How to Dig Deep and Discover Your Greatness with Thomas Williams

What choices would you make if you knew greatness was on the other side of adversity? In this episode, Bob Stewart and Chad Hyams talk with Thomas Williams, NFL linebacker turned professional speaker and author, about insights from his new book, “DIG: Discover Your Depth, Determination, and Destiny Through Adversity,” on how to manage pressure, purpose, and promise.

Connect with Thomas Williams:

• Websites: http://thomasrwilliams.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasrwilliams/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TRW_permissiontodream

In this episode, we cover the following: 

• Thomas Williams introduction [1:29]
• Are we misdiagnosing ourselves? [5:35]
• Pressure, purpose, and promise [7:50]
• Managing all three seasons [9:10]
• Understanding the promise stage [14:02]
• Pressure and sharing is part of the privilege [19:30]
• The benefits and responsibilities of mentorship [24:15] 
• Identifying the vision: microscope or telescope [25:13]
• Mastering what other people won’t [27:06]
• Two ways to motivate and lead people [28:36]
• A leadership lesson from Pete Carroll [35:15]
• Overcoming adversity to find greatness [38:08]

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Win Make Give Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinMakeGive
• Get your copy of  “DIG: Discover Your Depth, Determination, and Destiny Through Adversity” here: https://amzn.to/3QCbxpE

Connect with the hosts:

• Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/
• Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob
• Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/
• Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/

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• Listen to Win Make Give Season 3 on YouTube: bit.ly/3pPEdAx

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