What does it look like to prepare for a future that hasn’t happened yet? In this episode, we explore a powerful mindset shift: don’t wait until you arrive—start practicing now.

Sparked by a simple question—“Why are you reading CEO Excellence if you’re not even close to being a CEO?”—this conversation dives into the idea of thinking 8–10 years ahead and intentionally building the habits, skills, and mindset you might need long before you actually need them.

Inspired in part by authors like Malcolm Gladwell and books like Outliers, we unpack why a small investment of time today—just a few hours—can create a massive advantage in the future. Because the truth is, great leaders don’t just show up ready… they’ve been preparing for years.

Listen in as we challenge the idea that preparation should onl ...