<p>This week on the Calibrate Zero podcast, Emmy Award-winning television journalist, New York Times best-selling author, film maker, and former collegiate athlete, Mike Leonard joins me to discuss his life, work, and creative process. Mike and I explore his unconventional academic journey,  acceptance into Providence College, and experience playing hockey under NHL Hall of Fame general manager, Lou Lamoriello. Mike goes on to describe aspects of his Irish-ancestry, the purchase of his first video camera, and fated entrance into television. Mike shares his perspective on the unsung power of restriction, the importance of starting with an end in mind, and using failure and humiliation to fuel success. Our interview includes rare, behind-the-scene details of some of Mike's most memorable stories, and offers unique insights into his distinct story-telling style.</p>