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"excellence, actually" is a podcast from The Growth Equation, hosted by Steve Magness, Brad Stulberg, and Clay Skipper. Drawing on their years of working and corresponding with Olympians, coaches, executives, world-class physicians, and other elite-level achievers in their coaching practice and professional careers, they give you the mental and physical tools, practices, habits, and frameworks use... more

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Routines are powerful tools for peak performance—until they become the performance itself. In this episode, we explain the important difference between routines that serve you and routines you serve. You'll learn why elite athletes keep their warmups... more

91% of New Year’s Resolutions fail. That’s because behavior change is really hard. Which means that the only real way to make new habits stick is to build them in the right way. Today, we’re giving you a few ideas on how to do just that, exploring wh... more

We're ringing in 2026 by bringing you 26 lessons that will help you achieve excellence in whatever it is you do. These are the the habits, practices, and mindsets that we revisit so often in our work and that have proven effective in creating a found... more

Merry Christmas! We're taking a little break, so we're bringing you an episode with an all-time great athlete, Courtney Dauwalter, whose interview, two years later, still delivers some all-time great advice on excellence. Here's the original intro...... more

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Recent Guests

Sasha DiGiulian
World-Champion Climber
Episode: How to Push Your Limits, with World-Champion Climber Sasha DiGiulian
Matt Fitzgerald
Successful run coach, endurance athlete, author, and founder of Dream Run Camp
Episode: "It's Never All Bad:" How to Suffer (with Matt Fitzgerald)
Nick Thompson
CEO of The Atlantic, resilient marathon runner, and author
The Atlantic
Episode: Doing it All: The CEO Who Ran a 2:29 Marathon (with Nick Thompson)
George Mumford
A well-known sports psychologist and performance consultant
Author of 'Unlocked' and 'The Mindful Athlete'
Episode: The Sports Psychologist Who Taught MJ and Kobe How to "Manage the Moment"
Cal Newport
Productivity expert and author
Author of "Deep Work"
Episode: How Hard Should You Be Working?
David Ricks
13-time world powerlifting champion and civil engineer
Palm Beach County
Episode: 120 - A 66-Year-Old Powerlifter with 71 World Records on the Secrets to Long-Term Success (with David Ricks)
Richard Reeves
Author of 'Of Boys and Men' and founder of the American Institute for Boys and Men
American Institute for Boys and Men
Episode: 116 - The Masculinity Crisis, and Why It Matters for All of Us (Part 1)
Alex Auerbach
Counseling and performance psychologist, author of 'Called to Greatness, Your Personal Playbook for the Pursuit of Excellence'
Episode: 106 - Mastering Mental Performance with Sports Psychologist Alex Auerbach
Derek Thompson
Staff writer for The Atlantic and host of the podcast Plain English
The Atlantic
Episode: 101 - From Solitude to Social Fitness: Rethinking Connection in the 21st Century (with Derek Thompson)

Hosts

Clay Skipper
Co-host and writer for the podcast, known for discussing mental and physical performance techniques.
Brad Stulberg
Co-host and author, focusing on excellence and the mental aspects of high performance.
Steve Magness
Co-host and performance expert, emphasizing mental fitness and resilience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 755 ratings
  • Mental fitness episode

    Please never include sound effects again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The real Mark B
    Canada2 months ago
  • So good!

    I listen to this podcast every week and find it inspirational and entertaining. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for ways to perform better and deal with hardships of life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    timmywong1101
    Hong Kong2 months ago
  • Good stuff

    Came for the solid advice, stayed because of Brad‘s rants against the stupidity of our timeline ;) keep it up guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MakeItSoDE
    Germany4 months ago
  • Highly Recommended!

    So much to learn. So many voices, life lessons, and applicability. Highly highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thrilla Milla
    United States4 months ago
  • Delight and Inspiration

    The show provides delight and inspiration thanks to the three hosts and their love for making humans have a better lived experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mahting
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners feel that with the recent format changes, there has been a shift in the focus away from previous hosts, resulting in mixed feelings about the content.
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Overall, the show resonates with individuals seeking genuine improvement and evidence-based strategies rather than hype or performative content.

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Best Of: Courtney Dauwalter — Inside the (Joyful) Mind of an Elite Ultrarunner
Q: What would you say to someone who feels they can't accomplish hard things?
That there's no harm in trying, like trying something that's way too hard or sounds way too hard, whether you get it or not is not the point.
Best Of: Courtney Dauwalter — Inside the (Joyful) Mind of an Elite Ultrarunner
Q: What were some of the key takeaways from your experience running the three significant races in ten weeks?
The biggest puzzle piece I wanted to play with this summer was the recovery fit physically and mentally.
"It's Never All Bad:" How to Suffer (with Matt Fitzgerald)
Q: What are some, in terms of mindset, if you remember the first things you learned that helped you master the mental side?
Intent is half the battle in becoming mentally tougher; making it a goal and continually working on it is crucial.
"It's Never All Bad:" How to Suffer (with Matt Fitzgerald)
Q: How did that transition occur?
Fitzgerald rediscovered his passion for running in his late twenties, motivated by the desire to be capable and to overcome his fear of suffering.
Q+A: On Bad Habits, Post-Race Fitness, and “Boring” Work
Q: How do I balance the anxiety of losing fitness after a significant training block?
Find your minimum effective dose where you can maintain fitness without overreaching, and it's okay to allow some fitness to decline.

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The podcast focuses on the pursuit of excellence, drawing insights from the experiences of Olympians, coaches, executives, and elite-level achievers. It offers listeners practical mental and physical tools, habits, and frameworks that can be immediately applied to enhance performance and engagement in personal and professional pursuits. This podcast stands out by emphasizing evidence-based strategies while eschewing the common performative trends seen in popular self-help narratives, making it a valuable resource for those seeking genuine growth and substantiated advice in their journeys toward excellence.

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1. Sasha DiGiulian
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