In the first of a special two-part episode, celebrated performance psychologist Gio Valiante calls on his vast experience working with some of the world’s top athletes and entrepreneurs. Shane and Valiante discuss developing discipline and resilience in work and life. Valiante offers his thoughts on the five ways to gain an advantage and win and how to chang ... Show More
Jul 8
#236 Harley Finkelstein: You Must Requalify for Your Role, Every Year
Shopify President Harley Finkelstein talks with Shane Parrish about treating every role in your life like a job you have to earn again each year. Harley shares why stepping down as COO was his hardest choice, the family motto that guides his daughters, and what makes someone good ... Show More
1h 49m
Jul 1
#235 Outliers: Jimmy Pattison — Building a $16B Empire Without Connections, Capital, or Credentials
At 96 years old, Jimmy Pattison still runs his $16 billion empire personally. He’s built it over 63 years without outside capital or a college degree. He owns 100% of car dealerships, billboards, radio stations—even Ripley’s Believe It or Not—with a philosophy of: "No partners, n ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 24
#234 Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top of PepsiCo—and the Cost of Getting There
On her first day as CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi fired her general counsel. Then rehired him before dinner. It wasn’t a stunt. It was a signal. She ran a $200 billion empire the same way she ran her life: with surgical precision, uncompromising standards, and an allergy to corpora ... Show More
1h 36m
Oct 2023
How To Win: Rugby Legend Dan Carter's Ultimate Guide to Success
Do you panic under pressure? Maybe it’s a job interview, or an important exam, or a presentation at work. Expectation and nerves can get to us, and we don’t know how to cope. But - there are ways that we can build our resilience and work towards the goals that really matter to us ... Show More
1h 34m
Mar 2021
3 Principles and 3 Practices for Better Discipline
We all strive to feel alive, connected, and joyous in life. So how do we continue making progress while maintaining these feelings? In this episode, learn three powerful principles to stay disciplined, and the practices to make them a reality! “Your hard work must be attached to ... Show More
17m 36s
Feb 2024
Turning Mental Pressure into Resilience for High Performance with Julius Thomas
What is the secret to overcoming mental challenges under immense pressure? When it comes to peak performance under intense circumstances, it doesn’t get more high-stakes than being a pro-athlete. Week after week, they have to perform at their best, not just for their own career, ... Show More
20m 43s
Mar 2021
How to Develop Discipline
If you want to achieve extraordinary things, you have to be disciplined in your actions. In this episode, learn how to operate like the most prolific people in the world. On your path to a powerfully productive life, consider this: “Discipline requires growth days; days that you ... Show More
14m 4s
Jun 2022
How To Achieve & Sustain Peak Performance w/ Alan Stein Jr.
This week’s guest, ALAN STEIN JR., is all about what it takes to MAX OUT.
If you’ve often thought you need more MENTAL TOUGHNESS in your life to give you added discipline, cohesion, and accountability, pay close attention and take a lot of notes.
This is the NEXT-LEVEL episode yo ... Show More
56m 45s
Apr 2024
Elevating Your Game: Strategies for Success in Business and Life with Alan Stein Jr.
Alan Stein Jr. is an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, performance coach, and consultant with a formidable track record in working with elite NBA superstars such as Kevin Durant and Victor Oladipo. As a former basketball performance coach, Stein Jr. has pivoted his focus to the ... Show More
28m 14s
Jan 2024
10 Foundational Hustle Habits to Improve Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness (Greatest Hits)
As the author of more than 70 books, Steve “S.J.” Scott is one of the most productive and disciplined people I know. His latest title, Habit Stacking, became a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and served as the inspiration for this episode. (Long-time listeners might remember Steve ... Show More
49m 27s