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The Gap

Brett Hart

The Gap is about bridging the gap from dreams to reality.

Hosted by Brett Hart, the podcast explores performance, coaching, mindset, business, and the lessons learned through pursuing something bigger.

Through real conversations with athletes, coaches, entrepreneurs, and high performers, The Gap dives into what it actually takes to turn ambition into action

and action into results.

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  • 23 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 54 min
  • English

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  • Dec 29, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min

    #127 - Ryan Paul - What it takes to be a New Athlete

    Welcome back to The Gap Podcast with Hitman Performance (Brett Hart) and Jacked Javelin (Dan). In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Paul, one of the most forward-thinking coaches in modern sports performance, to break down what it really means to become a “new athlete” in today’s era. Athletes aren’t just lifting weights anymore— they’re training their nervous system, their tendons, their mindset, and their ability to absorb, redirect, and produce force at elite speeds. Ryan explains how training has evolved, what separates average from elite performers, and how young athletes can start building the foundation now. If you're a coach, parent, or athlete who wants to understand the future of performance training, this episode is a must-watch. What defines the “new athlete” in 2025 and beyond Why neurology and nervous system training matter Developing elastic strength, stiffness, and force absorption How to structure training for long-term athletic development Lessons from coaching high-level performers Mindset shifts every athlete needs to make Practical takeaways for youth, high school, and college athletes The Gap dives deep into sports performance, neurology, elite training methods, and athlete development, featuring top coaches, researchers, and athletes from around the world. Hosted by Hitman Performance & Jacked Javelin. Ryan PaulInstagram: @newathlete Hitman Performance (Brett)Instagram: @bretthart__ Jacked Javelin (Dan)Instagram: @jackedjavelin

  • Dec 25, 2025 · 45 min

    #126 - Why Michael Jordan Is A Dopamine Addict

    Thanks for listening to The Gap! Subscribe to our YouTube: https://youtu.be/xIIp22kG0vY Michael Jordan and Alex Hormozi may come from different worlds — one from the basketball court, the other from business — but both share the same hidden fuel: dopamine. In this episode, we break down why both men can be seen as dopamine addicts, and how their obsession with improvement, competition, and validation reveals the neuroscience of greatness. We explore how dopamine drives ambition, why high achievers get hooked on progress itself, and what separates productive obsession from self-destructive addiction. How dopamine controls motivation, focus, and the pursuit of goals Why Michael Jordan’s competitive drive mirrors Alex Hormozi’s business obsession The difference between discipline and dopamine addiction How Hormozi’s “building is the reward” mentality reflects the same psychology as Jordan’s “I took that personally” mindset What neuroscience says about the chase, the win, and the crash How to use dopamine for sustainable success without burnout Both Jordan and Hormozi thrive on the chase, not the finish line. Dopamine doesn’t make you happy — it makes you crave more. Jordan’s rivalries and Hormozi’s business sprints activate the same reward circuits in the brain. They’ve turned addiction into productivity, mastering their chemistry rather than being ruled by it. The dark side? Constant pursuit can lead to emptiness, burnout, and identity loss when the rewards fade. Dopamine is the molecule of wanting, not having. For Michael Jordan, every missed shot, insult, or slight triggered a biochemical mission — to prove something. For Alex Hormozi, it’s building, optimizing, scaling, and repeating — not for money, but for the hit of progress itself. Both men represent the ultimate dopamine loop: Trigger → Action → Reward → Craving → Repeat. They’re addicted not to outcomes, but to momentum. When dopamine spikes, so does focus, creativity, and energy. But when it crashes, the void hits hard — which is why the world’s most driven people often can’t stop. They need a new goal, a new game, a new challenge. That’s what makes them great — and what makes them restless. This episode breaks down the balance between drive and contentment — how to channel dopamine like Jordan and Hormozi without burning out or losing fulfillment in the process. 🧠 What You’ll Learn:🔥 Key Takeaways:🧩 The Dopamine Loop:🧠 The Science of Drive:

  • Dec 22, 2025 · 58 min

    #125 - Jason Rotger - How to Train Like a Decathlete

    Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGapPod In this episode of The Gap, Brett (Hitman Performance) and Dan (Jacked Javelin) sit down with elite decathlete Jason Rotger to break down what it truly means to train for ten different events—and how those principles translate directly into youth sports development. We unpack the movement qualities every young athlete needs, why decathlete-style training creates unmatched speed and power, and how developing versatility early builds long-term athletic potential. Jason shares his approach to sprint mechanics, strength work, plyometrics, and the mindset required to handle a multi-event workload. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or athlete looking to improve speed, coordination, and total-body performance… you’ll learn exactly how to train smarter, move better, and build the foundation for elite sport.

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