786 Brad Stulberg – Peak Performance & The Passion Paradox

The Passion Paradox

My interview with Brad Stulburg the author of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox, a very strong fit for the show. We start off by talking about how to elevate performance while avoiding burnout and as Brad shares, there are a few key common principles that are relevant to all. Focus on the principles, not the “hacks”. Then we talk about passion, how to discover it, how to harness its powers and avoid its dangers.

Guest Bio 

Brad Stulberg researches, writes, coaches, and speaks on health and human performance. He is an award-winning author of the new book The Passion Paradox and the bestselling Peak Performance. He has written for The New York Times, New York Magazine, Wired, Sports Illustrated, NPR, and other national and international outlets.  Follow Brad on Twitter @bstulberg and learn more at his website: www.bradstulberg.com

The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life by Brad Stulberg

Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success by Brad Stulberg

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