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In 2019, Brad and Steve founded the Growth Equation to be a signal amidst so much noise. At the Growth Equation, we are dedicated to bringing you pragmatic, no-nonsense information, tools, and practices to help you cultivate sustainable and fulfilling success and excellence.

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Longevity: Should You Care about Vo2max

The Truth about Vo2max Read on TheGrowthEq.com Reflect: Quick Thought The people who achieve big and audacious goals are rarely obsessed with achieving big and audacious goals. They are focused on the path, on the process. They weather ups and downs. They take small and consistent steps, knowing big gains come as a byproduct that. Read: Growth Eq Original Feature Should You Care About Vo2max for Health and Longevity? (Read More on the Growth EQ Website Here.) If you ever traffic in the health...

2 days ago • 9 min read

Welcome!Every week, we dive into research studies that caught my eye. This week we look at everything from the impact of sleep on recovery, to motivation and striving, to group hierarchies and battles for status. Let's get into the science! -Steve Do Players Perform Better During Contract Years? What they found: In professional sports there's an old adage that athletes perform better during their final year of their contract year. They have something to prove and money to earn, conventional...

about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Meet Your Heroes—And Be Disappointed.

The Value of Holding Back Read on TheGrowthEq.com Reflect: Quick Thought Hustle and grind culture is like a kid who is new to running a 400-meter race. They sprint off the line. Think they are winning. They keep pushing and pressing, never settling in. And then, inevitably, they hit bricks, slow down, and fall apart. The person who learns to settle into a fast but sustainable rhythm, however—that person wins the race. They ignore the kid sprinting off the line and run their own race. Learn:...

about 2 months ago • 6 min read

5 Lessons on Life From the Greatest Sporting Event Read on TheGrowthEq.com Reflect: Quick Thought You never know someone's potential. We like to fool ourselves into thinking we know what a person is capable of in the future, but every coach has had someone go from looking like they had no talent to pretty darn good. You've got to give people a shot to develop. Read: Growth Equation Feature 5 Lessons on Life From the Greatest Sporting Event (To read on TheGrowthEQ.com, click here.) What can...

2 months ago • 8 min read

Meet Your Heroes—And Be Disappointed. Read on TheGrowthEq.com Reflect: Quick Thought Think about all the stupid things you did, said, wore, and believed when you were young. If you're a human, chances are it was a lot. Nowadays, all of it would be documented on TikTok or Instagram. Some lessons are best learned in private or with friends. We've lost much of the ability to learn from our mistakes in a small pond filled with people who truly care about us. Instead, we've thrown young kids into...

3 months ago • 6 min read

The Power and Peril of Caring Deeply Read on TheGrowthEq.com Reflect: Quick Thought In light of Pete Carroll's departure from coaching, here's a brief excerpt from Do Hard Things. Carroll has helped move coaching away from authoritarian leadership and towards a more humanistic one."It’s (Carroll's) job to give them the skills to handle adversity: Teaching guys how to feel confident enough to believe in what they've been prepared to do and believe in what they can do and they go out there and...

3 months ago • 6 min read

Welcome!Every week, we dive into research studies that caught my eye. This week we look at everything from the impact of sleep on recovery, to motivation and striving, to group hierarchies and battles for status. Let's get into the science! And just as a heads up, my book, Do Hard Things, is at it's lowest price ever. The hardcover is only $12, that's 59% off (as of this sending!) I've seen seen it this low, so no clue why it is or how long it will last. Grab a copy for yourself or as a gift...

3 months ago • 6 min read

The Shortfalls of Willpower Read on TheGrowthEq.com Reflect: Quick Thought It doesn't matter if we give trophies to all or none of the 8 year olds playing youth soccer. It has little impact. What does matter: If we have parents acting like their 8 year old's game is the world cup and losing their minds on the sideline. Focus on what matters. Read: Growth Equation Feature The Shortfalls of Willpower (To read on TheGrowthEQ.com, click here.) Chances are you’ve heard of the Marshmallow...

4 months ago • 4 min read

Welcome!This week we are diving into the psychology of high performance. In particular, how the people around us impact our motivation and mood, how our life stress impacts our physical performance, how our framing of expectations impact our performance and health, and so much more. It's time to dive into the strange psychology of performance, and learn what we can do about it. As always, I hope you enjoy this eclectic mix of research which I found interesting. We'll be back next month with...

5 months ago • 4 min read

You Need Rituals and Routines Now More Than Ever Read on TheGrowthEq.com Reflect: Quick Thought It’s important to know your core values—what you really stand for, the hills you’ll die on—and how to apply them nimbly and to a wide range of circumstances. This is the essence of rugged flexibility, and it’s becoming more important every day. (From Master of Change.) Read: Growth Equation Feature You Need Rituals and Routines Now More Than Ever (To read on TheGrowthEQ.com, click here.) The...

5 months ago • 4 min read
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