Steve Magness

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is author of the international best seller Do Hard Things. As well as the co-author of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. His forthcoming book is called Win The Inside Game. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills.

His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner’s World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. In addition, Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine.

Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He currently lives in Houston, Tx with his wife Hillary. Once upon a time, he ran a mile in 4:01 in high school, at the time the 6th fastest high school mile in US history.