An Honest Rant on College Admissions

It infiltrates every aspect of our lives and deserves the time for a thoughtful discussion. On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve welcome back friend of the podcast Jojo McDuffie to discuss the topic of race. The three share their different experiences with race growing up in Michigan, Texas and Virginia. They discuss the convergence of racism and mental health and talk about the difference between sympathy (“I see your pain”) and empathy (“I feel your pain”). Steve shares what science says about our subconsciousness and systemic racism and Jojo offers why when it comes to race it’s better to be consciously biased than unbiased.Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! You can find the podcast on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherFind Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post A Discussion About Race with Jojo McDuffie appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Okt 20201h 21min

This month Lebron James won his fourth NBA Championship and once again spurred the question: who is better, Lebron James or Michael Jordan? On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve tackle the question, but go beyond the championships and MVP awards and consider performance and success more broadly. They discuss their differing paths to greatness and how they each managed to sustain their peak performance. Brad and Steve also evaluate the pair based on a variety of other factors, such as whether their motivation comes from, their differing skill sets, the talent pool surrounding them, and their focus and activism off the court.way.Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! You can find the podcast on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherFind Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post Defining Success: Lebron vs. Jordan appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Okt 202058min

The Social Dilemma, a documentary on the rise of social media and the damage it has caused to society, is one of the top shows on Netflix and it has us thinking.  On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve tackle the issue of social media and its impact on our health and wellbeing.  They discuss the pros and cons of the most popular platforms, how they hijack our attention, and whether they should be more strongly regulated.  Brad and Steve discuss their own challenging relationships with social media, what it would take for them to leave the platforms all together, and the strategies they employ so that they can use (some of) the platforms in a (mostly) healthy and sustainable way.Sloan Sports Analytics Conference: Social Media and AthleticsPlease write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! You can find the podcast on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherFind Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post The Social Media Episode appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Okt 202054min

Ever wonder what Brad and Steve do for the first and last 90 minutes of each day? What their in-home offices look like? What their favorite apps are? On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve take more questions from their listeners. They share how they stay motivated and stay connected to friends and family during the pandemic, how they wind down each day, what they put in their smoothies, who they turn to for advice, and more.Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! You can find the podcast on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherFind Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post Listener Mailbag with Brad and Steve: Diet, Motivation, and Home Office Design appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Okt 20201h 14min

This week marks the conclusion of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and the start of the NBA Finals and MLB playoffs. We've seen (and are sure to see more) spectacular performances and unfortunate collapses. On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve discuss what we can do to be clutch and avoid choking when the stakes are high. The pair discuss what it means to be clutch and how to prepare for high-pressure events — whether on the track, behind the microphone or in the boardroom. Brad and Steve also share strategies to rescue ourselves when we do choke and what sports psychology gets wrong on this topic.Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Resources Mentioned:Setting Goals that Work For You, Not AgainstBeing Clutch Isn't Magic; It's TrainableYou can find the podcast on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherFind Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post How to be Clutch (and Avoid Choking) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Sep 20201h 3min

You asked, they answered! On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve take questions from their listeners. The pair discuss strategies for staying positive when the news is seemingly all negative, how to balance multiple passions, and how to be patient with long-term goals. Steve tackles the importance of pausing training when injury lingers and Brad considers whether sacrifice and suffering is essential to achieve the highest levels of performance. Finally, Brad and Steve offer their book recommendations.Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Resources Mentioned:Range by David EpsteinAntifragile by Nassim TalebMeditations by Marcus AureliusWhy Buddhism is True by Robert WrightOnce A Runner by John L ParkerMastery and The Way of Aikido by George LeonardEscape from Freedom by Erich FrommTo have or To be by Erich FrommThe Art of Loving by Erich FrommGoing to Pieces Without Falling Apart by Mark EpsteinThoughts Without a Thinker by Mark EpsteinAdvice Not Given by Mark EpsteinThe Recovering by Leslie JamisonThe Empathy Exams by Leslie JamisonZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert PirsigRadical Compassion by Tara BrockThe Corrections by Jonathan FranzenDeacon King Kong by James McBrideMiddlesex by Jeffrey EugenidesYou can find the podcast on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherFind Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post Listener Mailbag with Brad & Steve: Routines, Reading, and Suffering appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Sep 20201h 4min

Amelia Boone is one of the most accomplished obstacle race athletes in history, having won the Spartan Race World Championship in 2013 and the World’s Toughest Mudder in 2012, 2014 and 2015. She’s also struggled with OCD and an eating disorder that resulted in hospital and treatment center stays. On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve speak with Amelia Boone about her highs, lows and what she’s learned along the way. Amelia shares advice on recovery (including what to do if you find yourself relapsing) and how to speak to friends or family members suffering from mental illness. She speaks to the power that comes from giving voice to issues and how she reconciles her various identities, including obstacle race warrior and mental health warrior.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255  Amelia's heartfelt blog post on her experience with an eating disorderAmelia on TwitterBrad writes about his experience with OCDMade of millions information page for OCDInformation on suicidal OCDNational Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!You can find the podcast on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherFind Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post Amelia Boone: Obstacle Racing and Mental Health Warrior appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Sep 20201h 19min

She’s back! This week on The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve check in with NYC Marathon Champion, Olympian, coach, and friend Shalane Flanagan. The trio first discuss the challenges that come with transitions. Shalane candidly describes the hard and dark days she faced when transitioning away from being an athlete and how she struggled to see her purpose and meaning. Brad, Steve and Shalane then turn to how to cope with impostor syndrome. Shalane offers tricks such as finding your specific role and putting ego aside. Shalane also shares her thoughts on being one of the only female professional running coaches, what she’s learned about parenting in the past few months, and whether she would considering lacing up to compete at the master’s level.Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!You can find the podcast on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherFind Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post She's Back! Life with Shalane Flanagan, Marathon Champion, Olympian and Coach appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Sep 20201h 2min