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In today’s episode of On The X, Coach Chris Bennett, Nick’s Global Head Running Coach, former UNC captain and Olympic Development athlete, built a championship high school cross country program and now writes Nike Run Club’s Guided Runs. Coach Bennett discusses his new book, “This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running” treats running as a metaphor for life, where showing up and consistency matter more than results. 00:00 – Behind the Scenes at Nike: Building a Global Coaching Role 08:28 – Writing "This Is About Running": Process & Philosophy 16:43 – Coach Bennett's Running Origins & the Power of Team 28:05 – Why We Fall Out of Love With Running 38:43 – Running Technique, Effort, and Avoiding Injury 49:39 – How to Start Running Right & Reclaiming Speed as You Age 1:08:12 – Favorite Running Movies, Music & Where to Find Coach Bennett Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is present by Luminox Watches https://luminox.com/ -Use code: onthex20 -20% off Luminox watches (excludes outlet items) -Valid only in the US -One use per customer On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Sponsor The Uprising: From the director of JASON BOURNE, Paul Greengrass brings you THE UPRISING. Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice. Only in theaters September 10. Get tickets. Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

In today’s episode of On The X, Chris Irwin sits down with Ben Meer, best known as “The Systems Guy” who has spent years as an innovation consultant for Fortune 500 companies, and is the author of the System Sunday newsletter as well as the author of the upcoming book “How to Be Good at Life: Simple Systems to Achieve More and Stress Less, out this October. In this episode, Ben digs into the simple, almost embarrassingly obvious systems that changed his life, why “trust the process” is bad advice, and how his weekly “System Sunday” routine can kill Sunday-night dread for good. Pre-Order Ben's book "How to Be Good at Life Simple Systems to Achieve More and Stress Less": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/785927/how-to-be-good-at-life-by-ben-meer/ Video Chapters: 00:00 - Why Systems? Ben's Personal Story 04:47 - What Is a System? (And the First One Ben Built) 11:13 - The DRIVE Framework & Setting Better Goals 17:25 - The Seven Life Engines & Physical Health as a Multiplier 24:25 - Finding Root Causes and Limiting Beliefs 32:23 - Case Study: Building a Sleep System 40:29 - Decluttering and Navigating External Systems 46:21- Emotional Regulation Tools, Writing the Book & System Sunday Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is present by Luminox Watches https://luminox.com/ On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

This "best-of" clip is from a previous episode of On the X. Big-wave legend Laird Hamilton breaks down what's actually happening in your head when the pressure is real. He explains the difference between anxiety and true intuition and how to tell which one is talking when you're scared. You don't need to be riding 50-foot waves to use this: it's about learning to trust your gut instead of getting hijacked by fear, staying clear-headed when it counts, and knowing when to push through versus when to listen. Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

On this episode of On The X, presented by Luminox Watches, Chris sits down with Herm Edwards, the legendary NFL cornerback, head coach, broadcaster, and one of the most quotable voices in football. Herm spent a decade as a cornerback for the Eagles, Falcons, and Rams (1977–86), racking up 38 career interceptions and reaching Super Bowl XV with Philadelphia. He's also the man behind the "Miracle at the Meadowlands" the infamous fumble recovery and touchdown against the Giants in 1978 that's still replayed as one of the wildest moments in NFL history. Herm went on to head coach the Jets and Chiefs, leading both to the playoffs in his debut seasons, before returning to the college game at Arizona State. He's also a longtime ESPN analyst famous for his "Hermisms," including the unforgettable "You play to win the game!" Video Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: Herm Edwards' Career 00:45 – Growing Up an Army Brat: His Parents' Interracial Marriage 05:59 – Coming of Age During the Civil Rights Movement 10:05 – Dreaming of the NFL, Watching Black-and-White TV 21:09 – Rookie Year Under Dick Vermeil in Philadelphia 32:35 – The "Miracle at the Meadowlands" Play, Retold 1:00:00 – Becoming a Head Coach: Jets and Chiefs 1:05:00 – From Coaching to ESPN and Arizona State 1:17:11 – His Father's Final Lesson: "Protect Your Name" Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is sponsored by Luminox Watches: https://luminox.com/ On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

This "best-of" clip is from a previous episode of On the X. You can watch the full interview with Simon Sinek here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ueqhl7OKWbM Known for his transformative ideas on leadership, Sinek has inspired millions with his concept of "Start With Why" and his work on building organizations that prioritize trust and collaboration. His books, including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, and The Infinite Game, have impacted thousands of leaders across many industries. Together, Chris and Simon explore the current state of corporate hiring, arguing that too often, skills are prioritized over character. Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

On this week's On The X, Chris Irwin sits down with Marine Corps veteran and bestselling author Steven Pressfield to discuss his 27-year road to publication and the craft that shaped novels like Gates of Fire, The Legend of Bagger Vance, and his latest book, The Arcadian. He shares the origin of Gates of Fire’s “battle in the shade” scene, one of the book’s most quoted passages among military readers. They discuss the inspiration behind Steven’s new novel The Arcadian, reflect on what it takes to tell a compelling story, why discipline wins over inspiration, why “talent is bull****,” and how Steven knows when a piece of work is done. Video Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Pressfield's Military Roots 05:47 From Ad Man to Novelist: The 27-Year Journey 09:29 Crafting Gates of Fire: Structure, Theme & the Hero's Journey 17:23 Gates of Fire's Legacy Among Veterans 21:14 The Arcadian: Origins, the Curse & Choosing the Time Period 26:53 Mythology, Archetypes & Building The Arcadian's Characters 41:00 Symbolism: The Title, the Horse & the Shrine of the Three Marys 48:02 The War of Art: Resistance, Talent & Knowing When to Finish Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thisisironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc

In this Best Of On The X clip, Chris sits down with pioneering computational neuroscientist Dr. Read Montague (Director of the Center for Human Neuroscience Research at Virginia Tech) to break down how our brains use dopamine and serotonin to calculate expectations, navigate uncertainty, and drive human behavior. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R719PGAo6pI Support the Mission: Become a $25/month recurring donor to the Navy SEAL Foundation and get our limited edition 250th U.S. Anniversary T-shirt. Join the mission at https://navysealfoundation.org/250 On the X is an IRONCLAD Original More about The Navy SEAL Foundation: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.navysealfoundation.org/⁠⁠⁠ Text ONTHEX to 60104 to sign up to receive updates from the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF). By participating, you agree to our ⁠Mobile Terms and Conditions⁠ (⁠60104-info.com⁠) for recurring autodialed donation messages from NSF to the phone number you provide. Text STOP to end. Msg & data rates may apply. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navysealfoundation/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-x/id1759222083 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3itWUNECnae8hkJKG7NMvV?si=0cfb5d256c1144cc