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Brad and Steve discuss the importance of knowing when to persist or quit in different situations. They explore the challenges of finding a job that provides meaning, belonging, boundaries, and good pay. The myth of Sisyphus is used as a metaphor to understand when to walk away from endless struggles. The distinction between knowledge and wisdom in relation to grit is examined, emphasizing the importance of recognizing when it's time to move on.

In this behind-the-scenes podcast, Brad interviews Steve on his new book Do Hard Things. Where did the idea for the book come from? How do you go from an idea of “fake toughness” to a fleshed-out framework for the real thing? What are the biggest myths about resilience that trip people up? How do you know when to keeping going versus quit? All of these questions and more are answered in this week’s podcast.It’s your final chance to receive pre-order bonuses for Do Hard Things! Check them out here.1. Order a copy2. Fill out this form to receive your free bonuses!Don’t miss out and get your copy today!You can find the episode on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcher Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessCheck out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.The Atlantic story on primate science mentioned in the show is here.Steve's interview with Rich Roll, where he goes into detail on his experience as a whistle blower, is here.The post Resilience, Grit, Toughness and Learning How to Do Hard Things appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad and Steve are joined by Kyle Klechenko, co-founder, co-owner, and head coach at Strength Ratio, to discuss his new e-book, “Building Foundations: Prioritize Your Health and Well-Being.” The trio discuss the latest science and nuance behind physical activity guidelines, nutrition, sleep, substance-use, bloodwork, pain management, and more. This is a must-listen: it lays out a nice, comprehensive framework for setting yourself up for optimal health and longevity without becoming a stress-cadet about it.You can find the episode on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherNotes and Resources:Download the Foundations eBook here.More on Kyle and Strength Ratio here.Check out our exclusive community bonuses on Patreon.Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 7 Key Guidelines for Health and Longevity appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people love to grind and work long days and on the weekends.  Some people like never to work outside of traditional hours. Some people  like to brag about how much they work. Other people like to brag about  how little they work. When should we work? Is there such a thing as too  much work? Too little work? Our good friend, colleague, and always  critical thinker Cal Newport (author of Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and A World Without Email) joins  us for a wide-ranging discussion on work. Part philosophical theory,  part cultural critique, and part pragmatic, this episode is for everyone  who “works,” which, as you'll see, is all of us.Brad's blog post on the topic is here.More on Cal Newport, his podcast, and his books is here.You can find the episodes on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherPlease write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show! Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessCheck out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here.The post Re-Listen: CAL NEWPORT on The Moral Weight of Working, Not Working, and Bragging About Both appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NBA finals here, Brad and Steve use the championship series as a jumping off point to discuss the power of well-oiled teams, where there is both dependence and independence. They contrast this with so-called “super teams” that are made up of all-star individuals. While the duo starts out with a discussion on sports, they end with two universal principles for developing and leading great teams regardless of the arena.You can find the episode on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherNotes and Resources:Check out our exclusive community bonuses on Patreon.Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post Truly Great Teams Versus “Super Teams” appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is mental health awareness month, and it is a topic near and dear to our hearts. Mental health and its opposite (mental illness) affects just about everyone at one point or another. On this episode, we detail eleven key concepts for mental health, all based on evidence and with concrete applications and practices.You can find the episode on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherNotes and Resources:You are Not a Rock by Mark FreemanCheck out our exclusive community bonuses on Patreon.Get a copy of The Practice of Groundedness!Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post 11 Concepts for Mental Health appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode title says it all. Brad and Steve investigate the connection between the wild west of supplements and the wild west of ideas and politicians. They propose some big-swing theories that make a whole lot of sense, and they also provide a very concrete list of what supplements tend to work for what type of people in what situations.You can find the episode on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherNotes and Resources:Check out our exclusive community bonuses on Patreon.Get a copy of The Practice of Groundedness!Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post The Connection Between Crazy Supplements, Crazy Conspiracies, and Crazy Candidates appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You asked. We answered. This week's episode is a listener AMA, including:1. What are some recent good books that you’ve read?2. I know you two are both concerned with social media, how do you manage your own use currently?3. What do you think of Elon Musk buying Twitter?4. What projects are you working on?5. Sleep is something that you say is paramount. How do I balance this with being a new parent? It seems impossible to get any sleep?6. Is there any role for tools like whoop or fit bits?7. How do you manage to follow your teachings in an environment (physical, social & cultural) that encourages in many cases the complete opposite. I am doing my best to practice your teachings and quite often feel like walking upstream. Should one try to change his/her environment?8. You guys mention your dogs quite often. Tell us more!You can find the episode on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherNotes and Resources:Check out our exclusive community bonuses on Patreon.Get a copy of The Practice of Groundedness!Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post Listener Mailbag: Books, Sleep, Practicing What You Preach, and More! appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NFL draft just went down last week. For football fans it is a very exciting time. For everyone else, it is a fascinating look at just how hard identifying talent can be. In this episode, Brad and Steve use the NFL draft as a starting point for a broader discussion on what we choose to measure in work and life and why.You can find the episode on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherNotes and Resources:Check out our exclusive community bonuses on Patreon.Get a copy of The Practice of Groundedness!Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post What the NFL Draft can Teach Us About Talent Identification appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the news that Elon Musk might actually buy twitter, Brad and Steve explore how they use social media in their own lives and they offer some new and interesting ideas about owning your energy and attention in an increasingly frenetic and commercialized world.You can find the episode on:iTunes and Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidStitcherNotes and Resources:Here is the Jonathan Haidt article and Derek Thompson article mentioned in the show. And the podcast conversation between the two of them that we referenced is here.Check out our exclusive community bonuses on Patreon.Get a copy of The Practice of Groundedness!Please write a review on Apple Podcasts and help new listeners discover the show!Find Brad and Steve on Twitter: @Bstulberg and @stevemagnessThe post The Current State of Social Media and Attention Economics appeared first on The Growth Equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.