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“Action leads to action.” - John Willkom
Today's featured bestselling author is a business leader and former Division 1 basketball player at Marquette University, John Willkom. John and I talk about his book, his basketball camp "Playmakers Basketball" and tons more!!!
Key Takeaways:
The best part about sharing an intimate story in written form is the reaction you get from total strangers.
A lot of young people are looking for mentors and a lot of adults are looking to share their wisdom.
Fear will not paralyze you if you take action.
Authorship is a journey and will test your skillset.
Take pride in what you produce. Especially when you enhance it after receiving constructive feedback.
You don’t have to wait to share your gift.
Have a vision for your life paired with a strong belief that it will happen.
Stay connected to your passion.
John's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Warrior-Drive-Discipline-Will-ebook/dp/B07HXSB2YC
The opening track is called "Aqua & Trees Type R" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R. To listen and download the entire track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/aqua-and-trees-type-r-tobal
Related Episodes:
72 - "A Sprint to the Top" with Daniel Blanchard (@dan007blanchard): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/72-a-sprint-to-the-top-with-danial-blanchard-dan007blanchard
91 - "Inverted Leadership" with Joel Hawbaker (@RealLifeLeading): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/91-inverted-leadership-with-joel-hawbaker-reallifeleading
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