045 -- The Mindset Shift: How High Achievers Win with Greg Dinkin

In this episode, Greg Dinkin—Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and World Series of Poker champion—breaks down the real keys to high achievement. Greg shares how identity, mindset, and small consistent actions shape success, debunking the myth that belief alone is enough. He explains why action creates evidence, which then fuels belief, forming the foundation of lasting success.

Greg also explores:

✅ Why winners do hard things—whether they feel like it or not

✅ How to overcome ego and resistance when building new habits

✅ The power of micro-actions in rewiring self-identity

✅ Why most people misjudge risk and play it too safe

✅ The lessons from poker that apply to business and life

This episode is packed with practical, high-impact strategies for anyone looking to reprogram their mindset and take consistent action toward success.

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00:00 – Introduction: Meet Greg Dinkin

02:15 – From High Achiever to Coach: Why Helping Others Matters

05:14 – The Roger Bannister Effect: How Mindset Shifts Unlock New Levels

10:19 – Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs Around Success

14:39 – What Poker Teaches Us About Risk and Decision-Making

18:51 – How High Achievers Overestimate Failure and Play Too Safe

22:40 – The Power of Identity: "I Am Someone Who…"

27:15 – Small Habits, Big Impact: Why Momentum Beats Motivation

32:33 – How to Keep Promises to Yourself & Build Mental Toughness

33:57 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Greg