Steve Magness, a leading expert on performance and well-being, shares insights from his book, Do Hard Things. He discusses the true nature of resilience, emphasizing that toughness involves navigating discomfort with a supportive mindset. The conversation addresses the balance of confidence and doubt, illustrating how even elite athletes grapple with fear and uncertainty. Magness highlights the need for emotional literacy and the importance of understanding our inner dialogues to build real toughness and enhance mental resilience.
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The Angel and Devil on the Shoulder
Steve Magness discusses his initial struggle with negative self-talk during runs, describing it as an angel versus devil on his shoulder.
He realized these thoughts are common even among elite athletes, highlighting the universality of this internal battle.
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Fairness of Inner Voice
Positive and negative self-talk are not inherently good or bad, but rather tools for different situations.
The key is to determine if your inner voice is fair and accurate, not whether it's positive or negative.
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Toughness as a Diverse Toolkit
The traditional view of toughness, like a drill sergeant's approach, is like having only a hammer to solve any problem.
Real toughness requires a diverse set of tools to match the specific challenge, along with feeling secure and supported.
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In 'Do Hard Things,' Alex and Brett Harris combat the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility. They weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life. The book maps out five powerful ways teens can respond for personal and social change, and is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life 'rebelutionaries' in action. It challenges a generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today.
Peak Performance
Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success
Brad Stulberg
Steve Magness
Peak Performance uncovers the common principles that drive success in different domains, from athletics to intellectual and artistic pursuits. The book combines stories of top performers with scientific insights into cognitive and neurochemical factors that enhance performance. It teaches readers how to optimize their performance by alternating between intense work and rest, priming the body and mind for productivity, and developing a self-transcending purpose. The authors provide practical advice on managing stress, prioritizing rest and sleep, and setting meaningful goals to avoid burnout and achieve peak performance.
The Passion Paradox
Brad Stulberg
Steve Magnus
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.
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