“Extraordinary isn’t some pedestal reserved for celebrities. It’s just ordinary—with extra effort. Most people never tap into their potential—not because they don’t have it, but because they never define it. That’s the real tragedy.”
TL;DR
Jacob Lawson, founder of Extraordinary Flooring and author of Make It Extraordinary, joins Rick Meekins to explore mindset, resilience, leadership, and the difference between stress and strength. Discover how to unlock your purpose and live beyond the ordinary.
SHOW NOTES
Most people live their lives on autopilot—doing what’s expected, settling for good enough, and calling it ambition. Jacob Lawson isn’t most people.
In this episode, I sit down with Jacob—entrepreneur, author, and founder of Extraordinary Flooring—to unpack what it actually takes to live, lead, and build in an extraordinary way. We go deep on mindset, purpose, partnership, and how to bounce back from failure without wearing stress like a badge of honor.
Jake's not preaching theory. He’s built his life—business, body, mindset, and mission—on the back of hard-earned lessons and straight-up hustle. We talk about his early ventures (like a record label in his 20s), how a name change rewired his business trajectory, and the turning point that redefined his purpose as becoming “a conduit for personal evolution.”
If you're a founder trying to break free from burnout, align your team, or simply tired of playing small—this one's for you.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Extraordinary isn't exclusive. It’s simply ordinary with extra effort—and anyone can access it.
- Stress is inevitable. Wearing it is optional. Jake explains how he separates pressure from paralysis.
- Your team determines your freedom. If your business can't run without you, you don’t own a business—you own a job.
- Your purpose is fuel. Find it, name it, and use it to drive decisions, relationships, and resilience.
- You don't need to be on stage to lead. Ordinary people with extraordinary discipline change lives—starting with their own.
Chapters
00:00 Living an Extraordinary Life
03:34 The Journey of Entrepreneurship
08:38 Lessons from Partnerships
14:25 Managing Stress and Finding Balance
16:11 The
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