Miles of Books: Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better

Miles of Books: Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better

From Another Mother Runner by Sarah Bowen Shea

May 26, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

Coach Liz Waterstraat discusses how constraints can enhance productivity and focus in workouts, based on insights from David Epstein's book.

Anyone who believes limited time, options, or resources are holding them back needs to listen to this intriguing episode. Coach Liz Waterstraat shares surprising lessons learned from the hot-off-the-presses book Inside the Box : How Constraints Make Us Better by David Epstein. Realize why more freedom doesn’t equal more possibility—or more productive workouts or better race outcomes! Learn how to minimize distractions during workouts to boost focus. And discover if you are a “satisficer” like Sarah or more of a maximizer/satisficer hybrid like Coach Liz. Feisty Fest: Join us from September 18-20, 2026 - https://feisty.co/events/feisty-fest/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themotherrunner/ Momentous: Use code AMR for up to 35% off your first order at https://www.livemomentous.com/ Currex: Use code AMR15 for 15% off at https://currex.com/ Tifosi Optics: Use code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://tifosioptics.com/

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Bowen Shea

Guest: Liz Waterstraat

Topics covered

  • constraints
  • productivity
  • focus
  • running
  • workouts
  • decision making

Keywords

  • constraints
  • productivity
  • running
  • workouts
  • focus
  • satisficer
  • maximizer

Sponsors

Momentous, Currex, Tifosi Optics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better

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