What drives elite performers to show up and do the work— especially on the days they don’t feel like it? Performance coach Ben Newman calls it “the burn”: the deep, personal fuel that powers discipline, consistency, and next-level results. In this episode, Ben shares lessons from working with some of the biggest names in sports and business—from Nick Saban and Caitlin Clark to Fortune 500 executives. We unpack why the best don’t rely on motivation, the power of choosing standards over feelings, and how to tap into the fire that drives sustained success.

When Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg hit send on the first Daily Skimm email from their couch, they had no funding and no business background—just a clear vision and the courage to build what didn’t exist. That one email grew into TheSkimm, a trusted digital media brand that now reaches over 16 million women and was recently acquired by Everyday Health Group. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to build something from the ground up: the late nights, the doubt, and the mindset to keep going when no one else sees the vision. They share the leadership lessons they learned the hard way, the power of partnership, and why betting on themselves was the smartest risk they ever took.

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She’s one of the most respected voices in sports: a Hall of Famer, three-time Olympic gold medalist as a player, and three-time national champion coach. As head coach of South Carolina women’s basketball, Dawn Staley has built a powerhouse program rooted in discipline and heart. In this episode, Dawn shares the personal journey behind the success—from growing up in North Philly to leading with faith, not fear. She unpacks the power of daily standards, the lessons hidden in setbacks, and what she learned when reaching her biggest goal still left her searching for more.

Dawn's new book, Uncommon Favor, is out now.

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• Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive
• Website: mollyfletcher.com