The Mind Over Finger Podcast

246 Brad Stulberg: The Way of Excellence - The Secret to What It Really Takes to Thrive

Jan 23, 2026
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Brad Stulberg
Brad Stulberg, bestselling author and performance coach focused on sustainable excellence. He reframes excellence as a process of becoming and caring. He explores aligning ambition with values, pairing fierce discipline with self-kindness, and using a “brave new world” curiosity to face fear. He also covers resilience through a next-play mindset and balancing priorities as trade-offs, not perfection.
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INSIGHT

Excellence As A Process Of Becoming

  • Excellence is a heartfelt process of becoming, not a fixed standard or perfectionism.
  • It means caring deeply about a worthwhile pursuit while aligning actions with personal values.
ADVICE

Start With Why And Values

  • Before breaking goals into steps, ask why the goal matters and whether it aligns with your values.
  • Personalize your craft by bringing your temperament and values into how you practice and perform.
ADVICE

Pair Discipline With Fierce Self-Kindness

  • Hold fierce self-discipline inside a broad container of self-kindness so you can persist without burning out.
  • Use compassionate self-talk after setbacks while still holding yourself accountable to grow.
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