In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Magness.Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the coauthor of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats.Magness has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. His work serves on applying the principles of which he writes. In addition he's served as consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams.His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner’s World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. In addition, Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine.Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He currently lives in Houston, Tx with his wife Hillary. Once upon a time, he ran a mile in 4:01 in high school, at the time the 6th fastest high school mile in US history.* If you are new to his work, start by checking out his books or weekly newsletter at The Growth Equation.* If you are interested in one-on-one performance coaching or having him speak at your organization, please contact him using this form.* For regular tips on how to improve your health, wellbeing, and performance follow him on Twitter and Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit perform.substack.com

JP is a mentor, writer, coach, and sports consultant. He's coached for over 12 years in Ireland, Lithuania, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. During his time in Ireland, I coached over 30 teams in five years. His book, The Culture System, can be found everywhere books are sold.The Culture System: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-System-Process-Creating-Extraordinary/dp/B0B2TVLVS2Learn more about JP's work: https://www.tocculture.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit perform.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit perform.substack.com