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A.I., Craft, and the Future of Human Excellence
October 8, 2026 · 34 minHow we should (and should not) use artificial intelligence is a topic we have been frequently and furiously discussing in our group chat. (You too?) These days, it's impossible to avoid its presence in our lives. Nor would we want to! A.I…
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How to Have More Agency
October 1, 2026 · 22 min"You can just do things" — but should you? The word "agency" has exploded in recent months, but what does it actually mean to be a high-agency person, and when does agency cross the line into recklessness? Today, we're tracing the concept…
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How to Tame Your Demons: Healthy Passion vs. Obsessive Drive
September 24, 2026 · 28 minToday, we're fielding a listener question that every high performer eventually faces: where's the line between passion and obsession? The thing that makes you great can also be the thing that destroys you, and making sure that it doesn't…
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Consistency Over Intensity: How to Show Up Again and Again (and Again)
September 17, 2026 · 33 minConsistency is one of the fundamental skills of any discipline. But what does it actually look like in practice? Today, we're answering five of the most common questions we get about the challenges of trying to be consistent in everyday…
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Handling Change: "Find the Smallest Dose that Keeps You Sane"
September 10, 2026 · 34 minChange happens — sometimes when we expect, often when we don't. So how do we hold onto what matters amidst big shifts (injury, a lay off, moving cities, changing schedules)? That's what we're tackling today. We'll walk you through the…
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How to Survive Youth Sports Without Ruining Your Kid
September 3, 2026 · 44 minYouth sports are simultaneously a disaster and more important than ever. They remain one of the best places for kids to develop and, as we always say, do real things in the real world with real people. But they're also being hijacked by…
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The Sports Psychologist Who Taught MJ and Kobe How to "Manage the Moment" (Rerun)
August 27, 2026 · 39 min(This week, we are revisiting a conversation from last year that Brad and Clay had with George Mumford. It's one of our most popular episodes and one we personally have come back to many times — so we believe you'll enjoy it, even on a…
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Peptides 101: Evaluating Hype, Risk, and Reward
August 20, 2026 · 34 minPeptides! They're everywhere in the health and performance world (and, increasingly, outside of it, too). So... what is a peptide? Are they safe? Should you be taking them? We're going to get into all of that today, breaking down what the…