Best Metrix Podcasts (2025)

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Three Hyrox races, Intro & performance at Metrix, & the League of Hybrid Fitness Sports (Ep8) 39:10

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28d ago39:10

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We look into some SERIOUS quick times from Hyrox newcomers as the sport continues to draw in high quality athletes. Then there's Paul's inability to follow basic wall ball instructions. An introduction to the sport of Metrix including Jude teaming up with Tony Revell in London. And the first part of our new series: 'League of Hybrid Fitness Sports.…

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674. When Your Standards Become a Ceiling 10:28

5h ago10:28

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Many leaders fall into a hidden trap: believing “If I can do it, so can you.” In this episode, we unpack how that mindset, while rooted in good intentions, can quietly damage culture, morale, and growth. Using Muriel Wilkins’ story of “Robin,” a top executive whose high standards nearly cost her the CEO role, we explain how elite performers can uni…

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Hyrox Birmingham race review Pro Doubles (Ep12) 31:53

3h ago31:53

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Jude's on solo pod duty this week in Paul's absence, and gives us a detailed review of his Pro Doubles race with Ciaran Parkinson at Hyrox Birmingham League of Hybrid Fitness Sports is tennis, and a Nelson Mandela quote really speaks to Jude's race experience! 0:15 - Introduction 1:18 - AWW including details of taper week 3:59 - This week's WoW 5:3…

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673. The Work Behind Great Relationships 12:41

20h ago12:41

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Most people think great relationships just work — that when you find the “right” person, partner, or team, everything should click effortlessly. But that’s a lie. Great relationships don’t run on luck; they run on work. In this episode, Brian breaks down the 7 Principles of Great Relationships — lessons that apply to your marriage, your friendships…

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672. Impossible Goals Made Practical with Dr. Ben Hardy 56:25

3d ago56:25

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In this episode of No Days Off, Brian Gubernick sits down 1-on-1 with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, organizational psychologist and bestselling author of The Gap and the Gain, 10x Is Easier Than 2x, and his latest release, The Science of Scaling. Dr. Hardy’s work has reshaped how entrepreneurs, leaders, and high performers think about growth — not just in bu…

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671. How One Run in New York Changed the Way I Think About Limits 11:46

4d ago11:46

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Most of us aren’t held back by our talent, our resources, or our circumstances, we’re held back by the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. In today’s episode, Brian shares a powerful moment from a weekend in New York with his daughter that exposed a hidden “governor” on his own performance. What he discovered on an eight-mile run in Central…

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670. Small Goals, Small Wallets 10:40

5d ago10:40

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Most people don’t set small goals because they lack ambition; they set small goals because they’re afraid to fail. In today’s episode, Brian breaks down a powerful idea from Dr. Benjamin Hardy: small goals are nothing more than a strategy to avoid failure. And nowhere is this more dangerous than in your wealth-building journey. If your goals are “s…

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669. What It Really Means to Pour Into Your People 12:19

6d ago12:19

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Most leaders say they “pour into their people,” but few actually understand what that really means. Buying dinners, giving bonuses, and sending someone to a conference might feel generous, but that isn’t leadership. That’s transaction. In today’s episode, Brian breaks down the rare leadership skill that separates culture-builders from babysitters: …

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8 tips for your first Hyrox; League of Hybrid Sports: sumo(!); A Week in Workouts (Ep11) 38:20

7d ago38:20

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Hyrox Birmingham this weekend sees the start of the UK Hyrox season so Jude and Paul go through 8 tips for making the most of (one of) your first Hyrox event(s), including all those new penalties to be avoided! There's a brief review of last weekend's Hyrox Valencia and we have all our usual slots including sumo showing itself to be nearer to rugby…

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668. The Power of Seeing Clearly 8:53

7d ago8:53

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We live in a world obsessed with fixing, hacking, optimizing, and doing. But sometimes the most transformative step you can take isn’t action at all — it’s awareness. In today’s episode, Brian breaks down a powerful idea inspired by Morgan Housel: a diagnosis is sometimes more important than the treatment plan. Before you rush to solve the chaos in…

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667. The Tradeoff Equation 9:30

10d ago9:30

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Every “yes” comes with a price tag. In this episode, Brian unpacks the real trade-offs behind success, the ones you don’t see in the highlight reels. From billionaires to world-class athletes, every story of achievement hides a cost: missed moments, fractured relationships, sleepless nights, and the quiet erosion of balance. But this isn’t a warnin…

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666. How to Grade Your Happiness and Take Action 10:17

11d ago10:17

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Most people rate their happiness a 7 out of 10, and that’s the trap. “Fine” is comfortable enough to keep you from changing, but dull enough to drain your energy over time. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down Jesse Itzler’s “happiness scale” concept and what he learned living with monks: happiness isn’t found through addition, it’s found t…

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665. Teamship — Leading Together Over Leading Alone 11:38

12d ago11:38

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Most leaders fall into the same trap: they become the hero. Every problem, every decision, every fire ends up on their desk. It feels like leadership, but it’s actually burnout in disguise. In today’s episode, Brian breaks down a better model, Teamship, a framework popularized by Keith Ferrazzi that flips the old “leader at the top” pyramid on its …

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Hyrox: tips for Doubles and which format to choose? + breaking Gdansk update 1:03:21

14d ago1:03:21

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Jude takes us through a station by station guide to your best Hyrox Doubles performance including hints and tips, and pitfalls to avoid. There's breaking news from Hyrox Gdanks as we record, plus our usual features including Workout of the Week (WoW), A Week in Workouts (AWW) and League of Hybrid Fitness Sports (LHFS) 0:15 - Introduction 1:25 - Wee…

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664. The NDO Financial Health Framework 15:55

13d ago15:55

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Looking successful and being financially strong aren’t the same thing. In this episode, Brian breaks down what it actually means to have a financially healthy household, using real data from Goldman Sachs and a few No Days Off principles to create your own “financial fitness test.” He’ll walk you through five key ratios that reveal how solid your f…

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663. The Preemptive Pitstop 13:14

14d ago13:14

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Most entrepreneurs only hit pause when they’re already running on fumes — when the body breaks down, the business stalls, or the mind starts to shut off. But as high-performance coach Brendon Burchard teaches, the best in the world don’t wait for burnout. They build recovery into their systems. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down Brendon’s…

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662. When Growth Becomes a Trap 12:16

17d ago12:16

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We live in a world that glorifies more -- more followers, more deals, more revenue, more everything. But what happens when the pursuit of more becomes a trap? In this episode, Brian breaks down the dark side of unchecked ambition and the difference between growth that’s purposeful and growth that’s just noise. He shares how entrepreneurs can stay h…

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661. The Dinner Table Question That Built a Billionaire 9:09

18d ago9:09

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Most families ask, “What went well this week?” Sarah Blakely’s father asked, “What did you fail at?” That one question rewired her mindset and helped her build Spanx into a billion-dollar brand. Failure wasn’t shameful. It was proof of effort. And it taught her to fear not trying more than falling short. In this episode, Brian breaks down how to re…

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Hyrox Hamburg, ATHX intro & the League of Hybrid Fitness Sports (Ep9) 44:43

20d ago44:43

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We review the first Hyrox Major of the season in Hamburg, with it's strict judging, increased penalties and a World Record. We talk about ATHX, one of the fastest-growing hybrid fitness sports that straddles the line between CrossFit and Hyrox, and Paul puts his massage gun to work while complaining about soreness. 0:15 - Introduction 1:24 - Hyrox …

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660. The Two Traits Great Visionaries Share 13:37

19d ago13:37

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At the All In Summit in LA, Brian sat among some of the brightest minds in business, tech, and culture — leaders like Alex Karp (Palantir), Adina Friedman (NASDAQ), Cathie Wood (ARK Invest), and Paul “Triple H” Levesque (WWE). What set them apart wasn’t just wealth or success — it was imagination and curiosity. They think differently. They ask bett…

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659. One More — The Hidden Edge That Separates the Great from the Good 12:05

20d ago12:05

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By Brian Gubernick

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658. The Hidden Cheat Code to Success 10:03

21d ago10:03

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In a world obsessed with hacks and shortcuts, the real cheat code isn’t talent, it’s reliability. In this episode, Brian breaks down why showing up, following through, and doing what you said you’d do (when you said you’d do it) is one of the most powerful accelerators for success in business, relationships, and life. Being reliable builds trust, r…

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657. What You Tolerate Becomes Your Culture 9:48

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Culture isn’t built in a mission statement or painted on a wall. It’s forged in the daily decisions you make as a leader — in what you allow, excuse, or ignore. The truth? Your culture isn’t defined by your best performers at their best moments. It’s defined by the lowest behavior you’re willing to tolerate. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks …

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656. Rethinking Breakfast: The Fruit-Only Experiment 9:31

25d ago9:31

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Most of us start our mornings with eggs, oatmeal, or coffee -- but what if simplicity was the real secret to energy and focus? Inspired by entrepreneur and endurance athlete Jesse Itzler, Brian Gubernick dives into the idea of eating only fruit in the morning. This daily habit, rooted in Harvey Diamond’s 1985 bestseller Fit for Life, claims to alig…

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655. Gratitude at Night: Priming the Subconscious 10:17

26d ago10:17

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Most people start their day with gratitude. Dr. Joe Dispenza says the real magic happens when you end it with gratitude. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down why your subconscious doesn’t clock out when you do and how the final thoughts and emotions you hand it before bed become your operating system overnight. Drawing from neuroscience, em…

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654. Jesse Itzler's Approach to Making a Contract with Yourself 8:50

27d ago8:50

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Most entrepreneurs spend their lives signing contracts with clients, vendors, and partners. But few ever sign the most important one: a contract with themselves. In today’s episode, Brian Gubernick shares a powerful lesson from Jesse Itzler’s book Living with the Monks: how writing a personal contract can bring clarity, discipline, and daily direct…

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653. Lessons from the Arctic 16:01

28d ago16:01

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In this episode, Brian Gubernick takes you deep into the Arctic Circle, to one of the most remote regions on Earth, where temperatures drop below zero and survival depends on community, rhythm, and adaptability. After spending time with the Inuit people of Baker Lake, Brian came home with powerful lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear: Adaptabil…

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652. Inside a Forbes Five-Star Experience 14:37

1M ago14:37

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Katelyn Saunders takes listeners inside an unforgettable stay at The Global Ambassador in Phoenix, Arizona. She shares the top notch dining experience that she had and how she witnessed the Forbes Five Star Standards first-hand. She shares why excellence is measured by consistency, systems of accountability, and a culture where good enough is never…

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651. The 10 Question Emotional Intelligence Quiz 10:09

1M ago10:09

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Emotional intelligence might be the most underrated competitive edge in business and life. IQ can get you in the door, but it’s your ability to read the room, manage your emotions, and lead with awareness that keeps you in the game. In this episode, Brian walks you through a quick 10-question quiz to assess your own emotional intelligence. No overt…

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650. Einstein’s $1.5 Million Note on Happiness 8:13

1M ago8:13

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Albert Einstein once scribbled a note on hotel stationery in Tokyo in 1922 and handed it to a bellboy instead of a tip. Nearly a century later, that note sold for $1.56 million. But the real value isn’t in the auction price, it’s in the wisdom Einstein left behind. In this episode, Brian unpacks what Einstein wrote, why it matters, and how it appli…

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649. Difficult Is Good: Don Valentine’s 4 Quadrants 9:32

1M ago9:32

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Every entrepreneur dreams of being brilliant and easy to work with. But Don Valentine, founder of Sequoia Capital, didn’t see that as the winning quadrant. He bet on founders who were brilliant and difficult -- the ones with sharp edges, relentless conviction, and a refusal to compromise. In this episode, Brian breaks down Valentine’s four-quadrant…

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Hyrox season starts with controversy; Hybrid Games in Glasgow (Ep.7) 28:07

1M ago28:07

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The European Hyrox season has finally kicked off in the Netherlands and there was controversy straight away in Maastricht, so we talk judging and movement standards. Our main feature is an introduction to The Hybrid Games including a full review of the event in Glasgow and analysis of Jude's race. 0:30 - Hyrox Maastricht including controversies. 5:…

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648 . Plan Your Dive, Dive Your Plan 10:09

1M ago10:09

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Brian Gubernick unpacks a powerful motto borrowed from Navy divers and SEALs: Plan your dive, dive your plan. Fresh off the 29029 Everesting challenge in Mont Tremblant, Brian shares why success in business, health, and wealth does not come from winging it or from overplanning without execution. The magic happens when rigorous preparation meets dis…

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647. Replay - Are You Playing Zero-Sum Games 11:28

1M ago11:28

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Every day is a chance to sharpen your edge. In this episode, Brian Gubernick digs into the difference between zero sum and positive sum two frames that shape how we compete collaborate and build. A zero sum mindset says for one person to win another has to lose. Positive sum says both parties can win and win bigger by finding alignment. Brian share…

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646. Replay - Improve Your Likeability, Increase Your Success 7:31

1M ago7:31

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Every business is a people business. And in the people business, being likeable isn’t optional, it’s a competitive advantage. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why likability matters and how to intentionally grow it. Inspired by an interview with Jennifer Hyman, CEO of Rent the Runway, we’ll unpack her two-word formula for success: be likeable.…

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645. Replay - The Possible Mindset 8:51

1M ago8:51

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On today’s episode of No Days Off, we’re diving into a mindset that can change the trajectory of your life: the Possible Mindset. This concept was introduced to me by my friend Colin O’Brady, world record holding endurance athlete, mountaineer, and the first person to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported. Colin has lived through setbacks most of u…

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644. Replay - No Days Off Review & Questions to Ask Yourself 10:58

1M ago10:58

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No Days Off isn’t about working 24/7, it’s about refusing to take a day off from getting better. In this episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on how the movement started, why it’s built on the “common denominator of success,” and how you can apply it across every area of life. From relationships and health to wealth, business, and spirituality, he…

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Interview with Jay Curtis (Deadly Dozen) plus DEKA updates and workout of the week. 1:04:09

1M ago1:04:09

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Jay Curtis (Founder & CEO of Deadly Dozen joins us for an extended interview to cover a wide range of topics including: Jay's background in the Army and running a gym How Deadly Dozen came to be What is Deadly Dozen: a detailed breakdown What makes Deadly Dozen different - but related to - CrossFit, Hyrox, DEKA, ATHX et al. Movement standards and j…

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643. Replay - How to Leverage the 5 Love Languages to Grow Your Business 10:59

1M ago10:59

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Brian Gubernick dives into an unconventional strategy for business success: using The Five Love Languages to build trust, rapport, and ultimately, stronger client relationships. Inspired by Dr. Gary Chapman's work, Brian breaks down how understanding these languages—Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical …

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642. Stability Starts With You 13:03

2M ago13:03

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Stability isn’t a political talking point, it’s a leadership principle. At the All In Summit in LA, I heard a line that stopped me in my tracks: “If the United States wants stability in the world, it must first be stable at home.” That truth doesn’t just apply to nations. It applies to you as a leader. If you’re chaotic, reactive, or inconsistent, …

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641. The Books, Podcasts, Tools, and Questions Shaping My Year 13:43

2M ago13:43

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Ever wonder what’s fueling the ideas, decisions, and strategies I’m running with right now? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact inputs shaping my year - the books I’m rereading, the podcasts I’m hooked on, the tools I’m experimenting with, and the questions sitting on my whiteboard. You’ll hear why I keep going back to Jesse …

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640. How to Build Hardiness and Make Stress Work for You 8:15

2M ago8:15

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Stress isn’t going anywhere. You can’t buy it off, out-hustle it, or schedule it away. But here’s the truth: while some people break under stress, others sharpen. Same pressure, different outcome. Back in the late 1970s, psychologist Suzanne Kobasa studied why, and she discovered it wasn’t genetics, IQ, or luck. It was mindset. She called it hardin…

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639. How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything 8:32

2M ago8:32

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We’ve all heard the phrase: how you do anything is how you do everything. It’s been tossed around in locker rooms, boardrooms, and leadership meetings so often that it risks becoming just another motivational bumper sticker. But this principle runs deeper than most people realize, it’s a blueprint for identity. In this episode, Brian breaks down th…

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DEKA event review, Hyrox updates & Arnold Schwarzenegger (Episode 5) 30:21

2M ago30:21

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Our main feature this week is a review of the DEKA event in Derby, England, which was the final opportunity of the year for those looking to qualify for the World Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA in December. Also Hyrox updates and maybe Arnold Schwarnegger knows something about muscle growth. 0:15 - Introduction 0:43 - A Week in Revi…

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E15: Wraparound Support in Action: Empowering Justice-Impacted Communities 26:27

2M ago26:27

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In this episode, John Benson, Director of Operations for the South Dallas Employment Project, shares the story behind his journey from government contracting to leading one of Texas’s most impactful workforce initiatives. He discusses the importance of wraparound services—such as ID recovery, transportation, and housing—in helping individuals overc…

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638. How to Regulate, Not React: Dr. Becky’s 3-Step AVP Framework 13:27

2M ago13:27

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Most people think peak performance means shutting emotions down. Wrong move. You don’t need to eliminate emotions, you need to regulate them. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down a three-step framework from Dr. Becky Kennedy (popularized on Shane Parrish’s Knowledge Project) that puts you back in control under pressure. The AVP model: Ackno…

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637. Are You on the Right Wealth Path? Take this 9 Question Quiz NOW! 10:57

2M ago10:57

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Am I on the right wealth path? That’s the question I get from entrepreneurs, investors, and high performers all the time. The truth is, no one can answer that for you in a single conversation. But what I can give you is a framework. In this episode, I walk you through a nine-question wealth quiz that will instantly show you where you stand. It’s no…

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636. The 6 Secrets to Outcaring Your Competition 10:23

2M ago10:23

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Most businesses fight to outspend, outsmart, or outmaneuver the competition. But the real, untouchable edge? Outcaring them. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down why genuine care isn’t soft, it’s the most disruptive strategy in today’s AI-driven, transaction-obsessed world. You’ll hear six tactical ways to show your clients, team, and commu…

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DEKA introduction, pushing back on a The Guardian article, and the benefits of stretching. (Ep.4) 35:59

2M ago35:59

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Sorry it's late! As you'll see from the video we had three takes at getting this done due to technical issues, hence the delays... This week we respond to a Guardian writer who cites 'critics' of having to spend money to compete at Hyrox, and warning of injuries. And Jude gives us an introduction to DEKA and the suite of sports that sit underneath …

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Good Company - EP 15 X Darshan Chavan | Scale-X Solutions 26:10

2M ago26:10

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Welcome to Good Company, where we interview Australia's fastest growing founders about their journey in business. Hear about the highs and lows of entrepreneur life, and the challenges that come with starting a business. Get ready for a motivational video that provides key insights into business growth. In this episode of Good Company, we sit down …