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When an explosion crippled Apollo 13, three astronauts were stranded 200,000 miles from Earth, running out of oxygen, and facing the very real possibility that they would die in space.
No backup. No rescue. No second chances.
So how did they survive?
Not by brute strength. Not by luck. But by staying calm when panic would have killed them.
Astronauts are trained to think like theyâre already deadâbecause in a crisis, emotions will get you killed.
This is the true story of how three men faced certain deathâand made it back home. And by the end of this episode, youâll know exactly how to train your own mind to stay calm under pressure.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ How Apollo 13 turned into a survival mission in deep space
đĽ The psychological training astronauts use to stay calm in extreme conditions
đĽ Why fear is useless in a crisisâand what to do instead
đĽ How breaking problems into 30-second decisions can save your life
đĽ A challenge to start rewiring your brain to handle stress like a pro
Panic kills. Staying calm wins. And the people who master that? They survive what should have destroyed them.
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He wasnât a CEO. He didnât start a business. He never chased a big break.
Ronald Read was a janitor and gas station attendantâa quiet, ordinary guy who lived simply. Nothing about him screamed âmillionaire.â
So when he died and left behind $8 million, people were stunned.
How did a man with a modest paycheck end up wealthier than most people will ever be?
Because he mastered the one skill most people never willâpatience.
This is the story of how doing nothingâwhen done rightâcan be the most powerful move of all.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ How a janitor quietly built an $8 million fortune without anyone noticing
đĽ Why most people destroy their own success by chasing quick wins
đĽ The power of compoundingâhow small, consistent moves lead to massive results
đĽ Why restraint, patience, and discipline beat hustle every time
đĽ A challenge to start making moves today that your future self will thank you for
Most people failânot because they arenât smart enough or donât work hard enough, but because they never learn how to sit still.
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It started as a simple experiment.
A fake prison. A group of college students. Some assigned as guards, others as prisonersâjust for research. No real stakes. No real consequences.
But within days, it spiraled into something terrifying.
The âguardsâ became cruel, abusive, and power-hungry. The âprisonersâ became broken, submissive, and helpless. And the man running the experimentâDr. Philip Zimbardoâlet it happen.
This is the true story of the Stanford Prison Experimentâone of the most disturbing studies in psychology. And what it proves?
Most people donât do bad things because theyâre evil.
They do them because the system changes them before they even realize it.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ How college students became sadistic guards in just six days
đĽ Why people blindly follow rolesâand how your environment shapes you more than you think
đĽ The psychology of powerâhow authority warps decision-making
đĽ How to recognize when a system is influencing you without your awareness
đĽ A challenge to question where in your life youâre following the rulesâwithout realizing who made them
The scariest prisons arenât the ones with bars. Theyâre the ones you donât even see.
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He wasnât the best player. He wasnât a prodigy. But he kept winningâbeating grandmasters, dominating tournaments, and leaving experts scratching their heads.
Amarey Clynes didnât play chess the way everyone else did. He played his opponents. He understood one thing that most people never do:
People donât play the game in front of themâthey play the game they think theyâre in.
This is the true story of how an unknown player exploited human psychology to take down the bestâand how you can apply the same tactics to outthink anyone.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ How Amarey Clynes beat grandmasters without being the best player
đĽ The three psychological traps that make smart people beat themselves
đĽ How speed, confidence, and unpredictability can manipulate decision-making
đĽ Why perception beats reality in chess, business, and life
đĽ A challenge to start applying strategic thinking in your own battles
Winning isnât about being the smartestâitâs about understanding how people think. And the ones who know that? They donât just play the game. They control it.
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It started with one person.
Then five.
Then twenty.
Within days, over 400 people were dancing uncontrollably in the streetsâsome laughing, some screaming, some collapsing from exhaustion. Some danced until they died.
This isnât a myth. This actually happened in 1518 in Strasbourg, France. A real event, with no clear explanation. Was it a disease? A curse? Or something even scarierâmass hysteria?
This episode dives into how the human brain can be hijacked by the crowd, why people lose control without realizing it, and how this same phenomenon is still happening today.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ The insane true story of the Dancing Plague of 1518âhow an entire town lost control
đĽ How mass hysteria worksâwhy people start believing and doing things that make no sense
đĽ The psychology of groupthinkâwhy we follow the crowd, even when itâs leading us off a cliff
đĽ How social media, news cycles, and trends are hijacking your brain the same way
đĽ A challenge to recognize when youâre being swept up in the madnessâand take back control
Most people donât realize when theyâre dancing. The only way to stay in control⌠is to stop moving with the crowd.
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Winning $315 million in the lottery should have been the best thing that ever happened to Jack Whittaker. Instead, it ruined his life.
Within a few years, he was broke, his family was destroyed, and he wished he had never won at all. Why? Because money doesnât fix your problemsâit magnifies them.
This is the true story of how sudden success can be a curse, not a blessingâand what it teaches us about handling success before it handles you.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ The insane rise and fall of Jack Whittakerâhow he went from millionaire to rock bottom
đĽ Why most people self-destruct when they get what they want
đĽ How money, power, and success expose who you really are
đĽ The psychology of sudden wealthâand why most people lose it all
đĽ A challenge to make sure youâre building habits that keep you strongâbefore success shows up
Because getting what you want doesnât make you strongerâit just makes you more of what you already are.
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He had no real qualifications. No degrees. No training. And yet, he convinced the world he was a doctor, a lawyer, a pilot, and a college professorâwithout ever stepping foot in a classroom.
Frank Abagnale Jr. didnât just forge checksâhe forged identities. He didnât beat the system by being the smartest guy in the roomâhe beat it by understanding how people think.
This is the true story of one of historyâs greatest conmen, and what it reveals about confidence, perception, and why people believe what they expect to be true.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ How Frank Abagnale Jr. tricked banks, airlines, hospitals, and law firms into believing he was legit
đĽ The psychology of deceptionâwhy confidence matters more than competence
đĽ How to use perception and body language to influence how people see you
đĽ Why most people are held back by doubtâwhile others fake it âtil they make it
đĽ A challenge to start owning the room and acting like you belongâbefore anyone questions it
The world doesnât run on realityâit runs on belief. And the people who understand that? They donât just play the game. They win it.
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You think youâre in control. You think you decide when to act, when to speak, when to move. But what if I told you your brain makes decisions before youâre even aware of them?
In the 1980s, neuroscientist Benjamin Libet ran an experiment that shook the foundations of philosophy and psychology. His research suggested that your choices arenât really yoursâyour brain decides first, and your conscious mind just takes credit afterward.
So what does that mean for free will? Are we all just biological machines running on autopilot? Or is there a way to hack the system?
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ The mind-blowing experiment that suggests your brain makes choices before you do
đĽ Why free will might be a lieâor at least, not what we think it is
đĽ How your habits and environment might be controlling your decisions without you realizing it
đĽ The veto effectâhow to take back control of your mind in the split second before you act
đĽ A mental challenge to start recognizing when youâre actually in controlâand when youâre not
Because if youâre not making your own decisions⌠who is?
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Seven years. Thatâs how long James Stockdale survived as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Beaten, starved, locked in solitary confinementâevery single day designed to break him. But he didnât break. He found a way to outlast the pain, control his own mind, and stay strong when everything was designed to destroy him.
This is the story of a man who turned torture into a test of willpower, and what it teaches us about surviving our own battles. Because suffering isnât what breaks youâhow you handle it is.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ The insane true story of James Stockdaleâs survival in a Vietnamese prison camp
đĽ How to control your mind when everything is against you
đĽ The Stockdale Paradoxâwhy balancing brutal honesty with hope is the key to endurance
đĽ The mental strategies POWs used to resist breaking under torture
đĽ A practical challenge to help you train your mind for resilienceâstarting today
Pain doesnât break you. Panic does. The strongest people arenât fearlessâthey just know how to fight their battles in the mind first.
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For 29 years, Hiroo Onoda believed he was still at war. Alone in the jungle, cut off from reality, he refused to surrenderâeven when the world had moved on without him. This is the true story of a soldier who fought an invisible enemy long after the battle was over, and what it teaches us about knowing when to let go.
Most people arenât stuck in the jungle with a rifleâtheyâre stuck in jobs, relationships, and mindsets that should have ended years ago. In this episode, we break down why people refuse to quit, how to recognize when youâre fighting the wrong battle, and what it really takes to walk away. Because the scariest thing in life isnât losing the warâitâs wasting years fighting one that already ended.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
đĽ The insane true story of Hiroo Onodaâthe soldier who refused to surrender for 29 years
đĽ Why people stay stuck in unwinnable battles (and how to spot when youâre doing it)
đĽ The sunk cost fallacyâhow your brain tricks you into holding onto things that no longer serve you
đĽ The psychology of quittingâwhy itâs not failure, itâs strategy
đĽ A practical challenge to help you recognize whatâs holding you back right now
Because sometimes, the strongest thing you can do⌠is walk away.
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Winners never quitâexcept when they do, and itâs the smartest damn thing theyâve ever done. This is the true story of a spy who risked everything, stole war-changing intel, and then made the hardest call of all: walking away. Why? Because survival isnât just about enduranceâitâs about knowing when to pivot. In this episode, we break down the psychology of quitting as strategy, why the sunk cost fallacy is keeping you stuck, and how to know when itâs time to cut the rope. Because sometimes, the strongest move isnât pushing throughâitâs letting go.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Do Hard Sh!t, weâre looking ahead to 2025 and breaking down how to redefine what success means to you. Forget the hustle culture and endless comparisonâthis is about building a version of success that aligns with your values and creates lasting fulfillment. Iâll share simple, actionable habits that can transform the way you approach your goals and help you crush the upcoming year with purpose and clarity.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
â˘Why traditional success metrics might not be serving you.
â˘How to define success on your own terms for 2025.
â˘The key habits that help you stay consistent and focused.
â˘How to align your daily actions with your long-term vision.
â˘Practical tips for creating a sustainable and fulfilling life.
Call to Action:
Ready to take charge of your success in 2025? Start with one habit from this episode and make it part of your daily routine. Share your progress with me on Instagram @dohardshitofficial or tag me using #DoHardShit.
Weekly Challenge:
Choose one habit you want to build in 2025. Write it down, set a plan, and stick to it for the next 7 days.
Stay Connected:
â˘Follow me on Instagram or YouTube @SethCapehartMD
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Do Hard Sh!t, Iâm sharing some of the most powerful lessons Iâve learned from my time in the ER. When people face the end of their lives, their regrets often reveal what truly matters. These stories will challenge you to reflect on your own life and make the changes needed to live fully, so you can avoid the pain of looking back and wondering, âWhat if?â
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
â˘Common regrets people express at the end of their lives.
â˘How to identify what matters most to you and live with intention.
â˘Why avoiding hard things now leads to deeper regret later.
â˘The importance of building a life aligned with your values.
â˘How to use these lessons to make bold changes today.
Call to Action:
Donât wait until itâs too late to live the life you want. Take five minutes today to reflect on one thing youâd regret not doing and take a single step toward it. Share your commitment with me on Instagram @dohardshitofficial or tag me using #DoHardShit.
Weekly Challenge:
Write down one thing youâd regret not doing if your life ended tomorrow. Then, take one bold step toward it this week.
Stay Connected:
â˘Follow me on Instagram or YouTube @SethCapehartMD
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Do Hard Sh!t, weâre going after one of the biggest productivity and mental clarity killers: overthinking. If youâve ever found yourself stuck in analysis paralysis, this episode is for you. Iâll share the single most powerful question I use to crush overthinking and move forward with confidence. Itâs simple, effective, and something you can start using immediately to take control of your thoughts and your life.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
â˘Why overthinking keeps you stuck and how it hijacks your decision-making.
â˘The one question that instantly cuts through mental clutter.
â˘How to use this question to regain focus and take action in any situation.
â˘The science behind overthinking and how to stop it before it starts.
â˘Practical ways to implement this mindset shift in your daily life.
Call to Action:
Ready to break free from overthinking? Use the question from this episode today on a decision youâve been stuck on and see how it changes your mindset. Share your experience with me on Instagram @dohardshitofficial or tag me using #DoHardShit.
Weekly Challenge:
Take one decision youâve been overthinking and ask yourself: âWhatâs the worst that can happen, and can I handle it?â Then, act on the answer.
Stay Connected:
â˘Follow me on Instagram or YouTube @SethCapehartMD
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Do Hard Sh!t, weâre tackling a hard truth: just âbeing yourselfâ isnât enough if you want to reach your full potential. While authenticity is crucial, itâs not an excuse to stay comfortable or avoid growth. Iâll unpack what true authenticity means and how you can use it as a foundation to level up in every area of your life. This is about owning your story, embracing your flaws, and stepping into the version of yourself thatâs aligned with your goals.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
â˘Why âjust being youâ can hold you back if itâs not paired with intentional growth.
â˘How to balance authenticity with self-improvement.
â˘The difference between being true to yourself and staying stuck.
â˘Practical strategies for building an authentic but evolving mindset.
â˘Why pushing past your comfort zone is the ultimate form of self-respect.
Call to Action:
Ready to combine authenticity with action? Take a hard look at one area of your life where youâve been âjust being youâ as an excuse not to grow. Write it down and commit to a step that pushes you closer to the person you want to be. Share your breakthrough with me on Instagram @dohardshitofficial or tag me using #DoHardShit.
Weekly Challenge:
Identify one comfort zone in your life where youâve been using âauthenticityâ as an excuse not to change. Commit to stepping out of it this week.
Stay Connected:
â˘Follow me on Instagram or YouTube @SethCapehartMD
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Weekly Challenge:
Do your own dopamine detox for at least 24 hours. Cut out all unnecessary stimulants like social media, junk food, and mindless scrolling. Focus on meaningful tasks and let your brain recalibrate.
Stay Connected:
â˘Follow me on YouTube @SethCapehartMD
â˘Join the newsletter for more tools and tips: Sign Up Here
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Episode Title: What the Top 0.01% Taught Me
Episode Description:
What separates the top 0.01% from everyone else? Itâs not luck, talent, or connectionsâitâs their mindset and the way they approach life. In this episode of DO HARD SH!T, Iâm sharing the most impactful lessons Iâve learned from working alongside and studying some of the most elite individuals in the world.
From special operations warriors to high-performing executives, these lessons will help you think bigger, push harder, and achieve more. If youâre ready to start operating at an elite level, this episode is your blueprint.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
â˘The key traits that make the top 0.01% unstoppable.
â˘How to apply their mindset and strategies to your life.
â˘Why discipline and adaptability are more important than talent.
â˘The habits that high performers use to stay ahead.
â˘How to embrace discomfort as a path to growth and success.
Resources Mentioned:
â˘Elite-Level Habits: A Guide to Peak Performance
â˘DO HARD SH!T Newsletter
â˘Follow Seth on Instagram (@dohardshitofficial)
Action Steps:
1.Identify one area of your life where you can apply the lessons from this episode.
2.Create a plan to build discipline and consistency in that area.
3.Embrace discomfort as part of the growth processâlean into it.
Connect with Seth:
â˘Instagram: @dohardshitofficial
â˘LinkedIn: Follow Seth Capehart
â˘Newsletter: Subscribe for Weekly Mindset Tips
Listener Challenge:
Whatâs one trait you want to adopt from the top 0.01%? DM me @dohardshitofficial with your answerâI want to hear how youâre leveling up.
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Episode Title: The 2 Powerful Lessons Special Operations and War Taught Me
Episode Description:
Special operations and war are the ultimate proving grounds for the human mind and body. They push you to your limits, force you to adapt, and teach you lessons youâll carry for life. In this episode of DO HARD SH!T, Iâm sharing two of the most powerful lessons I learned from my time in special operations and combatâlessons that shaped who I am and how I show up in the world today.
These arenât just war storiesâtheyâre principles you can apply to your life right now. Whether youâre navigating challenges at work, at home, or within yourself, these lessons will give you the tools to thrive under pressure and come out stronger.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
â˘The two most valuable lessons I learned from war and special operations.
â˘How these lessons apply to your everyday challenges.
â˘The mindset shifts you need to succeed under pressure.
â˘Why resilience and adaptability are the keys to long-term success.
â˘Actionable steps to start applying these principles today.
Resources Mentioned:
â˘Resilience Under Fire: Practical Strategies
â˘DO HARD SH!T Newsletter
â˘Follow Seth on Instagram (@dohardshitofficial)
Action Steps:
1.Reflect on a challenging moment in your lifeâwhat did it teach you?
2.Identify one area where you can apply resilience or adaptability today.
3.Commit to facing your next challenge with the lessons shared in this episode.
Connect with Seth:
â˘Instagram: @dohardshitofficial
â˘LinkedIn: Follow Seth Capehart
â˘Newsletter: Subscribe for Weekly Mindset Tips
Listener Challenge:
Whatâs the hardest lesson life has taught you so far? DM me @dohardshitofficial or share it on socialâletâs talk about how we grow through challenges.
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Episode Title: 6 Months to Completely Change Your Life
Episode Description:
What if I told you that in just six months, you could completely transform your life? Itâs not a pipe dreamâitâs a proven process that works if youâre willing to do the hard work. In this episode of DO HARD SH!T, Iâm giving you the exact blueprint to make it happen.
From cutting out the noise to creating habits that stick, weâll break down the steps you need to take to overhaul your mindset, health, and daily routines. Whether youâre looking to build a stronger body, unbreakable mind, or a more fulfilling life, this episode will get you started.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
â˘The key mindset shift you need to make real change.
â˘How to create a 6-month plan that actually works.
â˘The non-negotiable habits you need to build for success.
â˘Why accountability and consistency are more important than motivation.
â˘Tactical steps to prioritize health, mindset, and goals.
Resources Mentioned:
â˘DO HARD SH!T 12-Week Course
â˘Building a Winning Routine Guide
â˘Follow Seth on Instagram (@dohardshitofficial)
Action Steps:
1.Write down your vision for where you want to be in 6 monthsâget specific.
2.Break that vision into monthly, weekly, and daily goals.
3.Commit to showing up every day, even when itâs hard.
Connect with Seth:
â˘Instagram: @dohardshitofficial
â˘LinkedIn: Follow Seth Capehart
â˘Newsletter: Subscribe for Weekly Mindset Tips
Listener Challenge:
Whatâs one change youâre committing to for the next six months? Share it with me @dohardshitofficial, and letâs keep each other accountable.
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Give Me 6 Minutes of Your Time to Reclaim 10 Years of Your Life
Episode Description:
Can 6 minutes really change your life? Hell yes. In this short but powerful episode of DO HARD SH!T, Iâm giving you the straight-up, no-BS steps to take back control of your health, mindset, and energyâsteps that could give you back 10 years of your life.
This isnât fluff or fillerâitâs 6 minutes of actionable strategies that work. If youâre ready to stop making excuses, start making changes, and reclaim the life youâve been losing to bad habits and burnout, this episode is for you.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
â˘How 6 minutes of listening can unlock 10 years of better health and vitality.
â˘The small, powerful shifts you can make today to get massive results.
â˘Why consistency is your secret weapon to outlasting stress and fatigue.
â˘How to break free from patterns that are aging you faster than you realize.
Resources Mentioned:
â˘DO HARD SH!T Coaching Program
â˘Follow Seth on Instagram (@dohardshitofficial)
Action Steps:
1.Listen to this entire episodeâevery second matters.
2.Commit to taking just one of the strategies shared and applying it today.
3.Repeat daily for the next 7 days and see the difference for yourself.
Connect with Seth:
â˘Instagram: @dohardshitofficial
â˘LinkedIn: Follow Seth Capehart
â˘Newsletter: Subscribe for Weekly Mindset Tips
Listener Challenge:
Youâve got 6 minutes. Use them wisely. DM me @dohardshitofficial and tell me the one thing youâre taking action on after this episode. Letâs make it happen.
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