Brad Stulberg on the Practice of Groundedness | They Are Us And We Are Them

<p>Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to author Brad Stulberg about his new book <a href="https://geni.us/SRfF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Practice of Groundedness</em></a><em>, </em>how the path to peak performance is inevitably tied to compulsive behavior, practical steps to alleviate the anxiety that comes with the lifelong pursuit of greatness, and more.</p><p>Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on human performance, sustainable success, and well-being. He is bestselling author of the books “<a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/sports15?_pos=2&amp;_sid=0e4712f92&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peak Performance</a>” and “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Passion-Paradox-Discovering-Benefits-Unbalanced/dp/1635653436" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Passion Paradox</a>”. In his performance coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, and physicians. He is also cofounder of TheGrowthEq.com, a multimedia platform dedicated to the art and science of success.</p><p><a href="https://givewell.org/stoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GiveWell</a> is the best site for figuring out how and where to donate your money to have the greatest impact. If you’ve never donated to <a href="https://givewell.org/stoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GiveWell’s</a> recommended charities before, you can have your donation matched up to $1,000 before the end of June or as long as matching funds last. Just go to <a href="https://givewell.org/stoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GiveWell.org/STOIC</a> and pick podcast and The Daily Stoic at checkout.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://drinklmnt.com/dailystoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LMNT</a> is the maker of electrolyte drink mixes that help you stay active at home, work, the gym, or anywhere else. Electrolytes are a key part of a happy, healthy body. As a listener of this show, you can receive a free <a href="https://drinklmnt.com/dai