The Wise Effort Show The Pursuit of Excellence and Ruthless Selfishness with Gabby Reece
Nov 3, 2025
Gabby Reece, a former professional volleyball player and bestselling author, joins for an enlightening chat about striving for excellence and the concept of 'ruthless selfishness.' She shares her personal formulas for success, emphasizing the importance of quiet integrity over public accolades. Gabby explains how prioritizing self-care enables her to support family and service effectively. The discussion includes insights on parenting, relationship rituals, and the art of questioning one’s thoughts to foster genuine strength and adaptability.
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Excellence Is Quiet Character Work
- Excellence arises from quiet, right-sized efforts rather than chasing applause or metrics.
- Gabby says true excellence layers into character through repeated thoughtful choices, not flashy wins.
Layer Daily Signals Into Relationships
- Small consistent signals build relational layers over time and become the real work of marriage.
- Gabby calls this
Be Ruthlessly Selfish To Serve Better
- Be ruthlessly selfish about self-care so you can show up for others sustainably.
- Prioritize movement, creative outlets, and relationship maintenance before over-serving others.
