Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real Toughness. He is the co-author of Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies. In this episode we talk about a practical process for building resilience, the psychology of ageing, self-sabotage, listening to our body, how to have healthier self-talk, our compulsion for instant gratification and lots more. Enjoy.

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