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.

Exploring the challenges of being productive in a noisy world, the podcast discusses prioritizing tasks, doing good enough work, and understanding urgency. Strategies for managing distractions, setting personal boundaries, and focusing on main tasks are highlighted. Effective time management and task completion techniques are also explored.

Focus on improving bad and average days for sustainable growth. Small steps forward are more valuable than overexertion. Embrace average days and maintain a positive mindset. Consistency in work ethic is key for progress. Olympic gold medalist example and two-step metric for evaluating progress.

Katherine May, author of Wintering, discusses the importance of embracing winter as a practice of rest and recovery. Topics include the cyclical nature of time, the benefits of reflection and preparation, the phases of a long walk, the joy of cold water swimming, coping with winter challenges, and the spiritual aspect of everyday duties.

Learn valuable insights from coach Steve Magness on delivering feedback effectively and receiving it with grace. Explore strategies for delivering feedback that avoid creating a defensive mindset. Understand the importance of focusing on the problem, not the person, when giving feedback. Gain self-awareness and empathy through giving feedback to others. Coach Steve Magnus provides masterclass advice on feedback, emphasizing timing, openness, and curiosity about others' experiences.

Exploring the obsession with happiness, the debate between eudemonic and hedonic happiness, our brain's evolution mismatch, the fallacy of chasing happiness, and the reality of consumerism in the pursuit of happiness.