What happens to your big goals when life throws you curveballs? In this episode, I break down what Allen Iverson’s infamous “practice” rant can teach us about the journey to mastery—especially when personal challenges threaten to knock us off course.

Learn how showing up, even in tough times, is the true path to excellence in both business and life.

Here are 3 Key Takeaways:

1. Context Shapes Commitment: When life hits hard—loss, stress, or personal challenges—it’s tempting to put your craft on hold. But mastery demands you understand the context and still show up. Excuses are easy; showing up consistently is what sets the masters apart.

2. How You Practice Is How You Play: Whether on the court or in business, your level of effort in the unglamorous “practice” moments sets the tone for real results. Giving less than your all in preparation means you’ll come up short in high-pressure situations that matter most.

3. The Power of the Five Ones: Cut the overwhelm and amplify results with the “Five Ones” framework—one ideal client, one offer, one traffic source, one conversion method, and a one-year commitment. Focus and repetition, combined with community support, are the keys to moving from average to extraordinary. 

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