In Day 75 of 1% Better. Daily., Coach Ed Padalecki issues a bold challenge: stop being a librarian of the mind—and become a warrior of action. In a world drowning in information, high performers are often great at collecting insights but fail to embody them under pressure. This episode breaks that pattern.
You’ll learn how to bridge the knowing-doing gap through deliberate daily choices, micro-actions, and the cultivation of psychological capital—including resilience, optimism, hope, and self-efficacy. Drawing from Stoic philosophy, elite sports psychology, and timeless spiritual wisdom, Coach P gives you a mental framework that applies whether you're a coach, athlete, entrepreneur, or leader.
Featuring stories from UFC legend Georges St-Pierre and Stoic thinkers like Epictetus, this deep dive delivers both timeless insight and tactical application to help you stop archiving principles—and start living them.
⏱️ Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 – Are You a Librarian or a Warrior?
01:10 – Why Knowing Isn’t Enough
02:30 – The GSP Example: Mastery in Action
03:45 – Embodying Stoic Philosophy
05:10 – Psychological Capital Explained
07:00 – Acting on Principle in Real Life
09:15 – The Daily Warrior Practice
11:00 – Closing Reflection & Challenge
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