E206 Michael Bungay Stanier - Unlocking Greatness: The Power of Setting Worthy Goals and Staying Curious Longer

Michael Bungay Stanier helps people be a force for change. He’s best known for his book The Coaching Habit, which has sold close to a million copies and has thousands of 5-star reviews online. His latest book How to Begin helps people find the clarity and courage to take on a Worthy Goal and start something thrilling, important and daunting. He founded Box of Crayons, which helps organizations move from advice-driven to curiosity-led. Tyler and Michael’s discussion focused on living a fulfilling life by setting worthy goals, and embracing the power of curiosity to tame our “Advice Monsters” – our knee-jerk reactions to offering advice. Highlights include: The three aspects of a worthy goal How Michael gains clarity for the best use of his talent and resources  The realization that we’re deeply wired to commit to the status quo  The framework Michael uses to start projects Why asking a question doesn’t doesn’t feel as good as giving advice How to tame what Michael calls our “Advice Monster” through curiosity, and the consequences of giving advice as a default response Listen and download a new operating system for your real estate business and life! Connect with Michael: Website: MBS.works LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbungaystanier/ Instagram: instagram.com/@mbs_works Michael’s Books: Pre-Order Michael’s New Book: How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters Do More Great Work by Michael Bungay Stanier The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier    Other books mentioned in the show: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson    Looking to further elevate your performance? Download our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, by joining Elevate’s Insider Network! You will also be informed of real estate investing news, tips from Tyler, books Tyler’s reading and more. Join today: https://elevatepod.com/insider   This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring and operating multifamily assets that provide stable cash flow, capital appreciation, and a margin of safety. CF Capital leverages its expertise in acquisitions and management to provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns while placing a premium on preserving capital. Learn more at cfcapllc.com Follow us!  Website: elevatepod.com Twitter: twitter.com/elevatepod1 IG: instagram.com/elevatepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elevatepodcastcommunity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatepodcast