

How to Be Excellent, Actually
170 snips Jun 26, 2025
Hosts explore the true essence of excellence, emphasizing mental and physical balance. They critique unrealistic self-improvement trends and offer three key mindset shifts for genuine growth. The conversation highlights the importance of engaging with meaningful pursuits and staying aligned with personal values. They discuss the balance between control and flexibility in performance preparation, showcasing how resilience trumps rigidity. Listeners are encouraged to embrace psychological flexibility and accept mediocrity as a stepping stone on their journey to excellence.
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Defining Real Excellence
- Excellence means deep involvement in meaningful pursuits aligned with your values.
- It's the foundation for a satisfying and energized life across any domain.
Excellence’s Three Core Attributes
- Excellence combines focused engagement, meaningful pursuits, and alignment with your values.
- This leads to well-being and extraordinary work, transcending fields.
Beware Viral Performance Hacks
- Extreme, viral routines often lack real value and create fragility.
- Real excellence comes from varied, consistent effort, not one-size-fits-all hacks.