{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Tim Grover: How I Trained Jordan and Kobe to Be Ruthless Champions","slug":"tim-grover-how-i-trained-jordan-and-kobe-to-be-ruthless-champions","published_at":"2026-07-30T12:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/tim-grover-how-i-trained-jordan-and-kobe-to-be-ruthless-champions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN7270728276.mp3?updated=1776258001","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN7270728276.mp3?updated=1776258001","summary":"What if the secret to championship-level performance isn't about talent or practice, but about embracing the parts of yourself everyone else tells you to hide? Tim Grover, the trainer who worked with Michael Jordan through all six NBA championships and later coached Kobe Bryant, believes greatness comes from transforming your darkest moments into unstoppable fuel. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down Grover's controversial philosophy on why winners must learn to be ruthless. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why Grover says childhood trauma and family struggle create the hunger that separates champions from everyone else • The specific mindset shift that allowed Jordan and Kobe to perform when the pressure was highest • How to channel your \"dark side\" into competitive advantage instead of letting it hold you back • The real reason most people plateau: they're too afraid to embrace what makes them uncomfortable 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth who's ready to stop making excuses and start making moves. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the man behind Jordan and Kobe's mental edge [02:15] Why struggle creates champions: the childhood connection most miss [04:30] The Jordan years: what six championships taught Grover about pressure [07:00] Kobe's obsession: why he specifically sought out Jordan's trainer [09:30] Your dark side as fuel: the mindset shift that changes everything [11:45] How to apply Grover's ruthless principles to your own goals 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. 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