The mindbodygreen Podcast 600: How to find meaning, build resilience, & embrace connection | Steve Magness
Jun 1, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Steve Magness, a best-selling author and performance coach for elite athletes, delves into the synergy between excellence and fulfillment. He discusses how meaning in life and resilient connections pave the way for true success. Steve offers insights on channeling obsession without burnout and highlights lessons from elite athletes. He advocates for authentic connection as a path to reducing fear and emphasizes the importance of role modeling in raising resilient kids. Dive into a rich exploration of personal growth and well-being!
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Excellence Fuels Fulfillment
- Excellence and fulfillment are complementary, not mutually exclusive.
- Fulfillment grounds us, boosting performance and preventing burnout.
The Be, Do, Belong Framework
- Gain clarity on your identity, pursuits, and environment to build security.
- Surround yourself with supportive people to co-regulate stress and succeed.
Steve's Obsession Struggles
- Steve Magness was an obsessed, driven athlete whose identity narrowed to his performance.
- This obsession led to fragility and fear-driven performance, prompting his inner work and book writing.
