The Threshold Lab

In this episode, we explore a powerful metaphor from the world of horse racing. It's one that can remind all of us on the importance of clarity with our focus. Just like jockeys change their goggles …

Ever been halfway through something hard and thought, “What if I just bailed right now and pretended this never happened?” Yep. You’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about the invisible bell we’…

What if the most powerful school you’ll ever attend doesn’t have a campus, a tuition bill, or a graduation date? In this episode, we explore a modern perspective on mentorship and learning. We discus…

Today's guest, Kevin Eastman, has spent over 40 years in the game of basketball, coaching and leading at the highest levels and studying why the best are the best.

His career includes 13 years in the …

Ever find yourself switching grocery lines, hoping for a faster one, only to end up more frustrated? In this episode, we explore what this experience can teach us about patience and performance. We e…

Success can sometimes be a trap. When something works, it’s easy to keep going back to it even when the situation calls for something new. In this episode, we explore the Einstellung Effect, a fascin…

People will find a lot more growth in taking the stairs than they will riding the escalator. In this episode, we explore what it means to live with a 2% mindset and the willingness to choose discomfo…

Sometimes, the smallest things carry the deepest meaning. NBA All-Star, Kevin Durant’s choice to wear #35 wasn’t a random decision, but rather a tribute and a daily reminder of a piece of his purpose…

This episode explores what it means to be the exception, drawing from General Manager Sam Presti’s leadership of the Oklahoma City Thunder. I break down two quotes from him, spoken over five years ap…

Today's guest is one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of basketball. With 1,216 career wins, Tara Vanderveer ranks second all-time in NCAA basketball history. Over her legendary career…

In the final episode of the "Working In" series, we explore the fourth inner block: Limiting beliefs. You’ll learn why we can’t outperform our self-image and how to challenge thinking that hinders th…

Your brain is a storyteller, but not all the stories it tells are true. In this episode, we uncover how interpretations (the stories and opinions we form about other people, events, etc.) can trap us…

Your past doesn’t get to decide your future, but assumptions will try to convince you otherwise. In this episode, we examine how assumptions keep people playing small and living a life that is fear-d…

Gremlins are our inner voices that whisper “You’re not smart enough” or “You’re not good enough" (or some similar iteration of this). In this episode, we explore how gremlins operate as your Inner Cr…

We train our bodies to get stronger, but what about our minds? In this opening episode of a new 5-part series, we explore the concept of “working in” and why inner work, not tactics, is the key to yo…

Today's guest is a three-time World Series champion, the 1998 World Series MVP, a National Championship-winning head coach, and a Olympic gold medalist.

Scott Brosius is currently in his second year a…

Today’s episode wasn’t what I planned, but it’s what I needed to share. I read a beautiful reflection about a father’s legacy and the lessons it can offer to all of us to live better and more fulfill…

What do a Ferrari pit crew and a pediatric surgery team have in common? More than you’d think. This episode explores the unlikely collision of racing and medicine and what it teaches us about creativ…

In 1911, two explorers set out to conquer the South Pole. One team made it back. The other didn’t. This episode explores the story behind that outcome and how pre-committed standards can be the diffe…

Performers don't always feel ready, but the top ones still find a way to perform when the lights come on. This episode is inspired by a behind-the-scenes look at Saturday Night Live and what it means…