Do Better Than Your Best: How to Pursue Excellence and Grow Beyond Your Limits
The Pursuit of Calling · Thomas Carney
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Show Notes
In this inspiring episode of The Pursuit of Calling podcast, host Thomas Carney dives into what it really means to “do better than your best.” Drawing from childhood wisdom, personal growth, and leadership insights from John Maxwell, Thomas shares how to set goals beyond your current capabilities, overcome comfort zones, and develop habits that move you closer to your calling. Whether you’re starting small or chasing a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal), this episode offers practical wisdom and motivational tools to help you level up and pursue excellence in every area of your life.
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0:00 Intro & Podcast Purpose
0:32 Childhood Lessons on “Doing Your Best”
1:46 What “Doing Better Than Your Best” Really Means
2:29 The Power of Raising Your Own Bar
3:17 John Maxwell’s Law of Environment & Goal Setting
4:25 Practical Examples: Health and Personal Growth
5:40 Small Goals, Big Impact
6:30 Knowing When to Pivot Your Goals
7:32 Applying What You’ve Learned
8:23 Next Steps: Coaching, Masterminds, and Your BHAG
9:23 Weekly Challenge & Closing Thoughts