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Be Where Your Feet Are

Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving

Scott O'Neil

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💡What if the secret to a more successful and fulfilling life isn’t about doing more, but mastering the art of 'being where your feet are'?
💡Have you ever wondered how one of America’s top sports executives turns failure into a productive tool for growth?
💡Are you curious about the simple shifts that can help you reach the peak of your career without sacrificing your peace of mind or your presence at home?

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Key Takeaways from Be Where Your Feet Are

✓Learn how committing to be completely present in the moment, free from digital distractions, can profoundly enrich both your personal life and career.
✓Discover the concept of What's Most Important (WMI) and how prioritizing your deepest values over worldly expectations leads to a more authentic, passionate life.
✓Understand the importance of 'failing forward' by actively analyzing your inevitable setbacks and using them as productive learning opportunities.
✓Find out why taking the time to build meaningful, supportive relationships with your colleagues is a vital prerequisite for professional success.
✓Master the art of being a true team player by choosing to actively help and defend others rather than acting as a corporate predator or a passive bystander.

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Be Where Your Feet Are

Core Philosophy+

Be Completely Present+

Focus on WMI (What's Most Important)+

Fail Productively+

Be a Team Player+

Assume Good Intentions+

Trust the Process+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 7

After losing his job as president of Madison Square Garden Sports, what did the author realize was the downside of modern convenience and technology?

A. It prevents us from networking effectively in our respective industries.
B. It causes us to pay partial attention to everything and focus completely on nothing.
C. It makes us too dependent on remote work, damaging workplace culture.
D. It creates unrealistic expectations for rapid career advancement.

Question 2 of 7

Why did Vai Sikahema's parents dismantle and sell the sides of their house?

A. To pay off overwhelming medical debt and feed their family.
B. To invest in a start-up business that would secure their future.
C. To afford their son's football training and education.
D. To fund a religious journey that aligned with their core values.

Question 3 of 7

According to the author, what does it mean to 'fail forward'?

A. Treating each disappointment as a learning opportunity to guide future actions.
B. Embracing failure to the point of actively seeking out risky, high-stakes projects.
C. Quickly moving on to a new project without dwelling on past mistakes.
D. Blaming external circumstances so your professional reputation remains intact.

Question 4 of 7

What lesson did the author intend to teach his employees by showing them the 'Battle at Kruger' video featuring a water buffalo calf?

A. In business, you must be aggressive like a lion to survive.
B. Step up and help others instead of being a predator or a passive bystander.
C. Only the strongest and most independent individuals reach the top.
D. Always keep an eye out for unexpected threats from competitors.

Question 5 of 7

How did Jill Snodgrass's perspective on the word 'abandoned' in her adoption papers change as she matured?

A. She realized that the adoption agency had made a clerical error.
B. She concluded that independence was more valuable than family ties.
C. She understood her mother was likely struggling and did the best she could for her.
D. She decided to confront her biological parents to demand an apology.

Question 6 of 7

What is the core message behind the phrase 'trust the process,' popularized by the Philadelphia 76ers?

A. Success requires believing in grit, hard work, and slow, incremental progress.
B. If you hire the right management, success will happen automatically.
C. Trusting your instincts is more important than relying on data and analytics.
D. Instant gratification is possible if you find the right shortcuts to the top.

Question 7 of 7

What actionable advice does the author suggest to make it easier to learn from your mistakes?

A. Discuss your mistakes publicly to build vulnerability and trust.
B. Write down your errors and the lessons you have drawn from them.
C. Take a short vacation to clear your mind after a major failure.
D. Ask a trusted colleague to evaluate your performance anonymously.

Be Where Your Feet Are — Full Chapter Overview

1Recommendation
2Be fully present in whatever you’re doing.
3Be fully present in whatever you’re doing.
4Focus on what matters most to you, and let the rest go.
5Focus on what matters most, and let go of the rest.
6Failure is inevitable, so fail productively.
7Failure is inevitable, so fail productively.
8Be a strong team player.
9Be a helpful team player.
10Assume everyone has good intentions.
11Assume everyone has good intentions.
12Be patient and trust the process.
13Be patient and trust the process.
14Final summary

Be Where Your Feet Are Summary & Overview

Be Where Your Feet Are (2021) is the distillation of the wisdom that Scott O’Neill has accumulated over the years – as one of America's most successful sports executives, as a husband, and as a father. With advice ranging from failing productively to living in the moment, it presents a few simple tips designed to help you live a richer, happier, and more successful life.

Who Should Listen to Be Where Your Feet Are?

Anyone who wants to live a more focused life
All-rounders interested in bettering themselves both at work and at home
Ambitious movers and shakers who don’t want to sacrifice peace of mind for success

About the Author: Scott O'Neil

Scott O’Neil is one of America’s most widely regarded sports executives, with more than 25 years’ experience in the NFL, NHL, and NBA. Formerly the CEO of the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers, and the President of Madison Square Garden Sports, O’Neil lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and daughters. This is his first book.

Be Where Your Feet Are

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Be Where Your Feet Are Summary & Overview

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About the Author: Scott O'Neil

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