On January 4th, we are relaunching The Growth Equation Podcast as FAREWELL. Hosted by Clay Skipper, it's a show about performance, delivering you the insights, habits, and practices that, if done consistently, will help you perform your best on the things you care about most (and help you, more generally, fare well). You'll hear from Growth Equation founders and performance experts Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness, but also a long list of others who study or practice performance at the highest le...
Jan 02, 2024•4 min
Steve, Brad, and Clay react to a recent story in the The New Yorker about the motivational speaker economy (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/12/11/jesse-itzlers-secrets-of-success), why mastery involves more than motivation, and the difference between performance and endurance. Plus: the guys debate whether or not they could win a 100-mile race against LeBron James. The Growth Equation Podcast is rebranding to “Farewell” in the new year, so be sure to subscribe now! You can find this epis...
Dec 27, 2023•48 min
Clay, Brad, and Steve round out the year by answering four questions: What's a habit you started (or stopped) in 2023? What's a physical goal you have for 2024? What's an idea, book, or theme that you're carrying into 2024? What wellness fads are you buying/selling? The Growth Equation Podcast is rebranding to “Farewell” podcast in the new year, so be sure to subscribe now! Got a question for the podcast? Leave us a voice memo at 6468935903 You can find this episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts...
Dec 20, 2023•53 min
A deep dive on Mark Epstein’s book “Going to Pieces without Falling Apart:" Brad and Clay unpack the key insights and takeaways that will help get you out of your head, into flow, and more at ease in the world. 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...
Dec 13, 2023•50 min
Clay and Steve discuss how to approach health and exercise during the holidays and into the new year, whether you want to stick to an existing plan or start a new one. 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 Gro...
Dec 06, 2023•35 min
Have you ever wanted something badly, finally achieved it, and then found it didn't quite live up to the hype? Brad, Steve, and Clay discuss why this happens—and how you can protect against it. 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 ...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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
