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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, Br…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
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 f…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 whe…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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 st…
Published on 3 months ago
The Sports Psychologist Who Taught MJ and Kobe How to "Manage the Moment"
Before the 1993-1994 NBA season, coach Phil Jackson wanted to get his Chicago Bulls some help. They'd won the championship the previous year, but right before the season, Michael Jordan made a surpri…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Fall Performance Syllabus: 3 Ideas to Help You Thrive
As we transition into Fall, we've got a few ideas and strategies that we're trying to implement into our lives. Today we're sharing those with you, with the hope that they might also help give you so…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
How Hard Should You Be Working?
What role should work play in your life? How hard should you be working? And how can you do it in a way that's sustainable over years, or even decades? These aren't simple questions to answer, even i…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
How "Narrative Values" Can Change Your Psychology & Biology
The stories we tell ourselves shape our reality, heavily influencing our decision-making, behavior, and ability to bounce back from challenges. Which is why it's important to identify the "narrative …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
From Success to Mastery: The Art of Sustained Excellence
We spend a lot of time on this podcast talking about how to achieve success in your own personal pursuit of excellence, but we don't spend all that much time talking about what happens after that: ho…
Published on 4 months ago
Build Better Work Habits, Manage Anxiety, & Quit Leaking Energy
Since we launched "excellence, actually," we've gotten a bunch of questions from listeners and members of The Growth Equation Academy. So today we're answering four of your most pressing questions. (…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago