Welcome back to The Better Everyday Podcast, where we are unlocking our best self one episode at a time.

In this episode, we explore a powerful idea from the book Beyond High Performance— the difference between being a sailor and being a rower in life. Are you someone who waits for the right opportunities and circumstances to come your way like a sailor waiting for the wind? Or are you the type of person who grabs the oars and creates momentum through hard work and determination?

Both mindsets have strengths and weaknesses, and the truth is that the most effective and fulfilled people learn how to do both. Sometimes life calls for us to row with discipline and effort, and other times it requires us to raise our sails and trust the wind.

We also talk about one of the ...