The Threshold Lab

High-performing individuals and teams find a way to win even when they're not at their best. In other words, they find a way to win messy. Today's episode is inspired by a quote from Oklahoma City Th…

What if the best way to help someone through discomfort isn’t to eliminate it, but to sit with them in it? In this episode, I share a lesson from a child psychologist that can serve as a useful analo…

J.J. Spaun was ready to quit and retire from golf last year. But this past weekend? He became the 2025 U.S. Open champion. His journey has been marred by personal setbacks (including health issues), …

This episode is a simple pause. A moment to breathe and reflect. I share the poem titled "The Dash" which has meant a lot to me this past year on a personal level.  It’s a short, but powerful reminde…

Leadership isn’t about being bulletproof. It’s about being real. In this episode, we use the metaphor of forest fires to explore why growth follows vulnerability. You'll learn to give yourself more g…

When scientists designed a "perfect" world inside a glass dome in the Arizona desert, they didn’t expect the trees to fall. But one-by-one the trees began to tip over because there was no wind. In th…

Most performers don’t need more information. They need help filtering it. In a world flooded with tips, trends, and noise, clarity is a superpower. In this episode, we explore the powerful concept of…

Today's episode reflects on the final words of NHL veteran, T.J. Oshie's retirement speech on Monday. Rather than focusing on accolades or stats, Oshie concluded his speech with a reference to his ch…

In this episode, we explore the creative discipline of digital artist Beeple, who posted digital art every single day for over 13 years and how his consistency led to one of the most historic art sal…

After reaching the top of the music industry, Mike Posner walked across America (literally) in search of something more. Through personal reflection and hardship, he discovered that true fulfillment …

Over the course of just a few days, two of the most thrilling comebacks in sports unfolded on the world’s biggest stages. The Indiana Pacers stunned the basketball world in Game 1 of the NBA Finals a…

Today's episode dives into a decision-making framework that coaches and leaders can use to break free from one-track thinking. Edward de Bono's "Six Thinking Hats" is a mental model that helps you st…

Frank Sinatra famously said, "If you possess something, but you can’t give it away, then you don’t possess it. It possesses you." With this in mind, today's episode explores what it means to live ope…

Who are you becoming regardless of what you have? In this episode, we explore a quiet, but transformative question: Would you rather be the person you want or have the things you want? Through a pers…

This episode dives into a physics principle known as hysteresis, which describes a hidden force that explains why the past still shapes the present. From lingering tension after a tough conversation …

Your performance depends on more than what you pursue, it also hinges on what you’re willing to ignore. This episode breaks down Warren Buffett's 25/5 Rule and why it's important to focus on doing wh…

High performers often live in the future, whereby they're focused on what’s next, what’s missing, and how far they still have to go. But this mindset, while motivating, can silently erode confidence.…