Stress affects all of us in some capacity. Dr. Kelly McGonigal’s book, The Upside of Stress, talks about how stress can work for us and not against us with the right mindset. Kelly is a former professor at Stanford University and the author of three books. Listen in as JP and Nate visit with her during the 1st half of a 2-part conversation. √ Accept stress and perform better √ Our mindset makes a difference √ Stress isn’t saying something is wrong Guest website: KellyMcGonigal.com  Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Comfort is not the answer. It is discomfort. In his book, The Comfort Crisis, Michael Easter discusses that our sheltered, sterile, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged, lives are the leading cause of many of our most urgent physical and mental health issues. Since reading Easter’s book, JP has pursued discomfort - which led him to running 120 miles across Ireland in under 40 hours in The Kerry Way ultra-marathon. JP shares his journey from inspiration to perspiration as he explores the value of running toward discomfort and lessons learned along the way. √ The Challenge of the Misogi √ Getting to the starting line √ Getting to the finish line √ …And everything in between Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Back from Episodes 120 & 121, Lynn Kachmarik is on the Podcast again. JP and Nate flew to Portland to visit with and be trained by Lynn. In this conversation, we discuss how to stop focusing on the ‘doing’ and start focusing on the ‘being.’ This 34 minutes is packed with information on Mental Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, and growing Relationships. √ “Name it, Tame it, Aim It” √ Feelings are not facts, but they are real √ Our Real self vs Performer self √ Share the adult brain’s gift of reflection Guest Contact Email(s): Lynn.Kachmarik@equilibria.com & LynnKachmarik@gmail.com  Additional Resource: https://mjmurrayvachon.com  Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

"Progress is acknowledging where you are and where you want to be without allowing the space between the two to cause you mental tension... Having goals without attachments produces faster results." This quote from Clarity and Connection by Yung Pueblo speaks about a present-moment-mindset. Join JP and Nate as they discuss the challenge that expectations bring and how to set them to work for you and not against you. √ The Dangers of “Should” √ Expectations can steal the present moment √ The power of honest reflection Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

A new perspective on politics … in Coaching. Carl Pierson wrote the book, The Politics of Coaching over ten years ago. In this 2nd part of the conversation, JP and Nate continue visiting with Carl about eternally troubling topics like picking teams, better explaining player roles, playing time, powerful parents, and many other issues that today’s youth and high school coaches have to contend with. √ Player roles defined early and often √ 3 Questions for players to answer √ The importance of framing winning and losing √ Looking back: Character > Scouting Reports Book found at: https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Coaching-Carl-Pierson-ebook/dp/B005BTR7QK Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

A new perspective on politics … in Coaching. Carl Pierson wrote the book, The Politics of Coaching. In this first part of the conversation, JP and Nate visit with Carl about eternally troubling topics like picking teams, playing time, powerful parents, booster clubs, and so many other issues that today’s youth and high school coaches have to contend with. √ Relationships and Communication √ Preemptive Framing √ Label the crazy parent before they label you Book found at: https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Coaching-Carl-Pierson-ebook/dp/B005BTR7QK Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

If you have interviewed for a high school coaching position, you are guaranteed to be asked “What do you do to support the multiple sport athlete?” Research shows that there are many benefits for players to play multiple sports. However, for coaches that share athletes with other sports, the challenges can be great. In this episode, JP and Nate discuss ways to thrive in this role. √ Is optional offseason really optional? √ Suppose this is my son or daughter √ Focus on How instead of How Often Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Cody Royle is a father of 3 kids, a husband, and an Aussie Rules Football Coach who began in Australia - now coaching Aussie Rules in Canada. He is the author of two books - Where Others Won’t and The Tough Stuff. He also works with coaches as a mentor coach. In this 2nd part of our conversation, JP and Nate dive into many relevant challenges that Head Coaches face that are presented in Cody’s most recent book. √ The God Particle defined √ You’re not a coach (you’re more than that) √ Every word counts √ Tactics don’t really matter Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter buff.ly/2KlPrsg Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

Cody Royle is a father of 3 kids, a husband, and an Aussie Rules Football Coach who began in Australia - now coaching Aussie Rules in Canada. He is the author of two books - Where Others Won’t and The Tough Stuff. He also works with coaches as a mentor coach. In this episode, JP and Nate dive into many relevant challenges that Head Coaches face that are presented in Cody’s most recent book. √ Coachability applies to coaches and players √ Improving awareness to identify positive or negative behavior √ The Seven Hard Truths Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter buff.ly/2KlPrsg Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses

As coaches, should our words and instructions differ from that being yelled from the bleachers by fans or parents? Are we telling players what to do or teaching them how to do it? Join JP and Nate as they discuss strategies to improve coaching methods. √ You haven’t taught until they’ve learned √ Become better teachers, not better tellers √ Opportunity cost of implementing this over that  √ Practice seminars or segments Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become Part of Our Mentorship Program (Click here tocculture.com for more information). Do You Still Have Questions About our Mentorship Program? Schedule a Call with J.P. or Nate and They Will be Happy to Answer Them for You (thriveonchallenge.com/schedule-a-call/) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter buff.ly/2KlPrsg Check Out Online Courses at https://thriveonchallenge.com/#courses