In this deeply personal episode, Will shares ten powerful takeaways from Matt's leadership journal, originally written for his team and never meant for an audience, yet full of universal wisdom. These aren’t clichés—they’re gritty, grounded lessons on struggle, integrity, discipline, and purpose. Each one is paired with a reflection question to help you apply it in real life. Whether you lead a team or just want to lead yourself better, this one’s for you.

0:00 – Welcome & MEPS check-in
2:00 – Why Matt’s journal matters
4:00 – 1. Your Struggle Is Your Privilege
6:00 – 2. The Real Prize Is the Process
8:00 – 3. Lions Don’t Wait to Be Told
10:00 – 4. You Will Never Win If You Lie to Yourself
12:00 – 5. No One Will Ever Know... Do It Anyway
14:00 – 6. Build Your Own Lottery Ticket
16:00 – 7. Aggressive Patience
18:00 – 8. Steward What You Already Have
18:40 – 9. Action Cures All
19:20 – 10. The Way You Do One Thing Is the Way You Do Everything
20:00 – Final Reflection & Quote of the Day

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