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What the NFL Draft can Teach Us About Talent Identification
The NFL draft just went down last week. For football fans it is a very exciting time. For everyone else, it is a fascinating look at just how hard identifying talent can be. In this episode, Brad and…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
The Current State of Social Media and Attention Economics
In light of the news that Elon Musk might actually buy twitter, Brad and Steve explore how they use social media in their own lives and they offer some new and interesting ideas about owning your ene…
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Habits Aren’t the Only Path to Health Behavior Change
This week we are joined by Michelle Segar, who is a researcher at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, studying sustainable behavior change. The discussion revolves around when and why habits fail,…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Daily Habits for Health and Performance
Brad and Steve share a framework for “minimum effective dosing” of habits for health and performance. They provide a menu of evidence-based health and performance habits with the biggest bang for the…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Everyone Is Tired All The Time. Here’s What You Can Do About It.
Many people are experiencing a chronic low-grade fatigue. It can manifest as multiple snooze-button taps, mid-day crashes, struggling to find motivation for things that once made you tick, or some co…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Managing Uncertainty
How do we handle uncertainty in life? In this episode, Brad and Steve take on what to do when your world seems a bit out of whack. They dive into how to make better decisions , whether you should rel…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
From Opioid Addiction to Enlightenment
This is a conversation for the ages. Brad and Steve are joined by a special guest, Eric Zimmer, a former heroine addict now successful coach, entrepreneur, and podcast host. You'll immediately sense …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Longevity, Diet, and Changing Your Relationship with Excellence
In this episode, Brad and Steve get personal and discuss what is top of mind for them when it comes to their own health and longevity, including why Brad has decided to lose some weight (and how he's…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Re-listen: Life with Shalane Flanagan, Marathon Champion, Olympian and Coach
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 transi…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
The Case for Ambition
There have been many recent articles, essays, and books arguing against ambition—and some might even say the pursuit of personal excellence. In this episode of the podcast, Brad and Steve provide a c…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago