How to be an Outlier: The Pillars of an Extraordinary Life with Scott MacGregor

Episode Summary

Join us as we chat with Scott MacGregor, the mastermind behind the Outlier Project, a global community empowering individuals to lead impactful lives.

During our conversation, Scott opens up about what it takes to live life to the fullest. From making an impact to prioritizing health, finances, and relationships, he shares invaluable insights garnered from personal experiences and encounters with adversity. Discover how challenges have shaped Scott's outlook on life, including his battle with regatta syndrome, and learn how to cultivate a mindset of resilience and gratitude.

But that's not all – Scott also delves into the importance of community support and the transformative power of genuine connections. Gain inspiration from the stories of extraordinary individuals and learn how to cultivate meaningful relationships that enrich your journey toward greatness.

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Key Takeaways

Scott's philosophy, "People Over Everything," prioritizes relationships.
Living an extraordinary life is a choice
An extraordinary life balances health, finances, career, learning, and relationships.
Health is foundational in life's priorities.
The Outlier Project supports entrepreneurs in extraordinary living.
Adversity is a gift
Resilience and unconventional paths are valued by extraordinary individuals.
Intentional, genuine relationships are crucial.
Gratitude and friendship shape life's journey..

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In This Episode:

[00:30] Introduction to Scott MacGregor.
[02:22] Overview of the Outlier Project.
[05:07] Common themes of living an extraordinary life.
[08:10] Balancing the five life buckets.
[11:01] Membership demographics of the Outlier Project.
[12:38] Information about the Outlier Project.
[14:03] Obstacles to living an extraordinary life.
[16:59] Scott's personal storms and adversity.
[23:34] Adversity as a gift.
[25:12] Scott’s perspective on adversity
[28:43] Lessons learnt from extraordinary people.
[32:38] Importance of intentional relationships.

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Notable Quotes

[02:41] “Technology is great. There's lots of great stuff out there, but nothing really supercharges an organization like people.”- Scott

[03:07] “Anybody can be ordinary. But we all have the power to choose to be extraordinary.”-Scott

[09:17] “If you don't have your health, you don't have anything.” Scott

[15:12] “The people you surround yourself with ultimately dictate a lot of how your life works out.”- Scott

[15:18] "Surround yourself with people that are really motivated to live an extraordinary life. It doesn't mean that they're hitting on all cylinders at all times, but that's their intention - Scott

[23:41] "Adversity is a gift because it makes you stronger and builds that resiliency.” - Scott

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Our Guest

Scott MacGregor is the Founder & CEO of SomethingNew LLC and The Outlier Project, along with serving as Publisher & Editor-In-Chief of Outlier Magazine. A prolific author with four books in the "Standing O!" series, he's a record 8-time winner of the American Business Award for Innovation.

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Resources and Links

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