Speaker Profile

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success. He is the author of 5 books, including the best selling Do Hard Things and Win the Inside Game. Collectively his books have sold more than a million copies. He's served as a consultant on mental skills development for Olympians, athletes from every professional sports league, and the U.S. military.

His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Outside, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and a variety of other outlets. Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He currently lives in Houston, Tx, with his wife Hillary. Once upon a time, he ran a mile in 4:01 in high school, at the time the 6th fastest high school mile in US history.