Michael Hyatt

Nashville

Podcast Host and Blogger at Lead to Win

Articles

The Secret to More Success? More Rest

Nov 12, 2024 | mhyatt.substack.com | Michael Hyatt

I remember the day I hit my wall. I was sitting in my office at Thomas Nelson Publishers, staring at my computer screen, but the words were swimming before my eyes. My head felt foggy, and despite drinking my third cup of coffee, I couldn't focus. I had been proud of working 70-hour weeks, wearing my exhaustion like a badge of honor. That day, my body decided enough was enough. The irony? My productivity had been declining for weeks, but I was too tired to notice.
Coaching Upgrade: 6 Essentials to Foster Trust with Clients

May 24, 2024 | fullfocus.co | Michael Hyatt

Coaching comes down to trust. You can’t coach people who don’t trust you. It’s that simple. So the question is: How do you earn trust? The answer: Integrity. Demonstrate to your clients that they can count on you. Here’s how. PunctualityShow up on time. Better yet, be early, waiting for them when they arrive. People who are punctual communicate professionalism and reliability.
A Coaching Agenda That Really Works: 6 Essential Questions to Ask Every Client, Every Time

May 16, 2024 | fullfocus.co | Michael Hyatt

How do you fill a 50-minute coaching session? When I first started coaching, I was terrified because I didn’t know what I was going to talk about. How did I make those minutes really, truly valuable for a client—valuable enough that they would keep coming back and refer their friends? Over the years, I’ve come up with a simple template. It’s six questions long. I ask these same six questions to every client, every time. And they have never failed me.
Ted Lasso Was Wrong: Don’t Be a Goldfish

Mar 25, 2024 | fullfocus.co | Michael Hyatt

Accidental soccer coach Ted Lasso is famous for telling his players to “be a goldfish.” Why? Because a goldfish has a ten-second memory and can’t dwell on its mistakes. That’s a plus, but there’s a downside. Research shows a connection between working memory and our ability to focus. “Individuals who perform well on memory tasks were able to suppress distractions,” in one study.
How to Create Margin in Your Overly Busy Life

Aug 14, 2023 | fullfocus.co | Michael Hyatt

Many people feel overwhelmed by life’s demands. Despite all the gadgets and gizmos, they don’t have more time. They are only getting busier—and falling further and further behind.
3 Ways to Get the Rest That You Need to Succeed

Aug 7, 2023 | fullfocus.co | Michael Hyatt

One of the most important lessons I have learned about productivity is this: It’s less about managing time and more about managing energy. Why? Because time is fixed, but our energy can flex. Most people get this exactly backward. They cram their day with tasks, thinking they can get it all done. Instead, they end up working more and more hours, less and less efficiently, because they wear themselves out. The Danger of Working Too Many HoursMaybe you can identify.
Why Your Brain Needs a Break

Jul 31, 2023 | fullfocus.co | Michael Hyatt

The Underrated Power of Mental Rest Amid our bustling lives, finding a moment of peace might feel like a luxury we can't afford. Yet, the transformative power of mental rest cannot be underestimated. Why Mental Rest is EssentialIn our pursuit of success, it's easy to ignore our brain's need for downtime. We often perceive constant mental activity as a pathway to productivity, overlooking the toll it takes on our mental health and overall efficiency.
Introducing the Shelf Help Club, the first self-help book club

May 14, 2023 | healthlinesnews.com | Michael Hyatt
Life and Character of Hezekiah by William Nicholson

Apr 2, 2023 | biblicalstudies.org.uk | Michael Hyatt
Trace-based testing with Elastic APM and Tracetest

Feb 15, 2023 | elastic.co | Michael Hyatt