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The Ed Mylett Show · September 5, 2026 · 1h 34m

How to Stop Wasting Years of Your Life With One Simple Word

Ed Mylett shares the core mindset that he believes separates winners from everyone else: the mantra of "one more." He explains how pushing for one more call, one more set, or one more minute compounds into extraordinary results, and why he believes a day contains more than 24 hours if you train your focus. The episode features clips from past conversations with David Meltzer and Jay Shetty, tying their perspectives on time, accessibility, and self-evaluation back to this central theme of relentless extension.

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Highlights

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Accessibility and How You Value Your Time
David Meltzer discusses why some of the most successful people are also the most reachable, linking it to how they value their time.
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Deep Evaluation Beats Frequent Self-Check-Ins
Jay Shetty shares that he evaluates his progress far less frequently than most people do, favoring deeper, more meaningful reflection over constant status checks.
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The Kobe Bryant Story
Ed Mylett recounts an observation he made during his last meeting with Kobe Bryant that changed how he approaches every day of his life.

Editorial

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The 'One More' Mantra
Ed Mylett attributes his success to a single word he has repeated to himself for three decades: pushing for 'one more' rep, call, or minute beyond what feels like the limit.
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The 24-Hour Myth
Ed Mylett rejects the idea that a day is limited to 24 hours, believing he can extract 'multiple days' out of a single one through a shift in mindset and approach.
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