With Intention: Jon Giganti on Aligning Purpose and Performance

Jon Giganti, a seasoned sales professional, former division one collegiate athlete, and author of the USA Today bestseller 'With Intention.' John shares his journey of writing the book, rooted in his early experiences with motivational literature and his struggles with performance in sports and sales. He discusses the concept of living with intentionality, overcoming obstacles, and managing 'intention deficit disorder,' a term introduced by Dr. Russell Barkley. The conversation also covers productivity strategies, the importance of building trust within teams, and John's recent leap from corporate America to entrepreneurship. John now focuses on coaching, speaking, and developing tools to help others reach their potential by reducing internal interference. Takeaways: Put Yourself in Position to Serve Others: Focus on building yourself so you can effectively serve others. Shifting from self-centered goals to service-oriented ones not only enriches others but also creates sustainable success for you. Gamify Your Habits: Use habit-tracking apps to make personal growth fun and measurable. Turning habits into a game can boost consistency and motivation. Lean Into the Storm: Don't avoid challenges—face them head-on, like a bison running into a storm. This approach builds resilience and helps you overcome difficulties more effectively. Performance = Potential – Interference: Identify and minimize the "interference" in your life, such as self-doubt or external distractions, to unlock your full potential and improve performance. Embrace the 'Next Play' Mindset: Like in sports, quickly move past mistakes by learning from them and focusing on the next opportunity. This reduces emotional baggage and keeps you progressing. Practice Envisioning Exercises: Regularly engage in visualization practices, like creating vision boards, to align your subconscious with your goals and support better decision-making. Invest in Coaching and Mentorship: Seek guidance from coaches and mentors who can provide feedback, insights, and accountability to accelerate your personal and professional growth. Quote of the Show: "Once you realize that life's a journey and they're all lessons, you never really fail." Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-giganti-3173172/ Website: https://www.jongiganti.com/ Book Link: https://a.co/d/6gF8Fig Ways to Tune In: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ghmiiaRwVtQ9kqqqvmVQY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-to-finish/id1781753842 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/665cacbf-79ed-4745-8856-1d8465943c65 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/built-to-finish-5907037 YouTube: https://youtu.be/X452I7QoTAY