After Europe’s triumphant win at the Ryder Cup last weekend, it’s hard not to be inspired. Watching a team come together under pressure – blending individual brilliance with unwavering unity- feels like a masterclass in what’s possible with the right preparation and mindset. In sport or in business, you can’t fake cohesion. It’s earned. So the question is: how are you building yours?
Business of Endurance Podcast
If you think training and performance are one-size-fits-all, Dr. Stacy Sims is here to set the record straight. Her groundbreaking work in female physiology has reshaped the way elite athletes train, recover, and fuel – especially as their bodies change through age, cycle, and circumstance.
In this episode, we dive into everything from caffeine and cold plunges to menopause and RED-S. It’s empowering, evidence-based, and packed with takeaways- whether you’re a woman, train women, or just want to better understand performance through a fresh lens. You’ll also hear how Stacy went from top athlete to one of the most respected researchers in sport science.
A must-listen for anyone serious about longevity and peak health.
What I’ve Been Reading
Fiction isn’t my usual go-to but Playground pulled me in and didn’t let go. Interweaving four seemingly disconnected characters – an AI developer, a drifting academic, a naval base artist, and an ocean diver strapped into an early aqualung – the story crescendos on a remote island in French Polynesia.
It’s poetic, vast, and meditative. At its core, this is a novel about the human need for play, connection, and nature in a world leaning heavily into technology. Powers’ writing is immersive and lyrical – like the ocean he so clearly reveres. As someone drawn to the sea, this book felt like a balm.
A reminder that while we chase progress, we’re still creatures of salt, story, and soul.
TED Talk I’ve Found Interesting
Friska Wirya cuts through the buzzwords to get to the heart of how tech and adaptability are shaping the future of fitness. Her talk The Truth About Future Fitness & Digital Transformation explores why being ‘digitally fit’ matters just as much as being physically fit in the world we’re heading into.
A sharp, insightful glimpse into what’s coming – and how to stay ahead of it.
What I’ve Been Watching
Even having read and recommended Greenlights, this conversation surprised me. McConaughey isn’t just a Hollywood storyteller – he’s a philosopher in boots. On Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO, he opens up about faith, fame, family, and that silent crisis facing so many men today.
The turning point? When he walked away from million-dollar movie deals to chase something deeper. There’s something timeless about the way he weaves resilience, purpose, and struggle into compelling stories and poems.
It’s a conversation that doesn’t give you quick fixes – it leaves you with better questions. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.
Quote Of The Week
“Life is not about the mountain tops, it’s about how you handle the valleys.” – Matthew McConaughey
Tech I’ve Found Useful
If you’re creating training content, onboarding videos, or explainer walkthroughs – this tool is gold. Synthesia lets you generate AI-powered videos with avatars and voiceovers in minutes. No studio. No editing suite. Just smart automation that looks and sounds polished. Especially helpful for scaling communication across teams without losing clarity or engagement.
The Trusted Team
There’s a moment in McConaughey’s interview where he talks about building a life you actually want to live – not just one that looks good on paper. That sentiment echoes through the Professional Practice Transformation Bundle from The Trusted Team. If running your business has morphed into relentless hours, inconsistent income, and fading passion, this toolkit is your reset.
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It’s not just about working smarter – it’s about building something that fuels you, not drains you. With virtual sessions, worksheets, and a discovery call, this bundle is a real-world shortcut to clarity and balance. At £3.97, it’s almost too good not to try. Start The Professional Practice Transformation here.
Whether it’s Europe’s Ryder Cup team triumphing through unity, Dr. Stacy Sims challenging the status quo of performance, or Matthew McConaughey inviting us to redefine success – this week’s insights are all about playing the long game. Endurance in business. Purpose in health. Play in progress.
Let’s keep building, questioning, and enjoying the ride.
