EP 110: Mike Claudio- Addicted to the Addiction of Success

<p>Have you ever met someone who took the rules, folded them into a book and smacked you upside the head with them?  Today's guest will do just that unapologetically.</p> <p>Mike Claudio is founder of WinRate Consulting, advising clients from various backgrounds and industries on how to become addicted to the addiction of success.  During the pandemic, he tore the roof off of conventional thinking and did what no other person in business would've done and started looking for a way to give back in a major way.  He started a foundation called, "A Champion's Shoes," gifting children with little means a pair of brand-new shoes to give them a confidence boost and a grander sense of self.  Mike is the host of the host of the Big Stud Podcast and best-selling author of #TooStrong, speaker, and executive business coach. </p> <p>Today, Tom and Mike share some insights from a previous episode where Mike shares the struggles and challenges, he's faced with alcohol, wandering aimlessly in the world in search of a deeper, more fulfilling purpose. Tom and Mike talk about the addiction of success and working tirelessly to achieve greatness one step at a time. They talk candidly about the processes and routines that rule their universe, managing expectations and operating at the highest level in business and life. </p> <p><strong>FAVORITE QUOTE: </strong></p> <p> "I don't want to have to call you. If there's a problem, there's a problem.  I just want to know you can confirm the ball has been passed and it's being handled." </p> <p><strong>- Mike Claudio</strong></p> <p><strong>CONNECT WITH MIKE:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/winrateconsulting/?hl=en"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p> <p><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-stud-podcast/id1478301956"> <strong>Big Stud Podcast</strong></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC86r4_wMGU5M1-dVovjxf1w"><strong>Youtube</strong></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/TooStrong-Fast-Often-World-Obstacles-ebook/dp/B09BKFYDMK"> <str