The Playbook with Colin Jonov
The Playbook with Colin Jonov
Colin Jonov
The Half‑Truths Holding Athletes Back: Lessons from 30 Years and 120 Episodes
30 minutes Posted Jun 18, 2026 at 3:00 am.
Turning 30 And The Decision Tree
Excelling In A Role You Hate
When Advice Becomes A Half Truth
Talent Matters And So Does Fit
Stop Controlling Emotions Start Using Them
Adaptability In Modern College Athletics
Why Blanket Advice Can Mislead
Agency Identity And Hard Work Reality
Aging Gratitude And What Comes Next
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Send us Fan Mail I reflect on turning 30 and break down the lessons that keep showing up across sports, coaching, and life: every decision has downstream effects, and you always have more choice than you think. We challenge popular one-liners about performance and replace them with a practical framework for identity-based decision making, role adaptability, and long-term success. • using a simple decision tree under pressure • asking what your future self would do • excelli...