Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most.
Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success.
These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning.
Hosted by James Laughlin, author of the #1 best selling book Habits of High Performers, high performance leadership coach, keynote speaker, and seven time world champion drummer, the show distils lessons from the world’s best into simple, actionable tools you can apply immediately.
If you want to perform at a high level, live with intention, and build a life you do not need to escape from, this podcast is for you.
Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
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In this 1:1 episode, I’m sharing a short excerpt from one of the chapters in my upcoming book Habits of High Performers—a section called Do The Work.
It’s a small glimpse into the mindset that high performers rely on when motivation runs out and the real work begins.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why ultra-endurance athlete Dean Karnazes is the definition of discipline—and how he built it
- The 4 mental habits Dean uses to conquer physical and emotional limits
- What it really means to focus on the next step, not the finish line
- Why high performers always play the long game—and how you can too
This is the first time I’ve shared any part of the book publicly—and I’m excited for you to hear it.
Quick note: the podcast will be taking a short break as I head to South Africa with Caroline and Finn for some much-needed time offline. But I’ll be back soon—energised and ready to go.
If this resonates, be sure to pre-order Habits of High Performers at thehabitbook.com.
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