Steve Magness

Steve Magness

@stevemagness

Author of the NEW book: Do Hard Things: https://thegrowtheq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Do-hard-things.jpg Co-Founder The Growth Equation: https://thegrowtheq.com/newsletter-sig… Performance Coach

Houston, TX https://www.stevemagness.com/ Joined 2009-12-19 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

109,047

Followers

981

Following

35,608

Tweets

92.6

Avg Engagement

1,312

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @stevemagness's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-12-19
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Houston, TX

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,248
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:82.3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:10.3
  • Followers Analyzed:25

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

His tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The consistent engagement suggests his audience values his expertise and relatable advice.

82.3

Avg Likes/Tweet

10.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

267,348

Total Likes

33,386

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

23

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

94

75th Percentile

3,337

Top Tweet

0.85

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

30.8%

Original

56.4%

Replies

11.0%

Retweets

1.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.1%

With Media

27.0%

With Links

1.4%

With #Tags

38.4%

With @Mentions

2.5%

With Emojis

225

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.83

Reply/Original Ratio

0.16

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

77.0%

Weekday Posts

23.0%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#1 (12) #2 (4) #resilience (3) #ssac23 (3) #podcast (3) #3 (2) #dataforgood (2) #dohardthings (2) #leadership (2) #4 (2)

Most Mentioned

@stevemagness (215) @bstulberg (105) @hubermanlab (24) @runcamille (23) @guruanaerobic (19) @dkthomp (19) @sagecanaday (18) @feelthebyrn1 (18) @b_holmer (14) @rugby_str_coach (14)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,248 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,000 (31%)
Replies 1,833 (56%)
Retweets 358 (11%)
Quote Tweets 57 (2%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 358 retweets (11% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,248 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 25 followers

His content appeals to athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals seeking personal development. It also resonates with those interested in psychology and mental health.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

151

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

68.0%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

24,202

Total Potential Reach

151

Median Follower Reach

573

75th Percentile Reach

16.0%

>1K followers

0.0%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

25 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

France (1) Cincinnati, OH (1) New York City (1) Toronto, Ontario (1) Praia da Granja (1) Republic of the Philippines (1) Sydney, NSW (1) Rock Island, IL (1) Valencia, Spain (1) Salem, OR (1)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

2

Protected Accounts

8.0% of total

10 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@Twexlist 8,593 - -
@Robert_Ashton 5,199 - -
@AlisaCohn 4,070 - -
@WayTooLoose 2,786 - -
@kevinmoncion 591 - -
@glendills 585 - -
@acasanova10 573 - -
@ATCsam 331 - -
@marianagcouto 305 - -
@workhorse00 209 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

coach (3) heart (3) startup (2) author (2) xc (2) university (2) research (2) performance (2) husband (2) sport (2)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#firstgen (1)

21

Followers With Bio

4

Followers Without Bio

84.0%

% With Bio

16.0%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,248 analyzed

13,283

Combined Engagement

11,465

Total Likes

1,818

Total Retweets

2,657

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Mental Resilience Physical Health Personal Development Coaching Mindset Exercise Psychology
Steve Magness
@stevemagness

Exercising 150 minutes per week for 4 months is equally as effective as taking an antidepressant for depression, review finds. Get outside and get moving. Start small and easy. For many, a walk is enough when you are starting. https://t.co/kQbRHJ5TXc

2023-01-25
Retweets: 610 Likes: 2,727 Engagement: 3,337
Steve Magness
@stevemagness

When I was in high school, I was a running phenom, reaching #1 in the nation. Then I largely failed. I never improved. Here are 9 lessons for the driven that I wish I knew when I was obsessively training and neglecting just about everything else:

2022-11-18
Retweets: 467 Likes: 2,321 Engagement: 2,788
Steve Magness
@stevemagness

90% of coaching is helping people get out of their own way. Ego, fear of failure, status anxiety, external validation = Get in our way. I've spent 15 years researching, writing &amp; working with elite performers on how to get the most out of ourselves. Here are the key less

2023-02-13
Retweets: 275 Likes: 2,331 Engagement: 2,606
Steve Magness
@stevemagness

I tell anyone who says "I hate running/jogging" that they are going too fast Be able to have a full conversation. If that requires walking, then that's where you're at. When people recommend zone 2 training for general population, for most it should mean go on a walk

2023-01-16
Retweets: 187 Likes: 2,383 Engagement: 2,570
Steve Magness
@stevemagness

Decided not to study much for an exam, or skip out on practice before a big game? Under preparation is a coping strategy for stress. It allows you to protect your ego because you didn't 'try.' Actually putting forth effort, requires being okay confronting your limits.

2022-12-18
Retweets: 279 Likes: 1,703 Engagement: 1,982

Key Insights & Takeaways

Exercising 150 minutes per week for 4 months is equally as effective as taking an antidepressant for depression, review finds. Get outside and get mov; I tell anyone who says 'I hate running/jogging' that they are going too fast Be able to have a full conversation. If that requires walking, then that'; 90% of coaching is helping people get out of their own way. Ego, fear of failure, status anxiety, external validation = Get in our way.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 109,047
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @stevemagness reveals an growing Twitter presence with 109,047 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 92.6 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025