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Today’s episode is all about navigating intimate relationships. Yael Schonbrun talks to Brad and Steve about setting boundaries, reframing your perspective, and practicing empathy with your partners. Yael's new book: Work, Parent, Thrive Yael's podcast: Psychologists Off the Clock Yael on twitter: https://twitter.com/DrYaelSchonbrun   You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify...

Sahil Bloom joins The Growth Equation to talk about his baseball and stock market careers, cold plunges, and his upcoming book. Connect with Sahil Bloom: https://www.sahilbloom.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahilbloom https://twitter.com/SahilBloom   You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get...

Today, Brad and Steve talk about why people fail their resolutions and what we can do NOT to. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things  here  and Groundedness  here ). Please  write a review on Apple Pod...

Stu McMillan joins the podcast for his second consecutive episode! This conversation dives deep into Stu’s coaching philosophy, “outlier” athletes and their competitive arousal,  insecurity, and identity after retiring from professional sport. Connect with Stu: https://www.instagram.com/fingermash https://twitter.com/StuartMcMillan1   You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify...

Stu McMillan joins the podcast to chat about his background, coaching philosophy, mentors, and much more. Connect with Stu: https://www.instagram.com/fingermash https://twitter.com/StuartMcMillan1 You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on aud...

Happy new years! On today's episode, Brad and Steve discuss taking a sabbatical away from technology, balancing acceptance with progress, and taking work more seriously. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for a special announcement from the Magness household. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  h...

On behalf of The Growth Equation, Brad Stulberg gives his holiday break sign-off and a few closing thoughts. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things  here  and Groundedness  here ). Please  write a revi...

With Elon Musk taking over Twitter, Brad and Steve reflect on their history on the platform, their move to blogging, podcasting, and much more “inside baseball”. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things ...

With another Stulberg child on the way, Brad and Steve discuss Sustainable Progress, Discipline, Rigidity, and Obsession. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things  here  and Groundedness  here ). Please ...

A fan favorite: this episode is Brad and Steve's Top 15 Book recommendations for 2022. For links to each book, check out the companion article to this podcast. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things  h...

Brad and Steve react to recent news of Sam Bankman-Fried and his company FTX. Tune in for a conversation about ego, fame, stardom, and altruism. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things  here  and Ground...

On today's episode, Brad and Steve discuss the symptoms, causes, and prevention of Internet Brain. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in hard copy: Hard Things  here  and Groundedness  here ). Please  write a review on Appl...

Brad and Steve are joined by psychologist, author, podcaster, and parent Yael Schonbrun. They discuss role tension, process vs. outcome, boundaries, and the skill of being bored. Stay tuned till the end for a special therapy session with the guys! Yael's new book: Work, Parent, Thrive Yael's podcast: Psychologists Off the Clock   You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Andro...

Brad is joined by author Kieran Setiya to discuss his new book Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way. Kieran discusses navigating a midlife crisis, his mindfulness practice, altruism, social media, telic vs atelic activities, ritual and religion, and the future of philosophy. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive co...

On today's episode, Brad and Steve explore a meta analysis of Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation. They discuss the impact of Socioeconomic factors and the Self-Determination theory. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in har...

On today's podcast, Brad and Steve are joined by Chris Doulgas: COO of The Growth Equation, Owner of Presidio Management , and host of the Low Tide Boyz podcast. They talk about his upbringing as a baseball player, previous careers, starting The Growth Equation with Brad and Steve, and why he still pushes himself with swim-run. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

What separates the burnt out childhood prodigy from the one that matures into world class performer? On today's episode, Brad and Steve answer this question. They discuss generalization vs specialization, time of starting their craft, hours of practice, and rate of progress. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  o...

On today's episode, Brad and Steve discuss rest and recovery. They talk about the importance of physical activity, socializing, nature, hydration, diet, sleep, and task switching, You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in hard...

Brad and Steve put together a list of their favorite documentaries of the last 10 years plus some TV show recommendations. For a deeper dive into the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance , check out the previous podcast here. Documentaries mentioned in this episode are Won't You be my Neighbor? Jiro Dreams of Sushi, 14 Peaks, The Dawn Wall, The Captain, Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off, M...

Brad and Steve examine how Awe impacts us, gives us perspective, connects us, and alleviates anxiety. In this episode, they discuss stillness, ego, narcissism and addiction. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get Do Hard Things  and  The Practice of Groundedness  on audible (Or in hard copy:...

Brad and Steve celebrate the anniversary (or birthday?) of Brad's book “The Practice of Groundedness” . What would he revise for 2022? Join Brad and Steve as they discuss loneliness, the Perils of Heroic Individualism, consumerism, status, and loyalty. For an expanded look into this topic, read Brad's article “The Perils Of Heroic Individualism (And Ideas For A More Grounded Society)” . You can fi...

Brad and Steve discuss “Quiet Quitting”. They talking about bullshit jobs, not trying hard as a way to protect yourself and keeping space away from something you enjoy doing. Lastly, an exclusive look at Brad's homemade vegetable juice drink. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get  Do Hard Th...

Brad and Steve discuss when pushing turns things from being fun to being work. Is it even a problem? So what if your work is fun? Brad struggles to read for pleasure and Steve forgets about making progress. They talk about choosing not to be competitive, putting down boundaries, and staying aware of the enjoyment of your work. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android...

Brad and Steve discuss the “medium is the message” and what it means for how we consume and discuss important topics as individuals, communities, and entire societies. (The article by Ezra Klein referenced in the show is here .) You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our  exclusive community offers  on Patreon  here . Get  Do Hard Things  and  The...

Brad and Steve discuss how “audience capture” works both ways: you don't only capture an audience but an audience also captures you. While this is certainly true for folks with leadership roles or public personas, it is true for all of us, and increasingly so in an internet age where it is easier than ever to be connected to everyone, for better and for worse. Please note: this week is part one of...