There's No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do

Your Declaration=Outline of Your Life.It’s that simple. It’s that powerful. Bo understands Darwinism and survival of the fittest. I doubt he’s watched Idiocracy but for those of us who have, this book makes a similar social commentary. I despise the apathy trend and victimization trend in our current culture… kudos to Bo for calling it out and inspiring us to rise above it!“We’re Going to Struggle.”I don’t know if I’ve cried so much during any other book. He constantly reminds you and reinforces you’re the best… it’s hard to not fall in love with his message, passion, and belief in you. If nothing else, you know there’s ONE PERSON rooting for you—Bo. “Being mediocre is hard”… 3 million sperm competed, and YOU won. Why waste such a precious victory!?!I find it ironic we disregard being the best just because of struggle. Life is full of struggle—the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu explain this in The Book of Joy. Why not get something out of Purposeful Struggle and make a difference in the world!?!My husband and I thrive on being the opposite of culture and trends. We talk through and relive our struggles often, as well as the resulting success. We process faster this way and get back to “the next step” fast.“No Drama, Just Action.”A motto I’ve relished for years. When you eliminate drama, you free up mental, emotional, and physical energy to be the best version of you.Players don’t have time to complain and gossip—only time to practice, because the game goes on regardless of the weather. Working in a greenhouse/nursery instilled this lesson in me; plants need water, weeding, trimming, moving, and selling, regardless of snow, frigid temps, freezing rain, or heat. I’ve spent 95+ degree days on black weed fabric, weeding trees and plants. I’ll never forget how important it is to “suck it up, buttercup,” as my manager trained me. Life needs you in the game at all times. Stop being a snowflake… snowflakes melt and we never see them again. “Don’t Let an Amateur Question Your Declaration Because They Can’t Believe Like You Do.”Like Lauren Holiday, my best friend also said “just because you’re doing this doesn’t mean you can ignore me.” We haven’t spoken in the 2 years since… she couldn’t accept my husband and I moving to another state to build a successful life, despite our fears and potential failure. Yeah, success can be lonely at times; it requires you elevating your level of friends and releasing amateurs. But it’s always worth the sacrifice to play with professionals.“Don’t Ask How… Ask Who.”What a great way to reframe and let go. And there are no checklists, no goals… just Declarations and visual focus instead… Bo’s techniques are great for left-brained creatives, who hate getting caught up in the day-to-day monotony of checklists. It’s also a great way to stop wasting time in creating all those checklists and spreadsheets. (Corporate America training was strong with this one… I can waste hours obsessing over useless spreadsheets instead of ACTING on them!)I’ve practiced Creative Visualization (CV) since 2004 and know visualizing your future works… having mental clarity on your goal and not focusing on the “how” is the most powerful tool for sustained success. I’ve been building the skills for my Declaration since starting my CV practice; this book tied it all up in a neat little “Bo” for me. ;) I stopped asking how, when I started practicing CV and never regretted letting the Divine handle the stress of How. Your job is to trust and act.Bo gives you the path from Now to the Vision, giving you the markers along the way. Metaphors, analogies, stories (that’s Bo!), workbooks—everyone will connect, understand, and relate to some story he shares. He makes it hard to say “no” to your Declaration, despite your fears; for some of us, it’s impossible to say no.As a classically trained vocalist with a Bachelor’s in Theatre, I KNOW success/pay is based on the 10% performance and 90% practice rule. The practice creates the journey. Accountability? Check. “What’s the best decision [for my future self]?” The ultimate method for accountability. It’s akin to the Hawthorne Effect—there’s always someone watching!Predator Self? Domination?I wish you could see all the scribbles in his book, and the hearts with my husband’s name on them. I married a wild predator and have a new understanding of the power of this quality; I used to say he “had more testosterone, but with a feminine soft-side.” Now, I understand that silent, primal instinct of his that attracted me to him 16 years ago, is our innate nature. This wild nature of his scares many people, but I’ve noticed it makes those around him grow. He has always made me feel safe, even when I’ve been on the opposite side of it. As you’ll read in the book, it’s probably what makes him an amazing lead guitarist!

I've been following Bo for quite some time. He's someone who demands the very best from himself and helps those who follow him do the same. This book contains stories, strategies, and tools for becoming the best in whatever field you choose to pursue.One story in particular hit home. The story is about Bo's son, who was nine years old at the time, who had an opportunity to work out with star NFL quarterback Matt Ryan. While driving his son to the workout, Bo (a former pro football player himself) kept emphasizing to his son that he should not act like some starry-eyed fan when meeting Matt Ryan. Even though one was just a kid and the other a pro-bowl quarterback, they were both athletes, and he needed to act as if he were meeting a peer.So his son didn't ask for any pictures or autographs, he just gave his all for two hours during the workout. At the end, Matt Ryan was the one who asked for a picture together. He was so impressed by the kid's effort, that he wanted a picture to show that he knew him back when he was just starting out.Reading this story, I came to reflect on how I acted like a starry-eyed fan vis-a-vis some of the stars in my own industry. As Bo points out, fans tend to remain in a state of awe as they sit on their butts, drink a beer, and watch others perform at their best. Peers, on the other hand, learn from each other and push themselves to raise their own levels. I decided to shift my orientation, to only look at the stars in my field as peers. Even if the gap between us is as big as that between a nine-year-old boy and a pro bown quarterback, we're still in the same field and changing my perception is the first step toward closing that gap.This book is packed with similar inspiring stories and lessons. I highly recommend it to others who are looking to raise their game in life.

Are you true to your nature? Are you living an authentic life? Do you show up as who you really are? Have you given yourself full permission to be who you really are?Bo Eason did something brilliant when he transitioned out of his professional football career into the field of stage acting. He sought out the best stage actor of that time and asked him for the formula, how to become the best stage actor. That actor happened to be Al Pacino. As truly great people do, Al Pacino generously shared the details of his journey and provided his roadmap to becoming a great stage actor. Bo took that roadmap, implemented it and became a great stage actor.Through this book, Bo Eason does for the reader the same thing that Al Pacino did for him. Bo delivers his personal roadmap on how to become the best — on any field of play. His use of the personal story concept makes his teachings on being THE BEST universal. The roadmap is there for the taking. The only thing left is for us to IMPLEMENT.A word of warning. The road that Bo Eason takes you on is not for the weak or for the part time player. For those willing to put forth the work (and courage), this book will pay you dividends that go well beyond the cost of the book.Read it. Do it.

Given to son at his mentors suggestion, good read

This book is great for personal and business development. If you’re trying to find your purpose and striving to think bigger, this is a great book to read or share with your team.

Amazing book. So many awesome life experiences. And if you want your plan to work you need to read this book now. You can’t wait.

The permission to dream to be the best, the steps to take to achieve it, and the courage to go the distance, from a heart-centered and committed genius at dream fulfillment. - Jenny Hogg Ashwell Randolph, scribe of Love's Curriculum: Messages of Enlightenment

Good and inspiring, although I find the message is repetitive.

Strong words, clear focus and easy to follow book!

Unbelievable- this book is the BEST book I’ve ever read! So incredibly inspiring and also super tactical