The Threshold Lab

Do you believe you have to feel confident before you act confident? This episode challenges that myth. Inspired by an exchange I had with my wife, we unpack why confidence is often the result of acti…

Coaches and leaders often give everything to their teams and leave little for themselves. In this episode, we talk about the power of counterbalancing: A mindset shift that helps you lead with intens…

If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time. In this episode, we break down why clarity of focus is essential for consistent performance and how setting specific, process-based targets helps us e…

What can a 19th-century bank robber teach us about high performance? In this episode, we explore the story of George Leonidas Leslie (a criminal mastermind) who prepared for pressure with the precisi…

Some beliefs don’t start out true, but they just get repeated until they feel that way. In this episode, we explore how message repetition shapes our beliefs through an ancient parable, a powerful ps…

Every performer makes mistakes, but not every performer knows how to let them go. In this episode, we use the Etch A Sketch as a metaphor for mental resets and explore why "forgetting on purpose" can…

Ever watch a dog spin in circles before lying down? It’s instinct. But it’s also a perfect metaphor for how we as humans spin and circle our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. In this episode, we bre…

In this episode, we explore the true story of the Hubble Space Telescope, a $1.5 billion marvel nearly rendered useless because of a mirror flaw just two microns wide. In high performance, it’s the l…

When Albert Einstein couldn’t offer a tip to a hotel bellboy, he handed him a handwritten note with a quiet truth about happiness and ambition. Nearly a century later, that note still speaks to the t…

Ever tried canceling a subscription and felt like the company really didn’t want to let you go? In this episode, I unpack what a recent experience reminded me about friction. Drawing from insights in…

Real growth isn’t always loud or dramatic. It’s often quiet and steady. In this episode, we unpack why consistency matters more than intensity and how small daily efforts build momentum that lasts. U…

Most people know Roger Bannister for breaking the 4-minute mile, but few know the names of the pacers who helped him get there. In this episode, we explore what high performers can learn from Bannist…

In this episode, we break down key lessons from Derek Jeter’s recent commencement speech at the University of Michigan and explore the power of choice. From quiet accountability to intentional action…

When the future is uncertain it can lead us to feeling lost and stuck. In this episode, we explore a beautiful exchange in the children's book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and what it tea…

What does a Japanese airport’s flawless track record have to do with high performance? In this episode, we explore how Kansai International Airport built a system that delivers world-class consistenc…

We live in an age of endless information, but are we actually using it? This episode explores the difference between gathering knowledge and applying it, inspired by the idea that many of us have bec…

This episode explores why skyscrapers are a great metaphor for how to prepare and perform at your best. Just like skyscrapers, the best performers are grounded in who they are, but flexible enough to…

What if fear isn't a sign to stop, but a signal you’re on the edge of something meaningful? In this episode, I share the story of Elisha Otis and how he risked his career (and life) in front of a liv…