Today we welcome back Steve Magness who is a world-renowned expert on high performance. He has been a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in the NBA. Steve is the co-author of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively, his books have sold more than a quarter-million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats. His latest book is called Do Hard Things.
In this episode, I talk to Steve Magness about real toughness. The prevailing narrative around achievement extols the merits of unrelenting resolve. To show vulnerability is to show weakness. According to Steve, the hyperfocus on external bravado is detrimental to performance and mental health. He outlines his four core pillars of resilience to replace our broken model of toughness. We also touch on the topics of stoicism, self-esteem, emotions, mindfulness, and sports psychology.
Website: stevemagness.com
Twitter: @stevemagness
Topics
04:49 Why machismo is so popular
08:47 UFC vs artistic swimming
14:15 Ditch the facade, embrace reality
19:31 Accept what you’re capable of
24:24 Know when to grit and when to quit
26:38 Listen to your body
31:34 Do hard things more efficiently
35:17 Steve’s 4 minute mile
39:42 Personal wins
43:12 Respond, instead of react
47:12 Transcend discomfort
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