-Fail forward – Intelligent failure =Learn through failure
-Intentional practice
-Real failure vs Perceived failure
-Fail and learn
Mar 12
#1006: Systems, standards and great coaching.
What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ... Show More
49m 17s
Mar 5
#1005: What actually makes a good week?
In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More
38m 6s
Feb 26
#1004: You don't need help with your food
In this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real proble ... Show More
39m 15s
Oct 2025
345. How to fall in love with failure
We think of failure as a terrible thing or something to be avoided. But when you learn to fall in love with failure, a whole new level of growth occurs that will have you seeing progress faster than ever. In our 20s, the so called failure-decade, we talk about how you can learn t ... Show More
38m 38s
Feb 2025
3482: How To Fall Down and Get Back Up Again by Chris Guillebeau on Failure as A Learning Experience
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Episode 3482:
Chris Guillebeau explores the inevitability of setbacks and the resilience needed to overcome them. By reframing fail ... Show More
9m 52s
Mar 2024
279 | 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back | SETBACKS
<p>On today's episode, I wrestle with setbacks and how one can perceive them as a lesson rather than complete failure. Because it ain't complete failure, but an assessment on where you do not want to be in your life. Whether it is reassurance seeking, Dr. Google, body checking, s ... Show More
28m 25s
<p><strong>How To Eliminate Hesitation And Avoidance And Get Into Bold Action Now</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re like most people, you don’t like failing. Or mistakes, awkward moments, rejections, or any other “undesired outcome.” However, ... Show More