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356. Kyle Maynard: The 3-Foot Rule That Will Change Your Life
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What do you do when the summit feels impossible? Kyle Maynard, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and athlete—breaks down the mindset that got him from an 0–35 wrestling record to bear-crawling a 22,800-foot mountain. His rule? Three feet at a time. We dig into focus, unlearning, healthy comparison, fear vs. certainty, and how to know when to push or pull back so you actually enjoy your life while you pursue big goals.
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn
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The 3-Foot Rule: A simple focus shift to do brutally hard things without burning out.
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“Where attention goes, energy flows”: How to direct your mind so results follow.
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Unlearning for growth: Dropping beliefs that quietly cap your potential.
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Comparison as a tool (not a thief): How to compare properly and win.
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Push vs. quit: The signals that tell you which choice is wisdom—not weakness.
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Pain, presence, and toughness: Why ignoring pain isn’t strength—and what is.
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Map ≠ territory: Seeing reality clearly so your strategy actually works.
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Fear → Clarity → Power → Age: The “four invisible enemies” you’ll meet at every level.
Connect with Kyle
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Website / Speaking: https://www.kyle-maynard.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylemaynard/
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