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1224. 3 Ways to Create More Flow & How to Build the Life You Want w/ David Nurse

Feb 4, 2026
David Nurse, performance coach and bestselling author who trains high performers and NBA players, joins to explore creating a life of flow. He explains why belief comes before strategy. He shares how preparation, daily rhythms, movement, and phone boundaries shape focus. Practical, compassionate tips on tiny habits and environment design for steadier momentum.
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INSIGHT

Belief Precedes Strategy

  • Belief must come first before strategy; without belief you won't create a strategy.
  • David Nurse likens early confidence to 'incompetent confidence' that seeds big ideas like Airbnb and Tesla.
ADVICE

Plan Around Your Chronotype

  • Build a clear vision and daily plan so life doesn't just steer you.
  • Use focused, intentional time aligned to your chronotype for peak performance.
ANECDOTE

Pivoting After NBA Coaching

  • David Nurse shares being fired from his NBA coaching role and pivoting using transferable skills.
  • He used skills from coaching to find a larger path instead of starting over from zero.
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