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Caitlin Clark, Iowa's basketball star, explores the cost of greatness and the balance between relentless hustle and relaxation. The podcast discusses how to navigate hyper-competitiveness, teamwork, and development. It delves into the sacrifices and dedication required to achieve excellence in various fields, reflecting on Caitlin Clark's journey and the concept of greatness.

Learn how to work with fatigue to push yourself effectively without risking injury or burnout. Explore the relationship between emotions and fatigue, differentiate between healthy fatigue and overexertion, and discover strategies to manage physical and mental fatigue for peak performance.

Discover when exercise turns unhealthy, the downsides of gamifying workouts, and tips for fitness as you age. Listen to voicemails on exercise habits and get insights on intrinsic motivation vs extrinsic rewards.

Explore the concept of tragic optimism as a balanced mindset, finding the middle ground between toxic positivity and hopelessness. Embrace life's challenges while maintaining hope and positivity. Learn how to navigate personal growth, relationship dynamics, and societal challenges with a mindset of tragic optimism.

Exploring the impact of comfort and scarcity mindset on personal growth and resilience, the podcast delves into the challenges of overconsumption and addiction in a convenience-driven world. It discusses the importance of embracing discomfort, breaking free from negative behaviors, and finding satisfaction through enoughness. The podcast also explores unconventional happiness practices, benefits of silence, and human decision-making tendencies towards comfort and ease.

Discover the power of habits in shaping who we become over time. Learn 6 tips for building and breaking habits, including the importance of habits over goals, leveraging the two-minute rule, and prioritizing greatness in task management.

Exploring the risks of a high-stakes race for a million dollars against an average American, value of life and financial gains, critiquing the New York Times' exercise IQ quiz, debunking fitness myths like shoe replacements and VO2 Max, reimagining adult fitness tests, interactive listener participation for a chance to win $20

Learn how Olympic medalist Molly Seidel trained her brain to embrace discomfort and push into the danger zone in running and life. Explore the mental challenges of endurance training and the importance of perseverance and mental strength in overcoming physical limitations.

Ironman World Champion Chelsea Sodaro discusses her struggles with OCD, anxiety, and motherhood while training. She shares about setting goals, mantras, and opening up about mental health challenges. The podcast explores vulnerabilities, empowerment of female athletes, and advocacy for maternal rights.

Learn how to break through lack of motivation with 'behavioral activation' and the importance of taking action over waiting for inspiration. Discover how to differentiate between rest and action when dealing with fatigue, and the benefits of initiating action even when motivation is low for increased productivity.