The Rich Roll Podcast Steve Magness: Do Hard Things — The Science of Resilience
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Jun 13, 2022 
Steve Magness, a former elite track athlete, coach, and author, shares his insights on resilience and high performance. He emphasizes the importance of mental skills and intrinsic motivation in achieving excellence. Steve discusses the ethical dilemmas in sports, including whistleblowing on toxic practices and the need for integrity. He critiques traditional concepts of toughness, advocating for mindfulness and emotional awareness instead. The conversation also highlights the significance of fostering a supportive environment for athletes to thrive.
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High School Prodigy
- Steve Magness excelled in high school running, achieving a 4:21 mile as a freshman.
- Despite stagnating for a few years, he improved to 4:01 by senior year, narrowly missing the 4-minute mile goal.
Start of Coaching Career
- Magness's coaching career started informally, helping high schoolers while in grad school.
- This experience sparked his interest in giving back and helping young athletes course-correct from his own path.
Joining Nike Oregon Project
- Alberto Salazar recruited Magness to the Nike Oregon Project after reading his blog.
- Magness, with no formal coaching credentials, saw this as a dream job opportunity.
