Podcasts about real toughness

Are you thriving or just surviving? Steve Magness joins Kevin to discuss how many of us operate in psychological survival mode far more often than we realize, treating everyday workplace challenges as threats rather than growth opportunities. They explore the psychological traps of modern stress responses, protective systems, and the impact of flattening our identities. They also cover accepting “messiness”, the balance between short-term comfort and long-term growth, redefining success, and why authenticity must go beyond performance to resonate. Listen For 00:00 Introduction to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast 01:33 Introducing Guest Steve Magness 02:25 Steve Magness' Background and New Book 03:15 Steve's Journey from Running to Coaching 05:02 The Dangers of Win at All Costs Mentality 05:24 From Survival to Thriving The Purpose of the Book 06:09 The Modern Survival Mode Explained 07:14 The Four Protective Systems of the Brain 08:53 Why We Struggle to Accept and Learn 11:25 The Challenge of Moving Past Natural Responses 12:15 Leadership and Survival Mode in Everyday Life 13:07 Flattening the World Simplifying People and Ourselves 16:09 How Flattening Ourselves Makes Us Fragile 18:09 Accepting the Messiness of Who You Are 19:05 Resilience Through Embracing Complexity 21:24 Instagram vs Real Life Identity Example 22:15 Leadership Accountability and Avoiding Deflection 23:16 Real vs Performative Authenticity 24:40 Why Actions and Words Must Align for True Leadership 25:07 Authenticity vs Using It as an Excuse 26:13 Defining Thriving Autonomy Significance Belonging 28:02 Thriving at Work and Intrinsic Motivation 28:46 Advice for Leaders Start with Yourself 30:54 Learning to Lose and Resilience in Leadership 31:11 Steve's Book Recommendation The Science of Storytelling 32:21 Final Thoughts and Steve's Contact Info 34:00 Kevin's Now What Call to Action 35:26 Closing Steve's Story: Steve Magness is the author of Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving and Free Yourself Up to Perform. He is a world-renowned performance expert as well as the bestselling author of Do Hard Things and The Science of Running, and coauthor of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. He is the co-host of the podcast, Farewell, and co-founder of The Growth Equation. He has written for The Atlantic, Runner's World and Sports Illustrated, and he has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, and others. Magness has served as a performance coach and speaker for teams and individuals in the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, the US military, and numerous companies and organizations. He lives in Houston, Texas. Book Recommendations Win the Inside Game: How to Move from Surviving to Thriving, and Free Yourself Up to Perform by Steve Magness Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness A Story is a Deal: How to use the science of storytelling to lead, motivate and persuade by Will Storr Like this? Building a Peak Performance Organization with Chris McGoff The Inner Journey of Leadership with Dan Rockwell How to Play for Greatness with Skip Bowman Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Bernard Hampton's journey from modest beginnings to Managing Director and The Head of The Academy at Bank of America is a testament to hard work, learning, and leadership. Raised in a middle-class family with a strong work ethic, Bernard's early experiences shaped his leadership approach. From his start as a sales associate at RadioShack to leading over a thousand employees globally at Bank of America, he has always believed in the power of people and emotional intelligence. In this episode, Bernard shares strategies for transitioning into leadership, navigating crises, and the power of continuous learning in career growth. Bernard Hampton is a Managing Director and The Head of The Academy at Bank of America, where he leads global employee training and development initiatives for over 200,000 employees. In this episode, Ilana and Bernard will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (01:39) Early Experiences That Shaped His Leadership (07:17) Joining Bank of America (09:02) Leading Through Crisis and Uncertainty (12:42) Four Keys to Stronger Team Dynamics (19:31) The Power of Origin Stories in Leadership (24:15) Leading Talent Development at Bank of America (30:07) The Value of Career Mentors and Sponsors (33:40) Building a Culture of Learning and Growth (38:10) Empowering Your Community as a Leader (39:45) Four Steps to Unlock Your Leadership Potential (45:30) Balancing Leadership with Personal Life Bernard Hampton is a Managing Director and The Head of The Academy at Bank of America, where he leads global employee training and development initiatives for over 200,000 employees. He is also a member of Leadership Florida's Executive Class 12 and serves on the Board of Directors for the Urban League of Palm Beach County, contributing to efforts that promote economic growth and community development. Connect with Bernard: Bernard's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bernardfhampton  Resources Mentioned: Bank of America: bankofamerica.com  The Academy: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/career-development/the-academy  Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/006309861X  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book, Win the Inside Game, and has also authored, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. For this episode we dive into the topics covered in his latest book. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach's Low Carb Endurance Approach Series LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 Maui Nui Venison: mauinuivenison.com Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo  Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/zachbitter Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter Steve: stevemagness.com IG: @stevemagness Tw: @stevemagness FB: facebook.com/stephenmagness 

Have you ever struggled to push through that final mile, nail a big presentation, or remain poised under stress? Today, we're tackling Functional Mental Toughness with Dr. Brad Cooper, whose approach to mental toughness isn't just about enduring more; it's about thriving, preparing, and activating in ways that enhance performance without compromising well-being. This episode isn't just about grinding harder; it's about crafting a balanced approach to mental toughness that enriches your life and career. Whether you aim to excel in sports, business, or daily challenges, Dr. Cooper's guidance is vital for anyone looking to elevate their performance sustainably. Here's what you'll learn: - Discover your unique start line strategy that works best for you, instead of copying others. - Embrace the Functional Mental Toughness model: thrive, prepare, and activate for peak performance. - Transform negative self-talk into positive, motivational cues to enhance performance. - Use tools like HRV to avoid over-preparation and maintain a balanced approach to training. Align your personal vision with your life phase for sustainable and meaningful goal pursuit. Other episodes to listen to: - Real Toughness with Performance Expert Steve Magness - Self-Talk for Performance: Mental Skills for Athletes - Mental Toughness with Joanna Zieger PhD

A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? by: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Ravenna: Capital of Empire, Crucible of Europe by: Judith Herrin The Birth of the West: Rome, Germany, France, and the Creation of Europe in the Tenth Century by: Paul Collins Missing: The Need for Closure After the Great War by: Richard van Emden In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife by: Sebastian Junger Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by: Steve Magness Eruption by: James Patterson and Michael Crichton  The Last Devil to Die: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery (#4) by: Richard Osman He Who Fights with Monsters 8: A LitRPG Adventure by: Shirtaloon He Who Fights with Monsters 9: A LitRPG Adventure by: Shirtaloon He Who Fights with Monsters 10: A LitRPG Adventure by: Shirtaloon

Steve Magness, a world-renowned expert on health and human performance, bestselling author, performance coach, speaker, and host of The Growth Equation podcast and The Science of Running podcast joins me on this episode. Steve has consulted on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top NBA teams. His expertise in elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine. Topics we cover include Steve's origin story, when he developed his love of running, mentorship, the science of real toughness, Do Hard Things, what we get wrong about toughness, and more. Get connected with Steve: Website: http://www.stevemagness.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenmagness  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-magness/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemagness/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevemagness  Purchase a copy of Do Hard Things: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/006309861X  Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

When dogs meet they often sniff each other. It appears we humans do the same thing (to other humans, not dogs). This episode begins with an explanation of how people judge other people based on how they smell. And we do it all subconsciously. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220627125010.htm Do you consider yourself resilient? Are you able to bounce back after a big challenge? Can you become more resilient? There is little doubt that being resilient is important to your personal and professional success. Listen to my conversation with Stephen Magness. He has been a consultant for NASA, the Houston Rockets and other major organizations and has written for Runner's World and Sports Illustrated. He has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Men's Health. Stephen is author of the book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness (https://amzn.to/3OSE3Qb). It is harder and harder to protect your privacy. It is clear that data is being collected about you that is extremely sensitive and personal. For example, what you search for online, your religious beliefs, your sexual preferences, how well you sleep, what organizations you belong to and so much more has likely been captured, recorded and stored away somewhere. And it gets worse, as you will hear from my guest Carissa Veliz. She is an associate professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and the Institute for Ethics in AI, as well as a tutorial fellow at Hertford College, at the University of Oxford and editor of the Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics. Carissa is author of the book, Privacy is Power: Why and How You Should Take Back Control of Your Data (https://amzn.to/3nqHIsX). Cooking on the grill is great but it can get a little boring if it is always hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken breasts and steaks. But it doesn't have to be. Listen as I reveal how to cook some things on the grill you never imagined that taste great – for example, pineapple, avocado, watermelon and pound cake. https://www.rd.com/list/7-food-you-didnt-know-you-could-grill/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Indeed is offering SYSK listeners a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING Go to https://Shopify.com/sysk now to grow your business - no matter what stage you're in! We love the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast! https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast eBay Motors has 122 million parts for your #1 ride-or-die, to make sure it stays running smoothly. Keep your ride alive at https://eBayMotors.com We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are more things that can add to a successful peak week for a bodybuilding competition outside of carbohydrate manipulation. In this episode, we look beyond carbs to those other considerations. Something worth sharing:Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness, Mike Chamberlain, et al. Would you rather:A: Never eat COR (cream of rice) again ORB: Only be able to eat COR alongside dry oats " Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we'd love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/ To find out more about Dean, Lizzy & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/ Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Episode Timestamps4:30 Macronutrient Changes Outside of Carb Loading16:33 Food Choices in peak week22:00 Fluid Manipulation (sodium / potassium)38:02 OTC (over-the-counter) supplements in peak week47:42 Something worth sharing48:33 Be less shit tips

"Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness"

Do you want to talk about new goals for the new year? Me too! Founder and Head Coach of Skyline Run Coaching Lynsey Romano and I dig deep into setting ourselves up for success in 2024. We start with the basics of why goal setting is so important,  then talk about what goals can do for us as runners and people. We also talk about the feelings that come with working hard towards a goal and dealing with the outcomes of achieving them or maybe missing the mark. So much good stuff in here!   Books we reference in today's episode: Happiness Studies: An Introduction by Tal Ben-Shahar (and a few others worth checking out) The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success that Feeds - Not Crushes - Your Soul by Brad Stulberg Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness   Theme Music: Joseph McDade Episode Sponsor: Canada Running Series No matter what your 2024 run goals are, Canada Running Series has a race for you! Visit canadarunningseries.com to learn more and get registered. 

Parker Spencer is the head coach of USA Triathlon's Project Podium, a men's elite development program based at Arizona State University. The project already has produced alumni like Chase McQueen, and Parker himself won the USAT Olympic Coach of the Year award for 2022.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Parker's role as head coach at Project Podium -The long-term development plan - how to take an athlete from talent to world-class -Using personality assessments -Using metabolic testing to fine-tune training prescription -A typical training week in the squad -Parker's top pieces of advice for amateur athletes, overall and within swimming, biking and running -Considerations for time-crunched athletes   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts413/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/   SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com.   FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15 on formswim.com/tts.    LINKS AND RESOURCES: Parker's Twitter and Instagram  Project Podium website and Instagram Ryan Bolton – Olympian and coach of Ben Hoffman and Caroline Rotich | EP#221 Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 1) | EP#237 Physiology, Training, and INSCYD with Sebastian Weber (part 2) | EP#238 How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle - book by Matt Fitzgerald Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness - book by Steve Magness   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Do you need help in building toughness within yourself? In this podcast episode, Jim and Tyson interview mental toughness expert Steve Magness. They discuss the misconceptions about resilience and how to build true toughness. True ResilienceSteve talks about the thing people get wrong about resilience. Many people think resilience means putting your head down, grinding through anything and not letting emotions get in your way. But, resilience really is navigating discomfort and uncertainty and figuring out ways to decide what is best for you. Navigating new territory is scary and many people get anxious or scared if they don't know what to do. Steve shares that if you do something repetitively in which you are putting yourself in uncomfortable situations, your brain will adjust. It's all about looking for easy ways into that space.True ToughnessLike resilience, many people get true toughness wrong. Toughness is about developing inner strength in order to choose doing something that is difficult. Whether it be lifting weights or running a marathon, there is an inner strength that is needed in order to decide if you are going to do it. There are ways to foster toughness within people and Steve speaks to law firm owners on how best to do it. One thing is giving staff a sense of autonomy, in which people feel they can actively contribute to their teams. Another thing is competency, in which staff have a path to grow and learn.Staff ConnectionsIt is so important to make and keep connections, especially while working virtually. It is easy to feel isolated when working from home and working with people who you never see face to face. Steve provides some insight on how to maintain these relationships. Before virtual work became the norm, there were water cooler talks and coffee breaks where people would get together and get to know one another on a personal level. Since most of that has gone away, Steve emphasizes the importance of finding ways to bring those in between moments back. One way is to spend 5-10 minutes at the beginning of meetings to share updates on what is going on in your life. Maybe ask a colleague how their vacation went or what they got up to on the weekend.Take a listen to learn more!1:30 Steve Magnus discusses the misconceptions about resilience.3:13 How controlled stressors can help build mental toughness and resilience.14:39 How leaders can foster internal confidence and toughness.21:37 Tips on how to foster connection and belonging in the virtual workplace.Jim's Hack: If there is something that you're struggling with, look at the people who have succeeded at doing that thing and do what they do. Steve's Tip: Get outside for a couple minutes, even if it is to just look at something natural. Getting outside has a restorative ability to your cognition. It will help get rid of some of that fatigue and help you perform better.Tysons Tip: Think about how you work and where you're working. Think about reconfiguring things to a way that makes more sense for how you operate and it may help you work more efficiently.Links mentionedBook: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness

Claudia Rincon is a marthoner  in NYC New York City running in support of diversity, women's safety, and body positivity.Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats.Sarah Alvarez is founder and editor-in-chief of Outlier MediaNate Mullen is an artist and educator working at the intersections of curiosity and relationships.This episode is inspired by What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami---Support TBAS by becoming a patron!!!! - https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Call Zak with your advice @ 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshow & @muzacharyTWITTER: @muzacharybestadvice.show

Librarians Andy, Keri, and Sam talk about a few of their recent reads. In this episode we talked about: Natural History: Stories by Andrea Barrett Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilson Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer We also mentioned: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Ship Fever by Andrea Barrett The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett

Leaders are taught that being tougher is the key to overcoming any challenge. But what does it mean to be tough? For many, that may mean hiding your fears, insecurities, or weaknesses no matter what you're up against. It's the idea that rolling up one's proverbial sleeves, putting in more hours, or grinding it out is the only way to get what you need.But is that really true? That the key to toughness and, therefore, success for leaders comes down to who can hold on tighter? We don't think so, and neither does the author, performance expert, executive coach, and runner, Steve Magness.Today on the podcast, Brian and I will discuss his latest book, “Do Hard Things,” why we get resilience wrong and the surprising science of REAL TOUGHNESS.”We'll share a brief overview of this book, give a couple of our biggest takeaways, then share a few tips to help you better understand toughness and how you can apply that to your leadership and do Hard Things.The Leadercast PodcastThe fun way to grow you and your top talent.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHave you ever wanted to ask a question or challenge something you've heard on this podcast? Or maybe you've wanted to share your thoughts or experience on a topic to help others. This is why we're creating an online community to connect OUR 23+ years of knowledge and experience with YOUR knowledge and experience. We hope to build a place where like-valued leaders can grow together. Go here to signup today. -Read the full blog post here!CONTACT US email: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.com LinkedIn Facebook Leadership Vision Online ABOUTThe Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent book is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. In Part 1 of this series, JP, Nate, and Steve discussed the dangers of leading with fear. In this episode (Part 2), JP and Nate visit with Steve about coaches that actually lead out of fear, meaning many coaches are afraid to make decisions or hold players accountable because of how athletes might respond. Listen in on how to equip yourself (and others) with tools on how to overcome any setback or challenge. √ Framing matters: Cortisol or Adrenaline √ Inherent laziness or unimportance/irrelevance? √ Zooming out of the downward spiral Guest Twitter: @stevemagness Steve's New Book: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. Collectively, his books have sold more than half a million copies. In this episode, JP and Nate visit with Steve about his work focusing on increasing performance, understanding mental growth and mindset, as well as relative coaching challenges like stress, film review, and the use of consequences. √ A growth mindset experiences discomfort √ The shifting of power dynamics in sports & society √ Our default is often not optimal, but familiar Guest Twitter: @stevemagness Steve's New Book: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. For this episode, we dive into the both the application of training principles as well as the balance of "mental toughness" and measurable metrics. We also discuss Steve's article in the Atlantic, where he discussed sex categorization in sports. LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo  HPO Patreon: patreon.com/HPOpodcast Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Atlantic Article: There's Good Reason for Sports to Be Separated by Sex  Steve: stevemagness.com IG: @stevemagness Tw: @stevemagness FB: facebook.com/stephenmagness  Zach: zachbitter.com IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zbitterendurance Strava: Zach Bitter

This week's episode of The Growth Guide podcast features Steve Magness, a performance coach who works with athletes, entrepreneurs and executives. He is the author of the book "Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness".  He talks about his book which brings a radical rethinking of how we perceive toughness and what it means to achieve our high ambitions in the face of hard things.[02.41] Defining toughness – What people commonly think toughness means, comparing physical toughness vs. inner strength.[08.48] Training model – Why are people caged in an outdated training model to develop children using archaic military-style methods, when the US military has updated their training model.[15.03] Fear as a motivator – Why fear works as a motivator for a short period of time.[16:22] Ditching the facade – Acting or appearing tough is just faking it until you make it, until reality smacks us in the face. [25.00] Duality of life – We only show people what we want them to see. Steve dives into how dangerous it is when people show only their bright side on social media.[35.52] Arrogance vs. confidence – Confidence is not about being perfect. Steve explains what is lacking in people who try too hard to let others know they are confident and how you can build inner confidence.[41.30] Overcorrecting – We have a bias towards always correcting and what happens we tend to overcorrect.[47.11] Interoceptive system – Steve defines the interoceptive system and explains how it works. [56.32] Being alone in your head – How to learn to practice cognitive behavior therapy by making it simple and consistent in your life.[01.03.50] Using 2nd or 3rd Person – How referring to yourself in the 2nd or 3rd person can free you up to deal with the thought instead of having to be in charge.. [01.16.09] Stimulus and response – Increasing the gap between a stimulus and a response to improve your response.[01.24.14] Intrinsic motivation – Autonomy, mastery, and belonging are the three components that need to cultivate intrinsic motivation. ResourcesConnect with SteveLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/steve-magness/ Website - stevemagness.com/ (Personal)                 thegrowtheq.com/ (Company)Twitter - twitter.com/stevemagness Book by Steve – Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real ToughnessBook by Marcus Aurelius – MeditationsBook by Viktor E. Frankl – Man's Search for Meaning

In this episode I share more GEMS from the book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL TOUGHNESS by Steve Magness.Listen and then join me January 27 for the free workshop: Mastering Migraine Relief (& Other Tension Headache Issues) REGISTER: movetonourish.ac-page.com/reliefOTHER LINKSAs of 01/25/2023 I have 2 spots available in my 1:1 practice. One of those is yours. Book a consult call and let's talk about your route to lasting pain relief. https://calendly.com/movetonourish/consult QUESTIONS? Email me at molly@movetonourish.comFind me on Instagram @move2nourishJoin the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frompaintofreedom/Get my emails! www.movetonourish.com

I can wait to share with you the secrets behind doing hard things from a place of softness, flexibility and greater ease.I'll answer questions like: Why can't I seem to do hard things? Why do I start and then stop? Can doing hard things be easier? The short answer is YES.There's an amazing book out called Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL TOUGHNESS by Steve Magness–Migraine workshop: Sign up by getting on my email list (link below) or getting connected to me on social media where I'll be posting information! I currently have 2 spots only available in my 1:1 practice. One of those is yours. Book a consult call and let's talk about your route to lasting pain relief. https://calendly.com/movetonourish/consult QUESTIONS? Email me at molly@movetonourish.comFind me on Instagram @move2nourishJoin the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frompaintofreedom/Get my emails! www.movetonourish.com

EP 302 is a conversation with Steve Magness. Steve is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the co-author of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats.Magness has served as an executive coach to individuals in various sectors. His work serves to apply the principles of which he writes. In addition, he's served as a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams.His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner's World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. In addition, Steve's expertise in elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine.Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He currently lives in Houston, Tx with his wife Hillary. Once upon a time, he ran a mile in 4:01 in high school, at the time the 6th fastest high school mile in US history.It was a great pleasure to have him on, we hope you enjoy the ride!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. All things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/

Episode #228 // Since the Covid pandemic, resilience has captured a much greater share of our collective consciousness. And, as tends to happen, the world now seems to be flooded with “resilience experts”, who profess to be able to teach us how to handle the most difficult situations effortlessly. I'm not an expert in resilience per se, but through my own journey I can confidently say that I've become an incredibly resilient person. Maybe it just comes with a little age and maturity—but very little fazes me. Over the course of my corporate career, I became very comfortable handling all sorts of crises, while operating at the highest levels. And, if you were to ask the people who worked closely with me over the years, I'm sure they'd tell you that I'm extremely calm under pressure.So, in this world of trite and pedestrian advice on how to become more resilient, I was happy to find a beacon of hope. Steve Magness released a book just a few months ago called “Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness”.In this episode, I look at a few of the principles Magness outlines in the book which, in my opinion, beautifully describe the relationship between the choices we make and our level of resilience. I also examine the link between routine and resilience, and I give you my top four hacks for learning how to do hard things. Source Material: Greg McKeown PodcastThe Genius of RoutineSteve Magness BookDo Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real ToughnessMark Manson BlogThe Most Important Question of Your Life————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourceomentorYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode author and world-renowned performance expert Steve Magness joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss 'Do Hard Things', his latest book, which takes a deep dive into real toughness and how we can get resilience so very wrong.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:The motivation for writing‘Do Hard Things' Defining 'resilience' and what it actually means and looks like in realityDealing with the reality of the 'struggle' and embracing itHelping our children develop a toolbox to navigate the inevitable obstacles and challenges they will encounter during their sporting journeyNormalising the experience of loss and disappointment and giving our children space to process these moments whilst recognising our role in supporting themRecognising the sensitive period immediately after competition and reacting accordingly as sports parentsGiving our children the opportunity to share their perspectives and experiencesHelping our children 'raise the floor' and recognise the importance of improving the consistency of their performanceRecognising the importance of intrinsic motivation and the drive for sporting success coming from our childrenSteve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. In his coaching practice, Steve has worked with some of the best athletes in the world. 

Steve Magness joins Luke Gromer to discuss his new book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. Learn more or register for the Film for Coaches Workshop: FilmforCoaches.com Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast Learn More or Sign Up for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com About Steve Magness: Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. Steve has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. His work serves on applying the principles of which he writes. He's also the co-founder of The Growth Equation, a popular podcast and newsletter that explores the Art, Science, And Practice of Sustainable Excellence. Connect with Steve: Website: SteveMagness.com Website: thegrowtheq.com Twitter: @SteveMagness Buy Do Hard Things on Amazon Connect with us: @CECoaching_ @LukeGromer luke@cuttingedgecoach.com Learn more or Sign Up for the next Cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a Book Club: CGTBookClubs.com

Steve Magness joins Luke Gromer to discuss his new book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. Learn more or register for the Film for Coaches Workshop: FilmforCoaches.com Get the Podcast Notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast Learn More or Sign Up for the 2022 Summer Coaching Series: SummerCoachingSeries.com About Steve Magness: Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. Steve has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. His work serves on applying the principles of which he writes. He's also the co-founder of The Growth Equation, a popular podcast and newsletter that explores the Art, Science, And Practice of Sustainable Excellence. Connect with Steve: Website: SteveMagness.com Website: thegrowtheq.com Twitter: @SteveMagness Buy Do Hard Things on Amazon Connect with us: @CECoaching_ @LukeGromer luke@cuttingedgecoach.com Learn more or Sign Up for the next Cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a Book Club: CGTBookClubs.com

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the co-author of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies. In this episode we talk about a practical process for building resilience, the psychology of ageing, self-sabotage, listening to our body, how to have healthier self-talk, our compulsion for instant gratification and lots more. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Steve Magness about a reimagined idea of toughness and how to help others be tough through compassion, connection, and humanity. Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance and author of the book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. His work breaks down the myth of what real toughness is and identifies four pillars of becoming tough as an individual: Ditch the facade and embrace reality Listen to your body Respond instead of react Transcend discomfort Listen as the conversation explores the ways in which toughness and resilience equip individuals with the skills to succeed and become their best selves.  “The Resilient Surgeon” is a program from STS designed to inspire cardiothoracic surgeons to be their best selves, in and out of the OR, using scientifically proven tools and recovery strategies of the world's top performers. Steve Magness, author of Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness, can be reached via stevemagness.com. Learn more about STS wellness efforts at sts.org/wellness.

This is the part 3 and final chapter by chapter review of Steve Magness' new book Do Hard Things - Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL TOUGHNESS. We encourage you to buy the book and read along as we will have follow up episodes discussing the key points in each chapter. In this episode we discuss Chapters 1, 4, 8, 9, and 10 Steve Magness is a runner, coach and world-renowned expert on peak performance. He uncovers the science and helps us learn how to be better athletes and tougher people. Every runner and parent should read this book. It's that good. Our guest hosts are Andy Jones-Wilkins and Krissy Moehl. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar Learn more about Krissy, preorder her book and consider her coaching services HERE 

Steve Magness is a performance coach and the author of multiple best selling books, such as: Do Hard Things, Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and The Science of Running. Today we have him on to discuss his latest book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. Our discussion covers what the book is about, why he wrote the book to begin with, how most people are getting willpower and discipline all wrong, and how YOU can immediately start doing more hard things, to achieve more success and fulfillment in life (oh and don't worry, we break down why doing hard things will get you there, too!). Grab a copy of his book: https://amzn.to/3D3JZBH —- To Download The Tailored Trainer and Gain Unlimited Access To Expert Programming, Sign Up Here: Tailored Trainer Sign Up Page To Get Your Questions Answered On The Podcast: Ask Us Here! 1st Phorm Supps: To Get FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING and Support The Podcast, Get Your Supplements At 1st Phorm Using Our Link: www.1stphorm.com/tailoredcoachingmethod To Apply For Coaching: Click Here Download 1 (or ALL) Of Our FREE GUIDES: www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides Private Podcast FB Community: Be Part Of The Conversation and Community, RIGHT HERE. To Get Cody's Amazon Recommendations, Click Here —- Timestamps: (1:00) - Who is Steve and Why did he write his book (4:05) - Science behind running? (9:10) - Dangers of Stress (12:00) - Turning anxiety into excitement (15:45) - Correlation with hard work and positivity (23:05) - Power of Self Belief (27:50) - Defining the term “Hard” (31:20) - Pillar 1 - Ditch the Façade, Embrace Reality (37:30) - Applying motivation (39:00) - Pillar 2- Listen to Your Body (45:50) - Pillar 3- Respond, Instead of React (56:15) - Pillar 4- Transcend Discomfort (1:01:00) - Where you can find Steve and all of his content —- Extra Content For You: How We Coach: Client Case Study Article Top 4 Podcast Episodes: - Nutritional Periodization - Nutrition FAQ - Training FAQ - My Story —- Social Links: Blog – http://www.tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog
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In this episode of Fitness Disrupted 2.0 Tom interviews world-renowned expert on performance Steve Magness about his bestselling new book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. 

Do Hard Things My interview with Steve Magness, performance expert and bestselling author of Peak Performance. We discuss his new book Do Hard Things, a revolutionary science-based new definition of toughness—one that focuses on assessing a challenge on a physiological and psychological level. Learn how to, Ditch the Façade & Embrace Reality, Listen to Your Body, Respond, Instead of React, and Transcend Discomfort. Grab a copy of Do Hard Things here. Guest Bio Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. Magness has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. His work serves on applying the principles of which he writes. In addition he's served as consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams.

Creative projects are rewarding, but let's be honest: they're also hard. Today's guest, Steve Magness, is an expert on doing hard things and he has some good advice on how to break through. Steve discusses the benefits of a quiet ego, how to feed and reward the positive voices in your head, how shifting to talking to yourself in second or third person can help you quiet negative self-talk, and how spending time alone and practicing boredom can foster creativity.Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He's also coauthor of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Magness has served as an executive coach and a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in the NBA. Steve's writing has appeared in Outside, Runner's World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He currently lives in Houston, Texas with his wife Hillary. Once upon a time, he ran a mile in 4:01 in high school, at the time the 6th fastest high school mile in US history.Steve's website Steve on Twitter https://twitter.com/stevemagnessEmerging Form is a listener-supported podcast. To receive new bonus episodes and help us make this podcast sustainable, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

This is the part 2 of our chapter by chapter review of Steve Magness' new book Do Hard Things - Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL TOUGHNESS. We encourage you to buy the book and read along as we will have follow up episodes discussing the key points in each chapter. In this episode we discuss Chapters 2, 5 and 6 Steve Magness is a runner, coach and world-renowned expert on peak performance. He uncovers the science and helps us learn how to be better athletes and tougher people. Every runner and parent should read this book. It's that good. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

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What do Gary Vaynerchuk, Tyra Banks, and many other successful entrepreneurs have in common? They've taken big risks, put it on the line — sometimes risking millions — and come out on top. Was it luck? Maybe a little, but they also followed an unwritten playbook for mastering risks. In this episode, you'll hear some amazing stories of chances that worked out and how you can turn your own risks into rewards. Executive Coach Steve Magness, the author of Do Hard Things, breaks down the science of difficult decisions so you can better make the most of your opportunities. — Where to find Steve Magness: • Website: http://www.stevemagness.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemagness/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevemagness — Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: This episode is brought to you by LMNT. LMNT is a delicious electrolyte drink mix with all of the things you need and none of the junk. It contains a science-backed electrolyte ratio: 1000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium. LMNT can help prevent and eliminate headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, sleeplessness, and other common symptoms of electrolyte deficiency. It tastes amazing and is great after a workout or one too many drinks :) Right now LMNT is offering our listeners a free sample pack with any order. That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/BRIT. And it's so good they have a no questions asked refund policy but you won't need it. This episode is also brought to you by Athletic Greens. AG1 by Athletic Greens is incredible and I have been starting every day with it for several years. It's just one scoop in 8-12 oz. of water each morning, and you're getting 75 high-quality vitamins, whole-food sourced ingredients, probiotics, and adaptogens to help you start your day right. It's one daily habit that supports gut health, supports the immune system, recovery, energy, and focus! Right now, Athletic Greens is giving you a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Take ownership of your health today by going to https://athleticgreens.com/britmorin Production and marketing by https://penname.co. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email jordan@penname.co — In this episode, we cover: (04:35) Welcome resilience expert Steve Magness (07:31) The hard things that push us to shy away (09:22) The problem with bulldozing (12:29) The challenge of the long haul and why embracing reality is important (15:35) Risk vs. reward–how to gain perspective by reframing in the third person (19:32) Why taking risks feels safer when we are connected and supported (23:48) Gender differences and the problem with ego (28:40) Tyra Banks' story (34:10) Obsessive passion vs. harmonious passion (40:28) Can we cultivate more harmonious passion (44:12) The kindergartener mindset–the power of exploration, struggle, and practice (46:02) How Gary Vaynerchuk risked the relationship with his family (55:10) Amy Porterfield on taking the leap to become her own boss (1:01:39) How Greg Isenberg risked his life savings  (1:05:00) How to deal with uncertainty and push through the high-stress seasons (1:09:55) The backup plan (1:13:44) Why you should embrace discomfort  (1:14:45) Brit's closing — Referenced: • Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness:   https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/006309861X/ • Forest Bathing: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/forest-bathing-nature-walk-health • Self Determination Theory: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/ • The Tyra Banks Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437758/ • Gary Vaynerchuk's website: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/ • Amy Porterfield's podcast: https://www.amyporterfield.com/amy-porterfield-podcast/ • Greg Isenberg's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first part of our chapter by chapter review of Steve Magness' new book Do Hard Things - Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL TOUGHNESS. We encourage you to buy the book and read along as we will have follow up episodes discussing the key points in each chapter. In this episode we discuss Chapters 2, 5 and 6 Steve Magness is a runner, coach and world-renowned expert on peak performance. He uncovers the science and helps us learn how to be better athletes and tougher people. Every runner and parent should read this book. It's that good. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

So you want to learn how to handle tough challenges in life, both those you encounter while playing outside and those you find just going about your day-to-day, indoor life and job. But how do you make it happen? Steve Magness, a world-famous coach, human performance expert and author of the new book Do Hard Thing: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness says part of the reason toughness against life's challenges is so create is that we are going about it wrong. In this episode, Steve walks us through what the research shows about building a lifestyle around getting and staying tough, why that matters and what heading outside has to do with it.   Connect with this episode: Find Steve Magness on Instagram Visit Steve's website Read “Do Hard Things” by Steve Magness Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Some of the good stuff: [2:52] Steve Magness's favorite outdoor space [3:48] How Steve became someone who likes to go outside [6:00] Why going outside is so important to him now [9:18] What's the difference between toughness and resilience? [10:41] Examples of awareness [15:28] What's wrong with how we tend to think about toughness [18:06] How do you build toughness? [21:40] The difference between thoughtful response and reaction [28:10] How this applies to everyday life [29:35] Creating a strong why -- and why it matters [35:41] What this has to do with setting incremental goals [38:07] Why the Humans Outside 365 challenge is great for this [41:48] Is toughness a muscle you have to maintain or something you only have to learn once? [46:44] Steve's favorite outdoor moment

Steve Magness (@stevemagness) is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. He's served as a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams and athletes in professional sports. His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner's World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. In addition, Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine. Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. Once upon a time, he ran a mile in 4:01 in high school, at the time the 6th fastest high school mile in US history. Our discussion today centers around his new book, and how we have gotten toughness all wrong. He discusses the science and research around environments that truly bring out resilience and toughness, as well as exploring confidence, where it comes from, and how to build it. You can follow his work at www.stevemagness.com.  This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past four years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions

Steve Magness is an expert on performance and the author of the new book - Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He's also the coauthor of the book Peak Performance. His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner's World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and several other publications. His expertise on elite sport and performance has also appeared in The New York Times, Business Insider, ESPN The Magazine and more.  Steve has served as an executive coach and served as a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He also ran a 4:01 mile in high school, the 6th fastest high school mile in US history at the time. In this week's podcast, Sonya and Steve talk toughness, persistence, self talk and more. Key Takeaways:   Real toughness Persistence  Self talk Tuning into the pain Leadership styles  Clutch state vs. flow state Toughness to Rest Expectation Vulnerability  

Do you believe being resilient and tough has anything to do with submitting yourself to crazy and excruciating workouts and diets? If so, that might be why you struggle to see results in your fat loss and fitness journey. In this episode, the world-renowned expert on performance, author, and executive and performance coach, Steve Magness, reveals why most of us get resilience wrong and explains the science behind actual toughness. Listen Now! 

How we think about toughness needs a reset. Too often, it's been associated with brute forcing our way through things. Ignoring our feelings. Making an outward show of confidence and dominance. The problem is it just doesn't work. Performance coach and bestselling author, Steve Magness, offers another way. He's done a deep dive on the latest research on toughness and performance. In his book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness, he discusses the misconceptions of our current model. Then he offers a new one informed by the latest in neuroscience and psychology research. Along the way, he translates research findings into practical steps we can take to make the shift. If you're a performance junkie, you'll gain a lot from this interview. You can also apply his ideas to managing your teams. If you enjoy Steve's approach, check out my previous interview with him on finding your passion at work and in life, episode 142. Episode Links How to be More Resilient, According to an Elite Performance Coach The Secret to Developing Resilient Teams and Organizations Changing This 1 Word in Your Thoughts Can Boost Mental Toughness and Resilience, Psychologists Say Steven Callahan Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras, and Ella Morton The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

What’s it take to become a great coach? In this episode, we breakdown three essential skills for great coaching:1. Thinking and Observing 2. Problem Solving 3. Collaboration If you haven’t yet, check out Steve’s new book: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. Steve & Jon Visit…

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success.He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. He also serves as a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in professional sports.  In this episode, Eric and Steve discuss his book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness.  But wait, there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you! Steve Magness and I Discuss How to Build Resilience and … His book, Do Hard Things:  Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness Asking ourselves if our inner voice is fair, rather than good or bad How we handle difficult things better when we feel secure and supported Defining toughness as navigating discomfort to make the best decision you can Understanding the importance of confidence in toughness Quiet internal confidence is about being realistic in our ability and the difficulty of the task at hand. How doubt is a necessary component of confidence A central component of internal confidence and motivation is seeing progress How consistency and taking small steps is what matters most Accurate appraisal of both the challenges we face and our internal feelings Understanding that feelings are the body's communication system The importance of awareness and contextualization when dealing with feelings and emotions Dealing with the two types of inner dialogue – integrated and confrontational Learning to shift your self talk to 2nd or 3rd person voice How stress narrows our perspective and amplifies negative feelings Steve Magness Links: Steve's Website Instagram Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Steve Magness, check out these other episodes: Strengthening Our Resilience with Linda Graham Lisa Feldman Barrett on EmotionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats.Magness has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. His work serves on applying the principles of which he writes. In addition he's served as consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in the NBA.In this episode, Travis and Steve focus on Do Hard Things while touching on running, growing up in the 90s, parenting, and life.In This Episode:Steve Magness Website | InstagramBrad Stulberg on InstagramThe Growth Equation Website Purchase Do Hard Things Purchase The Practice Of GroundednessPurchase The Passion Paradox Purchase Peak PerformanceThe Feed Instagram | WebsiteTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMark Macy on InstagramIf you like this podcast, please consider our book, A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and HopeSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubewww.AMileAtATimeBook.com

On episode 142, we welcome Steve Magness to discuss the short-term benefits and long-term costs of authoritarian coaching, the importance of distinguishing between the variations of pain to assess whether you're in danger or could continue, cultivating positive self-talk in the form of second and third person speech to manage your inner-critic for better results, Brad Johnson's positive relationship with coach Jon Gruden and what made it so, real toughness as comprised of the willingness to teach and respect everyone on your team, how demanding coaches sometimes last for a long time despite having poor relationships with their players, the four pillars of toughness, perfectionism engendering emotional and physical burnout, and the roles autonomy and self-knowledge play in fostering resilience. Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He is coauthor of the best selling books, Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. In addition, Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine. His newest book, out now, is called Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. Steve Magness | ► Website | http://www.stevemagness.com/ ► Twitter |  https://twitter.com/stevemagness ► Instagram |  https://www.instagram.com/stevemagness ► Do Hard Things Book Link | https://amzn.to/3A50hZC Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@seizethemomentpodcast ► Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666

In this episode, Caleb talks with with Steve Magness about his book, Do Hard Things and more.Links MentionedSteve MagnessDo Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness by Steve Magness

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance and has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively, his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. Steve's book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness, is available now! Learn more about Steve at stevemagness.com. Support the Show - Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast

A lot of us have heard it our whole lives: “You have to be tough to get through vet/tech school.” “I don't know how you handle seeing sick pets/get by on so little sleep/make hard decisions all day – you must be so tough.” And yet... how many times have you finished a shift, maybe even sat in your car in your driveway after work, feeling anything but tough?   This week, Steve Magness, athlete, performance coach, and author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness, takes his years of coaching experience and resilience research and applies it (for the very first time!) to veterinary medicine. Steve talks about why a sense of control makes us more resilient, why you can't fake your way through the big stuff, and why having our basic psychological needs met is an essential ingredient for toughness.   Learn more about Steve's books and podcasts, sign up for his newsletter, and get in touch at www.stevemagness.com.   Find all of AAHA's most up-to-date Guidelines, including resources for your clients and team, at aaha.org/guidelines.  Wish you could watch these conversations? Catch Central Line on YouTube.   Send us feedback or questions anytime at podcast@aaha.org.  This episode was produced by Clear Contender LLC.

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. Magness has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. His work serves on applying the principles of which he writes. In addition he's served as consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in the NBA. His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner's World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. In addition, Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine. Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic - Go to link for all information | Code Early22 for an extra discount View schedule, pricing and registration for Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic  https://unitedbaskeballclinics.ticketspice.com/hoosier-gym-coaches-clinic United Basketball Plus | Resource for coaches | UB+ members receive 50% Hoosier Gym Coaches Clinic www.unitedbasketballplus.com Video Preview of United Basketball Plus https://vimeo.com/686107118/09bb5892b7  This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball Connect with our host, Matt on Twitter - @coachmwsmith and @unitedbballplus

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, […]

Adults do this thing — and maybe you've already done it yourself since you've grown up — where they go out of their way to remind children that life will come with its difficult moments, so we should revel in the good, easy times while they last. Ease, we learn, is the state we should most aspire to.But, what about those hard things, moments, and experiences? Isn't there value in them, even if they're not fun in the moment? Aren't they important in not only making us who are, in fostering confidence, competence, and resilience? In making life truly good, and equipping us with the resilience to get through the times when it's not? And, what about that age-old notion of toughness? What's really going on there? Can we be tough, but also gentle, vulnerable, open? Today's guest, Steve Magness, a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success, joins me to dive deeper into these questions and explore the fascinating intersections of success, toughness, doing hard things, and science. Steve is co-author of the best-selling book Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. He's worked with Olympians and professional athletes across the NBA and MLB, and his writing has appeared in various notable outlets such as Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and Men's Health. Toughness is a word that comes with certain unfortunate, heavily machismo-fueled perceptions that might not be accurate or even helpful to us as we strive for success or try to work our way through hard things. In this conversation, you'll hear us dissect the words "grit" and "toughness" as Steve offers his take on the matter, defining grit as the ability to create space for navigating your doubts, insecurities, and feelings that can get in the way of the desired outcome. And in the end, we explore the importance of training our brains to escape the shock of difficulties and forge on until the end — even with the complicated feelings and all. You can find Steve at: Website | The Growth Equation podcast | On Coaching podcastIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Angela Duckworth about grit, resilience, and adaptability.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes.Ka'Chava: 10% OFFFinancial Feminist See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Magness, world-renowned expert on health and human performance, bestselling author, performance coach, speaker, and host of The Growth Equation podcast and The Science of Running podcast joins me on this episode. Steve has served as a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top NBA teams. His expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine. We talk about Steve's origin story, when he developed his love of running, mentorship, the science of real toughness, Do Hard Things, what we get wrong about toughness, and more. Get connected with Steve: Website: http://www.stevemagness.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenmagness  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-magness/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemagness/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevemagness  Purchase a copy of Do Hard Things: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/006309861X  Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://magicmind.co https://www.riseandrecord.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off your order when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. *Magic Mind Special Offer: Get 40% off your first subscription or 20% off your first one-time purchase of Magic Mind when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. 40% off code only lasts 10 days. *Rise and Record 2022 Special Offer: Get 10% off your ticket price when you use promo code COFFEECHAT at checkout. Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend! To your success, Jay

Kelly welcomes back performance expert Steve Magness to the podcast to talk about his new book “Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness.”  “Toughness is about making the pull for closure amid uncertainty work with you, not against you.” “Feelings are messengers that nudge.” “If we listen, our […]

Today's guest is Steve Magness. Steve is a world-renowned expert on health and human performance. He is the co-author of the best-selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. He's the co-host of two podcasts, The Growth Equation Podcast and On Coaching with Magness and Marcus. Steve has served as a consultant and speaker for NASA, the Houston Rockets, Murphy Oil, the Brooklyn Nets, the Cleveland Guardians, the Seattle Sounders, the New Orleans Pelicans, and more. The occasion for today's chat is his latest book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness.  We talk about how being in the moment matters when aiming for success, confidence requires work and consistency, why perfectionism isn't sustainable, how to use failure as motivation to keep going, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order and a free gift worth over $50. Visit thrivemarket.com/dougfitness. What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:04 We focus so much on what's going on externally 04:00 Using doubt in a productive way 06:59 Pressure and discomfort narrow us 11:21 Psychological debriefing with friends 17:14 Accept what you're capable of in the moment 20:18 Confidence demands evidence 22:51 The real boost to your self esteem 26:26 High level of demandingness of parenting doesn't work 31:26 Doing hard things and embracing difficult things 35:35 How do you change your relationship with discomfort? 39:54 Our doubts are normal 43:37 Perfectionism is not sustainable 46:07 If you succeed all the time, motivation plummets Episode Resources: Steve Magness | Website, Instagram, Twitter, Books, Facebook Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

Steve Magness never imagined he'd be a writer —let alone caught in the eye of one of most controversial competitive athletic storms entangled with running brand behemoth Nike, in what could be the biggest scandal since Lance Armstrong. As a track and field athlete in high school, he dreamed of one day being a running coach, or an Olympic athlete. As it happens for so many, life took him on a different path. He is now the author and co-author of many bestselling books including, The Science of Running, The Passion Paradox, Peak Performance and his latest, Do Hard Things http://www.stevemagness.com/do-hard-things “I wanted to go to the Olympics and be a professional athlete, and that was all I cared about,” he tells me. “I went to school because it was an expectation. I went to college because it allowed me to continue to compete and run. Beyond that, honestly I didn't have a ton of interests.”He's not a competitive runner anymore but today, as I sit down with him to discuss his new book, Do Hard Things, we can't help but shoot the breeze about running and how it's really a metaphor for life. 

This week's guest, making his second appearance on the podcast, is Steve Magness. Check him out back on Episode 156 if you haven't already as it's a good primer for this conversation, one which centered around the subject of his new book: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. Now I'll say this: Steve has been on a lot of podcasts doing promotion for his book and I did not want to rehash many of the conversations he's already had to date. I can tell you that this episode very different and we covered a lot of new ground. Steve opened up about his struggles with OCD, which isn't something he's ever talked about publicly before. We talked about the idea of toughness, and “tough love,” and how his perceptions of both have changed over time. We also discussed different leadership styles, what works and what doesn't, and a lot more.This episode is brought to you by:— New Balance. If you're looking for a workhorse to run most of your miles in, look no further than the FreshFoam X 1080 v12. This shoe has the perfect blend of cushioning and responsiveness, it's lightweight, it transitions smoothly, it has the most streamlined fit to accommodate a wide variety of foot types, and it holds up to heavy mileage week in and week out. The FreshFoam X 1080v12 is available in both men's and women's sizes on newbalance.com or at your local run specialty retail store. — Goodr: If you want to support the podcast and treat yourself to a pair of goodr sunglasses, head over to goodr.com/MARIO or enter the code MARIO15 at checkout for 15% off your order. Look good, run goodr!Click here for complete show notes, sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday, and/or join our growing community on Patreon, where you'll also gain access to exclusive content like The Weekly Rundown, my Patreon-only podcast with Billy Yang, a live monthly Coaches' Corner discussion, and other perks that pop up from time to time.Music and editing for this episode of the morning shakeout podcast by John Summerford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We will learn: What we got wrong about toughness that actually was toxic. How to create inner confidence. Four pillars of toughness that we need to step up and do hard things. Struggle is a powerful catalyst for transformation. Some of the strongest, most fascinating and complex people in the world are people who have survived big life-changing things. But does that mean that those of us on top of the privilege pyramid - which is really anyone with a roof over their head and food on the table - are just doomed for dullness or apathy? I don't think so. I think the key is to create our own struggle. But first, we have to remember how to be up for a challenge. We have to know how to sit in discomfort and willingly weather the storm. So that's what we're talking about today. Our guest is Steve Magness. He is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is also co-author of the best-selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/239 Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes from your highest self.  Get Mind Love Premium for exclusive ad-free episodes and monthly meditations.  Support Mind Love Sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The secret of toughness might be as simple as letting it go. As a performance expert, executive coach and co-author of Peak Performance Steve Magness is passionate about what really works. He helps those dedicated to personal growth make sense of the science behind success and fulfillment. He doesn't believe in “hacks” and uses his platforms to educate and not sell simple solutions. His latest book “Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness” was released just a few weeks ago! Today we discuss Steve's radical rethinking of how we perceive toughness and what it means to achieve our high ambitions in the face of hard things. Join us as we explore going for it by letting go and getting out of our own way. http://www.stevemagness.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mayberunningwillhelp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mayberunningwillhelp/support

Today we welcome back Steve Magness who is a world-renowned expert on high performance. He has been a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in the NBA. Steve is the co-author of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively, his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. His latest book is called Do Hard Things. In this episode, I talk to Steve Magness about real toughness. The prevailing narrative around achievement extols the merits of unrelenting resolve. To show vulnerability is to show weakness. According to Steve, the hyperfocus on external bravado is detrimental to performance and mental health. He outlines his four core pillars of resilience to replace our broken model of toughness. We also touch on the topics of stoicism, self-esteem, emotions, mindfulness, and sports psychology.Website: stevemagness.comTwitter: @stevemagness Topics04:49 Why machismo is so popular 08:47 UFC vs artistic swimming 14:15 Ditch the facade, embrace reality19:31 Accept what you're capable of24:24 Know when to grit and when to quit26:38 Listen to your body31:34 Do hard things more efficiently35:17 Steve's 4 minute mile39:42 Personal wins43:12 Respond, instead of react47:12 Transcend discomfort

Welcome back! In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is world-renowned expert on health and human performance Steve Magness. Steve and I discuss his experience as a running and performance coach and how he uses that to help executives, entrepreneurs and more level up their performance throughout life. We also get to hear about his new book, “Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness.” Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/do-hard-things

We've all seen how dogs sniff each other – and it appears we humans do the same thing. (Not to dogs but to other humans). I begin this episode explaining how people make judgements about others based on how they smell. And it all happens subconsciously. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220627125010.htm Are you resilient? Do you bounce back after facing a big challenge? Can we learn to be more resilient? These are just a few of the things I discuss with with Stephen Magness. He has been a consultant for NASA, the Houston Rockets and other major organizations and has written for Runner's World and Sports Illustrated. He has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Men's Health. Stephen also hosts a couple of podcasts (The Growth Equation and Magness and Marcus On Coaching) . He is also author of the book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness (https://amzn.to/3OSE3Qb). If you think protecting your privacy is mostly about passwords, account numbers and your social security number, you are missing something really important. Data is being collected about you that is extremely sensitive and personal. For example, what you search for online, your religious beliefs, your sexual preferences, how well you sleep, what organizations you belong to and so much more. Listen and be amazed by how much is known about you as I speak with  Carissa Veliz. She is an associate professor at the Faculty of Philosophy and the Institute for Ethics in AI, as well as a tutorial fellow at Hertford College, at the University of Oxford and editor of the Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics. Carissa is author of the book, Privacy is Power: Why and How You Should Take Back Control of Your Data (https://amzn.to/3nqHIsX). Cooking on the grill is great but it can get a bit monotonous. You can only eat so many hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken breasts and steaks. Listen as I tell you how to cook some things on the grill you never imagined that taste great – like pineapple, avocado, watermelon, pound cake and more! https://www.rd.com/list/7-food-you-didnt-know-you-could-grill/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Indeed' is doing something no other job site has done. Now with Indeed, businesses only pay for quality applications matching the sponsored job description! Visit https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING to start hiring now. Hometap is the smart new way to access your home's equity and pay for life's expenses without a loan! Learn more and get a personalized estimate at https://HomeTap.com With Avast One, https://avast.com you can confidently take control of your online world without worrying about viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, & other cybercrimes! The magic is waiting! Download Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, for free, from the iOS App Store or Google Play today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan reads today's daily meditation and talks to Steve Magness about his new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness, how to lead people effectively, embracing the long game instead of quitting, and more.Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, coauthor of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. Collectively his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. His writing has appeared in Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and ESPN The Magazine.To learn more about the pre-order bonuses and pre-order your signed or unsigned copies of The Girl Who Would Be Free, head over to dailystoic.com/girlBlinkist takes top nonfiction titles, pulls out the key takeaways and puts them into text and audio explainers called Blinks that give you the most important information in just 15 minutes. Go to Blinkist.com/STOIC to start your free 7 day trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership.Ten Thousand makes the highest quality, best-fitting, and most comfortable training shorts I have ever worn. Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% off your purchase. go to Tenthousand.cc/stoic to receive 15% off your purchase.InsideTracker provides you with a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store. Just go to insidetracker.com/STOIC to claim this deal.Bambee is an HR platform built for businesses like yours –– so you can automate the most important HR practices AND get your own dedicated HR Manager. Go to Bambee.com/stoic right now for your FREE HR audit.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

In this episode we talk about concepts from coach Steve Magness' new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising science of Real Toughness.  Specifically I look at how a sense of control and choice with regard to difficult situations can play a key role to overcoming challenges and finding success.  In the book Steve discusses individuals who feel they have no control or choice in their situations often end up with poorer performance, and sometimes just flat out give up.  I talk a bit about what Steve has found to combat this as well as some key areas to focus on so you can continue to forge ahead and find success. If you appreciate this content and would like to support Coach O, donations can be made here: paypal.me/teamocoachingRun Coaching Services - www.TeamOcoaching.comYou can also find us on our social media accounts for more education and inspiration.Instagram: @teamocoachingFacebook: teamocoachingSong: Lostboy & Slashtaq - Elysium [NCS Release]

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. "Real toughness isn't just about helping you deal with pain or perform better; it's about making you a healthier, happier human being. By adopting the principles of real toughness, you'll learn how to prepare for, communicate with, respond to, and ultimately transcend discomfort. It'll help you navigate arguments, handle your emotions, and wrestle back control of your life when you are on the brink of burnout." Watch on YouTube You Unleashed Course  50% off You Unleashed is an online personal development course created by Sean DeLaney after spending years working with an interviewing high achievers.The online course that helps you ‘Unleash your potential'! You Unleashed teaches you the MINDSETS, ROUTINES and BEHAVIORS you need to unleash your potential and discover what you're capable of. You know you're capable of more and want to bring out that untapped potential inside of you. We teach you how. Enroll Today & Receive 50% off by using code “WGYT”- Click Here Subscribe to my Momentum Monday Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere TikTok YouTube Twitter Instagram 

Many humans are unaware of the depths of their physical and mental strength. When confronted with a task they fear, some use substances to mentally dull themselves while others say they are unable to take action. If the tools for reaching our next level of performance are all straightforward and free, why aren't more of us shifting to become more resilient and tougher? To reveal the secrets of high-performing individuals, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two experts in performance consulting about how we all can get tougher with a few smart moves for resiliency and performance. Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Daya Grant shares the neuroscience of yoga and why we all should be motivated to meditate. Then, Podcast Host and performance expert, Steve Magness, discusses the central tenet of resilience and key principles from his book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and A Surprising Science of Real Toughness.

For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode184   Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Description There are times when life requires us to have grit and to tough things out. But the hammer isn't the only tool in our toolbox. Steve Magness, author of the book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness, offers a new model for how we can respond to our struggles, stressors and discomforts. A performance scientist who coaches Olympic athletes, he challenges us to trade in our broken model of resilience, based on powering through at all cost, for one grounded in the latest science and psychology, and focused on accessing our awareness and discernment.   Guest Bio Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. He's served as consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in professional sports. His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner's World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. In addition, Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine. Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He currently lives in Houston, Tx with his wife Hillary. Once upon a time, he ran a mile in 4:01 in high school, at the time the 6th fastest high school mile in US history.   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She's a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.   Mentioned in this Episode Guest's book: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Things-Resilience-Surprising-Toughness/dp/006309861X   Guest's website: http://www.stevemagness.com/   Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/  

How do you handle pain, fatigue, and discomfort? Do you look for a hole to step into or do you work your way through? In this episode, we discuss Steve’s new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. The book is out and available now! If…

On this bonus episode from our friends at Slate's How To! podcast: Elizabeth's son Lucas is a talented athlete who wants to compete in track and field at an NCAA Division One school. But so far he's been running away from doing any research or planning. His mother, Elizabeth, wants to help him be recruited and maybe even get a scholarship. On this episode of How To!, we bring on Steve Magness, performance expert, former track coach for the University of Houston, and author of Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He's navigated both sides of the recruitment process and has some hard-earned wisdom about what it takes to be noticed by college recruiters and why the system itself needs to be reformed.  If you liked this episode, check out “How To Coach Squirrelly Kids (and Screaming Parents).” Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth's son Lucas is a talented athlete who wants to compete in track and field at an NCAA Division One school. But so far he's been running away from doing any research or planning. His mother, Elizabeth, wants to help him be recruited and maybe even get a scholarship. On this episode of How To!, we bring on Steve Magness, performance expert, former track coach for the University of Houston, and author of Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He's navigated both sides of the recruitment process and has some hard-earned wisdom about what it takes to be noticed by college recruiters and why the system itself needs to be reformed.  If you liked this episode, check out “How To Coach Squirrelly Kids (and Screaming Parents).” Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus. Thanks Avast.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth's son Lucas is a talented athlete who wants to compete in track and field at an NCAA Division One school. But so far he's been running away from doing any research or planning. His mother, Elizabeth, wants to help him be recruited and maybe even get a scholarship. On this episode of How To!, we bring on Steve Magness, performance expert, former track coach for the University of Houston, and author of Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He's navigated both sides of the recruitment process and has some hard-earned wisdom about what it takes to be noticed by college recruiters and why the system itself needs to be reformed.  If you liked this episode, check out “How To Coach Squirrelly Kids (and Screaming Parents).” Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus. Thanks Avast.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The word “toughness” might be one of the most overused and misdefined in coaching and leadership; something we routinely seek and preach, but rarely understand.    Toughness isn't about grinding through pain and it isn't built doing “hard” things we routinely encounter; True toughness is better described as making smart decisions in challenging situations and problem solving through obstacles not regularly faced.    To better understand this definition and how to cultivate resilience, we welcome Steve Magness, a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He is coauthor of the best-selling books Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His most recent work is Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. He's served as a consultant and coach for numerous professional sports teams.   We cover:  Why pain, soreness and grit can be counterproductive to toughness  The true meaning of “resilience” and how to cultivate a bigger toolbox How to reframe failure as feedback Toughness in parenting: how to make more resilient kids   Connect with Steve: Buy his book: Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughnes Via Twitter: @stevemagness Via his website: http://www.stevemagness.com/   Today's episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens! We get it, you're time poor and don't always get in the fruits and veggies you know you should. This is without a doubt the BEST tasting greens powder out there and they want to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/coach! We'd also like to thank Momentous, our longest standing partner. Whether you're an elite athlete, weekend warrior or just looking to improve your everyday health / performance, check out their entire line of protein and supplements at livemomentous.com and use code BRETT25 at checkout for 25% off your first order! My personal favorites are their fish oil and magnesium, both of which I attribute to my better sleep and recovery.

I'm delighted to welcome Steve Magness back to the show this week. Steve is a world-renowned expert on performance. He has served as a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in the NBA. He has also coached numerous professional athletes to the Olympics and world championship level. Steve was a columnist for Running Times magazine and is now the co-host of two podcasts: The Growth Equation podcast with Brad Stulberg and On Coaching with Magness and Marcus with Jon Marcus. His writing has also appeared in Runner's World and Sports Illustrated. In addition, Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Men's Health, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine.  Steve is the author and co-author of a number of best-selling books. Collectively his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies. His upcoming book (out in June) is called “Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness”. We take a deep dive into this brilliant book.

If you're a runner, Steve Magness's upcoming book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness, will resonate with you. Actually, if you're a human being, it will resonate with you. Society leads us to believe that toughness is an inherent quality that we either possess or lack, but his research shows that it is, in fact, something that we can develop. As Steve says, “You have the capacity, but like anything, you have to train that capacity.” This episode covers topics that runners often wonder about. Steve talks about them in such a clear, comprehensive way that you'll not only have your questions answered, but feel inspired to develop your own resilience in running and in life. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode299. Thank you to InsideTracker, UCAN, and Allbirds for sponsoring this episode. Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Gone down a lot of avenues but haven't really found clear solutions? That is where InsideTracker can come in for you.  I have trusted this company for years to show me where I may be lacking and if I need a few tweaks here and there. I count on InsideTracker to help me decipher the science behind it all. Go here to get 25% off site wide. UCAN uses a one-of-a-kind carbohydrate to provide a steady release of glucose over several hours that's easy on your stomach and doesn't cause a sugar crash. It comes in powders, bars, and gels, and they actually taste good! Their gel, UCAN Edge, was voted by Runner's World as one of the best foods to eat during a run. Tina has been a fan of UCAN for years and uses it exclusively for fueling when she's training and racing. Go here and use code TINAUCAN for 20% off your order! Allbirds is all about doing things better, like collaborating with Adidas to create a performance running shoe, the FOOTPRINT.FUTURECRAFT, with only 2.94kg CO2 per pair.  Their products are made from natural and recycled materials, and best of all, they know who they are. They are confident in what they do, and are changing the entire running industry before our eyes. You can see their entire collection on their website. Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running For Real.  If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them.  Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.  Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe?  You can find out here. "Thank you" to Steve.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Text Hawk to 66866 to receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: RyanHawk12  https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, co-author of Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success and The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life, and the author of The Science of Running: How to Find Your Limit and Train to Maximize Your Performance. His new book is called Do Hard Things. Notes: “The best aren't concerned with being the best. They're concerned with being the best at getting better.” Confidence: Confidence needs evidence. Acting with bravado we haven't earned only works on easy things. It backfires on anything truly challenging. Doing difficult things, even if you don't quite succeed at them, is how you develop real confidence. How do you find a good mentor? Do interesting things. Be open to learning and guidance. Be motivated, driven, and curious about something. Put your ego aside. Do good, quality work. The difference between real and fake toughness. Fake toughness is easy to identify. It's Bobby Knight losing control and throwing tantrums in the name of “discipline.” It's the appearance of power without substance behind it. Researchers out of Eastern Washington set out to explore the relationship between leadership style and the development of toughness. After conducting research on nearly two hundred basketball players and their coaches, they concluded, “The results of this study seem to suggest that the ‘keys' to promoting mental toughness do not lie in this autocratic, authoritarian, or oppressive style. It appears to lie, paradoxically, with the coach's ability to produce an environment, which emphasizes trust and inclusion, humility, and service. Sustained Excellence: Observation: the people who sustain success over the long haul are rarely shooting for success. They are focused on the path. Their goal is mastery, which knows no end. What characteristics do the best performers have? Don't get tired of the boring stuff Masters of compartmentalization Can flip the switch Know how to lose well Cultivate perspective Delayed gratification Drive from within Creating an enemy: Whenever an organization, group, or individual works hard to create an enemy to pit their idea/group against, it's a sign you probably shouldn't listen. Us vs. Them is the easiest way to exploit human nature, to get people on your side. It often means there's no substance there. The best way to get the most out of someone is to make them feel secure enough that they can take risks and fail. Most of us don't reach our potential because we default to protective mode. Threatening & demanding makes us protect further. Security and belonging frees us up. “Growth comes at the point of resistance. Skills come from struggle.” “The fact is that often coaches figure out what works in training and then the scientists come in later and explain why it works.” What can we learn about success and performance from Eliud Kipchoge? He is not fanatical about trying to be great all the time. He is consistent & patient. His coach says that the secret is that he makes progress “slowly by slowly.” Motivation + Discipline = Consistency He told The NY Times, "He estimates that he seldom pushes himself past 80 percent — 90 percent, tops — of his maximum effort when he circles the track." "I have a mindset whereby I am a human being. I am walking around as a human being. I learn to perform well at the same time being grounded. And I trust that being humble and being on the ground is the only way to concentrate" "You cannot train alone and expect to run a fast time. There is a formula: 100% of me is nothing compared to 1% of the whole team. And that's teamwork. That's what I value." “To be precise, I am just going to try to run my personal best. If it comes as a world record, I would appreciate it. But I would treat it as a personal best.”

Like many Canadian cross country riders, Haley Smith has been doing a lot riding on the trails around Victoria. The Ontario mountain biker and her husband, who is also her Norco Factory teammate, Andrew L’Esperance, have been on the West Coast since early January. It’s the place to train for the season ahead because international travel is not an easy option right now.Smith is heading abroad soon, however. In about mid-April, she and L’Esperance will go to Europe to start racing. The big targets are the World Cup races in Germany and the Czech Republic. Results at those events could affect selection for the Olympics. While the chances of Smith representing Canada in Tokyo this summer are good, partly because of her third-place finish at the World Cup in Nové Město in 2019,  nothing is totally certain.In January, Smith published a story about her struggles with mental health. In the past, she’s spoken about the problems she faced as a teenager and how, for the most part, she overcame them. But in 2020, her struggles grew more and more serious. Smith is always incredibly articulate when she discusses mental health. She’s honest and insightful, even when she’s overwhelmed with emotion, which you will hear in this interview. So get ready to tackle some big topics, as well as some big jumps, with mountain biker Haley Smith.