Sofia Zudova is a high performing individual, former elite athlete and currently at the tail end of a law degree. We discuss the myth of balance, big dick energy, and the importance of always moving forward. 

04:00 The episode narrowly avoids becoming about Graham.

06:00 Being a mostly highly functioning human (with the possible exception of this morning).

08:00: The myth of balance: the cost of trying to multi task at a high level in multiple pursuits. 

11:00 Being good scares people. Why we make excuses for mediocrity and fail to back ourselves.

15:00 #BDE : the origins of big dick energy and whether this is something you can attain. 

19:00 The time Sofia told teenage girls they couldn't use the bathroom at the gym and why she's still cut over it. 

24:00 Law and lifting : suffering imposter syndrome regardless of your status or ability. Why we have to fake it and lean the fuck in.

30:00 Giving yourself an 'out' is just a different form of making excuses. The courage to to make the decision not to spread yourself so thin and knowing when it's OK to let something go. 

37:00 People's opinions and why you should ignore them and elbow your way in there regardless.

45:00 The challenge of being a neurotic individual in a relationship, and the struggle of finding someone who's not intimidated annoyed by your levels of neurosis. 

53:30 Last minute Mindgold : Never stop moving forward.