Modern Wisdom

#295 - Ben Bergeron - Creating A Life Of Excellence

Mar 15, 2021

Ben Bergeron, a renowned CrossFit coach and author of "Chasing Excellence," dives into the art of maximizing potential. He discusses the pivotal role of core values in achieving goals and the importance of intentionality and focus. Ben emphasizes embracing adversity as a catalyst for growth and shares insights on mindfulness and its transformative effects. Additionally, he reflects on the balance between thrill-seeking and true fulfillment, advocating for aligning actions with deeper values for a meaningful life.

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Quick takeaways

Identifying core values and aligning actions with personal goals is essential for creating a life of excellence.

Commitment involves actively operationalizing values and goals in daily life to progress towards fulfilling potential.

Maximizing minutes by being intentional and deliberate with time leads to increased productivity and progress towards desired outcomes.

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Importance of Knowing Thyself

The first step towards achieving excellence and making the most of our abilities is to know ourselves and understand what truly matters to us. By identifying our core values and guiding principles, we can navigate life with intention and purpose, ensuring that our actions and decisions align with our personal goals and aspirations.

Values-Based Daily Habits for Personal and Professional Growth

01:48

Curiosity drives excellence

01:10

Empowerment through Self-Programming

01:37

Maximize Minutes with Intention and Focus

01:32

Intro

4min

The Pursuit of Excellence

25min

The Slow Transformation of Mindfulness Through Meditation

4min

Embracing Personal Agency for Fulfillment

29min

The Balance Between Thrills and True Fulfillment

2min

Embracing Adversity for Growth

21min

Lessons in Living Well from the Older Generation

2min

Ben Bergeron is a CrossFit Coach and the Owner of CrossFit New England.

As far as we know, we only get one shot at life, so we'd better make it count. Fulfilling our potential and making the most of our abilities is the name of the game, but how do you do this?

Expect to learn why core values are so important to achieving your goals, how Ben focusses on maximising his minutes, how to embrace adversity in your life, why intentionality and focus are so crucial and much more...

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