The Playbook with Colin Jonov
The Playbook with Colin Jonov
Colin Jonov
Dr. Julie Gurner: The Unglamorous Truth About Ultra Success
55 minutes Posted Jan 7, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Mortality And What Really Matters
Regret, Courage, And Living True
How To Build Courage In Small Wins
Translating Elite Skills Across Life Domains
Fear Fades With Reps And Feedback
Chronic Pain, Identity, And Reframing
Just For Today: Managing Expectations
Short-Term Steps And Big Swings
Pressure: Internal Drive Vs External Noise
Social Media, Brand, And Boundaries
The Unglamorous Grind Behind Success
Competition, AI Pace, And Urgency
What Sessions Really Solve
Talent, Obsession, And Outworking Comfort
Authentic Ambition And Audience Fit
Redefining A Good Life As Optionality
Working Forever And Loving The Craft
Pattern Matching What Great Looks Like
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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Julie Gurner and I weigh mortality against ambition and land on a clear thesis: courage is the keystone habit that lets you live on your terms. From chronic pain to scaling companies, we show how small wins, clear thinking, and the right kind of pressure build momentum and optionality over time. • courage as the core virtue enabling aligned choices • compounding small risks to reduce fear and build momentum • translating elite habits across domains like dating and busine...