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Why Not Almost There? I had never run a long race in my life, but here I am, in the middle of the 2015 Chicago Marathon. I’m feeling fantastic, even thinking I could go double the distance. Just being in this race was a mini-miracle. I had heart surgery and back surgery a decade earlier. I could barely stand back then, let alone run. Nonetheless, I’m fired up and feel better than ever. Then I see right in front of me— a sign that nearly stops me in my tracks, NOT ALMOST THERE. I try to brush it off but can’t stop thinking about those words. Every step seems heavier, harder, and then I start cramping up. I begin to walk and complain inside and out. I struggle the entire second half but finish (barely) with everything I have after being physically and mentally crushed. I have never stopped thinking about that sign but that’s fueled a quest to understand the power of the mind, body, and spirit. To understand how we accomplish things. To understand how we become better in the race against time and ourselves. Who am I? Southside Chicago kid. Young Father (20). Assembly line worker. Found 15 seconds between building cars to study. Graduated. Took 5 years. Created a few companies. Sold two. 800 employees. Created Refuel and Not Almost There to help others.
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
PETE DAVIS is a civic advocate from Falls Church, Virginia. He works on projects aimed at deepening American democracy and solidarity. Pete is the co-founder of the Democracy Policy Network, a state policy organization focused on raising up ideas that deepen democracy. In 2015, he cofounded Getaway, a company that provides simple, unplugged escapes to tiny cabins outside of major cities. His Harvard Law School graduation speech, “A Counterculture of Commitment,” has been viewed more than 30 million times.
IN THIS EPISODE… Joe and Pete talk about the concept that we are part of a generation that was told to keep our options open; when we were trying to find a job or in our personal lives when dating and trying to find a partner. Even at the most basic level, scrolling through Netflix unable to choose one movie or show. Pete also discusses stories of historical dedication and how it has progressed over the year, and not always in a positive direction. Specifically how all the new apps and trends are conditioning us to have even less dedication. Most importantly Joe and Pete talk about some great tactical ways you can start dedicating yourself to a goal today.
Breakdown with Pete Davis:
Chapter 1 (0:00) Intro
Joe introduced Pete Davis
Chapter 2 (2:00) Digging into dedication
Chapter 3 (3:43) The inspiration for the book
Chapter 4 (6:46) Historical stories
Chapter 5 (11:27) Make a decision
Chapter 6 (18:08) Be confident in your choices
Chapter 7 (23:00) Making your commitments count
Chapter 8 (25:41) Excel at a few things
Chapter 9 (35:04) Enjoy the process
Chapter 10 (40:20) Everyday examples of dedication
Chapter 11 (49:34) Adding chapters to the book
Chapter 12 (50:02) Wrap Up
Joe wraps up the episode and shares his takeaways
Material Referenced in this interview:
→https://petedavis.org/
→https://petedavis.substack.com/
→https://petedavis.org/dedicated/
📞 Connecting with Pete Davis:
→https://www.instagram.com/peteddavis/
→https://www.facebook.com/ThePeteDavisDispatch
→https://twitter.com/peteddavis
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