Chasing Excellence

In this engaging dialogue, Zack Kass, a 16-year AI veteran and the former head of Go-to-Market at OpenAI, shares his insights on navigating an AI-driven world. He stresses that the biggest threat of AI may be emotional rather than economic, urging listeners to anchor their identities to mission rather than methods. Kass explores the importance of adaptability, the value of learning how to learn, and highlights the need for deeply humanistic qualities in a rapidly changing landscape. He also outlines four principles for thriving amidst uncertainty.

Join Brian Johnson, founder of Heroic and author of Arete, as he shares how life’s challenges can become your greatest allies. He discusses the power of anti-fragile confidence—growth through adversity—and emphasizes that protocols matter more than motivation in achieving excellence. Johnson introduces the notion of closing the gap between your potential and reality, outlines key life fundamentals, and stresses the importance of forging emotional resilience. Discover practical tools to embrace hardship and transform setbacks into opportunities for growth.

Robert Glazer, an expert on values and leadership, teams up with Mark England, co-founder of the Enlifted Method, to explore how to stop drifting through life. They dive into creating a personal vision and anti-vision, leveraging past experiences to define what you refuse to become. Glazer shares the importance of core values as decision-making filters, while England introduces Kindlin’s Law, emphasizing the power of writing clear questions to transform vague worries into actionable insights. Tune in for a roadmap to intentional living!

Explore the critical role of mindset, sleep, and connection in overall health. Discover how winning your morning begins the night before with effective sleep strategies. Learn the value of emotional resilience and the intentionality needed to deepen adult friendships. Delve into countercultural health practices that empower you to swim against societal dysfunction. Plus, hear about daily check-ins and small acts of service that strengthen relationships more than grand gestures ever could. This journey focuses on meaningful connections and foundational habits for thriving.

Discover the secrets behind optimizing your training and nutrition with small, strategic tweaks instead of major overhauls. Learn how structured intensity can outshine the 'go hard' mentality. Mobility is presented as a key factor often overlooked. Find out why having 30 grams of protein before 9 AM can transform your routine. The hosts discuss the interconnectedness of training, nutrition, and recovery, emphasizing the importance of rebalancing as you make changes. Plus, hear about personal insights on mindset and nutritional adjustments that boost performance.

Join Laura Ianello, head women's golf coach at the University of Texas and former NCAA champion coach, as she shares insights on the mental side of elite performance. Discover why confidence is more about choice than feeling, and learn a four-step protocol to recenter yourself under pressure. Laura discusses the importance of self-awareness, building effective routines, and simulating competitive environments in practice. Plus, hear her tips on fostering accountability within teams and processing wins and losses through reflection.

As 2025 wraps up, the hosts emphasize the importance of both a solid plan and supportive relationships for a successful 2026. They dive into the pursuit of context-independent peace of mind, arguing that true fulfillment isn’t tied to external wins. Health is framed as the key to freedom, while daily habits like training and connecting are vital for resilience. The discussion highlights the significance of surrounding yourself with uplifting individuals, as your social circle determines much of your success. Toxic relationships are deemed detrimental, prompting a call for proactive friendships.

In this engaging conversation with Heather Delander, a parenting expert and collaborator, she shares insights on nurturing healthy habits in kids. They discuss the importance of leading by example and creating a supportive environment for children's nutrition and activity. Heather emphasizes daily movement, managing screen time, and fostering emotional intelligence through open discussions. They also explore practical strategies for families, highlighting the significance of modeling behavior, maintaining boundaries, and encouraging resilience while raising children.

What if triumph and disaster are just temporary imposters? This discussion dives into Kipling's timeless poem "If," highlighting how emotional intelligence and resilience keep us centered. Learn to rebuild with humility, risk freely without attachment, and embrace the flow of life. Real-world leadership examples showcase calmness under pressure, while anecdotes reveal how detachment enhances performance. Explore making every moment count and maintaining integrity, regardless of the circumstances.

Jameson Price, a coach and community leader with CompTrain, joins the discussion to delve into his guide 'On Dragons, Lions, & Wolves.' He introduces three powerful metaphors: slaying dragons that represent internal struggles, chasing lions that symbolize facing external threats, and taming wolves that signify balancing strength with wisdom. Price emphasizes the importance of shared actualization as a means to uplift others, and he explores how honing self-awareness can lead to impactful transformations both personally and within the community.