That's Outside My Boat: Letting Go of What You Can't Control

The sportscaster and New York Times–bestselling author shares a mantra for success that changed his life—and can change your business.

When veteran television announcer Charlie Jones got assigned to the hinterlands of Olympic broadcasting to cover rowing, canoeing, and kayaking, he serendipitously discovered a powerful philosophy for focused living: That's Outside My Boat.

He learned that Olympic rowers never let anything outside their boat prevent them from achieving their goals. Wind, r...