“Excellence is its own reward.” – Matthew Mitchell Today’s featured Wall Street Journal best-selling bookcaster is a father, husband, speaker, leadership coach, three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women's basketball program, Matthew Mitchell. Matt and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed through Preparation”, his transition to entrepreneurship, what helped shape his coaching philosophy, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What inspired him to become a coachWhy preparation is important for leadership successWhat setback set up Coach Matt for more successWhy faith is a major part of Coach Matt’s successThe importance of striving for excellence over perfectionHow his early experiences in sports and the mentorship of legendary coach Pat Summitt have shaped his approach to leadership and coachingMatthew’s Site: https://www.readytowinbook.com/Matthew’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CBN7TPHS/allbooksMatthew’s Podcast, “The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coach-matthew-mitchell-show/id1766517687The opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…283 – “The Winning Edge” with Shawn Harper (@shawnharper075): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/283-the-winning-edge-with-shawn-harper-shawnharper075/Ep. 356 – “The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness” with Thomas R. Williams (@MrTRWilliams): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-356-the-relentless-pursuit-of-greatness-with-thomas-r-williams-mrtrwilliams/191 - "Walk-On Warrior" with John Willkom (@JohnWillkom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/191-walk-on-warrior-with-john-willkom-johnwillkom/Ep. 717 – “No Fear In The Arena” with John Willkom (@JohnWillkom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-717-no-fear-in-the-arena-with-john-willkom-johnwillkom/287 – “This Is Good” with Tami Matheny (@R2LCoaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/287-this-is-good-with-tami-matheny-r2lcoaching/Ep. 927 – How to Ensure Your Kid’s Thrival Beyond the Playing Field with Marty McNair (@JMFoundation_): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-927-how-to-ensure-your-kids-thrival-beyond-the-playing-field-with-marty-mcnair-jmfoundation/Ep. 465 – “Secondary Break” with Marvin Williams Sr.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-465-secondary-break-with-marvin-williams-sr/#InspirationNuke – “The Impact of Influence” with Chip Baker, Charles Woods, Chris Holmes, Darius Bradley Sr., & Jeermal Sylvester: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/inspirationnuke-the-impact-of-influence-with-chip-baker-charles-woods-chris-holmes-darius-bradley-sr-jeermal-sylvester/Ep. 353 – “Free Agent” with Rennie Curran (@RennieCurran53): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-353-free-agent-with-rennie-curran-renniecurran53/152 - "Chocolate Brothers for Christ" with Chaz Jackson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/152-chocolate-brothers-for-christ-with-chaz-jackson/186 - "The Success Chronicles" with Chip Baker: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/186-the-success-chronicles-with-chip-baker/Ep. 595 – The Edge of Greatness with Charles Schultz (@Coach_Schultz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-595-the-edge-of-greatness-with-charles-schultz-coach_schultz/Ep. 502 – A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite With Amy P. Kelly (@AmyPKelly): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-502-a-leadership-development-strategy-to-bond-and-unite-with-amy-p-kelly-amypkelly-1/