My Story
I'm an engineer from Pennsylvania who keeps signing up for things I'm not qualified for…
It started with a mechanical engineering degree, then a master's in technology policy from Cambridge. Seven half Ironmans later, and I'm still testing my limits. None of it came easy and that's kind of the point. I started the podcast to dare people to be different, equip them to live boldly, and to uncover the lessons of life we're all struggling to learn.
Reflecting Back with Zach Stiffler
Reflecting Back is my opportunity to sit down with people who've pushed past what most people think is possible — a retired Navy SEAL commander on what actually separates elite performers, an Olympic silver medalist turned psychologist unpacking what mastery costs, an ultra runner who rebuilt his body after the ICU, and dating coaches on why modern love feels so hard. Every conversation comes back to the same question: how did you actually do it?