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Miracle on Ice: Two Broken Teeth, 41 saves, and the Psychology of Not Flinching
What the US men's hockey Gold can teach us about performance
Feb 22 • Steve Magness
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The Debate Over Easy vs. High-Intensity Training is a Waste of Time. Here's Why.
Jul 5, 2025 • Steve Magness
My Training History Manifesto
Jul 19, 2025 • Steve Magness
From "Have To" to "Want To": How Alysa Liu Won Olympic Gold
Feb 20 • Steve Magness
From "Have To" to "Want To": How Alysa Liu Won Olympic Gold
Alysa Liu, Autonomy, and the Real Secret to Elite Performance
Feb 20 • Steve Magness
Survival Mode on Ice: How Ilia Malinin’s Brain Betrayed Him
Why We Choke: It’s Not Weakness, It’s a Threat Disorder
Feb 15 • Steve Magness
Let Kids Be Kids: The Science Behind Norway’s Dominance in Sport
Norway is once again dominating the winter Olympics.
Feb 14 • Steve Magness
From Bust to Champion: The Importance of Writing Your Own Story
How Sam Darnold—and the Science of Identity—Show Us That Failure Is Just an Unfinished Draft
Feb 9 • Steve Magness
Fame, Fortune, and the Death of Principles
The Power Paradox: Why Success Blinds Us to Our Values
Feb 4 • Steve Magness
How Not to Become an Asshole: Do Hard Things in The Real World
Today is a special treat.
Jan 29 • Steve Magness
A Look into Alex Honnold's Brain
How does someone free solo a 101 story building? Scientists have taken a look.
Jan 25 • Steve Magness
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