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Tim Francis
Where High Performance meets Entrepreneurship. My name is Tim Francis. I am a former college varsity athlete turned Entrepreneur. For the last 20 years I've had the privilege to be around top-1% performers. In this podcast I share their secrets and the strategies I've discovered along my own pursuit of truth and mastery. For more info, visit me at www.RealTimFrancis.com
I've often felt like I'm behind in life, wishing I was further ahead.Working in a prison gave me incredible perspective on the gifts I really did have.A few years later I suffered a crippling illness which gave me another powerful perspective on how my struggles were actually critical learning steps.All of this helped me develop a powerful framework I call "The 7 Pillars." The 7 Pillars are: Skillset, Mindset, Coaching, Community, Tools, Strategy, and Environment.You can use The 7 Pillars to diagnose your current situation and figure out what to fix.
You can also use The 7 Pillars to design a success map for whatever you want to achieve next.There's never been a better time to be alive, and - given the technology of today - one year of focused effort on your success map will absolutely produce mind-blowing results. The results you'll produce will be truly awe-inspiring, even to yourself.What incredible magic will you weave in the coming 12 months?Subscribe to my podcast and have your best year yet!
Last week Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani reportedly agreed to a mind-melting $700M, 10-year contract to play baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers. That's $70M / year, or $190K / day, whether he's actually playing baseball or not.
Mind-blowing to say the least!
As we dig deeper into the deal we learn more and more about why this deal might actually make incredible business sense for the Los Angeles Dodgers, for three main reasons:
- The worldwide - and especially Japanese - fever around Shohei Ohtani. Japan's population is the same size as the top-5 most-populous US states combined, and the entirety of Japan loves one athlete more than all others, and that is Shohei Ohtani
- The off-field revenue possible by such a mega-star; this includes TV deals, ads, sponsorships, and all derivatives
- The fascinating term on the deal; an astounding $68M of each year's $70M is actually being deferred by 10 years; so in the 2024 season, he'll earn $70M, but only be paid $2M. the other $68M will be paid to him in 2034. The same, 10-year delay will happen on each of the 10 years of the agreement
There will always be a fevered debate on whether any single athlete or entertainer is deserving of such a colossal salary. That debate aside, it really is fascinating to see the economics at play.
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For my 41st birthday, I hosted a podcast taping in front of a live studio audience made up of many of my greatest friends and supporters in Austin. I opened up and shared my greatest fear in the coming 12 months, and what I'm doing about it.
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What becomes available to me if I view this situation:
- 100% as a Systems issue?
- 100% as a Leadership issue?
- 100% as a People issue?
In this episode I'll share with you why these work, and why this sequence matters too.
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Thanks for listening! Cheering you on on your path to master Entrepreneurship 😎🙌
Tim :)
There are three qualities which, IMO, make an Entrepreneur. They are not intelligence or any specific skill. In fact, my own staff is better than me in many areas.
The three qualities are:
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Risk
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Alchemy
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Delayed Gratification
In this episode, I unpack each and share real-world examples and stories.
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Living an extraordinary life begins with deciding what "extraordinary" means to you. This exercise helps you determine exactly that. In fact, this single exercise has the potential to elevate your life forever.
I've had Entrepreneurs and Investors pay me $1,000 / hr just to guide them through this exercise. Great news is you don't need to pay $1,000 / hr to get this exercise, just follow the steps outlined in this episode.
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Are you passionate about building a life you love? This episode will give you a proven, 7-part formula to accelerating your success. It's called The 7 Pillars.
I've developed the 7 Pillars over the last 15 years. They've allowed me to build a life I truly love and am proud of. I've made millions, spent millions, lost $100Ks and made it back too. It's been an amazing life and always getting better.
I continue to diligently use the 7 Pillars to design each new step in my life and my business. The better I get at using the 7 Pillars the faster my results get.
Use the 7 Pillars exercise mentioned in this episode and you can too.
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It's seductive to think that $1M would solve our problems. Or that the right partner would make us "happy ever after." Or the right body weight or shape would make us happy.
Is that really the case?
In this episode, you'll learn about the false idols we chase, the psychological vulnerabilities we fall prey to, and 3 strategies to achieving true, enduring happiness and satisfaction.
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Your time on planet earth is limited. There’s not a moment to waste. In this episode we talk about extracting value from every day, and how motivation will evolve over your career as an Entrepreneur. Follow me on all socials @RealTimFrancis
There's a Fear inside all of us which secretly sabotages us from making our dreams come true, robbing us from ultimately fulfilling our potential.
It is not the Fear of Failure or the Fear of Success, although it is somewhat related.
In this episode, you'll learn what this fear is, when it happens and how to overcome it so you can be freed to pursue your most extraordinary goals with full passion.
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Deep Work is the act of going deep on a topic, sustaining high level focus and ultimately producing your best work.
In this episode, we cover 4 main strategies to achieve Deep Work. These strategies were identified and described by Cal Newport, author of two outstanding books on this topic, So Good they Can't Ignore You, and Deep Work.
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What's possible when you focus on just one business?
In this episode, Tim Francis shares the uncomfortable circumstances around picking just one business to focus on. He shares the temptations along the way and the series of decisions he took.
The result is a dramatically healthier and more scalable business.
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As an Entrepreneur, we're often facing tricky decisions, sometimes involving alot of risk.
Lamar Jackson is a star Quarterback in the NFL. He just turned down a $250M, 5-year contract extension, which included $133M fully guaranteed. He's holding out, hoping his play will earn him an even better contract.
Would you take the deal? Or would you hold out like Lamar has chosen?
Being an NFL football player is extremely fickle. For every long-time Tom Brady, there are dozens of players with incredible promise but who got knocked out of the game by injury. such as Robert Griffin III. Every Quarterback, like Lamar, is dependent on countless factors outside of themselves: their teammates playing well, their coaches calling the right plays that combine winning and safety, and even the equiment they wear to be free of manufacturer's defects.
And the risks extend to off the field too.
What if Lamar gets caught up in a nightclub tussle? Or an allegation of misconduct from a jealous friend, family member or excited fan? Heck, what if he's driving and gets hit when another motorist runs a red light?
In this episode I give you two world-class tools for the next time you're assessing a high-stakes situation.
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These 3 strategies will help you quickly boost the profit and cash in your business.
Most of these strategies take only a few minutes to implement, but you'll reap the rewards for weeks, months, years to come.
Best of all? These strategies are way easier than trying to launch a new product or grow revenue.
That's right: none of the strategies require you to sell anything more or create anything new.
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A resignation email from your Assistant has arrived.
If you're like me, you've got a pit in your stomach. It's a mix of panic, confusion, even a dash of rejection.
In this episode I share 4 crucial strategies:
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The essential North Star mindset you need to have, even in this emotional time
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My preferred path on how to approach your possibly-exiting Assistant
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The ideal transition plan to a new Assistant
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The fastest, easiest way for you to get a new Assistant.
In my career, I've helped hire over 500 Assistants. I hope what I share here provides a clear path for you to navigate this tough time.
My name is Tim Francis. I'm passionate about the intersection of Entrepreneurship and High Performance. Follow me across all socials: @RealTimFrancis, and join my newsletter, http://www.RealTimFrancis.com
If you're like me, you've been told "revenue cures all."
You've likely also been told there's only three ways to grow a business: 1. More clients; 2. Who buy more often; 3. Who spend more per transaction.
This advice is incomplete, and almost always misleading.
Is this episode, I share 10 different levers to improve your company's financial position.
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Last week, the incomparable Serena Williams called it quits, ending a career spanning 20 years. She redefined the game, bringing unprecedented power, crushing countless opponents. She also was a role model and quickly became an icon, defying incredible social and economic challenges on her rise from Compton, CA, to world A-lister with access to any celebrity or world leader.
Serena enters a new chapter all high performers face when they finally call it quits.
In this episode, I share what I think it going through Serena's mind right now, what she likely need to do next, and my greatest fear for her.
Congratulations, Serena, on an incredible career. You've inspired millions far beyond the tennis court.
I am a college varsity athlete turned Entrepreneur. I've had the privilege to be surrounded by incredibly high-performers, both in athletics and also in Entrepreneurship. In this episode, you'll hear some of the world-class insights I've gained, and gain a few though-provoking questions to ask yourself in your own pursuit of excellence.