How does someone become CEO of The Atlantic, run a 2:29 marathon at age 44, write books, make music, and still be present for their family? For the answer, we turned to Nick Thompson, who, conveniently (and impressively), does all of those things. On today's episode, we use the release of Nick's new book, The Running Ground, to discuss his systematic approach to productivity and running, including how he organizes his day for maximum impact, why he has "non-goals", the best lessons running and writing have taught him, and how he pushes past limits, in running and in work—including the revelation that helped him break through a decade-long performance plateau after cancer.<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FIHWXLJ2LwHdtUj24-zmXWOOffAHqId3Hnr_4ETs7Z0/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> for an AI-generated, unedited transcriptIf you have a question for us, send an email to clay.growtheq@gmail.com or call our voicemail at ‪(646) 893-9503‬.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Way-Excellence-Greatness-Satisfaction-Chaotic/dp/0063385945" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click to pre-order </a>Brad's new book, "The Way of Excellence," which Steve Kerr, nine-time NBA Champion, is calling "an absolutely beautiful book"Subscribe to <a href="https://thegrowtheq.com/newsletters/geq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Growth Equation newsletter</a>If you are enjoying "excellence, actually," do us a huge favor: text your favorite episode to three people so they can enjoy it, too. Thanks!<ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growth-equation-podcast/id1505257676" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes and Apple Podcasts</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/08qLiDYVaUURcOD7MmsQBf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://subscribeonandroid.com/thegrowtheq.com/feed/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android</a></li><li><a href="https://pca.st/94v1jrn2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PocketCasts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@excellence_actually" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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