Dr. Gio Valiante is a renowned performance psychologist behind dozens of PGA Tour wins and has worked with golfers like Jack Nicklaus and Justin Rose. He breaks down the psychology behind elite performance, from the difference between a mastery orientation and an ego-driven mindset to why fear of embarrassment quietly sabotages performance. We explore how confidence is built, why success can secretly make you miserable, and how detaching from outcomes unlocks freedom. The throughline: fall in love with the process, pick precise targets, and make fearless swings—in golf and in life.

Timestamps:
00:00 Being A Student
02:54 Social Cognitive Theory
05:37 Bringing SCT To The Sports World
07:03 Writing 'Mastery vs. Ego In Golf'
10:12 5 Pillars Of Success - Focus On Differentiation
19:16 Transitioning From Theory To Application
21:15 What You Can & Cannot Change About Yourself
22:55 Focusing On Asking Questions Rather Than Telling Answers
27:11 Recalibrating Your Relationship With Fear
34:39 Enjoying The Moment vs. Focusing On Your Routine
37:48 Detaching From The Result & How Dr. Valiante Does This
40:43 How Spirituality Impacts Performance
45:13 Make Fearless Swings At Precise Targets
47:21 Learn More About Dr. Gio Valiante

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Matt Johnson grew up in a double-wide trailer, joined the military searching for direction, and later discovered endurance running as a way to transform pain, trauma, and complacency into purpose. He shares how a fractured leg, a near-suicide moment, and running across Texas forced him to confront identity, faith, and what “home” really means. This conversation explores resilience, suffering, and the realization that the real race isn’t miles. It’s proving to yourself who you truly are.

Timestamps:
00:00 Relationship With Home
03:33 The Man Who Thought Matt Should Leave Home
06:56 Dealing With Chronic Back Issues
10:47 The Event That Sparked A Change
20:56 Running Sub-3-Hour In 1st Marathon
24:56 Introduction & Deconstruction Of Self
30:21 An Evolving Relationship With Faith
31:59 Running Away Energy & Finding Stillness
41:10 Running Across The Entire State Of Texas
46:21 Holding Yourself Accountable
51:52 Memorable Moments From The Texas Run
54:47 Slowing Down In Life
57:57 Recovery From Texas Run
1:00:23 What I Think Matt's Next Event Should Be
1:01:03 Connect With Matt Johnson

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Joshua De Schutter sees poetry as the foundation of every art form, just words on paper that can make someone feel seen. From feeling lost at 19 to reaching millions, he shares how poetry became a way to articulate emotions people can’t name, why you can only create from what you’ve lived, and how “falling off” early on taught him to separate art from numbers. This is about faith, identity, pressure in your twenties, and learning how to play before trying to win.

Timestamps:
00:00 A Young Aspiring Poet
01:44 Why Poetry Makes Joshua Feel Alive
03:09 Being Homeschooled
06:16 Mind Of An Engineer, Work Of An Artist
11:57 Balancing Poetry & Life
14:53 Writing On Surfaces & Collecting Ideas
19:32 Becoming A Public Presence
24:07 Why Joshua Thinks He Was Able To Grow A Following So Fast
31:10 What Feels Hard Right Now
38:39 An Ideal Day In The Life
39:36 Joshua's Relationship With Faith
49:18 Physical Fitness For Creativity
49:56 Performing With Dermot Kennedy
52:14 Culture Of Poets
54:29 Joshua's Main Priorities
56:28 Learn How To Play A Game
59:55 Live Today, Connect The Dots Tomorrow
1:00:55 Connect With Joshua De Schutter

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