Ambition is laudable. But hustle culture extracts a cost. True, sustainable success demands groundedness.
Here today to elaborate is Brad Stulberg—a writer and coach specializing in human performance and well-being. Returning for his third appearance (you can check out episodes #293 & #429).
Brad is the author of three books: Peak Performance, The Passion P ... Show More
Oct 29
First Light: Cole Brauer's Life Lessons From Racing Her Sailboat Around The World
Cole Brauer is the first American woman to race solo, nonstop around the world, and the author of First Light: Sailing Solo but Not Alone. We discuss the Dragon Time mindset, breaking into the walled garden of alpha males, 130 days alone at sea, choosing her boat over the win at ... Show More
2h 21m
Oct 26
Terry Bradshaw On Lessons From Super Bowl & Broadcasting Stardom, Battling Depression & Surviving Cancer
Terry Bradshaw is a four-time Super Bowl champion, Hall of Fame quarterback, longtime FOX NFL Sunday analyst, and author of the new memoir “Looking for Terry.” Terry opens up about playing in fear, his dark alter ego Roy, the night he snuck out of a Miami hospital, two cancers, a ... Show More
2h 3m
Oct 19
Tom Hopper On Getting Sober, Training For The Screen & Finding The Man Behind The Muscle
Tom Hopper is an actor known for his roles in The Umbrella Academy, Black Sails, and The Terminal List. This conversation explores how Tom manages to meld an artistic sensibility with an athlete’s discipline. We discuss his path from drama school to action star, what Navy SEALs t ... Show More
2h 22m
Mar 2022
Brad Stulberg on The Practice of Groundedness
Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable performance. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, Atlantic, Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, and more. In his coaching practice, he works wi ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2021
Brad Stulberg || Finding Groundedness
Today we have Brad Stulberg on the podcast. Brad is an internationally known expert on human performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He’s co-author of the bestselling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Jour ... Show More
46m 27s
Oct 2021
The Practice of Groundedness Part Two
Achievement often comes at a cost. Angst, restlessness, frayed relationships, exhaustion, and even substance abuse can be the unwanted side effects of an obsession with outward performance. While the high of occasional wins can keep you going for a while, playing into the always- ... Show More
18m 4s
Jul 2025
Thriving with Adult ADHD-Defining Success and Understanding "Enough"
<p class="MsoNormal">On this episode of <strong>Overcoming Distractions</strong>, Dave welcomes back Rand Selig, author of <em>Thriving: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life</em>. They dive deep into what it truly means to define personal success and the o ... Show More
44m 52s
Sep 2023
36 — How to Embrace Change and Grow Stronger in the Face of Challenges with Best-Selling Author Brad Stulberg
Change is tough. Whether you're trying to change a habit or you're trying to adapt to a changing workplace, you might waste a lot of energy resisting change. Best-selling author Brad Stulberg says we can learn to navigate life's challenges. And when we do, we're able to thrive in ... Show More
39m 49s