Mastery
Getting it Done Even When You Don’t Feel Your Best
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Recently, a surgeon Brad coaches got called into an emergency case at 2 AM. The goal was straightforward: save as…
A Shining Example of True Greatness
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We often write about actual greatness versus pseudo greatness here at The Growth Equation. Often, it’s from a distance, an…
A Truly Optimal Routine
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If you’ve been online recently, you may have seen a few morning routines presented to you as the height of…
The Messiness of Actual Greatness
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True performance hinges on balancing contrasts, such as caring without attachment, trying hard yet relaxing, setting goals while detaching from…
Nurturing Independence: How Autonomy-Supportive Practices Cultivate Success
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Leading others is one of the toughest tasks we can take on. What kind of leader are we going to…
You Don’t Have to be an Asshole to be Great
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What does it take to win, to be your best—if not the best—at what you do? Unfortunately, there is a…
What the Olympics Can Teach Us About Life
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For all their flaws, the Olympics are special. We get to see real people, most of whom aren’t paid millions,…
Why Nike’s Olympic Ad Gets Greatness Dead Wrong
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Nike released a new commercial timed to the start of the Olympics. It begins with the question “Am I a…
The Balancing Act of Chasing Gold
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Every four years we come together and watch athletes from across the world make their dreams a reality, put on…