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Episode Summary
In this episode, Mike Staver responds to a common frustration: “I’m doing all the things, but I’m not seeing results. What should I ask myself?” Mike Staver challenges the assumption that someone is truly doing “all the things” if the desired results aren’t showing up. He emphasizes the need for honest self-inventory and feedback from trusted coaches or colleagues to uncover gaps or technique issues. Through relatable personal anecdotes and practical steps, Mike Staver highlights the importance of expert guidance and focused mastery for making tangible progress.
Key Takeaways
- If you’re not seeing results, you’re likely not doing absolutely everything required—honest self-reflection is essential.
- Take inventory of your actions. Present them to a coach, boss, or trusted advisor for feedback and evaluation.
- Ask which actions you should intensify, dilute, drop, or add to get closer to your goal.
- Consider not just what you’re doing, but also how you’re doing it—technique matters.
- Expert or outside feedback can help identify unseen gaps or errors in execution.
- Narrow your focus and aim for mastery in the most impactful actions until results start to show.
Notable Quotes
- “You’re not doing all the things if you’re not seeing results. You may be doing a lot…but you’re not doing all the things.”
- “Whenever I say I’m doing everything…it’s not true. You haven’t tried bouncing on one leg and singing the national anthem.”
- “You could be doing the thing, but your technique could be off.”
- “Narrow down the things you do until you start achieving mastery. And then you’re gonna start seeing progress.”
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