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EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 6 MIN

The King of Heists

from Win More, Live Better · host Zach Brandon

What can a 19th-century bank robber teach us about high performance? In this episode, we explore the story of George Leonidas Leslie (a criminal mastermind) who prepared for pressure with the precision of an elite athlete. You'll learn why training under realistic conditions matters and how to apply the science of skill transfer to your own craft. If you want to be ready when it counts, this episode will show you how to practice like it matters. 

What can a 19th-century bank robber teach us about high performance? In this episode, we explore the story of George Leonidas Leslie (a criminal mastermind) who prepared for pressure with the precision of an elite athlete. You'll learn why training under realistic conditions matters and how to apply the science of skill transfer to your own craft. If you want to be ready when it counts, this episode will show you how to practice like it matters.

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