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Brad and Steve discuss the “Win at All Costs” Mentality, Capitalism, Competition, and the Gini Coefficient.You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Get your copy of Master of Change in all formats here: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Change-Everything-Changing-Including/dp/006325316X Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today marks the release of Brad’s new book Master of Change. Join Clay Skipper for a special deep dive into the book; how it ties into Growth Equation principles, personal changes within Brad’s own life, and an in-depth timeline of Brad’s writing process. Get your copy of Master of Change in all formats here: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Change-Everything-Changing-Including/dp/006325316XYou can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Magness gives a solo guide on four types of recovery: soreness, flatness, (mental) fatigue, and lethargy.You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Pre-order Brad's new book Master of Change Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve gives a newborn update and the guys discuss an article on the Mental Health of Endurance Athletes. Brad reacts to testosterone Twitter and offers Steve a marathon bet.You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Pre-order Brad's new book Master of Change Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No path to excellence doesn’t include “The Plateau.” Brad and Steve discuss two responses; staying patient or shifting yourself.You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Pre-order Brad's new book Master of Change Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode, Brad and Steve explore why and how we choke, personalizing failure, flow vs. clutch states, and turning down your alarm.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Pre-order the new book Master of Change. Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clay Skipper is a profile writer and interviewer; most recently for GQ. On today’s episode, he chats with Brad and Steve about his background, interview process, and all other things reading and writing related. Referenced in this episode; Clay’s profiles on Patrick Mahomes and Kirk Cousins.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here. Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here’s how Brad and Steve are using technology. This episodes covers boundaries, social media, and the pros and cons of being Amish.You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s hard to shut down when our rest and recovery becomes performative. Here’s how Brad and Steve are taking it easy. You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Co-hosted by Growth EQ COO Chris Douglas, Brad unpacks his recent instagram post "7 Mindset Shifts that will Change your Life".You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Steve discuss how and why dopamine drives our behavior. This episode covers addiction, desire, dopamine “fasting”, and Parkinsons. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here. Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Steve react to Lance Armstrong’s comments on trans athletes, RFK Jr. working out shirtless, and Elon Musk challenging Mark Zuckerberg to a cage match. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the second week in a row, Yael Schonbrun joins Brad fo discuss relational flexibility, setting boundaries, personality disorders. OCD and anxiety. This is second of a two part series with Yael. The first episode can be found here.Sign up for Yael's newsletter "Relational"https://thegrowtheq.ck.page/yael You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In light of a recent Joe Rogan and RFK Jr. podcast, Brad and Steve set out to clear up some of the confusion on out-there public health theories while at the same time addressing the very real imperfections of our current model.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yael Schonbrun joins Brad for a discussion on nurturing our relationships: especially while we're busy nurturing our children. This conversation explores counseling, parenting, procrastination, avoidance, sexuality and religion.Sign up for Yael's newsletter "Relational"https://thegrowtheq.ck.page/yael You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off a weekend of youth tee ball, Brad and Steve discuss the importance and impact of youth sports; on both the youth and adults.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s podcast, Brad and Steve chat with Adam Bernstein about diet extremism, boundaries, sustainability, and working with Arnold Schwarzenegger. We highly recommend Adam’s new book “You Can’t Screw This Up: Why Eating Takeout, Enjoying Dessert, and Taking the Stress out of Dieting Leads to Weight Loss That Lasts.”You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Steve unpack a recent Jordan Peterson tweet as a springboard into a discussion about why and how so many contrarians find amplification on the internet.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 172 – Diet Extremism and the Trigger Happy Contrarian appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Brad out for the week, Steve leads a solo podcast addressing the latest studies on exercise. Steve explains relative effort, interval training, strength training, and adjusting to retirement and aging. As mentioned in this episode, Dan John’s book “Easy Strength” can be found at this link.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 171 – Steve Magness Gives a Masterclass on Exercise appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever choked? Following the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Brad and Steve deep dive into the topic of failure. For an extended read, give Brad's article “Infinite Games vs. Finite Games and Giannis's Failure”.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 170 – Interpreting Failure appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate Courtney joins the podcast to talk about her rise as a professional cyclist, her grind mentality, and her pursuit of mastery.Connect with Kate:https://katecourtney.com/You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 169 – Kate Courtney appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the conclusion of our conversation on Men and Masculinity, Brad and Steve discuss solutions to problems effecting modern boys and men. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 168 – Men and Masculinity (Part 2) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Todays podcast is the first of a two part conversation on Men and Masculinity. In this episode, Brad and Steve identify the problems facing modern boys and men. As mentioned by Brad, Richard Reeves book “Of Boys and Men”.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 167 – Men and Masculinity (Part 1) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If big assets to achievement and peak performance are routine, controlling a situation, discipline, and consciousness – those quality can fuel severe mental illness.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 166 – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do people get wrong with coaching? What are some thing to look out for when finding a coach? Today’s podcast is all about coaching – from both the coach and the coached’ perspectives. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 165 – A Message for Coaches appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, Brad and Steve discuss the advancement of Artificial Intelligence and how it might impact the attention economy of the future. iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 164 – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Steve are joined by Gregory Lopez to discuss his medical background, working at Examine.com, and his approach to supplementation. As referenced by Brad, here is the Harvard supplementation study.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 163 – Examine Your Supplements (with Gregory Lopez) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad is back with a new squatting PR and Macklemore is back with a new album focusing on the attention economy (as discussed in last weeks episode). Today, the guys discuss the value of cold plunges, eliminating coffee, and cutting alcohol. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 161 – Cold Plunges, Coffee, and Alchohol appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad hits a PR at the gym and Steve is having his first kid. The guys discuss how advertising affects them and compare how different things are for modern children. As mentioned by Brad at the start of this episode; here's a link to the Ezra Klein interview with Tim Huang.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 160 – The Attention Economy appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Steve discuss anxiety in teenagers, the attention economy, and the impact of social media.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 159 – Startling Rates of Mental Illness in Teenagers appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hot on the heels of Lebron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, Brad and Steve discuss who the best basketball player of all time is and what makes him so great. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 158 – Who's the Greatest Basketball Player of all Time? appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode is all about navigating intimate relationships. Yael Schonbrun talks to Brad and Steve about setting boundaries, reframing your perspective, and practicing empathy with your partners.Yael's new book:Work, Parent, ThriveYael's podcast:Psychologists Off the ClockYael on twitter:https://twitter.com/DrYaelSchonbrun You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 157 – Navigating Intimate Relationships (with Yael Schonbrun) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sahil Bloom joins The Growth Equation to talk about his baseball and stock market careers, cold plunges, and his upcoming book.Connect with Sahil Bloom:https://www.sahilbloom.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloomhttps://twitter.com/SahilBloom You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 156 – Sahil Bloom appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Brad and Steve talk about why people fail their resolutions and what we can do NOT to.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 155 – How NOT to fail your New Year’s Resolution appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stu McMillan joins the podcast for his second consecutive episode! This conversation dives deep into Stu’s coaching philosophy, “outlier” athletes and their competitive arousal, insecurity, and identity after retiring from professional sport.Connect with Stu:https://www.instagram.com/fingermashhttps://twitter.com/StuartMcMillan1 You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 154 – The Athlete's Psychology (with Stu McMillan) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stu McMillan joins the podcast to chat about his background, coaching philosophy, mentors, and much more.Connect with Stu:https://www.instagram.com/fingermashhttps://twitter.com/StuartMcMillan1You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 153 – Coaching Olympic Athletes (with Stu McMillan) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy new years! On today's episode, Brad and Steve discuss taking a sabbatical away from technology, balancing acceptance with progress, and taking work more seriously. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for a special announcement from the Magness household.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 152 – The Digital Sabbatical appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On behalf of The Growth Equation, Brad Stulberg gives his holiday break sign-off and a few closing thoughts.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 151 – Quick Thoughts Before the Holiday Break; We'll be Back Jan 04 appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Elon Musk taking over Twitter, Brad and Steve reflect on their history on the platform, their move to blogging, podcasting, and much more “inside baseball”.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 150 – The Twitter Premortem appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With another Stulberg child on the way, Brad and Steve discuss Sustainable Progress, Discipline, Rigidity, and Obsession.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 149 – Sustainable Progress appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A fan favorite: this episode is Brad and Steve's Top 15 Book recommendations for 2022. For links to each book, check out the companion article to this podcast.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 148 – Top 15 Books of 2022 appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Steve react to recent news of Sam Bankman-Fried and his company FTX. Tune in for a conversation about ego, fame, stardom, and altruism.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 147 – Analyzing Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, Brad and Steve discuss the symptoms, causes, and prevention of Internet Brain.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 146 – Internet Brain appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Steve are joined by psychologist, author, podcaster, and parent Yael Schonbrun. They discuss role tension, process vs. outcome, boundaries, and the skill of being bored. Stay tuned till the end for a special therapy session with the guys!Yael's new book:Work, Parent, ThriveYael's podcast:Psychologists Off the Clock You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 145 – How to Work, Parent, Thrive (with Yael Schonbrun) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad is joined by author Kieran Setiya to discuss his new book Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way. Kieran discusses navigating a midlife crisis, his mindfulness practice, altruism, social media, telic vs atelic activities, ritual and religion, and the future of philosophy.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Kieran Setiya's books: Life is Hard and Midlife (highly recommend!) Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 144 – Life is Hard, How Philosophy can Help (with Kieran Setiya) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, Brad and Steve explore a meta analysis of Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation. They discuss the impact of Socioeconomic factors and the Self-Determination theory.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 143 – Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's podcast, Brad and Steve are joined by Chris Doulgas: COO of The Growth Equation, Owner of Presidio Management, and host of the Low Tide Boyz podcast. They talk about his upbringing as a baseball player, previous careers, starting The Growth Equation with Brad and Steve, and why he still pushes himself with swim-run.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 142 – Finding Your Endurance (with Chris Douglas) appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What separates the burnt out childhood prodigy from the one that matures into world class performer? On today's episode, Brad and Steve answer this question. They discuss generalization vs specialization, time of starting their craft, hours of practice, and rate of progress.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 141 – Balancing Progression with Consistency appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, Brad and Steve discuss rest and recovery. They talk about the importance of physical activity, socializing, nature, hydration, diet, sleep, and task switching,You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 140 – Rest and Recovery appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Steve put together a list of their favorite documentaries of the last 10 years plus some TV show recommendations. For a deeper dive into the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, check out the previous podcast here.Documentaries mentioned in this episode are Won't You be my Neighbor? Jiro Dreams of Sushi, 14 Peaks, The Dawn Wall, The Captain, Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off, Meru, Free Solo, and The Last Dance. Brad's TV show mentions are The Queens Gambit, Ted Lasso, and The Bear.You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness here).Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 139 – Top 9 Documentaries appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.