The Playbook with Colin Jonov
The Playbook with Colin Jonov
Colin Jonov
The Best of The Playbook: Dr. Julie Gurner: The Unglamorous Truth About Ultra Success
55 minutes Posted Jul 16, 2026 at 3:00 am.
Death, Meaning, And Stuck Patterns
Courage As The Core Virtue
How Courage Compounds With Small Wins
Why Confidence Doesn’t Transfer Automatically
Becoming A Novice Without Shame
When Fear Finally Starts To Fade
Thoughts Create Emotions Create Behavior
Chronic Pain And The Mind’s Loop
Big Swings Plus Daily Progress
Handling Pressure And Social Media Noise
The Unglamorous Grind Behind Success
Competition, Time Windows, And Burnout
Coaching High Performers Out Of Their Way
Optionality, A Good Life, And Closing
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode playback, we wrestle with why brushes with death don’t automatically change behavior, then land on courage as the skill that unlocks a life that actually feels like yours. We break down how courage compounds, how fear fades with reps, and why the way we think quietly drives everything we do. •deathbed regrets and the cost of not living true to yourself •courage as a compounding skill through small risks and wins •why elite confidence in work ...