourself
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with...
2023-04-031h 00The GM PodcastEpisode 5: Sleep and recovery, Prioritization and time management, To-don't list, Taking breaksIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Sleep deprivation and how important sleep is for recovery
Preparing your to-do list the night before; prioritize your three most important tasks
To-don't list: Deactivating Instagram
Greg sending memes as a love language
Going slow to go fast
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
2023-03-3037 minThe GM PodcastEpisode 4: Planning for your death, Coaching, People is your 10XIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
8.45 - 9.07 - Defining success, impact and legacy
9.26 - 10.50 - Decision making and a Million dollars in the bank
12.27 - 13.01 - Give to get, think help not sell.
16.22 - 17.34 - Coincidences + every moment is magical
19.01 - 20.10 - aligning on a NorthStar, empathy and values
22.23 - 24.14 - Hard work + Coach-ability
24.52 - 25:29 - LFG and Yolo!
30.38 - 30.44 - the ultimate 10x lever
35.49 - 36.37 - Culture and environment
38.17 - 39.46 - Coaching: The missed opportunity.
39.50 - 41.50 - Interviewing and getting to know your people.
44.29 - 46.30 - You don't need to manage people for career prog...
2023-03-211h 06The GM PodcastEpisode 3: Danger vs fear when making decisions, Mental Resilience, When to quit, Burnout vs burndown, Good leadershipIn this week's episode, Greg and Min talk about:
Danger Vs Fear. Whats real?
Not thinking and making decisions
Empathy and buyers remorse
Delivering happiness & easy revenue
Mental resilience and following through
The white flag theory and breaking away
Making excuses and/or changing strategies
Burnout Vs. Burndown
Good Leadership brings out the best in people
Self-learning and earning
Listening, learning, and finding your counterparts purpose
Being secure in your beliefs and values
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Connect with Min: https://minxianglee.substack.com/
Connect with Greg: https://www.gregorymeehan.com/
Burndown vs Burnout by...
2023-03-121h 17The GM PodcastEpisode 2: Overcoming uncertainty, Betong 55km Ultra, Life trajectory, One more step and self-confidenceGM! In this week's episode Greg and Min talk about:
Where uncertainty comes from and how do we overcome it
Greg's Betong 55km Ultramarathon experience
Our decisions determine our life trajectory
Taking one more step, finishing, and building your self-confidence
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The GM PodcastEpisode 1: How to run Ultramarathons, attempt Everesting, resetting the standard, and dealing with insecurityIn this week's episode, we talk about:
How Greg got started running ultramarathons
Resetting your standards based on the people you hang around with
Training your mental state, taking one more step when you don't feel like it
Insecurity, how it holds you back, and using it to drive growth
Microdecisions build habits and determines your life trajectory
Min's Everesting attempt and failure
Giving 85% and not be stressed out all the time
Practice and working behind the scenes = making it look easy
Min's sources of inspiration
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