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Steve Magness on Doing Hard Things and Why We Get Resilience Wrong | All Great Stories Have One Thing In Common

Jun 29, 2022

Steve Magness, a world-renowned expert on performance and coauthor of bestselling books, dives into the nuances of resilience. He challenges common perceptions, advocating for a deeper understanding of discomfort as a pathway to growth. Magness emphasizes the importance of supportive environments over authoritarian tactics in coaching. He shares insights on how endurance and personal control can foster resilience, linking personal growth to choices made in the face of challenges. His perspective redefines toughness and the long game in both sports and life.

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Steve Magness

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01:51

Intro

4min

The Power of Stories in Stoicism

8min

Embracing Discomfort for Growth

10min

Challenging Misconceptions of Resilience and Performance

4min

Nurturing Talent: A Balancing Act

11min

Navigating Pain, Injury, and Resilience in Life

6min

Embracing Resilience: The Toughness of Choices

11min

Building Resilience Through Physical and Mental Challenges

4min

Whistleblowing: The Burden of Truth

17min

10.

The Power of Resilience and Seeking Support

4min

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.

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