058 - The Coach Up: Use the 4 P's to Respond Not React
"Respond, not react." It's easy to say and extremely difficult to do, especially in the heat of the moment. Luckily, Brad has an actionable, four-step plan that will help you respond thoughtfully rath...
22 Juli 202415min
057 - BIG NEWS: Introducing The Growth Equation Academy
This week, we discuss Brad's recent article in The New York Times, and announce some exciting news: On Monday, we launched "The Growth Equation Academy for Human Performance." The Academy is something...
18 Juli 202438min
056 - The Coach Up: RPE (What It Is & How to Use It)
We live in a data-heavy age, rife with smart watches and fitness trackers. But objective metrics have their limits (such as heat, fatigue, stress, technical difficulties, or when you forget your watch...
15 Juli 202419min
055 - Do You Need Meaningful Work to Have a Good Life?
In a 2021 Pew Research survey, only 17% of Americans mentioned their work as a source of meaning. But a 2023 poll, also from Pew Research, said 71% of Americans thought that having a job they enjoy wa...
11 Juli 202442min
054 - The Coach Up: A Short but Effective On-the-Go Workout
There are many reasons why your workout routine might get disrupted. Maybe you're traveling, maybe something comes up and you have less time than expected, or maybe you just can't get yourself to driv...
8 Juli 20247min
053 - Everything You Need to Know About the "Second Wind"
You're probably familiar with the phenomenon of the "second wind." You're doing something difficult, going all out, giving max effort, and just when you feel like you've hit your wall—BOOM—you get an ...
4 Juli 202442min
052 - The Coach Up: How to (Deep) Read More Books
Reading is a skill that we may not spend a lot of time trying to improve. But in an age of constant noise and distraction, being able to focus and go deep on a good book isn't just one of life's great...
1 Juli 202417min
051 - Does Being a Good Person Make You a Worse Competitor?
Steve, Brad, and Clay discuss a question posed by the writer and runner Sabrina Little in a recent article (link below) from Aeon titled "Performance-Enhancing Vices:" How do the personality traits th...
27 Juni 202443min
