Podcast Episodes

A Better Way to Think About Coaching, Parenting, and Leading

Brad and Steve discuss different models for working with others, ranging from permissive to authoritarian and everything in between. They explore the research on what works best for specific situatio…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Consistency Over Intensity

A discussion on consistency, intensity, and the tradeoffs between the two. The big topics discussed include how small steps compounded over time lead to big gains; why it is so tempting to over-do in…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

When To Grit And When To Quit

Brad and Steve discuss the different habits, strategies, and practices that can help you learn when it makes sense to keep going (and grit) versus when it makes sense shut things down (and quit) — be…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Resilience, Grit, Toughness and Learning How to Do Hard Things

In this behind-the-scenes podcast, Brad interviews Steve on his new book Do Hard Things. Where did the idea for the book come from? How do you go from an idea of “fake toughness” to a fleshed-out fra…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

7 Key Guidelines for Health and Longevity

Brad and Steve are joined by Kyle Klechenko, co-founder, co-owner, and head coach at Strength Ratio, to discuss his new e-book, “Building Foundations: Prioritize Your Health and Well-Being.” The trio…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Re-Listen: CAL NEWPORT on The Moral Weight of Working, Not Working, and Bragging About Both

Some people love to grind and work long days and on the weekends.  Some people like never to work outside of traditional hours. Some people  like to brag about how much they work. Other people like t…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Truly Great Teams Versus “Super Teams”

With the NBA finals here, Brad and Steve use the championship series as a jumping off point to discuss the power of well-oiled teams, where there is both dependence and independence. They contrast th…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

11 Concepts for Mental Health

It is mental health awareness month, and it is a topic near and dear to our hearts. Mental health and its opposite (mental illness) affects just about everyone at one point or another. On this episod…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

The Connection Between Crazy Supplements, Crazy Conspiracies, and Crazy Candidates

The episode title says it all. Brad and Steve investigate the connection between the wild west of supplements and the wild west of ideas and politicians. They propose some big-swing theories that mak…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Listener Mailbag: Books, Sleep, Practicing What You Preach, and More!

You asked. We answered. This week's episode is a listener AMA, including:

1. What are some recent good books that you’ve read?
2. I know you two are both concerned with social media, how do you manage …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago