39 | The Secret Sauce: Mimic What Makes Your Heroes Great

The Annoyingly Optimistic Show

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Can the wisdom of Steve Jobs and Steve Martin really change the course of your career? Join me on the Annoyingly Optimistic Show as I explore how these iconic figures' perseverance and dedication can inspire and transform your professional journey. This season, we're all about “Voicemails to Tim,” where I leave daily messages brimming with motivation and practical advice for my friend Tim, who's facing challenges in his small business. Today's episode focuses on looking beyond the surface of our heroes to understand the qualities that make them extraordinary—not to become carbon copies, but to adopt traits like patience and relentless effort.
Discover how Steve Martin’s mantra, “Be so good they can't ignore you,” encapsulates the idea of building career capital through continuous improvement. Learn from his journey of becoming an overnight success after years of dedicated practice. By examining the admirable characteristics of people like Steve Jobs, we can find our own path to greatness. If Tim—and you—could use a burst of inspiration and some actionable insights, this episode promises to provide both. Tune in and get ready to reignite your drive and keep moving forward!

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The majority of 'business advice' out there isn't aimed at self-employed or micro businesses, following it leaves you frustrated and chasing quick fixes. I specialise in tools, systems, techniques, inspiration and help specifically designed for YOU, the person who has to do it all, who doesn't have a team of people, unlimited resources or the time to spend months learning complicated techniques.