What separates pros from amateurs?
It’s not experience. It’s not talent.
It’s how you prepare when the stakes are high and the room goes dark, literally.
In this episode, Ethan and Justin dismantle the illusion of being “ready” and expose how most people are just hoping things go smoothly.
From sixth-grade science raps to international keynote talks, they unpack the difference between rehearsing your part and actually being prepared for when things fall apart.
You’ll learn why real professionals assume failure is coming, and how that mindset shift changes everything.
Whether you’re speaking onstage, leading a team, or showing up for a one-on-one, if you don’t have a plan B, you’re not prepared. You’re just gambling.
- What you will learn in this episode
- How to shift from reactive to resilient by preparing for failure
- How to avoid the trap of over-preparing and wasting time
- How to build simple redundancies that keep your execution tight
- How to recognize the illusion of feeling ready
- How to balance experience with preparation to stay sharp under pressure
Questions answered
- What does real preparation look like beyond rehearsing your part?
- How much prep is too much?
- What separates true professionals from everyone else?
- How do you prepare for things you can’t control?
- What’s the mindset that keeps you executing even in chaos?
Listen now and learn the King Moves that’ll make sure you never get caught slipping again, no matter what goes wrong.
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