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Growth EQ Academy #2: Stress Yourself
While there are many definitions of stress, we like to think of productive stress as a stimulus that challenges you in a manner which promotes growth. In this episode of the Growth Equation Academy, …
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
Growth EQ Academy #1: Stress + Rest = Growth.
It's the universal equation to make sustainable progress in anything. In this episode of the Growth Equation Academy, we review what we mean by “stress” and “rest,” and discuss how the growth equatio…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
Fascinating Insights About Aging and Performance
Phil Mickelson just won the PGA Championship at age 50. That is no joke. In this episode of the Growth Equation podcast, Brad and Steve use Mickelson's shocking victory as the basis for a conversat…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
The Instagram Filter Theory of Life and Doing Real Things in the World
Why is it that so many people seem so out of touch with reality these days? In this episode of the Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve explore a new theory that argues the best way to stay ground…
Published on 4 years, 6 months ago
Load Management (In Sport, Work, and Life)
All the stars in the NBA are getting hurt. This comes off the coattails of a hyper-condensed season because of COVID-19, followed by a shortened off-season that led directly into another condensed s…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Divorce in High Performers
Many were shocked to hear about Bill and Melinda Gates getting divorced. But some weren't. After all, they are both extreme pushers, those who care deeply about their mission and work. The cost of th…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
How to Read More and Read Better
One of the best ways to be smarter, kinder, and wiser is to read. Straight up. It's the truth. On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve dive deep into all things reading. They …
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Right Thinking
There is infinite information out there. Every day, we are inundated with principles, concepts, and ideas. How does one wade through the deluge, let alone discern where to lean in and pay close atten…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Hero Worship and Performative Everything
On this episode of the Growth Equation podcast, Brad and Steve discuss the culture's obsession with idolizing certain people, and how thanks to the internet, everyone has a chance to win at this game…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
Skill vs. Luck vs. Hard Work
Hard work is often talked about as a be-all end-all when it comes to performance, and even personhood. On this episode of The Growth Equation podcast, we explore what hard work can (and can't do), wh…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago