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184. Stretching the Edges: The Power of Discomfort

Andrew Fix — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:06 +0000

Most people stay where it’s safe. But there’s a different kind of progress that comes from choosing something that makes you uncomfortable on purpose.

Dr. Andrew Fix shares why stepping outside your comfort zone is a key part of growth and development. He tells the story of getting back on a mountain bike (which is something he hadn’t done in years) and how facing that discomfort helped him build confidence in a new way. Along the way, he invites you to reflect on your own life. What are the things you’ve been avoiding because they feel unfamiliar or a little intimidating? Where have you been playing it safe, and what might shift if you tried something different?

This episode is a reminder of how growth often starts with one small, uncomfortable step. Dr. Fix also talks about the value of having a clear goal and how working backward from that destination can give you a real plan instead of just wishful thinking. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to stretch yourself, this might be the nudge you’ve been needing.

Quotes

“Think to yourself, what are the things in your life that you do all the time that you would say are well within your comfort zone?” (05:32 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“What is that activity that you have been wanting to do that you haven’t done because you’re uncomfortable?” (06:44 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“I want to encourage you to just take the first step… You don’t have to do that thing tomorrow, but if you start to put the pieces in place and put the goal on the calendar, right? Like, put the goal, write it down and start to work backwards.” (07:09 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“You don’t set the small goal first and hope that you’re eventually going to make it to where you want to go. You have to put the big one, the big goal, the main thing out there, and you have to work backwards from there. Because otherwise, if you don’t know where you’re going, how are you ever going to get there?” (07:42 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Find the thing that puts you out of your comfort zone. Don’t stop doing the things that you enjoy, but also do the things that push you to grow.” (09:30 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

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165. A Case for Seeking Guidance and Mentorship

Andrew Fix — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:47:21 +0000

Asking for help isn’t a weakness; it’s one of the fastest ways to get where you want to go.

When did we start believing that real leaders don’t need guidance? Dr. Andrew Fix takes a closer look at a recent Toyota campaign featuring Damian Lillard and unpacks the message that mentorship somehow conflicts with leadership. He doesn’t buy it, and explains why that mindset holds people back.

In this episode, Dr. Fix makes the case for mentorship as a key part of growth, not a detour from it. Even the most elite performers have coaches. So why do so many people hesitate to ask for help?

Whether you’re chasing a health goal, navigating your career, or trying to level up in any part of life, this is a reminder that seeking guidance isn’t a sign you’re falling behind. It’s a smart move toward getting where you actually want to go.

Quotes

“One of the most efficient ways to help us get to where we want to go is to seek the mentorship and guidance of those that are already in the place that we want to be.” (05:34 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“It is okay to ask for help. In fact, I’m sure Damian Lillard or anyone else like that is in a very successful situation… I’m sure they would say, yes, it’s okay to ask for help. You should ask for help.” (06:42 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“What that doesn’t mean is that you should expect other people to do things for you… They can’t help you if you’re not willing and wanting to be helped.” (07:00 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Even coaches need coaches. And any really good one is going to tell you that, right?” (08:00 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Don’t be so stubborn and so hardheaded to say, ‘I need to forge my own path.’ Sometimes that just means it takes you longer to get where you could’ve gone faster—with help.” (09:29 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

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86. The Growth Over Fear Podcast Interview | Dr. Andrew Fix

Andrew Fix — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:43:25 +0000

For today’s episode, Dr. Andrew Fix visits The Growth Over Fear Podcast to emphasize the importance of movement to all aspects of our lives. As our lifestyles become more sedentary, any opportunity to move–including after dinner to lower blood sugar, or while we’re taking a work meeting to spark creativity—movement is crucial. Moving through an injury is the best way to promote healing, as opposed to the R.I.C.E. method, which is no longer considered effective as Dr. Fix explains.

When it comes to eating for a healthy metabolism as well as training and recovery, the approach is the same. Dr. Fix will tell you how to determine the right amount of daily protein for your body as well as the often overlooked importance of consuming a balanced intake of micronutrients. By the time we reach our 30s, we start losing muscle mass, and nutrition is key to building and maintaining it.

Perhaps the most important aspect of preventing injury and improving performance and overall health is getting consistently adequate sleep. Dr. Fix shares his 3-2-1 method for setting yourself up for a good sleep routine. Another major measure of health is good balance, in order to prevent injuries such as broken hips which, as we age, can have life-altering effects.

Key Takeaways:

• Movement is crucial to all aspects of health, especially as we become more sedentary

• Building and maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important as we age

• The most important aspect of performance and injury prevention is getting good sleep

• Life begins at the end of our comfort zone

Quotes

• “The first and foremost thing that you need to do is move…really good for our bodies.” (5:13 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• “I don’t like to necessarily say that one is more important than the other, I think they’re all important. But I think these statistics when it comes down to sleep, and how that affects our performance, and prevention of injuries, is pretty staggering.” (25:54 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• “The things that are really important to you, put those in place, put those healthy habits in place, and structure the rest of your schedule around that as best as possible.” (30:39 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• “Once we get over the age of 65, falling and fracturing your hip is a very big concern. A…third end up basically living the rest of their life in a more assisted living-style scenario.” (37:12 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

• “In order to really live and continue to move your life forward, you have to step outside of your comfort zone.” (47: 10 | Dr. Andrew Fix)

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