#518 Bigger Than Winning: How to Raise the Level of Excellence in Your Life and Everyone Around You (with Jim Murphy)

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If your identity is tied to your results, you’re one bad day away from collapse— and Jim Murphy is here to prove it.



The moment you stop trying to prove yourself is the moment you actually start performing.





What if your obsession with winning is the very thing keeping you from performing like a champion?



In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I sit down with Jim Murphy, the mind behind Inner Excellence and the book “The Best Possible Life,” whose work quietly shows up in some wild places— like on the NFL sidelines in the hands of All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown. 



We talk about mental toughness under pressure, not as a cliché, but as a spiritual, heart-level skill set for real life: sales pitches, hard conversations, big presentations, and yes, Game 7 moments.



Jim shares how losing his dream as a professional baseball player, moving to the desert, and giving away over half his possessions led him to a radical idea— if your heart is chasing possessions, achievements, looks, money, and status, you will never feel free, no matter how “successful” you get.



If you’ve ever been results-obsessed, anxious, or secretly afraid of losing love and approval when you fail, this conversation will punch you in the gut, and then hand you a way out. Tune in now!



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Bigger Than Winning: How to Raise the Level of Excellence in Your Life and Everyone Around You (with Jim Murphy)

#517 Master Your Mind, Master Your Life: Tom Brady’s Secret to Super Bowl Comebacks (REPUBLISHED)

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Ever notice how “less qualified” people pass you? 



Most men are imprisoned by beliefs they never chose. This episode hands you the key.



You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your beliefs, and most men never check theirs.



Some high-achieving men are stuck not because of skill gaps, but belief gaps. 

You can have the résumé, the discipline, the work ethic… and still hit the same ceiling year after year.



That’s why grinding harder won’t save you. More productivity hacks, more hustle, more late nights— they just help you stay stuck faster. What you really need is a Cognitive Conversion: a mindset shift that finally aligns what you believe with what you’re capable of.



In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I give you the exact process I use to break the beliefs that quietly sabotage your career, health, and relationships.



You’ll walk away with a MAPS method checklist to engineer an environment of excellence, a ruthless journaling for clarity script to expose the lies you tell yourself, and a simple cognitive restructuring framework to turn self-doubt into execution.



Warning: some of this will challenge what you’ve accepted as “truth.” The scarcity mindset keeping you cautious, the toxic self-talk you let slide, the people you allow to drain your identity— it all ends here.

Most men will stay stuck because changing beliefs feels uncomfortable. But discomfort is where champions are built.

If you’re tired of working harder than average and still feeling average, hit play. This is where identity shifts, consistency sticks, and real momentum begins.

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action [http://www.jimharshawjr.com/Action]. 

Master Your Mind, Master Your Life: Tom Brady’s Secret to Super Bowl Comebacks (REPUBLISHED)

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What if the life that looks “successful” on paper is the one keeping you stuck?



Most men think success means stability: a good job, solid income, steady life. But what if that comfort is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man”  podcast, I sit down with Brian Michel, an executive coach, ultra-endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and our newest Pathfinder Coach, who left corporate comfort to chase something bigger. 

We talk about how he went from a “good job” to a great life, the mindset that carried him through 100-mile races, and how faith and active surrender helped him find peace in uncertainty.

Brian also shares the two-year plan that made his leap possible, the lessons he learned balancing family, business, and faith, and how intentional living helped him finally align his work with his purpose.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in success— comfortable but restless— this conversation will challenge how you define winning and show you how to build a life that’s bold, balanced, and deeply fulfilling. Tune in now!

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action [http://www.jimharshawjr.com/Action]. 



The Fatal Comfort Trap: Why High Performers Stay Stuck—And How to Break Out (with Brian Michel)

#515 4 Biblical Principles for Building Bulletproof Confidence



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What if the missing piece to your success isn’t another strategy, but learning to let go?



Confidence isn’t built in the gym or the boardroom, it’s built in how you think when no one’s watching.



You don’t need another “how-to” to feel confident. 



You already know what to do— eat better, train harder, be more consistent. But confidence isn’t about information. It’s about what you believe when things get hard.



In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I unpack how faith (yes, even if yours looks different than mine) can be the missing link between striving and peace. 



I’ll walk you through the four enemies of confidence every high-performing man faces, and how faith flips each one on its head.



You’ll hear stories of Kyle Guy stepping up to the free-throw line with everything on the line, A.J. Brown finding peace in pressure, and lessons I learned firsthand after quitting my job right before COVID hit.



But this isn’t a sermon, it’s a conversation about what it really means to perform with calm, clarity, and conviction. 



Whether you’re a man of faith or just someone searching for something steadier to stand on, this one will challenge how you think about confidence forever.



If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action [http://www.jimharshawjr.com/Action].  





4 Biblical Principles for Building Bulletproof Confidence

#514 How to Reverse Engineer Your 10-Year Dream into Daily Action (With Fitness Coach Todd Durkin)

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If working harder was the answer, why are so many high performers burned out, over-caffeinated, and sleep deprived?



What if the secret to sustainable success isn’t more hustle, but better habits? 



In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I sit down with Todd Durkin— internationally recognized strength and conditioning coach, motivational speaker, and best-selling author who’s trained legends like Drew Brees, Michael Chandler, Olympic medalists, and top entrepreneurs. 



Todd’s reputation is elite, but what makes this conversation powerful is how real he gets about his own battles with burnout, injury, and rebuilding his mindset from the ground up.



After listening to Todd, you’ll walk away with: the 3-2-1 evening routine that fixes your sleep and sets up your mornings, the Productive Pause that turns chaos into clarity, and his WLAGs system— weekly reflections on wins, losses, ahas, and goals— that will change how you lead yourself and your team. 



We also unpack how to reverse engineer a 10-year dream into daily action and why scheduling “blue-sky time” (strategic planning) and “mellow-yellow time” (true rest) is the real growth hack most men ignore.



But Todd’s not just talking theory, he’s put together his own October Challenge habits for you to take on. 



Join us as Todd and other high performers— Rorke Denver, Dr. Jim Afremow, and Zach Even-esh— share challenges you can choose from, practice daily, and track with the like-minded people who are building momentum before the year ends.



Join here 👉 https://jimharshawjr.net/pathfinder-challenge 



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How to Reverse Engineer Your 10-Year Dream into Daily Action (With Fitness Coach Todd Durkin)

#513 Why Men Fail at Simple Habits— but Win Big With Challenges

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You already know what you should be doing— working out, making the sales calls, being more present at home. 

The problem isn’t knowledge. The problem is execution. 

In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, I break down the framework that turns “I’ll start tomorrow” into “I did it today!”

From my years as a Division I wrestler to building a coaching community of high-achieving men, I’ve seen one truth over and over: clarity, commitment, and accountability beat motivation every single time. That’s why men crush challenges like 75 Hard, Whole30, or Exodus 90— and why my clients start getting results before the program even begins.

I’ll show you why making a public commitment instantly upgrades your discipline, how the Hawthorne Effect can change your habits overnight, and why “holding yourself accountable” is one of the biggest lies in personal development.

This isn’t theory. It’s a system you can start doing today to finally do the things you know you’re capable of.

👉 And if you’re ready for real accountability, join the October Challenge— a 30-day reset built for men who want clarity, consistency, and discipline before the year ends. 

Go to RevealYourPath.com/challenge [http://revealyourpath.com/challenge] for more details.

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action [http://www.jimharshawjr.com/Action].  





Why Men Fail at Simple Habits— but Win Big With Challenges

#512 How 5 World-Class Performers Turned Failure into Success

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You’re not afraid of failure. You’re afraid people will see you fail. 

The good news? No one will remember.



Success doesn’t happen DESPITE failure. It comes BECAUSE of it. 

And the research proves it.



Success doesn’t come to the man who never fails. That man doesn’t exist. Success comes to the one who knows how to turn failure into fuel.



In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” I dive deep into the role of failure in success and why it’s not just inevitable— it’s essential.



From Tom Hopkins’ bold take to Tim Ferriss’ reminder that failure only matters if you learn from it, I unpack powerful insights and research from the Kellogg School of Business and Harvard Business Review that prove failing fast and trying again is one of the greatest predictors of long-term success.



You’ll hear stories of world-class performers who turned their struggles into stepping stones: bestselling author Steven Pressfield battling decades of rejection before writing “The War of Art,” Olympic champion Helen Maroulis overcoming self-doubt to win gold, and blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer conquering Everest and the Grand Canyon. 



I even share my own business failure, what it cost me, and why it ultimately made me more qualified to succeed.



If you’ve been holding back because you’re afraid to fail, this episode will flip that fear on its head and show you how to leverage failure as your greatest advantage. Listen now!



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How 5 World-Class Performers Turned Failure into Success

#511 How Dean King Turned Danger Into Discipline and Storytelling Into Purpose

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Dean King got shot at, crossed the Sahara by camel, and still says the real challenge is letting go of control.

Comfort is the slowest form of failure, and most men don’t notice it until it’s too late.

Men who step into the hard stuff aren’t thrill-seekers— they’re just done pretending comfort leads anywhere worth going.

Most men don’t need more comfort; they need a good punch in the gut from reality.

In this “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” episode, I sit down with Dean King, award-winning author of “Skeletons on the Zahara,” “Guardians of the Valley,” and a dozen other nonfiction thrillers. 

But these aren’t just stories— Dean lives them. 

He’s survived camel-back expeditions across the Sahara, dodged bullets in West Virginia while researching the Hatfields and McCoys, and walked the Portuguese Camino with his daughter, all in pursuit of truth, purpose, and a damn good story.

This one is for the man stuck in his business, career, or routine— searching for clarity, momentum, or maybe just his edge. We talk about the value of discomfort, why letting go of control is often the key to growth, and how to find purpose through adversity. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re going through the motions, this episode will remind you what it means to feel alive again.

You’ll walk away with lessons on mindset, resilience, and how to architect small (or massive) adventures that pull you out of the fog and back into a life of clarity, confidence, and meaning.

Ready to get uncomfortable? Good. That’s where the growth happens. Tune in now!

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action [http://www.jimharshawjr.com/Action].  





How Dean King Turned Danger Into Discipline and Storytelling Into Purpose

#510 How I Trained My Mind to Stop Avoiding Discomfort

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You say you want to grow— but not if it’s uncomfortable.

If it doesn’t suck a little, it’s probably not worth doing.



Do you want to grow? But do you also want comfort? 



You can’t have both.



In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man,” I revisit one of my most replayed— and most needed— episode about the role of pain and discomfort in personal growth, mental toughness, and living a meaningful life. 



Whether you’re building a business, chasing a goal weight, or trying to reignite your relationships, you’re going to face resistance. And that’s a good thing.



I share personal stories from nearly quitting mid-marathon training to battling limiting beliefs that I’m just “not a runner,” plus insights from clients, Navy SEALs [https://jimharshawjr.com/seals], and high performers who chose the hard path and reaped the reward. 



You’ll discover how to shift from “just grinding” to inspired action by connecting discomfort to your core values.



And if you're ready to do more than just think about change, I’ll give you 4 tactical steps to structure your goals, welcome accountability, and commit to something that scares you just enough to matter.



Are you ready to stop drifting and start building? This episode is your first step.



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How I Trained My Mind to Stop Avoiding Discomfort

#509 The #1 Leadership Mistake That’s Quietly Killing Your Team— With Ross Bernstein

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Ross Bernstein has been in more championship locker rooms than most coaches— what he found in them might change the way you lead.



You’ve heard of speaking on stages... but what about a keynote on a research vessel off the coast of Antarctica? 



That’s just one of the wild stories Ross Bernstein brings to this episode— but the real gold lies in his hard-earned insights on championship team culture, elite leadership, and the line between gamesmanship and integrity.



Ross has interviewed over 1,000 pro athletes, written 50+ books, and keynoted on seven continents. But what matters most? What he’s learned about the DNA of winning teams, and how that applies to your boardroom, locker room, or even your very own living room.



In this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, we talk about what great leaders actually do, why culture isn’t fluff, and how to build your own Environment of Excellence. 



After listening to this, you’ll walk away challenged, maybe a little uncomfortable— and that’s a good thing.



If you’re a leader at work, at home, or in your community, this conversation will challenge the way you think about winning. Because it’s not about being the best guy in the room, it’s about being the one they’ll follow when everything’s on the line. 



Hit play now!



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The #1 Leadership Mistake That’s Quietly Killing Your Team— With Ross Bernstein

Clarity. Focus. Consistency. Hallmarks of championship athletes. And hallmarks of the most successful men in business and life. 

How can you claim those traits in your life now? You want to make lots of money, have a great marriage, and be a dedicated father while crushing fitness goals along the way but maybe you feel like you're always shortchanging at least one area. 

Or maybe you feel like you want to be more consistent. More focuses. 

Maybe you just need a clear vision for what your future looks like— a clear goal to pursue. 

Jim Harshaw, Jr. is an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler and former Division I head coach. And he's an executive performance coach who will help you create the plan to unlock your potential. 

He coaches motivated men to gain clarity, focus, and consistency in business and life using a unique framework inspired by world-class performers so that they can lead meaningful lives of purpose and impact. 

"Success for the Athletic-Minded Man" is a podcast dedicated to the driven, professional, athletic-minded man in the pursuit of excellence. Each episode dives into success habits for men who balance the rigors of professional development with the challenges of excelling in their personal lives. Our conversations explore how men can apply the principles of peak performance in sports to everyday life.

Listen as he discusses strategies for mastering goal setting, consistency, work-life balance, and health. We dissect high-performance habits of athletes as they relate to helping men achieve clarity, focus, and consistency. 

Through interviews with elite athletes and coaches as well as thought leaders, we unpack athletic life lessons tailored to you, the athletic-minded man. "Success for the Athletic-Minded Man" is not just a podcast—it’s a resource for any man eager to thrive in business and life.

Jim Harshaw

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