CHAPTER 2

Me, Myself, and I

True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.

—Ernest Hemingway

In Chapter 1, we briefly described our self-leadership SOAR cycle. We promised to slow down the cycle so that we can illustrate the knowledge and tools you need to effectively navigate MTMs. Let’s explore how slowing down the process works.

Preparing One’s Self for the High Seas

Scott’s wife, Jocelyn, once chartered a small sailboat from Florida to the Bahamas. Her “Uncle Paul” captained it and allowed Jocelyn to bring four friends as crew. As Uncle Paul was the only experienced sailor, he sent the rest of the crew homework to read and terms to learn—including parts of the boat and how to tie a proper knot.

Once they arrived in Florida, after ...

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