Imagine starting your day thinking you were going to close a deal that would net you $1 Million, only to see the deal fall through in the eleventh hour, costing you $3 Million.

In 2010, that very thing happened to today’s podcast guest. His name is Gene Hammett. Since that time he’s managed to not only get back on his feet but coach numerous companies and their CEOs onto the Inc. 5000.

He released a new book late last year called The Trap of Success: A Brutally Candid Guide to Overcoming Your Fears, Finding Significance, and Attaining Profound Success.

In it, Gene shares the stories of real people who have faced moments of choice that caused them to dig deep, find their courage, and create a life and career of meaning.

He illustrates how significance and exponential success dance together once you get past the limited thinking that got you this far—once you escape your own trap of success.

If it’s the kind of success that comes with lasting significance that you’re looking for, then you’ve come to the right place.

For a list of links and resources Gene and I discuss in this episode, simply keep scrolling.

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In today’s episode, I ask Gene to share:

• Crafting a mission and vision for your life and business that paves a path to results
• The difference between “pivotal moment” courage and “everyday” courage
• Dealing with a limiting mindset and “your truth” versus “THE truth”
• …and plenty more!

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Gene’s Latest Book

You can order a copy of The Trap of Success: A Brutally Candid Guide to Overcoming Your Fears, Finding Significance, and Attaining Profound Success right now!

Gene in Action

Books Gene Recommends

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Gren McKeown

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

Check Out These Resources

Visit Gene’s website for more about him and his work.

Grab a copy of Gene‘s book now.

Find out more about hiring Gene to speak to your group.

Connect with Gene on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Gene’s articles for Inc.

Previous Episodes Jeff Mentioned

Interview with Simon Sinek to discuss Leaders Eat Last

Interview with Greg McKeown to discuss Essentialism

Jeff also suggested joining Read to Lead University for access to members’-only interviews and face-to-face talks with folks like Jay Papasan (The ONE Thing), Liz Wiseman (Multipliers), Brad Lomenick (H3 Leadership), and more.

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