Win More, Live Better
Episodes
Checkout Lines & Patience
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Einstellung Effect
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Take the Stairs
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kevin Durant's #35
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Be the Exception
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tara Vanderveer, Hall of Fame Women's Basketball Coach at Stanford University | "As a coach, you can't just wear the sweatshirt, you have to sweat too."
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Limiting Beliefs
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the "Working In" series, we explore the fourth inner block: Limiting beliefs. You’ll learn why we can’t outperfo...
Interpretations
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Assumptions
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pe...
Gremlins
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gremlins are our inner voices that whisper “You’re not smart enough” or “You’re not good enough" (or some similar iteration of this). I...
Working In
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Scott Brosius, Vice President of Athletics at Linfield University | "You can't ask somebody else to do something you're not willing to do yourself."
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 me...
Win Your Day
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Borrowing Brilliance
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 racin...
Race to the South Pole
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 outco...
SNL: The Show Goes On
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-th...
Win in the Mud
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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&...
Sit in the Dark
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Go Down Swinging
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Dash
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ye...
Growth Follows the Fire
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 follow...
Resilience Requires Resistance
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Signal vs. Noise
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
T.J. Oshie's Retirement Message
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Beeple
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
The Work Is The Reward
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After reaching the top of the music industry, Mike Posner walked across America (literally) in search of something more. Through personal reflection a...
The Story Isn't Finished
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Six Thinking Hats
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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&apo...
What You Can’t Give Away, Owns You
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Be Do Have
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hysteresis
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into a physics principle known as hysteresis, which describes a hidden force that explains why the past still shapes the present. F...
Warren Buffett's Rule for Focus
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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&apos...
Inner Soundtracks
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your internal voice is shaping your performance every moment, every rep, every decision. In this episode, we explore how your thoughts function like a...
Societal vs. Personal Scoreboard
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode explores the difference between the scoreboard the world watches and the one that truly matters. You’ll learn how to define you...
When In Doubt, Zoom Out
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's message explores the power of perspective and why knowing how to “zoom out” is a vital skill for anyone on a high performance journey...
The Gap and the Gain
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The #1 Rule for Confidence
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Counterbalancing
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches and leaders often give everything to their teams and leave little for themselves. In this episode, we talk about the power of counterbalancing...
Target Practice
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The King of Heists
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 maste...
There’s No Tiger in the Marketplace
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
The Etch A Sketch Reset
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Stuck Circling
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thoug...
Tiny Mistakes, Big Consequences
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The $1.5 Million Dollar Note
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Near...
Friction
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Drip By Drip
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Greatness Runs With Company
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
Derek Jeter and the Power of Choice
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 choi...
Take the Next Step
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
Ghost Ships
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all carry regrets—the "ghost ships" of opportunities we didn’t take, paths we didn’t follow, and choices we wish we could redo. But...
Simple Systems, Consistent Results
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does a Japanese airport’s flawless track record have to do with high performance? In this episode, we explore how Kansai International Airport ...
Librarian to Warrior
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We live in an age of endless information, but are we actually using it? This episode explores the difference between gathering knowledge and applying ...
Swaying Skyscrapers
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Goal Gradient Effect
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt that sudden burst of energy when the finish line comes into view? That’s not random, but it is phenomenon known as the Goal Gradient Effec...
Cut the Rope
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
The Sandbox Mindset
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your best growth didn’t come from following a rigid path, but rather from playing in the sandbox?In this episode, we explore why the world’...
You Get to Be the Author
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the story you’re telling yourself is holding you back more than the actual event? In this episode, we explore how the way you frame your exp...
No One Drifts Into Greatness
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the start of any journey, our purpose is usually clear. But what happens when distraction and fatigue sets in and that clarity fades? In this episo...
Crumpled, Not Worthless
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do a crumpled $100 bill, Rory McIlroy, and your self-worth have in common? In this episode, we explore why your value doesn’t change, no matter...
Cherry Blossoms and Impermanence
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C., this episode explores the power of impermanence. Learn how embracing life’s changing seasons, bo...
Welcome to The Threshold Lab
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this premiere episode of The Threshold Lab, I share the story behind why I've finally decided to launch this podcast after years of hesitation...