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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Surviving the Side Hustle, Rob sits down with Quinn Magnuson — a former professional football player turned leadership and performance coach who now leads the Effort Over Results movement.

From growing up in poverty and battling a “world’s out to get me” mindset, to competing for Team Canada and eventually becoming a business owner and coach, Quinn’s story is one of resilience, grit, and perspective. He’s lived the highs of chasing greatness — and the burnout that comes with measuring success only by outcomes.

Now, Quinn helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams focus on the only two things we can truly control: attitude and effort.

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. Resilience is Built Through Change, Not Comfort
   Quinn’s life was full of forced transitions — from athlete to teacher, to franchise owner, to corporate business coach. Each change built new layers of adaptability and strength. His message: don’t fear detours; they’re the path to growth.
2. Psychological Safety Fuels Performance
   Great leaders create environments where people feel safe to speak up, make mistakes, and be themselves. Without psychological safety, there’s no innovation, no growth, and no genuine teamwork. Safety isn’t “soft” — it’s strategic.
3. Recognize Effort, Not Just Results
   Whether in business, sports, or family life, recognizing effort drives engagement and long-term success. Burnout happens when all that’s celebrated are the numbers. Effort builds trust, culture, and ultimately — sustainable results.

Topics Covered:

• Quinn’s journey from poverty to pro athlete to purpose-driven coach
• How sports shaped his resilience and leadership style
• The importance of mentors, role models, and early guidance
• How “Effort Over Results” began — and why it matters today
• The role of psychological safety in high-performance teams
• Balancing compassion with accountability in business

🔗 Connect with Quinn Magnuson:

🌐 Website: effortoverresults.com
🎧 Podcast: Effort Over Results (available on YouTube & all major platforms)
📩 Email: quinn@effortoverresults.com
📱 Instagram & TikTok: @effortoverresults

💥 Special Offer (2025 Only):
Quinn is offering U.S. companies a money-back guarantee on his Effort Over Results program — you only pay expenses if the outcomes don’t hit. That’s how confident he is in his process.

⚡ Join the Momentum Mastermind:

If you’re ready to refocus, re-align, and take control of your time, energy, and focus, join Rob and the Prime Performance community every Monday night for live coaching calls.
💻 survivingthesidehustle.com/mastermind

🎯 Challenge of the Week:

Take one area of your life — your fitness, business, or relationships — and track your effort for 7 days.
Don’t judge the result. Just measure the consistency.
Then tag @RobTracz and @EffortOverResults with your biggest insight.