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But for hardworking, growth-oriented top performers who are always looking to improve and for rigorous thinkers who are never quite satisfied with the status quo, the true goal is the lifelong pursuit of \u003ci\u003eexcellence\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeadership advisor Ryan Hawk has interviewed hundreds of the most productive achievers in the world on his acclaimed podcast, \u003ci\u003eThe Learning Leader Show\u003c\/i\u003e, to discover the best practices for pursuing and sustaining excellence. He found a pattern of uncommon behaviors that set these stellar individuals apart. 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The Price of Becoming is a clear guide with instructions for overcoming complacency, mastering communication, and making better decisions under pressure. Ryan Hawk draws from over 700 interviews with some of the world’s leading experts, leaders, thinkers, movers, and doers, including Jim Collins, Simon Sinek, Adam Grant, Tony Robbins, James Clear, Paul Rabil, Jocko Willink, Susan Cain, Alex Hutchinson, Seth Godin, and General Stanley McChrystal, to answer one powerful question: “What can I do today to build a better me?”Ryan distills their numerous insights, data, and direct personal experiences into a practical, actionable framework he divides into three sections:Learn—Fuel Your Intake EngineWork—Take ActionLead—Teach OthersPersonal growth is about pushing your edges. Going beyond your current zone of comfort and competency. 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