The Path to Achieving the Double Win with Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt is the Founder and Chairman of Full Focus.He has scaled multiple companies over the years, including a $250M publishing company with 700+ employees and his own goal-achievement company. Under his leadership, Full Focus has been featured in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America and Inc.’s Best Work Places list.He is also the author of several New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling books, including Your Best Year Ever, Free to Focus, Win at Work and Succeed at Life, and Mind Your Mindset.In this episode, Chris and Michael have a powerful conversation around what it truly means to succeed over the long-haul.From turning around a failing division at a publishing company to redefining productivity after a life-altering heart attack, Michael shares the pivotal moments and personal practices that helped him align success with sustainability.They discuss Michael’s decision to write the foreword for Chris’ latest book, his journey from workaholism to work-life integration, and why legacy is more about impact than remembrance.Whether you’re leading a business or navigating a season of change, this is one of those must-listen episodes that will challenge your assumptions and inspire your next steps.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:The personal vow Michael made as a teenager that sparked his early driveThe hard conversation with his wife that changed everythingHow Michael implemented daily and weekly boundaries with accountability!Why success without succession isn’t true successHow a heart attack led to Michael’s greatest season of clarity and peaceEPISODE TIMESTAMPS:04:19 - The Catalyst for Change09:46 - Work-Life Balance and Boundaries17:03 - Focus and Productivity19:42 - Reflecting on First Meetings and Early Days20:19 - Envisioning the Future: From Blogging to Coaching22:15 - A Life-Changing Health Scare26:13 - Recovery and New Perspectives28:51 - Work-Life Balance and Productivity Insights32:44 - Legacy and Succession Planning35:38 - Finding Happiness at the Lake HouseRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Pre-Order The Long-Haul LeaderConnect with Chris on InstagramSubscribe to Michael’s Podcast, The Double WinConnect with Michael on InstagramLearn More About Full FocusRest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex PangSUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:Be sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts (or your favorite podcast player) — it helps more long-haul leaders like you discover the show and join the journey.Thanks for listening to The Long-Haul Leader podcast. See you next week with more insights to help you lead with purpose, resilience, and impact.