Most people think self-improvement means constantly adding more, more tools, more habits, more hacks. Alan Stein Jr. spent 15+ years coaching Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant, and he's convinced that's exactly backwards.

Alan breaks down why he's actively removing tools from his toolbox instead of collecting more, and why "you can't pay someone to do your push-ups" applies just as much to AI as it does to physical fitness. He explains why he'd rather do the hard, unglamorous work of getting in shape than lean on a shortcut like a GLP-1 drug or peptides, and why the identity you build in the process matters more than the result. Alan also unpacks his line "emotions are information, not directives," and shares his personal rule for never letting anger or irritation drive his decisions. He closes with a mantra that reframes generosity entirely: a compliment you don't give is an act of selfishness.

Connect with Alan Stein Jr.:

• Website: https://alansteinjr.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/alansteinjr
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alan-stein-jr
• Book: Raise Your Game — https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Game-High-Performance-Secrets/dp/1546082859

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