Endorsements
The rare book that is both inspiring and immediately practical. The wisdom that Michael and Megan share is the by-product of years of work as two of the most trusted professional coaches in America. I highly recommend Win at Work and Succeed at Life !
CHRIS McCHESNEY, bestselling author, leader of execution at FranklinCovey
Success doesnt mean sacrificing a full life, and a full life doesnt require sacrificing success. In this poignant book, Michael and Megan share strategies for the magic that happens when high achievers become fully present for their families and communities too. Highly recommended for anyone looking to win in all spheres of life.
LAURA VANDERKAM, author of Off the Clock and Juliet s School of Possibilities
Filled with practical and thought-provoking ideas and tools, this book will help even the busiest professional transform the tension between work and life into a true Double Win.
JOHN C. MAXWELL, founder of The Maxwell Leadership Enterprise
We all struggle with the time and energy demands of juggling our personal and professional lives. Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller prove that this is not a zero-sum game. You can actually have both if you follow their clear and practical guidelines.
JOHN TOWNSEND, PhD, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Boundaries
A riveting and insightful how-to guide for transforming you from overwhelmed to in control. Your team will thank youand so will your family.
EMILY BALCETIS, author of Clearer, Closer, Better ; associate professor of psychology at NYU
Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller have cracked the code to transform your productivity and your relationships. If youre looking for that missing piece to get your life and time back, rundont walkto this book!
JULIE SOLOMON, host of The Influencer Podcast
Practical, candid, and packed with hard-earned wisdom, Win at Work and Succeed at Life might just be the most comprehensive guide to a thriving life Ive encountered.
TODD HENRY, author of The Motivation Code
A brilliant and timely book that finally answers the noise of #Hustle culture with insight and evidence. A clear reminder that there really is another (better) way.
BRUCE DAISLEY, author of Eat Sleep Work Repeat ; former Twitter vice president for Europe, Middle East, and Africa
This book has the power to change the way you think and work in a profound way. Using the principles and practices that Michael and Megan have developed, you will not only win, you will find the peace of mind and satisfaction we all strive to achieve in life.
CRAIG GROESCHEL, pastor of Life.Church; New York Times bestselling author
We love to work. Nothing wrong with that. But what happens when work dominates our lives? Michael and Megan expose what overwork is doing to us. (Hint: Its bad.) But they dont stop there! They share five simple practices to help busy, overwhelmed professionals like you and me experience success at the officeand in the rest of our lives as well.
IAN MORGAN CRON, bestselling coauthor of The Road Back to You
Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller have helped thousands of people tear down the barriers that keep them from finding work-life balance. Now theyve distilled their experience into an accessible, thoughtful, and deeply useful book.
ALEX SOOJUNG-KIM PANG, founder of the Restful Company; author of Rest and Shorter
My first role in Michaels life was as his executive coach a few decades ago. And from this starting point, he and I have become close friends as he has evolved from his role as a corporate leader to a leadership-and-life thought leader. I share this because I have watched him firsthand live out the principles he and his incredibly gifted partner and daughter, Megan, outline in the pages of this fantastic book. Winning at work and succeeding at life is possible. I encourage you to grab your pen and dive into the pages that follow so you can do both.
DANIEL HARKAVY, founder of Building Champions
Ive known Michael for decades, and every time he has something to say, I know its going to be really helpful. This book is more proof of thatpractical as always, but deep, too!
JOHN ELDREDGE, president of Wild at Heart; bestselling author
We should be deeply suspicious of any approach that requires a sacrifice of family life in order to succeed at workor vice versa. No one truly wins the game unless they win both, and this elegant book spells out how you can achieve the Double Win and enjoy the process.
RAY EDWARDS, communication strategist; author of How to Write Copy That Sells
Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller take aim at the false notion that success at work is only attained by failing at home. They point to a better way of living and working, one where winning in one area fuels the other.
SKIP PRICHARD, president and CEO, OCLC, Inc.; Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Book of Mistakes: Secrets to Creating a Successful Future
Not only will this book be extremely helpful to you as you seek to navigate your own Double Win, but you can be sure that, written by a dad and daughter, it has the ring of authenticity. And truth. I had the joy of watching so much of what Michael and Megan write about unfold firsthand. Youre going to love this book.
ROBERT WOLGEMUTH, bestselling author
Heres good news: you dont have to sacrifice personal happiness for career success. If you doubt that, read Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Millers latest. This is more than a business book. Its an inspiring personal story of work-life transformation.
BOB GOFF, bestselling author of Love Does
Win at Work and Succeed at Life is a life-transforming read.
PATRICK LENCIONI, CEO and founder of The Table Group; bestselling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage
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2021 by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller
Published by Baker Books
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.bakerbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2021
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ISBN 978-1-4934-2870-0
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Contents
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1. The Double Win
2. The Cult of Overwork
3. Our Multifaceted Lives
- PRINCIPLE 1: Work Is Only One of Many Ways to Orient Your Life
- DOUBLE WIN PRACTICE: Define Your Own Double Win
4. Liberation through Limits
- PRINCIPLE 2: Constraints Foster Productivity, Creativity, and Freedom
- DOUBLE WIN PRACTICE: Constrain Your Workday
5. The Promise of Balance
- PRINCIPLE 3: Work-Life Balance Is Truly Possible
- DOUBLE WIN PRACTICE: Schedule What Matters
6. A Profitable Pause
- PRINCIPLE 4: Theres Incredible Power in Nonachievement
- DOUBLE WIN PRACTICE: Maintain a Hobby That Delights You
7. Rethinking Sleep
- PRINCIPLE 5: Rest Is the Foundation of Meaningful, Productive Work
- DOUBLE WIN PRACTICE: Start the Day with a Good Nights Sleep