Show Notes
Today’s guest is Mike Aidala, the Guinness World Record holder for the Turkish Get-Up, ultra-runner, and mindset coach.
Ste and Mike unpack the mental frameworks, values, and inner skills that help you break comparison, build confidence, shift your identity, and take meaningful action toward a life that feels rich, full, and fulfilling.
What You’ll Learn
How to train your mind to do hard things The #1 killer of confidence (and how to break it) Practical tools to reduce screen time & reclaim your attention The psychology of purpose, mattering, and identity Why replacing “should” with “want” can change everything
If you’re ready to create a life that actually feels meaningful, this episode is for you.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Breaking the Guinness World Record 06:00 - What Endurances Teaches You 12:00 - Comparison: The Silent Killer of Action 15:30 - How Mike Got Into Ultra Running 19:30 - Training Your Mind to Not Quit 25:20 - World Travel as Rite of Passage 30:20 - Finding Your Values (Deathbed Exercise) 37:40 - Screen Time, Dopamine & Digital Discipline 44:00 - Purpose, Mattering & Flourishing 54:50 - Shifting Your Identity 57:30 - Replace “Should” With “Want” or “Don’t Want” 1:02:10 - Practices to Connect with Yourself 1:08:00 - Flow State (Challenge Meets Skill) 1:10:00 - The Power of Accountability 1:12:00 Closing Thoughts
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