#159 Gary McGowan – Playing The Long Game in Business & Life

 Welcome to episode #159 of Kickoff Sessions with Dr. Gary McGowan, founder of the Triage Method. Want to unlock the path to a thriving business that goes beyond simple follower count? Get ready to delve into a journey of content that spans over seven years, blending the personal and the professional brand. Today, Gary shares his experience building a fitness brand that places coaching and information sharing at the forefront. Managing numerous projects and maintaining productivity can be a challenging feat. With personal anecdotes and lessons learned from managing large teams, we discuss the often overlooked concept of context switching and its impact on productivity. Learn how dedicated focus times and a healthy balance of theory and practice can lead to a productive flow state.Our conversation doesn’t stop at fitness and productivity. We simmer down to discuss lifestyle design, personal preferences, and the role they play in decisions like where we live. We share our experiences dealing with injuries and the rehabilitation process, shedding light on their physical and psychological effects.If you enjoy this pod, please leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🗞️ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KftBCP🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU⭐ Leave a Spotify Review: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y Leave an Apple Review: https://apple.co/3uCwViF (00:00) Preview(00:49) Why Gary McGowan has created content for so long(02:51) Strong beliefs, loosely held principles(04:50) Playing the long game(07:45) How Gary built his business and brand(13:20) Following interests and curiosity   (16:20) When to hire and grow your team(19:05) How to maintain your focus and concentration(22:18) How to overcome context switching (27:40) When to go broad or narrow in life(31:20) How to determine what success looks like (35:12) The balance of theory vs. practice(44:00) The importance of environment design(50:00) The concerns of alcohol consumption (58:15) The challenges of injury rehabilitation Socials:- Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LFbEgE- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Twitter: https://bit.ly/3ExJ26ZSupport the show