EP 84: Stop "Dipping Your Toes In" | Everett Smulders
Fri Feb 06 2026
What if the thing holding you back isn’t lack of knowledge—but fear of taking action?
In this episode, Josh sits down with Everett Smulders (Coach Smulders) for a conversation that hits on more than running. Everett shares the moment that shaped his mindset forever: collapsing just meters before a state championship finish line, then crawling across in second place—and how that failure became fuel.
From there, they unpack what it looks like to build discipline when motivation fades, why most men get stuck in analysis paralysis, and how clarity is found through action, not perfect planning. Everett also breaks down the real process behind building a personal brand (including the unsexy reps and messy takes nobody sees), plus how he thinks about creating a tribe of competitive, purpose-driven adults who want to train hard and live well.
If you’ve been half-committing, waiting to feel “ready,” or playing it safe—this episode will challenge you to take the next step.
Check out Everett on instagram @coachsmulders
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What if the thing holding you back isn’t lack of knowledge—but fear of taking action? In this episode, Josh sits down with Everett Smulders (Coach Smulders) for a conversation that hits on more than running. Everett shares the moment that shaped his mindset forever: collapsing just meters before a state championship finish line, then crawling across in second place—and how that failure became fuel. From there, they unpack what it looks like to build discipline when motivation fades, why most men get stuck in analysis paralysis, and how clarity is found through action, not perfect planning. Everett also breaks down the real process behind building a personal brand (including the unsexy reps and messy takes nobody sees), plus how he thinks about creating a tribe of competitive, purpose-driven adults who want to train hard and live well. If you’ve been half-committing, waiting to feel “ready,” or playing it safe—this episode will challenge you to take the next step. Check out Everett on instagram @coachsmulders