Something we think about often is what I call “Guru Syndrome,” when someone becomes an untouchable expert with an inability to even consider how they might be wrong. Run the opposite way! In this episode, we discuss Crossfit, the recent controversy involving their CEO, and how that relates to Guru syndrome. Resources: Profile of Crossfit…

Poet T.S. Eliot eloquently wrote, “Teach us to care and not to care.” In this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve talk through the costs and benefits of having skin in the game; of caring deeply about something.  Whether the arena is business, sports, politics, or something else, they argue that despite…

The documentary The Last Dance portrays Michael Jordan as a fierce competitor who, even after winning multiple NBA championships and MVP awards, still had a chip on his shoulder.  In this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve discuss what we can learn from the Jordan model; a model founded on performance from…

Shalane Flanagan is a former professional runner.  She won the Silver Medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2008 Summer Olympics and first place at the 2017 New York City Marathon.  Shalane is also a running coach, cookbook author, sports broadcaster, and, most importantly, a new mom.  On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast,…

Science is more important, but more misunderstood, than ever. On this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve tackle a timely topic: science. They explore what science is, what science is not, and how and why science is increasingly coming under attack. As a listener, you’ll be left with a concrete toolkit for figuring out…

In this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, we focus on all the ways in which we interact with our devices: the good, the bad, and the ugly. We welcome a special guest, Mario Fraioli, who has built a successful career on largely the internet. We try not to waste time and dive straight into the tough nuance:…

Brad and Steve dive into different methods of leadership. The science calls this authoritarian, servent, and transformation leadership styles. They call it the difference between leading people (or yourself) from a place of love versus a place of fear. Per the usual, nuance is the name of the game. The goal isn’t to completely abandon or completely…

Brad and Steve examine the difference between doing stuff for the sake of doing stuff and doing stuff because it is meaningful, valuable, and because you want to.  Especially amidst uncertainty, people tend to throw themselves into action. Sometimes this is merely a way to distract or numb yourself from facing a challenging situation. But if…

Brad and Steve examine the difference between doing stuff for the sake of doing stuff and doing stuff because it is meaningful, valuable, and because you want to.  Especially amidst uncertainty, people tend to throw themselves into action. Sometimes this is merely a way to distract or numb yourself from facing a challenging situation. But if…

In this episode of The Growth Equation Podcast, Brad and Steve explore cognitive dissonance and why it’s so hard to change a mind—both your own or that of another. They delve deep into the psychological, physical, and social reasons that people stick to their guns, even when it benefits them to think differently, and they…