From Surviving to Thriving: The Inner Game of Modern Life - Steve Magness

I am delighted to welcome Steve Magness back to the show to discuss moving from survival mode to truly thriving. Modern life, with its relentless pressures and social media’s constant comparison trap, leaves many feeling isolated, inadequate, and unfulfilled. So what to do about it?Steve shares his thoughts on the ‘inner game’ - the art of intrinsic motivation and long-term fulfilment. Steve opens up about his own experience living in survival mode while being a whistleblower against Nike's Oregon project. We also tackle the shifting nature of the American Dream, from internal fulfilment to external validation, and the vital importance of 'non-attachment'.Highlights:The rise of burnout, mental health struggles, and loneliness in modern societyThe impact of social media on attention spans and mental health as well as feelings of inadequacy and isolationThe ‘inner game’—learning to play for intrinsic motivation, not just external rewardsHow values and ethics guide decision-making in high-pressure environmentsThe American Dream: from internal fulfilment to chasing external validationSport as a metaphor for life and why self-transcendence matters more than trophiesNon-attachment, the paradox of self and no-self, and the balance between flexibility and securitySteve Magness episode 1 - Do Hard Things: https://pod.fo/e/1832d0Book: https://www.stevemagness.com/books/🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-courseOther links:My Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/bookYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundieWebsite: simonmundie.comSubstack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.