As we often say, people have a tendency to drastically overestimate what they can do in a day and drastically... more

Today we're breaking down confidence. We discuss what it is (earned self-belief) and what it isn't (bravado, arrogance, positive thinking,... more

Today, we talk about how to navigate life and athletic performance amidst stress. We discuss the impact of mental and... more

March Madness is back! In honor of its return, we put together a special edition FAREWELL bracket with sixteen of... more

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." The French philosopher Blaise Pascal... more

A couple of recent events—Elon Musk parading onstage with a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference and bragging about... more

Today we're sharing our all-time favorite quotes we've collected over the years. These are words about everything from performance to... more

From years of experience working with NBA players, CEOs, para jumpers, and Olympians, performance psychologist Alex Auerbach has learned about... more

Two topics for you today. On the back of the Super Bowl, Brad shares a message of resilience inspired by... more

When we think of "choking," we usually think of a field goal kicker missing a clutch kick, or someone freezing... more

On today's episode, Steve breaks down his five foundational rules for building a training practice that he's used to coach... more

Last week we heard the ways in which our fractured attention was keeping us from connecting and negatively impacting our... more

Americans are spending more time alone than we have in a long, long time. That wouldn't be such a big... more

Badwater 135 is a 135-mile race across Death Valley, where temperatures reach 125 degrees, runners cover an elevation gain of... more

Happy New Year! To celebrate, we've put together a special edition of The Coach Up, looking and highlighting 25 of... more

We use the last episode of the 2024 calendar to reflect on the year, discussing the tools or mental frameworks... more

Oxford's 2024 word of the year is "brain rot" (which appears, to us at least, to be two words). What... more

On today's episode, we discuss the role of intense workouts ("Going to see God" as Steve calls it): the physical... more

We all have bad days, when we can't get motivated, perform in the way we were hoping to, or adhere... more

The holiday season brings with it many traditions, two of which we're covering in today's episode: Navigating contentious conversations or... more

In conjunction with this week's Growth Equation newsletter, we're diving deep into the deteriorating state of public health in America.... more

Today's episode draws on conversations with an Olympic gold medalist, an ultrarunner, and a Buddhist author to discuss a potential... more

Two skills that will be helpful to anyone trying to master a craft or achieve excellence (or, frankly, make it... more

On this episode of The Coach Up, you'll learn how the Pareto Principle can be used to help you get... more

Today, Clay asks Steve to answer all of your most pressing marathon questions: what to know before signing up; what... more

In his 1990 book Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi laid out the ideas that would give... more

We are, each of us, getting older every moment. (Scary, we know!) So how should we think about adjusting our... more

Steve Magness is back on The Coach Up to discuss the nuances of doing "intense" or "all-out" workouts. Since the... more

Knowing when to quit, and when to push on, is as much an art as a science. Where is the... more

On this week's Coach Up, a lesson from the book "Everyday Zen" by Charlotte Joko Beck about expanding the upper... more

After a brief discussion of Ruth Chepng'etich's world-record marathon from this past weekend, Brad and Steve get into the science... more

This is the second episode of a two-part Coach Up where we're diving into the work of science writer Annie... more

Today, Steve, Brad, and Clay discuss three stages of tackling a big, ambitious challenge: (1) How do you find the... more

Over the next two weeks of Coach Up's, we'll be diving into the work of science writer Annie Murphy Paul... more

In the performance world, there are a lot of supplements, a lot of questions about supplements, a lack of great... more

A quick story about the 2021-2022 Golden State Warriors, a conversation with then General Manager Bob Myers, and how to... more

Drawing on a recent talk that Brad gave to his hometown Detroit Tigers of the MLB, the guys discuss 10... more

The stories we tell ourselves about what happens to us are powerful. Today, drawing on the work of psychologist Dr.... more

Layne Norton, a successful powerlifter, coach, nutritionist, and respected performance expert, joins Brad and Clay to talk about his evidenced-based... more

Getting the most out of yourself isn't about simply going all out. Performing your best requires an ability to give... more

Not that long ago, it was considered a badge of honor to "hustle" or "grind" off of only four or... more

On today's episode of The Coach Up, Clay revisits a conversation he had with the award-winning author George Saunders, about... more

In recent years, the idea of masculinity has undergone a cultural and societal shift. Though the evolution was much needed... more

"Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." You've probably heard that one. It's not the most useful phrase. There are a... more

We're all going to die. (Gulp.) We know this—and we all share it—but death remains taboo, as do so many... more

The psychologist and philosopher Erich Fromm argued that there are two fundamental orientations we can bring to the world: a... more

When times get difficult, people often turn to sport and fitness to help. It's a way to build confidence and... more

There's plenty of information out there about the "best" routine for your morning, your night, and every time in between.... more

We all know walking is good for us—but just how good is it, exactly? Today we go deep on running's... more

If you’re someone who lives in a place with seasons (or decided to travel somewhere especially warm) you might be... more

Hilary Hahn first picked up a violin when she was 3, and made her major orchestral debut at 12. Now... more

Studies have shown that elite performers—like those we're watching in the Olympics right now—experience the exact same feelings of nervousness... more

Nike recently released an ad for the Olympics whose message is that you have to be a "bad person"—in the... more

When it comes to being productive, there’s nothing more important that prioritization. You don't just want to get things done;... more

The Olympics kick off tomorrow, so the guys share the events they're most excited for, and discuss the mindsets that... more

"Respond, not react." It's easy to say and extremely difficult to do, especially in the heat of the moment. Luckily,... more

This week, we discuss Brad's recent article in The New York Times, and announce some exciting news: On Monday, we... more

We live in a data-heavy age, rife with smart watches and fitness trackers. But objective metrics have their limits (such... more

In a 2021 Pew Research survey, only 17% of Americans mentioned their work as a source of meaning. But a... more

There are many reasons why your workout routine might get disrupted. Maybe you're traveling, maybe something comes up and you... more

You're probably familiar with the phenomenon of the "second wind." You're doing something difficult, going all out, giving max effort,... more

Steve, Brad, and Clay discuss a question posed by the writer and runner Sabrina Little in a recent article (link... more

We all have hard workouts and hard days. Often, what makes them hard is there's a problem we need to... more

Adam Bornstein is a fitness and nutrition expert who has worked with LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger and who came... more

Over the course of his basketball career, JJ Redick carved out a reputation as one of the game's best shooters.... more

In recent years, there has been a growing obsession with longevity and life extension: people interested in improving the quality... more

Every week, Brad Stulberg spends either Saturday or Sunday practicing a Digital Sabbath: he goes the day offline and without... more

There’s a promise built into all the productivity and time management advice out there: that it’s possible, with the most... more

Rebecca Rusch is an athlete whose feats of endurance have included two self-supported, 350-mile bike rides on the Iditarod Trail... more