In this episode of The 1% Better. Daily. Deep Dive, Coach Ed Padalecki breaks down how high-performers handle mistakes with a powerful concept for sustaining long-term performance: “Sharpening the Saw.”
Inspired by Stephen Covey and grounded in sports psychology, this episode explores how business leaders, coaches, and athletes can achieve more - not by pushing harder, but by recovering smarter.
Coach P outlines how physical, mental, and emotional renewal aren’t luxuries - they’re performance essentials.
You’ll learn how decision fatigue, burnout, and emotional depletion erode success and how small, consistent adjustments can restore your edge.
Whether you’re feeling dull or already performing well, this episode helps you unlock what Coach P calls chainsaw effectiveness: the next level of sustainable productivity and focus.
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⏱️ Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 – Why High Performers Burn Out
00:35 – The Dull Saw Dilemma
01:46 – Why Slowing Down Speeds You Up
02:25 – Physical, Mental, and Emotional Recovery
04:00 – How to Identify Where You’re Draining Energy
04:52 – Coach P’s 3-Step Renewal Challenge
05:48 – Chainsaw Effectiveness: What’s Possible When You Recover Right
06:39 – Final Thought: Take Action, Sharpen Your Edge
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