3 chapters across the catalog
Who Not How and Dan Martell's Time Management
The "Who Not How" philosophy suggests surrounding oneself with experts or mentors, such as author Dan Martell, whose book "Buy Back Your Time" offers strategies for growth. A personal example is shared regarding preparing for a Hyrox event in Birmingham, UK. Success in such endeavors depends on having the right people, structures, and systems in place to maintain focus.
Dan Sullivan, Who Not How Framework
The "Who Not How" concept by Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach is introduced as a primary tool for breaking the Lone Wolf mindset. The framework suggests that asking "who can help" is more effective than asking "how to do it," especially when facing complex problems. An anecdote describes a coaching client who worsened his situation by avoiding help for nine months, illustrating how isolation leads to a "head in the sand" mentality.
Managing Weaknesses and the Who Not How Principle
A distinction is made between project initiation strengths and the weakness of granular execution. Rather than struggling to improve fundamental weaknesses, the "Who Not How" principle suggests bringing in partners or team members whose strengths complement those gaps. This approach, mentored by George McGarren, emphasizes building a team to handle tasks that cause individual suffering or lack of enthusiasm.
