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Growth EQ Principles: Self-Compassion: On this week’s episode of Growth Equation Principles, Brad and Jojo explore self-compassion, and explain why cultivating it is key to lasting performance and wellbeing even, and perhaps especially, for high-achievers. by The Growth Equation Podcast

11 min listen

7 Key Guidelines for Health and Longevity: Brad and Steve are joined by Kyle Klechenko, co-founder, co-owner, and head coach at Strength Ratio, to discuss his new e-book, “Building Foundations: Prioritize Your Health and Well-Being.” The trio discuss the latest science and nuance behind physica... by The Growth Equation Podcast

56 min listen

Consistency Over Intensity: A discussion on consistency, intensity, and the tradeoffs between the two. The big topics discussed include how small steps compounded over time lead to big gains; why it is so tempting to over-do intensity and under-do consistency; how to determine a ... by The Growth Equation Podcast

22 min listen

11 Concepts for Mental Health: It is mental health awareness month, and it is a topic near and dear to our hearts. Mental health and its opposite (mental illness) affects just about everyone at one point or another. On this episode, we detail eleven key concepts for mental health, by The Growth Equation Podcast

31 min listen

Growth EQ Principles: Process over Outcome: On this week’s episode of Growth Equation Principles, Brad and Jojo explore what it really means to focus on the process—and how this mindset can be powerful in everything from work, to sport, to parenting, to all of life. by The Growth Equation Podcast

13 min listen

Six Hot (and Thoughtful) Takes on Performance: On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve offer six hot (and thoughtful) takes on topics related to performance and well-being. They discuss whether it’s better to have low expectations and if inspiration can actually help performa... by The Growth Equation Podcast

49 min listen

The Connection Between Crazy Supplements, Crazy Conspiracies, and Crazy Candidates: The episode title says it all. Brad and Steve investigate the connection between the wild west of supplements and the wild west of ideas and politicians. They propose some big-swing theories that make a whole lot of sense, by The Growth Equation Podcast

28 min listen

#137 – The Practice of Groundedness: One Year Later: 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. by The Growth Equation Podcast

46 min listen

#136 – Quiet Quitting: 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. by The Growth Equation Podcast

46 min listen

The 24 to 48 Hour Rule: Brad and Steve break down one of the most important principles for sustainable excellence and mastery without burning out: You get 24 to 48 hours to celebrate the win or grieve the defeat, but then it’s time to get back to doing the work itself. by The Growth Equation Podcast

23 min listen

168 – Men and Masculinity (Part 2): In the conclusion of our conversation on Men and Masculinity, Brad and Steve discuss solutions to problems effecting modern boys and men. iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive community offers on Patreon here. by The Growth Equation Podcast

51 min listen

The Pandemic and the Burnout Epidemic: In the United States the COVID-19 pandemic is slogging away, now entering its sixth month, making it the perfect time for Brad and Steve to discuss one of their favorite topics: burnout. On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, by The Growth Equation Podcast

54 min listen

Truly Great Teams Versus “Super Teams”: With the NBA finals here, Brad and Steve use the championship series as a jumping off point to discuss the power of well-oiled teams, where there is both dependence and independence. They contrast this with so-called “super teams” that are made up of a... by The Growth Equation Podcast

20 min listen

Can You Be a Massive Success Without Being a Narcissist?: It is unfortunate that we’ve got a society where extreme narcissism is a key attribute for so-called “success.” Left unchecked, it can, and does, leave a whole lot of wreckage in its wake. On this episode, Brad and Steve discuss ego, narcissism, by The Growth Equation Podcast

27 min listen

Re-Listen: CAL NEWPORT on The Moral Weight of Working, Not Working, and Bragging About Both: Some people love to grind and work long days and on the weekends. Some people like never to work outside of traditional hours. Some people like to brag about how much they work. Other people like to brag about how little they work. by The Growth Equation Podcast

58 min listen

#143 – Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: 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... by The Growth Equation Podcast

31 min listen

#138 – How Awe Impacts Us: 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 Stitche... by The Growth Equation Podcast

19 min listen

Resilience, Grit, Toughness and Learning How to Do Hard Things: In this behind-the-scenes podcast, Brad interviews Steve on his new book Do Hard Things. Where did the idea for the book come from? How do you go from an idea of “fake toughness” to a fleshed-out framework for the real thing? by The Growth Equation Podcast

75 min listen

When To Grit And When To Quit: Brad and Steve discuss the different habits, strategies, and practices that can help you learn when it makes sense to keep going (and grit) versus when it makes sense shut things down (and quit) — be it in a job, in a relationship, by The Growth Equation Podcast

16 min listen

#135: When Fun Becomes Work: 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. by The Growth Equation Podcast

20 min listen

#139 – Top 9 Documentaries: 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. by The Growth Equation Podcast

35 min listen

Growth EQ Principles: Patience: Understanding that most important things in life are nine-inning games can help support happiness, performance, and satisfaction. On this week’s episode of Growth Equation Principles, Brad and Jojo explore patience. by The Growth Equation Podcast

14 min listen

#156 – Sahil Bloom: 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. by The Growth Equation Podcast

106 min listen

#140 – Rest and Recovery: 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 S... by The Growth Equation Podcast

42 min listen

BONUS: Sink or Swim, Survive or Thrive: Welcome to this special bonus issue. Steve does his best revisionist history impression, telling you the story of Paul Bear Bryant’s famous Junction Boys football camp, while discussing the origins of ‘old school toughness. by The Growth Equation Podcast

23 min listen

“The Medium is the Message”: Part Two on Today’s Media Landscape And How It Changes All Of Us: 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. by The Growth Equation Podcast

33 min listen

#153 – Stu McMillan: 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 ... by The Growth Equation Podcast

70 min listen

#147 – Analyzing Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX: 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 com... by The Growth Equation Podcast

42 min listen

Part One: Today’s Media Landscape and How it Changes All of Us (The Pitfalls of Audience Capture, And How to Avoid Them): 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, by The Growth Equation Podcast

32 min listen

161 – Cold Plunges, Coffee, and Alchohol: Brad is back with a new squatting PR and Macklemore is back with a new album focusing on the attention economy (as discussed in last weeks episode). Today, the guys discuss the value of cold plunges, eliminating coffee, and cutting alcohol. by The Growth Equation Podcast

48 min listen

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