The Extra Mile

Josh Livelsberger | AIM Human Development

The first mile is mandatory. The second mile is a choice. Welcome to The Extra Mile, a podcast for driven professionals about standards, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of leading by example. Grounded in the principle that true growth happens only when you push past the baseline, this show is your blueprint for doing the voluntary work required to step up and take control of your physical and mental performance. We don’t do basic physiology or superficial motivation. Instead, we dive straight into the psychology of action—unpacking why highly capable people still struggle to follow through, how to rebuild broken self-trust, and what it actually takes to treat your health as a non-negotiable responsibility rather than a hobby. Through solo frameworks and deep-dive conversations with high-level performers, The Extra Mile exposes the excuses that hold us back and sets a new standard for what it means to truly serve others by refusing to neglect yourself. Because excellence doesn’t happen in the required work. It happens in the extra mile.

Episodes

  1. Aug 6

    Unbound Capability: The Mental Root of Physical Limits with TJ Mentus

    The conversation explores the themes of going the extra mile, leading by example, physical and mental limitations, and neurological well-being and movement. It delves into the importance of prioritizing fitness, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and understanding the binary nature of the nervous system's response to stimuli. The conversation delves into the power of perception, the influence of self-talk, overcoming limiting beliefs, the importance of taking action, the optimal approach to physical training, and setting a standard for personal growth. The discussion emphasizes the impact of self-perception on physical performance and the importance of consistent action in achieving fitness goals. Takeaways Prioritizing fitness is essential for personal and professional growth.Self-limiting beliefs can hinder physical and mental progress.Understanding the binary nature of the nervous system's response to stimuli is crucial for movement and well-being. Self-perception influences physical performanceConsistent action is key to achieving fitness goals Chapters 00:00 The Extra Mile03:13 Leading by Example05:41 Going the Extra Mile32:32 Physical and Mental Limitations40:32 Neurological Well-being and Movement43:44 The Power of Perception47:17 The Influence of Self-Talk51:58 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs55:40 The Importance of Taking Action01:04:13 The Optimal Approach to Physical Training01:18:11 Setting a Standard for Personal Growth

About

The first mile is mandatory. The second mile is a choice. Welcome to The Extra Mile, a podcast for driven professionals about standards, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of leading by example. Grounded in the principle that true growth happens only when you push past the baseline, this show is your blueprint for doing the voluntary work required to step up and take control of your physical and mental performance. We don’t do basic physiology or superficial motivation. Instead, we dive straight into the psychology of action—unpacking why highly capable people still struggle to follow through, how to rebuild broken self-trust, and what it actually takes to treat your health as a non-negotiable responsibility rather than a hobby. Through solo frameworks and deep-dive conversations with high-level performers, The Extra Mile exposes the excuses that hold us back and sets a new standard for what it means to truly serve others by refusing to neglect yourself. Because excellence doesn’t happen in the required work. It happens in the extra mile.