The Backseat Driver Podcast

Enjoy this sampler platter of topics as we discuss things that have caught our attention over the last couple of weeks.
Links We Discuss:
https://www.irunfar.com/unpopular-opinions
https://bfastclub.substack.com/p/gamers-grinders-performance-learning

In this episode we take a deep dive into the most common mistakes people make when listening and communicating. Chris gives detailed examples of how to become more aware of these pitfalls in listening and practical advice for how to become a better communicator.  

In this episode we dive into the grind of pro golf with Jamie Wilson.  We discuss how hard it truly is to make the PGA tour, how close Jamie has gotten, and how he still loves the grind even on hard days. We really enjoyed this interview. Hope you enjoy as well.

Enjoy this Boston Marathon Recap as Rich and I breakdown our race experience.

In this episode we dive into one of the most popular ideas in the world of psychology over the last 15 years, the Growth Mindset. We explore the nuance of the growth mindset, and how everything has pros and cons. We then discuss some of the assumptions of the growth mindset that can actually hurt performance and lead to burnout. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Hillary Allen Article: https://www.hillaryallen.com/blog/struggling-with-a-growth-mindset

In this episode we check in on how training is going, talk about the detours that have come up in training, and dive into how we plan to approach the race. We also share how we feel like our blocks have gone and some of the key sessions we have been doing to get ready for race day.

In this episode we explore the question of who should sit at your personal roundtable? What qualities should those people possess, how many people can you fit at your table, and how can those people help you grow as a person? This episode dives into all of those questions and more! 
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In this episode we dive into some more things that have been interesting us lately. We return to why punt returns still are a net loss, why comfort may actually be hindering your happiness, and why adults struggle to teach skills to children. We also dive into how to fight the fear of other people to step out of your comfort zone and enable yourself to continue to grow.

In this episode we reflect on what we have been learning lately. We talk about books we have read over the past month and our main takeaways from those books. In addition, we discuss some of the topics that have come up on our recent ski trip to Utah. Lastly, we have a little fun as we put this knowledge into practice discussing some of the latest fitness and wellness trends that are probably not worth the hype. Hope you enjoy part one of this discussion.