Imagine starting your day thinking you were going to close a deal that would net you $1 Million, only to see the deal fall through in the eleventh hour, costing you $3 Million. In 2010, that very thing happened to today’s podcast guest. His name is Gene Hammett. Since that time he’s managed to not only get back on his feet but coach numerous companies and their CEOs onto the Inc. 5000. He released a new book late last year called The Trap of Success: A Brutally Candid Guide to Overcoming Your Fears, Finding Significance, and Attaining Profound Success. In it, Gene shares the stories of real people who have faced moments of choice that caused them to dig deep, find their courage, and create a life and career of meaning. He illustrates how significance and exponential success dance together once you get past the limited thinking that got you this far—once you escape your own trap of success. If it’s the kind of success that comes with lasting significance that you’re looking for, then you’ve come to the right place. For a list of links and resources Gene and I discuss in this episode, simply keep scrolling. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, I ask Gene to share: * Crafting a mission and vision for your life and business that paves a path to results * The difference between “pivotal moment” courage and “everyday” courage * Dealing with a limiting mindset and “your truth” versus “THE truth” * …and plenty more! This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks FreshBooks cloud accounting software is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial. To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line. Gene’s Latest Book You can order a copy of The Trap of Success: A Brutally Candid Guide to Overcoming Your Fears, Finding Significance, and Attaining Profound Success right now! Gene in Action Books Gene Recommends Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Gren McKeown The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Res...