<![CDATA[The Extra Mile]]>The first mile is mandatory. The second mile is a choice.

Welcome to The Extra Mile, a podcast for driven professionals about standards, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of leading by example. Grounded in the principle that true growth happens only when you push past the baseline, this show is your blueprint for doing the voluntary work required to step up and take control of your physical and mental performance.

We don’t do basic physiology or superficial motivation. Instead, we dive straight into the psychology of action—unpacking why highly capable people still struggle to follow through, how to rebuild broken self-trust, and what it actually takes to treat your health as a non-negotiable responsibility rather than a hobby.

Through solo frameworks and deep-dive conversations with high-level performers, The Extra Mile exposes the excuses that hold us back and sets a new standard for what it means to truly serve others by refusing to neglect yourself.

Because excellence doesn’t happen in the required work. It happens in the extra mile.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:41:52 GMTWed, 01 Jul 2026 14:15:12 GMT60Josh Livelsberger | AIM Human Development<p>The first mile is mandatory. The second mile is a choice.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to <i>The Extra Mile</i>, a podcast for driven professionals about standards, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of leading by example. Grounded in the principle that true growth happens only when you push past the baseline, this show is your blueprint for doing the voluntary work required to step up and take control of your physical and mental performance.</p><p></p><p>We don’t do basic physiology or superficial motivation. Instead, we dive straight into the psychology of action—unpacking why highly capable people still struggle to follow through, how to rebuild broken self-trust, and what it actually takes to treat your health as a non-negotiable responsibility rather than a hobby.</p><p></p><p>Through solo frameworks and deep-dive conversations with high-level performers, <i>The Extra Mile</i> exposes the excuses that hold us back and sets a new standard for what it means to truly serve others by refusing to neglect yourself.</p><p></p><p>Because excellence doesn’t happen in the required work. It happens in the extra mile.</p>episodicJosh Livelsberger | AIM Human Developmentadaptinnovatemaster@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Unbound Capability: The Mental Root of Physical Limits with TJ Mentus]]>The conversation explores the themes of going the extra mile, leading by example, physical and mental limitations, and neurological well-being and movement. It delves into the importance of prioritizing fitness, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and understanding the binary nature of the nervous system's response to stimuli. The conversation delves into the power of perception, the influence of self-talk, overcoming limiting beliefs, the importance of taking action, the optimal approach to physical training, and setting a standard for personal growth. The discussion emphasizes the impact of self-perception on physical performance and the importance of consistent action in achieving fitness goals.

Takeaways

  • Prioritizing fitness is essential for personal and professional growth.
  • Self-limiting beliefs can hinder physical and mental progress.
  • Understanding the binary nature of the nervous system's response to stimuli is crucial for movement and well-being. Self-perception influences physical performance
  • Consistent action is key to achieving fitness goals

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Extra Mile
  • 03:13 Leading by Example
  • 05:41 Going the Extra Mile
  • 32:32 Physical and Mental Limitations
  • 40:32 Neurological Well-being and Movement
  • 43:44 The Power of Perception
  • 47:17 The Influence of Self-Talk
  • 51:58 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
  • 55:40 The Importance of Taking Action
  • 01:04:13 The Optimal Approach to Physical Training
  • 01:18:11 Setting a Standard for Personal Growth
]]>a45f4b25-a257-421c-a135-eda488c1d571Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:09:40 GMT<p>The conversation explores the themes of going the extra mile, leading by example, physical and mental limitations, and neurological well-being and movement. It delves into the importance of prioritizing fitness, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and understanding the binary nature of the nervous system's response to stimuli. The conversation delves into the power of perception, the influence of self-talk, overcoming limiting beliefs, the importance of taking action, the optimal approach to physical training, and setting a standard for personal growth. The discussion emphasizes the impact of self-perception on physical performance and the importance of consistent action in achieving fitness goals.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Prioritizing fitness is essential for personal and professional growth.</li><li>Self-limiting beliefs can hinder physical and mental progress.</li><li>Understanding the binary nature of the nervous system's response to stimuli is crucial for movement and well-being. Self-perception influences physical performance</li><li>Consistent action is key to achieving fitness goals</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Extra Mile</li><li>03:13 Leading by Example</li><li>05:41 Going the Extra Mile</li><li>32:32 Physical and Mental Limitations</li><li>40:32 Neurological Well-being and Movement</li><li>43:44 The Power of Perception</li><li>47:17 The Influence of Self-Talk</li><li>51:58 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs</li><li>55:40 The Importance of Taking Action</li><li>01:04:13 The Optimal Approach to Physical Training</li><li>01:18:11 Setting a Standard for Personal Growth</li></ul>no01:27:25Unbound Capability: The Mental Root of Physical Limits with TJ Mentusfull<![CDATA[The Hidden Truth: Why Many Capable People Fail to Make Fitness a Priority with Dr. Drew Herman]]>In this episode, Dr. Drew shares insights on the importance of physical and mental health, discipline, and how prioritizing self-care enhances effectiveness and longevity in high-stakes environments.

]]>09cb9bf4-64bc-4e67-943d-ed99b6c6a84aThu, 02 Jul 2026 18:19:06 GMT<p>In this episode, Dr. Drew shares insights on the importance of physical and mental health, discipline, and how prioritizing self-care enhances effectiveness and longevity in high-stakes environments.</p>no00:51:02The Hidden Truth: Why Many Capable People Fail to Make Fitness a Priority with Dr. Drew Hermanfull