# Mind Games, Marathons, and Mastery | Oz Pearlman, Mentalist

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Podcast: [RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rideout-the-other-side-of-hard-7580822)
Published: 2026-04-01T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Oz Pearlman is one of the most recognized mentalists in the world—but behind the “mind-reading” is something much deeper. In this episode, we go beyond the tricks. We talk about marathon psychology, the obsession it takes to shave minutes off your time, and the mindset required to win—whether it’s on the course, on stage, or in life. Oz opens up about his upbringing, hustling through college, and building a career from nothing—performing magic in restaurants, learning human psychology, and turning rejection into opportunity. He breaks down how he reads people, builds relationships, and creates moments that feel impossible. We also dive into connecting with people the right way, why most people approach it wrong, and how giving value first changes everything. This is a conversation about discipline, obsession, and mastering your craft—whatever it is. Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ketone.com/rideout Code “RIDEOUT” Rho: https://rhonutrition.com Code "RIDEOUT" Ken’s book now available here: https://www.theothersideofhard.com/ Chapters (00:00) Meet Oz Pearlman (00:36) Marathon PR Mindset (03:02) Winning Races Psychology (05:42) Training Slumps Comebacks (08:22) Why Running Feels Good (11:36) Origins Midwest Roots (12:33) School Skips Siblings (15:57) Parenting Chaos (19:06) Abuse Discipline Debate (24:51) Engineering Divorce Magic (26:57) Hustling Paying Tuition (28:32) Money Class Upbringing (29:13) Compare and Despair (29:58) Work Ethic and Values (31:58) Blaine and Street Magic (33:12) Restaurant Magic Lessons (36:00) Learning Tricks and Gimmicks (38:35) Impromptu Superman Mindset (41:30) Mentors and Time Value (43:55) Marathon Mind Games (47:44) College Hustle and Numbers (50:08) Penguin Magic Breakthrough (52:37) Repackaging Mentalism (55:02) Critics and Ethics…

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