Why Awards Don’t Create Top Performers | Discovering Your Higher Purpose
Most people believe motivation comes from awards, incentives, and recognition.
But over time, those things stop working.
In this episode, we explore the deeper drivers behind sustained high performance and why the highest achievers operate from purpose, not pressure.
We talk about the difference between:
Extrinsic motivation (money, titles, rewards)
Intrinsic motivation (passion, growth, fulfillment)
And the next level: higher purpose
You’ll hear a powerful moment where one simple question shifted everything—from being in the top 5% to realizing what it truly takes to reach the top 1%.
We also break down the 15 Why Exercise from Winning by Design:
Why most people get stuck after a few “whys”
Why that struggle is completely normal
How your ability to answer your “whys” directly reflects your readiness for the next level
Why higher purpose protects you from burnout and helps you move faster with less friction
This episode is based on Chapter 1 of Winning by Design and lays the foundation for clarity, focus, and long-term performance—especially for those in sales and leadership.
🎙️ Next episode: Chapter 2 – Mastering Time Management

Systems beat motivation. Every time.
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