These are not simply five books I enjoyed reading. These are five books that changed the way I think, train, coach, raise my children, and approach the time I have left.
In this episode of the Workouts for Older Men podcast, I explain the most important lesson I took from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, Never Split the Difference, Mindset, and Awaken the Giant Within.
You will learn why “begin with the end in mind” has guided me for almost four decades, why an effective system followed consistently is more valuable than a perfect plan, how men negotiate away their own standards, why a growth mindset becomes even more important as we age, and how taking control of your body can help you take control of your entire life.
I also explain how I use these principles with Jayce and Brooklyn throughout their sports journeys—including the end-of-season banquet exercise that challenges them to decide in advance what they want their coach to say about their attitude, effort, coachability, leadership, and value as a teammate.
These five books come together to create a powerful formula for older men:
Vision. Systems. Standards. Growth. Purpose.
We have more time behind us than we do in front of us. That should not discourage us. It should focus us. Decide how you want your story to end—and then earn that ending through what you do today.
If you are an older man who wants to build muscle, lose body fat, regain control, and create a clear plan for the next chapter of your life, go to TalkWithSkip.com. Fill out the questionnaire, send me a picture, and let’s have a real conversation about where you are, where you want to go, and what has been standing in your way.
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