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Published Sep 2, 2022

The HIGH ACHIEVER Habits You Must Copy To GUARANTEE SUCCESS! | Jason Feifer & Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes and Jason Feifer delve into the habits that fuel high achievers, emphasizing the importance of embracing change, understanding core identity, and adopting innovative business strategies to guarantee success.
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  • Dogfish Head

    recounts the story of Dogfish Head Brewery and its innovative approach to product development. Founder Sam Calagione's decision to create a more drinkable version of their popular 90 Minute IPA led to the creation of the 60 Minute IPA, which became a massive success. This story highlights the importance of adapting to consumer needs and thinking differently to achieve business growth 1.

    Sam sees this as a problem. He's got a hit beer. It's going to monopolize all sales of his company. That means that most of the time in which people encounter his company, they're encountering this hit product. Good in a way, but Sam knows something. Tastes change.

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    Sam's foresight in anticipating changing tastes ensured the brewery's long-term success.

       

    Innovative Thinking

    Innovative thinking isn't just for times of crisis; it should be a regular practice. shares the example of Kyle Hanslowen, CEO of Huntress, who annually questions his role to ensure he remains the right leader for his company. This practice of self-assessment and accountability can drive continuous improvement and innovation 2.

    He sends out an email, everybody expects it at the end of the year, where he is either going to make the case for why he will remain CEO, or one day, he insists to me, one day he really will make the case why it's time to step down.

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    Regularly challenging oneself and the status quo can lead to significant breakthroughs.

       

    Value Forward

    A value-forward mindset is crucial for building lasting relationships and success. emphasizes that focusing on how to serve others, rather than just seeking personal gain, is key. He notes that many people fail to consider how they can provide value to others, which is essential for mutual success 3.

    When somebody reaches out to me and they basically say, hi, I would like to be featured in your magazine, it would really be good for my business. Yeah. It's the worst way to approach it because that doesn't give me any value.

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    Reorienting oneself to think about serving others can create win-win situations and foster long-term growth.

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