Steve Magness
@stevemagness.bsky.social
Author of the NEW book: Win the Inside Game: https://www.stevemagness.com/win-the-inside-game/
Co-Founder: http://TheGrowthEq.com
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Steve Magness
@stevemagness.bsky.social
· Nov 15
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Striving is in our nature. We all want to perform at our best when it matters most. But in today's world, many of us feel lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. We're paralyzed by fear of failure and crippl...
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Hi! Is this thing on?
Since I'll be posting more here. Let's start with:
My new book WIN THE INSIDE GAME is available for preorder!
Learn to:
-Perform under pressure
-Find Courage
-Come through in the clutch
-Free yourself from insecurity
Order & get bonuses: www.stevemagness.com/win-the-insi...
Since I'll be posting more here. Let's start with:
My new book WIN THE INSIDE GAME is available for preorder!
Learn to:
-Perform under pressure
-Find Courage
-Come through in the clutch
-Free yourself from insecurity
Order & get bonuses: www.stevemagness.com/win-the-insi...
FYI if you like listening to books instead of reading them...
Win the Inside Game is available on audible.
If you're looking for a new read, this is it: amzn.to/41oFsqO
Win the Inside Game is available on audible.
If you're looking for a new read, this is it: amzn.to/41oFsqO
amzn.to
January 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
FYI if you like listening to books instead of reading them...
Win the Inside Game is available on audible.
If you're looking for a new read, this is it: amzn.to/41oFsqO
Win the Inside Game is available on audible.
If you're looking for a new read, this is it: amzn.to/41oFsqO
As a parent or coach, the hardest moments come when you clearly see someone’s potential, yet they can't. You can’t force motivation—but you can plant seeds.
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
January 6, 2026 at 6:44 PM
As a parent or coach, the hardest moments come when you clearly see someone’s potential, yet they can't. You can’t force motivation—but you can plant seeds.
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
The goal of interval training is NOT to go to complete and utter exhaustion.
It's to slightly embarrass the body in a specific direction so that it adapts to handle that stressor better in the future.
It's to slightly embarrass the body in a specific direction so that it adapts to handle that stressor better in the future.
January 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The goal of interval training is NOT to go to complete and utter exhaustion.
It's to slightly embarrass the body in a specific direction so that it adapts to handle that stressor better in the future.
It's to slightly embarrass the body in a specific direction so that it adapts to handle that stressor better in the future.
If your mind is filled with thoughts of wanting to quit, it doesn’t mean you are weak.
That’s normal.
Even the best in the world have massive doubts.
Expecting all positivity during hard things is foolish.
Accepting that doubts are normal is step one to better handling them
That’s normal.
Even the best in the world have massive doubts.
Expecting all positivity during hard things is foolish.
Accepting that doubts are normal is step one to better handling them
January 5, 2026 at 5:24 PM
If your mind is filled with thoughts of wanting to quit, it doesn’t mean you are weak.
That’s normal.
Even the best in the world have massive doubts.
Expecting all positivity during hard things is foolish.
Accepting that doubts are normal is step one to better handling them
That’s normal.
Even the best in the world have massive doubts.
Expecting all positivity during hard things is foolish.
Accepting that doubts are normal is step one to better handling them
If your mind is filled with thoughts of wanting to quit, it doesn’t mean you are weak.
That’s normal.
Even the best in the world have massive doubts.
Expecting all positivity during hard things is foolish.
Accepting that doubts are normal is step one to better handling them
That’s normal.
Even the best in the world have massive doubts.
Expecting all positivity during hard things is foolish.
Accepting that doubts are normal is step one to better handling them
January 5, 2026 at 2:40 PM
If your mind is filled with thoughts of wanting to quit, it doesn’t mean you are weak.
That’s normal.
Even the best in the world have massive doubts.
Expecting all positivity during hard things is foolish.
Accepting that doubts are normal is step one to better handling them
That’s normal.
Even the best in the world have massive doubts.
Expecting all positivity during hard things is foolish.
Accepting that doubts are normal is step one to better handling them
True happiness is not the pursuit of pleasure, but the realization of your unique potential and the ability to connect with others in meaningful ways.
January 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
True happiness is not the pursuit of pleasure, but the realization of your unique potential and the ability to connect with others in meaningful ways.
The Sensitive Window Rule:
Right before/after a big performance, we are sensitive to anything that can be seen as a threat.
It's why negative info right before a game can throw us off. We're looking for dangers
Save your critiques for when the sensitive window has passed.
Right before/after a big performance, we are sensitive to anything that can be seen as a threat.
It's why negative info right before a game can throw us off. We're looking for dangers
Save your critiques for when the sensitive window has passed.
January 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The Sensitive Window Rule:
Right before/after a big performance, we are sensitive to anything that can be seen as a threat.
It's why negative info right before a game can throw us off. We're looking for dangers
Save your critiques for when the sensitive window has passed.
Right before/after a big performance, we are sensitive to anything that can be seen as a threat.
It's why negative info right before a game can throw us off. We're looking for dangers
Save your critiques for when the sensitive window has passed.
Put down your phone and engage with the world around you.
Go outside, talk to people, and do things that bring you joy and fulfillment.
Go outside, talk to people, and do things that bring you joy and fulfillment.
January 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Put down your phone and engage with the world around you.
Go outside, talk to people, and do things that bring you joy and fulfillment.
Go outside, talk to people, and do things that bring you joy and fulfillment.
I'm a big believer in meeting people where they are at.
I've decided to up my Instagram game. The goal is to share actionable, evidence-based advice on performance & well-being.
Check it out: www.instagram.com/stevemagn...
I've decided to up my Instagram game. The goal is to share actionable, evidence-based advice on performance & well-being.
Check it out: www.instagram.com/stevemagn...
instagram.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I'm a big believer in meeting people where they are at.
I've decided to up my Instagram game. The goal is to share actionable, evidence-based advice on performance & well-being.
Check it out: www.instagram.com/stevemagn...
I've decided to up my Instagram game. The goal is to share actionable, evidence-based advice on performance & well-being.
Check it out: www.instagram.com/stevemagn...
What predicts performance?
In a study on elite field hockey players, athletes performed better when they had:
-Sense of Autonomy
-Sense of Mastery
-Feel Belonging
-See the game as a challenge instead of a threat
Satisfying our basic needs predicted performance.
In a study on elite field hockey players, athletes performed better when they had:
-Sense of Autonomy
-Sense of Mastery
-Feel Belonging
-See the game as a challenge instead of a threat
Satisfying our basic needs predicted performance.
January 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
What predicts performance?
In a study on elite field hockey players, athletes performed better when they had:
-Sense of Autonomy
-Sense of Mastery
-Feel Belonging
-See the game as a challenge instead of a threat
Satisfying our basic needs predicted performance.
In a study on elite field hockey players, athletes performed better when they had:
-Sense of Autonomy
-Sense of Mastery
-Feel Belonging
-See the game as a challenge instead of a threat
Satisfying our basic needs predicted performance.
As a parent or coach, the hardest moments come when you clearly see someone’s potential, yet they can't. You can’t force motivation—but you can plant seeds.
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
January 1, 2026 at 8:44 PM
As a parent or coach, the hardest moments come when you clearly see someone’s potential, yet they can't. You can’t force motivation—but you can plant seeds.
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
The end of the year is for reflection.
After interviewing 75+ elite performers and reading hundreds of studies this year, here are...
25 lessons on peak performance for sport and life: substack.com/home/post/p-...
After interviewing 75+ elite performers and reading hundreds of studies this year, here are...
25 lessons on peak performance for sport and life: substack.com/home/post/p-...
25 Lessons on Peak Performance
My yearly reflections and takeaways for living and performing better.
substack.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The end of the year is for reflection.
After interviewing 75+ elite performers and reading hundreds of studies this year, here are...
25 lessons on peak performance for sport and life: substack.com/home/post/p-...
After interviewing 75+ elite performers and reading hundreds of studies this year, here are...
25 lessons on peak performance for sport and life: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Feeling flat and sluggish during an easy mileage build?
Add in 4-6x 20-30sec moderate pickups (~half marathon pace) in the middle of it.
A slight change of pace/mechanics often does the trick. Getting a bit of pop back in your stride.
Add in 4-6x 20-30sec moderate pickups (~half marathon pace) in the middle of it.
A slight change of pace/mechanics often does the trick. Getting a bit of pop back in your stride.
January 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Feeling flat and sluggish during an easy mileage build?
Add in 4-6x 20-30sec moderate pickups (~half marathon pace) in the middle of it.
A slight change of pace/mechanics often does the trick. Getting a bit of pop back in your stride.
Add in 4-6x 20-30sec moderate pickups (~half marathon pace) in the middle of it.
A slight change of pace/mechanics often does the trick. Getting a bit of pop back in your stride.
The goal of interval training is NOT to go to complete and utter exhaustion.
It's to slightly embarrass the body in a specific direction so that it adapts to handle that stressor better in the future.
It's to slightly embarrass the body in a specific direction so that it adapts to handle that stressor better in the future.
December 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The goal of interval training is NOT to go to complete and utter exhaustion.
It's to slightly embarrass the body in a specific direction so that it adapts to handle that stressor better in the future.
It's to slightly embarrass the body in a specific direction so that it adapts to handle that stressor better in the future.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you are interested in sustainable excellence join over 35K and sign up for my newsletter.
We cover:
-Habits
-Mindsets
-Routines
-Book recs
-Cutting edge science
-Rubber meets the road practice
It’s what the world’s best read: thegrowtheq.ck.page/steve
We cover:
-Habits
-Mindsets
-Routines
-Book recs
-Cutting edge science
-Rubber meets the road practice
It’s what the world’s best read: thegrowtheq.ck.page/steve
As a parent or coach, the hardest moments come when you clearly see someone’s potential, yet they can't. You can’t force motivation—but you can plant seeds.
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
December 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As a parent or coach, the hardest moments come when you clearly see someone’s potential, yet they can't. You can’t force motivation—but you can plant seeds.
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
Here's what to do about it:
thegrowtheq.com/you-cant-fo...
Success isn't about hustling. It's not about finding a hack. It's about knowing when to go hard and when not to.
December 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Success isn't about hustling. It's not about finding a hack. It's about knowing when to go hard and when not to.
The Finnish education system:
-Kids get a 15-minute recess every hour
-No standardized tests
-A focus on well-being instead of stress and tests.
-Teacher autonomy is prioritized
-Teaching is a high status profession.
Oh ya, and they rank high in international education scores...
-Kids get a 15-minute recess every hour
-No standardized tests
-A focus on well-being instead of stress and tests.
-Teacher autonomy is prioritized
-Teaching is a high status profession.
Oh ya, and they rank high in international education scores...
December 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Finnish education system:
-Kids get a 15-minute recess every hour
-No standardized tests
-A focus on well-being instead of stress and tests.
-Teacher autonomy is prioritized
-Teaching is a high status profession.
Oh ya, and they rank high in international education scores...
-Kids get a 15-minute recess every hour
-No standardized tests
-A focus on well-being instead of stress and tests.
-Teacher autonomy is prioritized
-Teaching is a high status profession.
Oh ya, and they rank high in international education scores...
The best way to figure out the right amount of sleep for you is to spend ten to fourteen days going to sleep when you are tired and waking up without an alarm clock.
Take the average sleep time. That’s generally what you need.
Take the average sleep time. That’s generally what you need.
December 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The best way to figure out the right amount of sleep for you is to spend ten to fourteen days going to sleep when you are tired and waking up without an alarm clock.
Take the average sleep time. That’s generally what you need.
Take the average sleep time. That’s generally what you need.
Do women close the gap on men in longer distance races?
It’s a common belief. Tons of articles, social media posts, and even some studies…
But it’s not true. A deep dive into the performance gap at longer distances.
open.substack.com/pub/stevemag...
It’s a common belief. Tons of articles, social media posts, and even some studies…
But it’s not true. A deep dive into the performance gap at longer distances.
open.substack.com/pub/stevemag...
Are Women Faster than Men in UltraMarathons?
Do women close the gap as the race distance expands?
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Do women close the gap on men in longer distance races?
It’s a common belief. Tons of articles, social media posts, and even some studies…
But it’s not true. A deep dive into the performance gap at longer distances.
open.substack.com/pub/stevemag...
It’s a common belief. Tons of articles, social media posts, and even some studies…
But it’s not true. A deep dive into the performance gap at longer distances.
open.substack.com/pub/stevemag...
Rule of thumb: You shouldn't listen to anyone's advice on exercise if they regularly use the word cardio.
December 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Rule of thumb: You shouldn't listen to anyone's advice on exercise if they regularly use the word cardio.
For HS team sport athletes, run track.
Why? Anyone can get big.
Speed is what separates playmakers on the field.
Colleges often look for speed over strength/size.
Why? They know they can always add strength.
What is much more difficult, especially as we age, adding speed.
Why? Anyone can get big.
Speed is what separates playmakers on the field.
Colleges often look for speed over strength/size.
Why? They know they can always add strength.
What is much more difficult, especially as we age, adding speed.
December 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
For HS team sport athletes, run track.
Why? Anyone can get big.
Speed is what separates playmakers on the field.
Colleges often look for speed over strength/size.
Why? They know they can always add strength.
What is much more difficult, especially as we age, adding speed.
Why? Anyone can get big.
Speed is what separates playmakers on the field.
Colleges often look for speed over strength/size.
Why? They know they can always add strength.
What is much more difficult, especially as we age, adding speed.
The best workout that few include:
Warm-up.
Find a moderate hill.
Sprint up it for ~8 seconds.
Take a long recovery (2+min).
Repeat 4 to 8 times.
Relatively safe speed/power development that works for endurance athletes and general fitness.
Warm-up.
Find a moderate hill.
Sprint up it for ~8 seconds.
Take a long recovery (2+min).
Repeat 4 to 8 times.
Relatively safe speed/power development that works for endurance athletes and general fitness.
December 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The best workout that few include:
Warm-up.
Find a moderate hill.
Sprint up it for ~8 seconds.
Take a long recovery (2+min).
Repeat 4 to 8 times.
Relatively safe speed/power development that works for endurance athletes and general fitness.
Warm-up.
Find a moderate hill.
Sprint up it for ~8 seconds.
Take a long recovery (2+min).
Repeat 4 to 8 times.
Relatively safe speed/power development that works for endurance athletes and general fitness.
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2. Practical tips and takeaways to apply to your life
3. The latest research studies
4. Recommend reads
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December 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Every week I put out a newsletter that includes:
1. A deep-dive article on a performance concept.
2. Practical tips and takeaways to apply to your life
3. The latest research studies
4. Recommend reads
Join over 40K & subscribe here: thegrowtheq.ck.page/steve
1. A deep-dive article on a performance concept.
2. Practical tips and takeaways to apply to your life
3. The latest research studies
4. Recommend reads
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For some, grinding and working to the point of exhaustion is the easy part.
The hard part is to step back, rest, recover, and NOT do the thing that you are driven to do.
The hard part is to step back, rest, recover, and NOT do the thing that you are driven to do.
December 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
For some, grinding and working to the point of exhaustion is the easy part.
The hard part is to step back, rest, recover, and NOT do the thing that you are driven to do.
The hard part is to step back, rest, recover, and NOT do the thing that you are driven to do.