Endurance Minded

What separates those who stay steady under pressure from those who fall apart? In this episode of Endurance Minded, Taylor sits down with Jeffrey Weiss to explore the psychology of resilience, leadership, and what it really takes to perform when the stakes are high. With a background as a U.S. Army officer and a career focused on performance psychology, Jeffrey has worked with leaders and teams operating in high-pressure environments, helping them develop the mental and emotional skills required to navigate uncertainty, regulate themselves, and make clear decisions when it matters most. Together they explore: • What happens psychologically when pressure increases• Why self-regulation is the foundation of effective leadership• The difference between reacting and responding under stress• How resilience is developed through consistent exposure and awareness• Why leaders must do the internal work before they can lead others This episode is a deep dive into the internal side of endurance, where leadership, psychology, and performance intersect. To get the support your health and fitness business deserves, click the link to find out how you can be a part of the Growth Circle community. https://www.impactinitiative.network/services/growth-circle Free weekly guidance, insight, and tools for health and fitness entrepreneurs: The Business of Coaching - https://taylor75.substack.com/

High performers are great at starting things, new training blocks, new businesses, new projects, new goals. But the skill almost no one talks about is the one that matters most: knowing when to stop. In this episode of Endurance Minded, Taylor Thomas explores the psychology and strategy of healthy endings, how to recognize when something has run its course, why letting go is often harder than holding on, and how stopping at the right time can unlock clarity, capacity, and long-term success. Whether it’s a habit, a role, a commitment, or a version of yourself, this episode will help you release what’s no longer aligned so you can step fully into what’s next. To apply to the Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program for health and fitness entrepreneurs, click the link. The Growth Circle The Business of Coaching Newsletter - The Business of Coaching | Taylor Thomas | Substack

You did everything right, set the goals, did the work, hit the target. But instead of pride or relief, you feel… flat. In this episode of Endurance Minded, Taylor Thomas unpacks the hidden emotional cost of high achievement: the ambition hangover. Drawing from psychology, performance science, and real-world experience, Taylor explores why hitting goals often leaves us unfulfilled, and how to reconnect ambition to meaning. If you’ve ever wondered why “success” doesn’t feel the way you thought it would, this episode will help you rediscover your drive, without burning out or numbing out. To apply to the Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program for health and fitness entrepreneurs, click the link. https://app.thomasendurancecoaching.com/the-growth-circle The Business of Coaching Newsletter - https://taylor75.substack.com/

We all know recovery matters, but most of us treat it like an afterthought, a box to check, or something we’ll “get to later.” What if recovery was actually your most strategic advantage? In this episode of Endurance Minded, Taylor unpacks recovery in a new light: as a skill you can train, measure, and leverage. You’ll learn the four dimensions of recovery: physical, mental, emotional, and strategic, and walk away with clear practices to put into action right now. If you want to stop seeing recovery as downtime and start using it as your edge, this episode will change the way you work, train, and lead. To apply to the Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program for health and fitness entrepreneurs, click the link. https://app.thomasendurancecoaching.com/the-growth-circle The Business of Coaching Newsletter - https://taylor75.substack.com/

In part one of this two part series, Taylor Thomas explores the modern definition of resilience, and why it’s about flexibility and recovery as much as toughness. We’ve all heard that grit and toughness are the keys to success. But what if grit, by itself, isn’t enough? In this episode of Endurance Minded, drawing from psychology, sport, and business, Taylor breaks down how to build resilience without burning out, and why the strongest leaders and athletes are the ones who know how to bend without breaking. To apply to the Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program for health and fitness entrepreneurs, click the link. https://app.thomasendurancecoaching.com/the-growth-circle The Business of Coaching Newsletter - https://taylor75.substack.com/

Why do we cling so tightly to identities that are holding us back? In this episode of Endurance Minded, Taylor Thomas unpacks the hidden cost of staying attached to roles, titles, and habits that no longer serve us. From athletes afraid to train differently, to business owners stuck in outdated ways of working, many of us struggle to evolve, not because we can’t, but because we’re afraid of who we’ll be on the other side. Taylor explores why growth requires letting go, how to identify when you’re outgrowing an identity, and what it really takes to redefine yourself. This episode will resonate with anyone navigating change and offers a powerful reframe for building long-term endurance, not just in performance, but in life. To apply to the Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program for health and fitness entrepreneurs, click the link. https://app.thomasendurancecoaching.com/the-growth-circle The Business of Coaching Newsletter - https://taylor75.substack.com/

David Amerland is a multidisciplinary author exploring the evolving relationship between human behavior, technology, and personal wellbeing. From bestselling marketing books to practical health guides and thought-provoking fiction, David Amerland's work helps readers understand and adapt to a rapidly changing world. Order David’s Book “Built to Last” HERE. To apply to the Growth Circle, TEC’s Business Accelerator Program for health and fitness entrepreneurs, click the link. https://app.thomasendurancecoaching.com/the-growth-circle