#44: From Good to World-Class: The Power of Micro Habits with Damian Hughes

Episode notes

What if the secret to breakthrough performance wasn't a dramatic overhaul, but a series of small, consistently applied changes? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague speaks with Damian Hughes, author of Micro Habits, co-host of the High Performance podcast, and England rugby coach, about the power of small, consistent actions in building extraordinary results. Drawing on insights from over 500 elite performers, from Formula 1 champion Lando Norris to Michelin-starred chef Will Guidara, Hughes explains why culture, identity, and purpose outperform dramatic reinvention. He unpacks the Job-Career-Calling framework, the "Best Friend Test," and the "Batman Effect," revealing how micro habits shape resilience, engagement, and high-performing teams. Success, he argues, is engineered daily, one deliberate choice at a time.

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