Greatness

By: Jonathan Watts
  • Summary

  • Greatness is a podcast for the for the hustlers. The artists. The obsessed. The difference makers. The game-changers. The nay-sayers. The rule breakers. The rebels. The fighters. Those in an endless pursuit of excellence. Every week, we dive into the life and stories of the words greatest people. Enjoy.

    © 2025 Greatness
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Episodes
  • 92. Cardinal Virtues - Stories on Courage and Justice (Part 1)
    Mar 7 2025

    Diving into stories and lessons on two of the four cardinal virtues--justice and courage

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    Sources:

    Lives of the Stoics - Ryan Holiday

    Meditations - Marcus Aurelius

    Letters from a Stoic - Seneca

    Dicourses - Epictetus

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    5:20 - Zeno: embarrassment

    8:45 - Cicero: your fears are fears

    13:00 - Winston Churchill: your capacity is great

    14:45 - Charles Lindbergh: build courage

    16:55 - Woody Allen: the hardest step

    18:30 - George Norris: it inspires

    23:30 - Publius Rufus: knowing vs doing

    27:20 - Muhammud Ali: don't compromise

    31:25 - Helvidius Priscus: accept your roles

    34:05 - Matthew McConaughey: do less

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    38 mins
  • 91. Theodore Roosevelt - The Trait and Story That Made The Man
    Feb 27 2025

    Diving into my favorite story on Theodore Roosevelt and the trait that made him special.

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    “It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things.”

    - Theodore Roosevelt

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    Sources:

    The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt - Edmund Morris

    Leadership in Turbulent Times - Doris Kearns Goodwin

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    Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence
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    13 mins
  • 90. Abraham Lincoln
    Feb 24 2025

    Diving into the life of Abraham Lincoln and the three stories that define his greatness.

    “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing.” - Abraham Lincoln

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    Sources:

    Team of Rivals - Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Leadership in Turbulent Times - Doris Kearns Goodwin

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    1:35 - Overcoming poverty

    9:10 - Die or get better

    15:35 - Advice for life

    19:55 - Do everything

    28:30 - Traits and practices as a leader

    39:25 - Lessons/takeaways

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    Book:
    Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of Excellence
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    Sources:

    Team of Rivals - Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Leadership in Turbulent Times - Doris Kearns Goodwin

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    43 mins

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