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Welcome back to Inevitably Great! Today, I want to share a story that beautifully illustrates something crucial: how our feelings don’t define our performance, enjoyment, or well-being. Yesterday, right before an important call, I had a brief moment of frustration with my kid. The conversation didn’t end as I would’ve liked, and I carried that lingering, unsettled feeling into the call. But here’s...

Welcome back to Inevitably Great! Today, I want to share a realization that came up in a recent workshop—one that might change the way you think about your everyday experience. We’ve come to accept that most of our days are lived in a kind of neutral, low-energy state, with moments of real excitement and aliveness being the rare exception. We don’t expect to wake up with sparkly eyes, fully presen...

Welcome back to Inevitably Great! If you're new, check out Season One for foundational insights, and if you want to go deeper, my book The Greatest Gift is now out—find it on our website or Amazon. Today, I want to talk about something simple but powerful: showing up from the present instead of the past. We’re so used to bringing pre-made thoughts into meetings, performances, and decisions—relying...

Welcome back to Inevitably Great! If you're new, check out Season One for the foundational principles we explore, and if you want to go deeper, my book The Greatest Gift is now out—find it on our website or Amazon. Today, I want to share my experience of writing a book, because honestly, it felt like the book wrote itself. The idea first came to me years ago, but at first, I forced it—I thought, “...

Welcome back to Inevitably Great! If you’re new, check out Season One for the foundational principles behind what we explore here. And if you want to go deeper, my book The Greatest Gift may already be out—find it on our website or Amazon. Today, I just need to flag something—no solutions, no action steps, just something that’s happening all around us yet goes unnoticed. There’s an epidemic suffoc...

Welcome back to Inevitably Great! If you’re new, I recommend checking out Season One, where we explore the principles behind what makes us great at anything. And if you want to dive deeper, my new book, The Greatest Gift, may already be out—so you can find it on our website or Amazon. Today’s episode is simple but important: you’re never under any obligation to stay on a train of thought that does...

Welcome to a new season of Inevitably Great! If you’re new here, I recommend checking out Season One, where I lay the foundations for everything we explore. As I record this, I’m finishing my book, The Greatest Gift—which may already be out—so if you want to dive deeper, you can find it on our website or Amazon. I hadn’t planned to start this season yet, but a morning bike ride through Torino chan...

In this final episode, I want to recap the core theme we've been exploring. Often we describe performance as made of 4 blocks: physical, technical, tactical and mental, but this way of looking at it is incomplete. At The Easier Project we focus on the fifth block, what we call "spirit". Unlike the other blocks, spirit isn't just another aspect but a foundational element that elevates all the other...

Imagine a world where everyone knew that pigeons could really affect your life. People believed that encountering a pigeon would completely derail their potential and performance. In such a world, we'd spend a lot of time and energy trying to avoid pigeons, develop techniques to deal with them, and even buy equipment to protect ourselves. But now imagine if someone could show you that pigeons are...

This podcast revolves around one core idea: our experience comes from within us, not from external circumstances. Today, I want to explore this from another angle. The more we understand this truth, the more life-changing insights we will have. For example, in business, we talk about company culture, or as athletes, we might think about the pressure of a competition. We often believe that these ex...

Today, I want to share something that struck a chord with me from a song lyric: “I was made for this.” It resonated deeply because it reminded me that whatever we're experiencing, whether it’s the mundane or the challenging, inside or out, we are built for it. We are inherently equipped to handle anything that is in front of us right now, and anything we're feeling right now. There’s nothing extra...

Today, I dive into a question that might initially sound peculiar but proves to be profoundly transformative: "Have you tried loving it?" This inquiry isn't about romantic entanglements but a deeper, innate kind of love—the kind that simplifies complexities and magnifies our creative and decisive capacities. It's about recognizing and embracing the essence of who we are. This morning, after a long...

In this episode I delve into a powerful concept that’s been a cornerstone of our discussions: the true source of our emotions. Contrary to the common belief that our feelings are influenced by external events, I explore the idea that they actually reflect the nature of our thoughts. This "inside-out understanding" suggests that we don't experience emotions because of what's happening around us, bu...

In today's episode of "Inevitably Great," I'm reaching out from behind the wheel to delve into a feeling many of us are familiar with—disappointment. It's that stark realization of the difference between what is and what could have been, stirring up emotions of injustice and tension. And while it's easy to feel overwhelmed by these emotions, I've found a perspective that provides some solace. I've...

In today's episode, I explored a seemingly simple yet profound question: What's your job? This isn't about your professional role but rather what you believe your responsibilities are in life and how these beliefs can weigh you down. I shared insights on the natural capabilities we all possess—like well-being, performance, and connection—that we often mistakenly take on as tasks needing our interv...

In this episode of "Inevitably Great," we delve into a topic that might initially seem offbeat but holds immense relevance to our everyday experiences: the concept of our "drug of choice." This isn't about literal substances, although it can be, but rather about the myriad ways we unconsciously try to numb or escape uncomfortable feelings stemming from our thoughts. I explore how every struggle, i...

Now, let's talk about momentum, or what I like to call the innate wave of energy and new thoughts within us. It's this ever-present source of fresh ideas and the 'knowing' that guides us, often against all odds. It's our nature, our inbuilt strength that sometimes gets overshadowed by our misconceptions about our potential and how we think we should navigate life. Many of us, athletes included, of...

In today’s Episode I wanted to take a moment to unfold some fundamental principles that underpin great performance, something that has shaped history's finest achievements. You might find these principles deceptively simple, yet their impact is profoundly transformative. I discussed how our performance, in any aspect of life, often feels like a mystery, subject to the whims of chance. I talked abo...

In this episode I dive into a fascinating and somewhat controversial aspect of performance - the underlying beliefs and rules we unknowingly set for ourselves in the game of life. It's a topic that resonates with everyone, but particularly with high-achievers and impact-makers. I question the often invisible criteria we use to gauge success and pride, exploring the idea that many of us, perhaps su...

In this episode we delve deeper into the art of thriving and the metaphor of riding a horse versus pulling the carriage. If you missed part one, I recommend giving it a listen, as it lays the groundwork for the stories and metaphors I explore here. The gist is this: imagine success not as a burdensome task, like dragging a heavy carriage, but as a harmonious journey, where wisdom and innate abilit...

This episode questions the whole "hard work equals success" idea. I get it, we're all about pushing limits, but hear me out. Think about those awesome moments when everything just clicked – on the field, in the boardroom, wherever. Didn't it feel easy, almost like you were riding a wave? That's what I'm talking about. Maybe it's not the struggle that gets us places, but just being present and payi...

Today what came up is a metaphor that resonates deeply with me and, I believe, with many of you: walking in the dark. It's fascinating how our eyes adjust to darkness, allowing us to navigate familiar spaces like our homes with ease, without needing to flip on a light. This ability to adapt and move confidently in the dark is something we've all experienced. This brings me to a reflection on worki...

In today's episode I dove into some fascinating concepts about growth and excellence. I began by discussing a basic yet profound idea: anything we give time and attention to, grows. This is true for everything, from practicing basketball to the thoughts we focus on. Then, I explored the source of our best performances: our ability to listen to ourselves in the moment and act intuitively, rather th...

In today's walk-and-talk episode, I delve into an intriguing concept: redefining humility. Not in the traditional sense, but as being open to the possibility that reality isn't quite what we think it is. This idea really struck a chord with me. I've always believed that staying receptive to new perspectives is more than just a virtue; it's a game-changing skill. Imagine the impact on our performan...

Today, I want to share some insights about navigating life's decisions and understanding the true nature of good and bad. Often, we assess our life choices by weighing pros and cons, believing that we can logically determine the best course of action. But here's a twist: what if our assessments are just reflections of our thoughts and not the actual scenario? Our judgments about right and wrong, g...