Chasing Excellence Why You Should Treat Triumph & Disaster as the Imposters That They Are
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Nov 25, 2025 What if triumph and disaster are just temporary imposters? This discussion dives into Kipling's timeless poem "If," highlighting how emotional intelligence and resilience keep us centered. Learn to rebuild with humility, risk freely without attachment, and embrace the flow of life. Real-world leadership examples showcase calmness under pressure, while anecdotes reveal how detachment enhances performance. Explore making every moment count and maintaining integrity, regardless of the circumstances.
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Center Yourself Under Pressure
- Emotional composure is a trained skill that keeps you effective when others panic.
- Ben Bergeron and Patrick Cummings stress returning to center quickly after being knocked off balance.
Use Values As Headlights
- Practice awareness, intention, and action to build the composure Kipling describes.
- Use values as headlights to stay centered and avoid hitting the tunnel walls, as Patrick suggests.
Don't Win Every Small Battle
- Avoid fighting every small battle; reserve attention for what truly matters.
- Ben advises walking past social-media hate and not losing energy to trivial conflicts.
