Breaking Bad Legacy with Nick Thompson

Whether we acknowledge it or not, there are certain behaviors and mindsets that are etched into our psyche by our fathers. And, if we cannot be aware of what they are, we lose any hope of having power over them and charting new paths for ourselves and our children.

Today, I’m joined by Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, to talk about the legacy his father left and how he is trying to break the string of mindsets that hindered, not helped. We talk about how do adapt when plans don’t work, the power of the meritocracy, how to overcome the victimhood mentality, creating powerful and healthy outlets, and the mantras that have served him well and that he wishes to instill in his children.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - The New York Marathon disaster
02:00 - Pushing through with mantras
03:40 - Planning, pace, and preparation
05:30 - Travel stress and overcommitment
07:37 - The power of mental reframing
08:11 - Continuous forward motion
10:35 - Learning from past failures
11:58 - “On to Cincinnati” mindset
15:23 - Lessons from failure and legacy
20:29 - How his father inspired running
21:34 - Finding identity through running
23:35 - Parenting and discipline
25:32 - Lockdown marathon story
27:40 - Breaking generational cycles
30:57 - Lessons from his father’s downfall
33:18 - The danger of victim mentality
37:17 - Teaching resilience to his sons
39:13 - Soccer as a meritocratic equalizer
42:07 - Shared humanity through sport
45:01 - The importance of men talking openly
46:01 - Running as leadership training
48:21 - Endurance, pacing, and goal setting
49:59 - The Running Ground book
50:38 - Closing remarks

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