Doing it All: The CEO Who Ran a 2:29 Marathon (with Nick Thompson)
How does someone become CEO of The Atlantic, run a 2:29 marathon at age 44, write books, make music, and still be present for their family? For the answer, we turned to Nick Thompson, who, convenientl...
13 Nov 202546min
The Optimization Trap — and How to Escape It
This week, we use the L.A. Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s gutsy back-to-back World Series appearances in Game 6 and 7 to discuss what we’re calling the optimization (or protocol) trap. This is when you...
6 Nov 202544min
The Marathon Mindset: How to Endure, Actually
In anticipation of the New York City Marathon this weekend, we (well, okay, mostly Steve) discuss the ins and outs of how to have your best race, building you a complete toolkit to help you get throug...
30 Okt 202559min
Everything You Need to Know About Managing Fatigue
For a long time, it was assumed that fatigue was a muscular phenomenon. It was thought be a set point and once you hit it, you couldn't go any further—like running into a wall. However, more recent re...
23 Okt 202544min
7 Lessons to Help You Unlock an Elite Competitor's Mindset
We talk a lot on this podcast about the principles that underlie true excellence, so we’re especially excited when we see those core ideas exemplified in the real world. On today’s podcast, Steve, Bra...
16 Okt 202536min
How Curiosity Can Take Your Performance to the Next Level
Today, we're exploring the transformative power of curiosity, which is one of the most effective tools elite performers use in high-pressure situations. We'll explain how shifting from a mindset of fe...
9 Okt 202545min
Is Self-Improvement Just Making Us More Selfish?
Is personal development and self-improvement making us better—or just more self-absorbed? In today's episode, we wade into the debate sparked by a recent New York Times article (link below) about whet...
2 Okt 202533min
It's Time to Move Past Bullsh*t "Toughness"
Forget everything you’ve been told about toughness. On today's episode, we're taking on many of the macho myths that dominate sports, business, and social media. Is “pushing through the pain” just stu...
25 Sep 202537min
