Competing on Purpose with Rich Jones

Competing on Purpose explores what it means to perform when it counts and break through when you've already achieved some success. Through personal stories and conversations with athletes and high performers, the podcast examines what actually drives us: are we performing (seeking internal alignment) or proving (seeking external validation)?

The Story I Never Finished

And the beginning of a new era.

Is this slowing you down?

What do a 30-minute email, a messy office, and a Q1 check-in have in common? The same pattern. And ...

When Effort Doesn't Equal Output

Rich had a frustrating long jump competition at his fifth U.S. Indoor Masters Track & Field Champio...

Navigating Life's Trade-offs

Rich discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding new job, athletic pursuits, and content crea...

The Job Search Journey

In this episode, Rich reflects on his four-month hiatus from podcasting and shares insights from hi...

Four Lessons Learned from Starting Over After Success (Voiceover)

In this Substack article voiceover (no AI), Rich shares what he's learned from restarting after a p...