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EP. 85 Michael Macchiavello - What If Winning Is the Most Dangerous Thing You Can Chase?


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In this iron-sharpens-iron edition of the ALLSMITH Podcast, Bryce sits down with NCAA Champion, Pan-Am Gold Medalist, and ASICS athlete Michael Macchiavello — a man who didn’t just wrestle opponents… he wrestled with identity, ego, and the high cost of success.

Because here’s the truth no one talks about:
Sometimes, the crown weighs more than the climb.
Sometimes, the win steals more than the loss ever could.

This episode is a masterclass in mindset, adversity, faith, and the fire required to keep your soul intact when the world hands you gold. Macchiavello opens up about training for greatness, the dangers of being defined by your results, and what it really means to forge purpose through pressure.



Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Pressure is a Privilege
03:12 – From Underdog to NCAA Champion
10:45 – Wrestling with Identity and Ego
18:29 – The Discipline Behind the Spotlight
25:00 – When Winning Isn’t Enough
31:16 – Spiritual Anchors & Faith as Fuel
38:50 – Freestyle vs. Folkstyle — The Inner Evolution
46:30 – What Makes a Champion Beyond the Medal
54:40 – Leadership, Legacy, and Living with Intention
1:01:22 – ALLSMITH Law: Purpose Through Pressure
1:07:10 – Macchiavello’s Challenge to the Next Generation



Thought-Provoking Questions for the Listener:

– Are you addicted to the applause or aligned with your purpose?
– What would be left of you if your title, income, or platform disappeared tomorrow?
– Do you truly know who you are when the scoreboard goes blank?



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And today, you just stepped into the fire.

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