Steve Magness, Brad Stulberg, and Clay Skipper chat about practicing restraint to avoid burnout, easy days, and the Century Beer Mile. Got a question for the podcast? Leave us a voice memo at 6468935903 You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Get Master of Change , Do Hard Things , and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Master of Change here Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please wr...
Nov 22, 2023•57 min
Where do you get your news? Today, the guys chat about World Alienation, The Algorithm, Active vs. Passive experiences, and retaining your Humanity within the Attention Economy. “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” -Viktor E. Frankl / Rollo May- You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Get Master of Change , Do Hard Things , and The P...
Nov 15, 2023•58 min
Brad, Steve, and Clay discuss their favorite milks, travel routines, Rugged Flexibity, and The Magnesss Method. You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Get Master of Change , Do Hard Things , and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Master of Change here Hard Things here and Groundedness here ). Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show ! Find Brad, ...
Nov 08, 2023•52 min
World champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen abuse allegations against his former coach (and father), the Las Vegas Aces become WNBA repeat champions, and Robert Sapolsky concludes there is no free will. The guys discuss all with the common thread of motivation connecting the topics. You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Get Master of Change , Do Hard Things , and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Master of Change he...
Nov 01, 2023•48 min
Anna Paustenbach (Executive Editor at HarperCollins Publishers) joins Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness to chat about her creative and editorial processes, living the quiet life, and much more “inside baseball”. You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Get your copy of Master of Change in all formats here. Get Do Hard Things and The Practice of Groundedness on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things here and Groundedness her...
Oct 25, 2023•55 min
While Brad Stulberg is recovering from covid, Steve Magness is enjoying the cool Texas weather. On today’s podcast, the guys talk about playing games, necessary evils, Fame vs. Recognition, and The Local Global problem. 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 Ground...
Oct 18, 2023•35 min
The Growth Equation welcomes Clay Skipper to the team. Brad, Steve, and Clay discuss their projections for the upcoming year. 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 ...
Oct 11, 2023•49 min
This podcast is an off-the-cuff analysis of Deion Sander’s trajectory at University of Colorado Boulder. Steve Magness compares his own collegiate coaching experience and Brad Stulberg proposes “The Contribution Trophy.” 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 Groun...
Oct 04, 2023•51 min
Brad Stulberg explains why and how exercise should be part of your job (even if you’re not an athlete). Steve Magness gives a follow up lesson on exercise; VO2 max, muscle fibers, workout intensity, and his own “practical” recommendation. Check out episode 171 for Steve’s longer form exercise masterclass. 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-Cha...
Sep 27, 2023•33 min
Steve Magness unpacks the initial reception of Brad Stulberg’s new book Master of Change and the guys discuss successes, failures, best seller lists, grinding a half marathon and more. 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 i...
Sep 20, 2023•44 min
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&nbs...
Sep 13, 2023•29 min
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/006325316X You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Get Do Hard Things &...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 18 min
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 ! Fin...
Aug 30, 2023•26 min
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...
Aug 23, 2023•52 min
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 discov...
Aug 16, 2023•27 min
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 Groundedne...
Aug 09, 2023•24 min
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...
Aug 02, 2023•59 min
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 Podcast...
Jul 26, 2023•26 min
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 he...
Jul 19, 2023•49 min
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...
Jul 12, 2023•50 min
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 P...
Jul 05, 2023•27 min
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 writ...
Jun 28, 2023•45 min
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 ...
Jun 21, 2023•48 min
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&nbs...
Jun 19, 2023•47 min
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&nb...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min
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 Podcas...
Jun 07, 2023•40 min
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 Har...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 r...
May 24, 2023•38 min
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 (O...
May 17, 2023•53 min
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...
May 10, 2023•27 min