#325 How to Leverage the Untapped Science of Less with Leidy Klotz

#325 How to Leverage the Untapped Science of Less with Leidy Klotz

Author: Jim Harshaw, Jr. November 8, 2021 Duration: 48:56

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What if, through a simple shift in thinking, you could shrink your to-do list, shorten your work hours, and be happier?

University of Virginia professor and author of SUBTRACT: The Untapped Science of Less, Leidy Klotz, reveals how in this episode of the Success Through Failure podcast.

He talks about how we systematically overlook the concept of subtracting when trying to improve elements of life, work, and the world—  as opposed to our default of fixing through adding. 

SUBTRACT builds on Leidy’s pioneering behavioral research, pinpointing how and why we underutilize this fundamental approach to problem-solving and offering tools for readers to put the minus sign to use in their lives, both professional and private. 

Leidy directs the University of Virginia’s Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative. His research on the science of problem-solving has appeared in both Nature and Science and has been covered in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post among national newspapers on five continents. 

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  


There's a particular drive that comes from a background in sports, a mindset forged in competition and discipline that doesn't just switch off when you leave the field. Success for the Athletic-Minded Man taps directly into that energy, translating the core principles of athletic performance into tools for everyday life. Host Jim Harshaw, Jr. understands that the same clarity needed to execute a game plan, the focus required in a critical moment, and the consistency of daily practice are the exact traits that define winning in business, relationships, and personal health. This isn't about finding more hours in the day; it's about applying a strategic, trained approach to all of it. Each episode feels like a conversation with a coach who's been in your shoes, addressing the real tension between ambitious career goals, being a present father and partner, and maintaining physical fitness without letting any single priority suffer. You'll hear practical discussions on management, self-improvement, and the mental frameworks that help you stop shortchanging the areas that matter most. The podcast moves beyond theory, offering actionable insights for men who aim to build a life of sustained achievement, where success is measured across the board, not just on a scoreboard.
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